JP2020068985A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest even when a game ball does not enter an ordinary variable device in a special state.SOLUTION: In a high base state as a special state, a variable winning ball device 6B as an ordinary variable device is more easily controlled to be in an open state than in a normal state. Even when the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B, an ordinary symbol operation port 50 is provided on the downstream side. The game ball flowing down the right side area in the high base state has a higher rate of entering the ordinary symbol operation port 50 than being discharged at an out port 51. Therefore, even when the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to increase the rate of entering the ordinary symbol operation port 50.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a conventional game machine, there is one in which a gate as a predetermined area through which a game ball can pass and an ordinary variable device that may be in an open state when passing through the gate are directly connected to each other through a flow path of the game ball. There was (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). In such a case, in the time-saving state as a special state, the percentage of game balls that have passed through the predetermined area enters the variable device is high.

JP, 2014-4181, A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if the game ball does not enter the normal variable device despite passing through the gate as the predetermined area in the time saving state, there is a possibility that the interest may be deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest even when a gaming ball does not enter a normally variable device in a special state. With the goal.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A game area in which the game medium can flow (for example, a game area formed on the game board 2),
A discharge area (for example, an outlet 51) capable of discharging a game medium (for example, a game ball) to the outside of the game area,
State control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling the game state,
A value-giving means (eg, payout control board) for giving a value,
The state control means is capable of controlling to any gaming state including at least a normal state (for example, a normal state), a special state (for example, a high base state), and the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state). Yes,
The game area includes a first area (for example, a left area) and a second area (for example, a right area) different from the first area,
In the second area,
Based on the variable display result of the normal identification information (for example, a normal pattern), the first state (for example, open state) in which the game medium is easy to enter, and the second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter (for example, closed) A normal variable device (for example, variable winning ball device 6B) that can be changed to
Provided is a specific area (for example, the universal figure operation port 50) capable of executing the variable display of the normal identification information when the game medium enters.
On the basis of being controlled to the special state by the state control means, the ordinary variable device is more easily controlled to the first state than the normal state (for example, in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 6B is It is easier to control the open state than the normal state),
The value adding means adds a value equal to or less than a predetermined value required for the game medium to enter the specific area based on the entry of the game medium to the specific area (for example, to the universal figure working port 50 If the ball enters, there is one payout),
The specific area is provided at a position downstream of the normal variable device (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the universal figure working opening 50 is provided at a position downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B). ,
In the special state, the game medium flowing down the second area has a higher ratio of entering the specific area than being discharged in the discharge area (for example, the game ball flowing down the right area in the high base state is , The rate of entering the general-purpose working port 50 is higher than the rate of being discharged through the out port 51).

  According to such a configuration, even if the game medium does not enter the normally variable device in the special state, it is possible to reduce a decrease in interest.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The discharge area is provided at the bottom of the second area (for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the outlet 51 is provided at the bottom of the right area).

  With such a configuration, even when the game medium does not enter the normal variable device in the special state, it is possible to make the ratio of entering the specific region higher than the ratio of entering the discharge region. The decrease can be reduced.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
When the game medium enters the specific area, the value adding means adds the same number of game media as the number of the entered game media (for example, when the game ball enters the universal figure operation port 50, There is one payout equal to the number).

  According to such a configuration, even if the game medium does not normally enter the variable device in the special state, the same number of game media as the number of entered game media is provided, so that a decrease in interest can be reduced. ..

(4) The gaming machine of (1) to (3) above,
Based on that the variable display result of the special identification information becomes the specific result (eg, big hit display result), the game medium can easily enter the first state (eg, open state) and the game medium difficult or impossible to enter. And a special variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to a second state (for example, a closed state),
The specific region is provided at a position downstream of the special variable device (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the universal figure working opening 50 is provided at a position downstream of the special variable winning ball device 7). ing).

  According to such a configuration, even if the game medium does not enter the normally variable device in the special state, it is possible to reduce a decrease in interest. Further, since the ratio of entering the specific area is higher than the rate of being discharged in the discharge area, even if the game medium does not enter the special variable device, ball loss when the game medium does not enter the special variable device is reduced. be able to.

(5) The gaming machine of (1) to (4) above,
The variable display of the normal identification information can also be executed by entering the game medium in a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41) different from the specific area (for example, the passage gate 41 different from the normal working port 50). In the variable display of the normal symbol is also executed by entering the game ball in).

  According to such a configuration, even if the game medium does not enter the normally variable device in the special state, it is possible to reduce a decrease in interest.

(6) The gaming machine of (5) above,
The predetermined region is provided on the upstream side of the normal variable device (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the passage gate 41 is provided on the upstream side of the variable winning ball device 6B),
The game medium that has entered the predetermined area can continuously enter the normal variable device (for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the game ball that has entered the passage gate 41 continuously has a variable prize immediately below). It is possible to enter the ball device 6B).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium that has entered the predetermined area continuously enters the variable device, so that the waste of the game medium can be prevented.

(7) The gaming machine of (1) to (6) above,
When the game medium has entered the ordinary variable device, the value imparting means imparts the same number of game media as the number of entered (for example, when the game ball has entered the variable winning ball device 6B, There is one payout equal to the number you did).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game medium from increasing excessively during the special state.

(8) The gaming machine according to the above (1) to (7),
In the special state, the game medium flowing down to the second area has a higher rate of entering the specific area than the rate of entering the normal variable device (for example, a game ball flowing down to the right side area in the high base state). Is higher than the variable winning ball device 6B in the normal operation port 50).

  According to such a configuration, while preventing the ratio of entering the normal variable device from becoming too high during the special state, even if the game ball does not enter the normal variable device, the game is directed to the specific area c) game By entering the medium, it is possible to reduce a disadvantageous situation for the player.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern judgment table for big hits (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for deviations. It is explanatory drawing which shows a receiving command buffer at the time of winning a prize. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of a display content. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control data holding area, (B) is a diagram showing the configuration of the start winning award reception command buffer. It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart showing a random number value determination process at the time of winning. It is the flowchart which shows a part of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the display pattern of a pre-reading notice production. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production decision processing during rear part variable display. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production | presentation performed as a rear part variable display during suggestion production, (B) is a figure which shows the jackpot suggestion production and setting suggestion production production pattern performed as a rear part variable display during suggestion production. is there. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of a big hit suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of setting suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production decision processing during front part variable display. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production | presentation performed as a front variable display indication production when execution of a big hit suggestion production is determined, (B) is execution of a setting suggestion production. In the case, it is the figure which shows the decision rate of the production which is executed as suggestion production in front part variable indication, (C) is the figure which shows the production pattern of the character production and the timer production which are executed as suggestion production in front part variable display, (D) is a diagram showing a jackpot expectation degree of a character effect and a timer effect and an execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of character production, (B) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of timer production, (C) shows the content of each production pattern of timer production. It is a figure. It is a figure which shows the production execution period in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure showing an effect mode in variable display of super reach. It is a figure showing an effect mode in variable display of super reach. It is a figure showing an effect mode in variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the execution determination rate as a front part variable display suggestion effect of the character effect in a modification, and a timer effect, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold storage display and effect image in a modification. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion production in the variable display of the normal reach, the non-shortening non-reach, and the short non-reach in the modification. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in a characteristic portion 131F. It is a figure which shows the universal figure process process in the characteristic part 131F. It is the flowchart which shows the normal design starting winning a prize processing in the feature section 131F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 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 (a symbol deviating from the symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "deleting the symbol". 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". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (disappearing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "disappear".

  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, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. 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 the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the 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 figure game is “out”, 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 out") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach out"). When the display result is “out”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach out”). (Also referred to as “”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “out of reach”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

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

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), The status of the game (for example, the start and end of variable display, the status of opening of the special winning opening, the occurrence of winnings, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, 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 processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a falling symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in correspondence with 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". Further, when the display result is “out”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "off", the gaming state is updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is controlled, and when the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the jackpot opening state based on that the display result is "jackpot" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of times of execution of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The processing during the big hit opening ends.

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

  The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". 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 for designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “out”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hitting production effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hitting finish effect. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

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

  The big hit midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid 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 control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect 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 explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination 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 part 153SG)
Next, a gaming machine in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

  First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIG. 8-1 and FIG. 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 153SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a gaming board (gauge that constitutes a gaming board surface. Board 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 153SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, in the gaming machine frame 153SG003, a glass door frame 153SG003a having a glass window is provided between a door open position that opens the front surface of the gaming machine frame 153SG003 and a door closed position that closes the front surface of the gaming machine frame 153SG003. The glass door frame 153SG003a is rotatably provided so that the game area can be opened and closed. When the glass door frame 153SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

  Further, the gaming machine frame 153SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade into a lock (not shown) to unlock it, and a player other than the store clerk can open the gaming machine frame 153SG003 and the glass. The door frame 153SG003a cannot be opened.

  The left game area 153SG002L is a game area in which a relatively weakly-launched (left hitting) game ball flows down by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30, and the right game area 153SG002R is a left game area 153SG002L by operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. The game ball that has been hit out more strongly (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down is a game area that flows down through the upper path 153SG002C of the image display device 5.

  In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 153SG002L, and in the right game area 153SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 153SG002R, the passing gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the general winning ball device 6B. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L can be won at the first start winning hole formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R is variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 can be won, and the passage gate 41 can be passed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 153SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L cannot win the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R cannot enter the first starting winning opening. Is becoming

  Further, a first pending storage display area 153SG005D and a second pending storage display area 153SG005U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first pending storage display area 153SG005D and the second pending storage display area 153SG005U, a pending storage display is displayed that allows the number of pending storages of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure pending storage number) to be specified.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 153SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. The state is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 153SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable setting value state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) and the like to be described later in the setting value change state. A setting switch 153SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value and an opening sensor 153SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 153SG003 are provided. Although details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a store clerk or the like of a game hall can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) Is also.

  The setting switch main body part provided with an operation section that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting change switch 153SG052, is housed in the board case 153SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting switch 153SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 153SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 153SG201.

  Since the board case 153SG201 having the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting changeover switch 153SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is closed. By using the game machine frame 153SG003 to open, the operation can be performed. Further, the lock switch 153SG051 needs to be operated by a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, so that only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate it. Further, the lock switch 153SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later with a setting key. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but they may be combined with one key.

  Further, a display monitor 153SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 153SG201. The display monitor 153SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 153SG201. That is, the display monitor 153SG029 is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case 153SG201 is viewed. The main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is not opened. Therefore, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is opened. It is the front when visually recognized, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, 1 special symbol display device 153SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special map, second special symbol display device 153SG004B capable of executing variable display of second special symbol, first reserved display capable of displaying first reserved memory number 153SG025A, a second holding display 153SG025B capable of displaying the second number of reserved storages, a normal symbol display 153SG020 capable of executing a variable display of the normal symbols, a general figure holding display 153SG025C capable of displaying the number of ordinary figures reserved, A round indicator 153SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds of the big hit game (big hit type) during the big hit game, a high base state (time saving state) and a big hit game. The right striking lamp 153SG132 that lights up in the game state in which the game ball such as the state is shot toward the right game area 153SG002R, the definite change lamp 153SG133 that lights up in the probable state, and the time saving lamp 153SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time saving state) are summarized. The game information display unit 153SG200 arranged in the above is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are each composed of 8 segment LEDs. Further, in the case of the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is a deviation or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed with a common combination. ing.

  In the case where the variable display result in the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of illuminated LEDs) for each big hit type. Derivation display is possible. In addition, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is variably displayed with two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Results and derivation display are possible.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is different from the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 153SG004B may be overlapped.

  The first hold indicator 153SG025A and the second hold indicator 153SG025B each have four segment LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 153SG025A and the second hold indicator 153SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left each time the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left are sequentially turned on. Then, each time the variable display is executed, in response to the reduction (consumption) of the pending storage, the LEDs in the pending display corresponding to the variable display have a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the portion 153SG, the light is turned off toward the left).

  In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending storage and the second special figure pending storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending storage is preferentially executed. It is like this. Therefore, for example, when there is one first special figure reservation memory and two second special figure reservation memories (only the LED on the left end of the first reservation indicator 153SG025A is lit and the second reservation is performed). When the left two LEDs of the display unit 153SG25B are lit), the variable display is executed based on the second special figure pending storage, and the second special figure pending storage becomes 0, then the first special figure pending storage Variable display based on memory is executed.

  The round indicator 153SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot type in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, there are provided a total of three jackpot types: a jackpot A which is a 5 round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 10 round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 15 round jackpot. However, which of the segments forming the round indicator 153SG131 lights up differs depending on the jackpot type.

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

  FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic unit 153SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. 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. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a design. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), for example, the result of the determination as to whether the variable display result is “out”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ), Or different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

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

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

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

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 153SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 153SG004B 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.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (a winning determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probable change or non-probable change) determination result as the winning determination result. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating the determination result as to whether the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination has a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super reach”, or “other” as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  Command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started up without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and activated (cold start).

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

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

  FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the characteristic part 153SG of this embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the universal figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be updated by software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game controlling microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game controlling microcomputer 100. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  It should be noted that the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which each of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 8-6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, and A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach off-variation pattern”), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the outlier variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "outlier". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β are used. Is set shorter than. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach β is executed In this case, the special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

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

  Note that, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into fluctuation pattern types such as non-reach type, normal reach type, and super reach type. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided, and these fluctuations A variation pattern belonging to a variation pattern belonging to the determined type is determined after first determining the variation pattern type from the random number for pattern type determination. It may be determined the variation pattern to be executed from.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, an example is shown in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 with out-of-normal reach, when the set value set is 1, the variation pattern with out-of-normal reach is set, and when the set value is set to 2, the pseudo continuous effect is produced. If the set value that is set is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and that is out of reach, a pseudo continuous production is executed three times and a variation pattern that is out of super reach ...

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

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-11, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and FIG. -8 (A) big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit It includes a variation pattern determination table, a deviation variation pattern determination table, a public figure display result determination table (not shown), a public figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot (ball-out rate) is changed. . The set value is made up of 6 stages from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. In other words, the set value is the largest value of 6, which is the most unfavorable value to the amusement hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous value to the amusement hall side. Become.

  8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination table uses the individual display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the case where the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". In addition, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the case where the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the case where the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the case where the set value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 is provided when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the case where the set value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-described hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the case where the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the case where the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 is provided when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the case where the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the case where the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the case where the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

  As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability changing state (high accuracy state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state) are It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability to be decided (in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, 1/200 when the set value is 6, compared to the special figure display result as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the setting value is 1, 1/200, when the setting value is 2, 1/180, when the setting value is 3, 1 / 160, 1/140 when setting value is 4, setting If it is 5 1/120, 1/100 in the case of setting value of 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

  Note that, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is different according to each set value (for example, the setting If the value is 1, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability changing state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time shortening state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the probability changing state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is The multiplying factor is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the multiplying factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability change state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value. All magnifications of kicking jackpot probability constant (e.g., 5 times) may be set to.

  Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that is determined to control the special figure display result "small hit" to the small hit game state has the same value. The judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the game state is set to 1/200.

  On the other hand, in each of the second special figure display result determination tables, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" to be controlled in the small hit game state regardless of the game state and the set value is the first special value. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the graphic display result determination table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of determining to control the game state is set to 1/100.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” regardless of the set value and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as the small hitting result may be different according to the set value. Further, the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hitting game state is set as "small hitting" as the special drawing display result according to the fluctuation special drawing, but this embodiment The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the small hit game state is controlled may be the same probability regardless of the fluctuation special figure.

  Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set as the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

  In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

  That is, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

  In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, when the setting value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767-33094, with 32767 as the reference value for the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range for the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6. Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  Next, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “big hit”), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of this jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value range is included in the big hit judgment values. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical value range are assigned to the "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

  In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33094 in the numerical range different from the big hit determination value range (1024 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6 as 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value). Since the range is set to a range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

  In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

  That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are common. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

  In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, when the setting value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in the numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6. Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  Next, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “big hit”), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of this jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the large numerical value is not included in the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

  In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, the small value is set. The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since the range is set to a range, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical value range or the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set based on the hit judgment value of 1020. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical value range of 1 is set as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the continuous numerical value range of 1 is determined based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the gaming state and the set value (common. The variable display result is determined with the determination value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

  Furthermore, in each of these display result determination tables, when the variation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result determination table for the first special figure). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

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

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol A to jackpot C) is decided. Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit game state, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B stop symbols in It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, but stop in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 set values 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. The set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

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

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

  Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the feature portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also called an uncertain variation big hit) that only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state and shifts to a low accuracy high base state, and a big hit game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time reduction control are executed, and a big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a probable variation big hit) are set to shift to the high-accuracy and high-base state.

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

  The time saving control executed after the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment), or a special number of times of the predetermined number of times. Before the figure game is executed, the jackpot game state is entered and the game ends.

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

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which three types of big hits A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is 2. You may provide less than four types or four or more types.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 of the determination value range of MR2 of 0 to 299 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), from 0 to 299 of the determination value range of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. In other words, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination ratio is different depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The jackpot type is determined at a common rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined using MR2 which is a random number value for big hit type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is It may be determined by using MR1, which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) and 8-10 (B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A is used when the big hit type is big hit A. And a big hit variation pattern judgment table (big hit B, big hit C) used when the big hit types are big hit B and big hit C, and these big hit fluctuation pattern judgment tables (big hit) A) and the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits B and big hits C) show fluctuation patterns for normal reach big hits (PB1-1), fluctuation patterns for super reach α big hits (PB1-2), and super reach β big hits. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined value within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take A random number value is assigned as the judgment value.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), 1 to 400 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are normal reach jackpot variation patterns (PB1). -1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are changed pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). It is assigned.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), from 1 to 997 of the judgment value range of MR3, 1 to 200 are variations of the normal reach jackpot. It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are the variation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-). It is assigned to 3).

  Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, 0 to 997 of the variation value range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are variation patterns of the small hit ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only the PC 1-1 is provided as the variation pattern for small hits in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and 2 or more variation patterns for small hits are provided. You may provide the fluctuation pattern of.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation, the variation pattern determination table A for deviation used when the number of reserved memories is one or less in the low base state where the game state is not subjected to time saving control, and the low base Variation pattern determination table B for outliers used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and variation for outliers used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state The pattern determination table C and the out-of-shift variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is the high base state where the time saving control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for outliers, the variation pattern of non-reach outliers without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of out of normal reach (PA2-1), the variation pattern of outreach α out of reach (PA2-2), the super pattern A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3) within a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  As shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range (for one or less low base medium total pending storage number), 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α deviation. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super-reach β deviation (PA2-3).

  Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super-correspondence corresponding to the total pending storage numbers of 2 to 4 are shown. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern with out-of-reach α (PA2-2) and the variation pattern with out-of-reach β (PA2-3) within the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for outliers (for the number of low-base medium total pending storage numbers 2 to 4), 1 to 1 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is used. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are deviated from super reach α. No. 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of deviation of the super reach β.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-11 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for out-of-range (for 5 or more low base medium total pending storage numbers), 1 to 550 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α deviation. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super-reach β deviation (PA2-3).

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time saving control are performed. (PA2-2), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) with a deviation of super reach β from the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  As shown in FIG. 8-11 (D), in the out-of-range variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), in the range of 1 to 997 of the determination values of MR3, 1 to 550 are non-reach variation. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach out variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α out variation pattern (PA2-2). , And 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of deviation of super reach β.

  As described above, when the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the rate of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the rate of determining the super reach variation pattern. Further, when the deviation variation determination tables A to D are used, regardless of the variation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values are variation patterns of super-reach α deviation, and 901 to 997 are variation of super reach β. If the variable display is assigned to each variation pattern, that is, if the variable display result is out of range, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination rate, so the variable display by the variation pattern of super reach is not executed. It is possible to prevent the effect from decreasing.

  In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach α deviation and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β deviation are completely the same as the variation patterns for deviation between the set values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination rate of the variation pattern of these super-reach α deviation and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β deviation are between the set values. May differ by a slight difference (for example, about 1%).

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, or variation of either non-reach or normal reach Only the pattern determination rate may be the same.

  It should be noted that the non-reach-offset variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach-offset variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the non-reach-variation pattern (PA1-2) does not reach. The fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) of the outlier has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach variation pattern having a short variation time is determined, so that the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit of 4. When the number of reserved memories is reduced, it is less likely to generate useless starting prizes in which holding memory is not held, and when the number of holding memories decreases, non-reach fluctuation without shortening By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time is lengthened, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the variable display not being executed.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C), fluctuations are made using the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation that differs according to the total number of pending storages. Although the mode for deciding the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol, the first The number of special symbols pending storage, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol) the variation pattern may be determined by using a different variation pattern determination table for deviation according to the number of pending storage numbers of the second special symbols).

  Further, although the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the reach effect is executed for each of the determined variation patterns and which reach effect is executed on a one-to-one basis. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special figure change time of the change pattern, the variable display result, and the like, and which reach effect is executed. You may decide by lottery whether to do it.

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

  Next, the display on the display monitor 153SG029 in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8-12A, the display monitor 153SG029 includes a first display portion 153SG029A, a second display portion 153SG029B, a third display portion 153SG029C, and a fourth display portion 153SG029D. Each of the first display unit 153SG029A to the fifth display unit 153SG29E is composed of 7 segments configured by 7 segments that draw the shape of “8” and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display portion 153SG029A to the fifth display portion 153SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

  The display control of the display monitor 153SG029 in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 or the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  On the display monitor 153SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (B) and 8-12 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for every out 6000 balls in the full game state. Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), base 1 that is a base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all game states, and in all game states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the second out-of-6000 ball normal state (low-probability low base state), and the third out-of-6,000-ball normal state in every gaming state (low-probability low base state) It is possible to display the base value 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 in percentage.

  When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display 153SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display 153SG029B to display “bL.” Which is an abbreviation for the base L. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 153SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 153SG029B in order to display “b1.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. When displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 153SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 153SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b2.” Of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. Further, when the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display portion 153SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display portion 153SG029B in order to display "b3." Which is an abbreviation of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D.

  In the display monitor 153SG029 of this embodiment, control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display of the display monitor 153SG029 at an interval of 5 seconds in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3. The display of each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is different in display color according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “1”, each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is When it is "2", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “ In the case of "5", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6". Displays the base value in the display monitor 153SG029 at purple. Therefore, a clerk or the like in the game arcade can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 153SG029, without the CPU 103 performing the set value changing process described later. ing.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example effect control as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A). A data holding area 153SG190 is provided. 8-13 (A), the effect control data holding area 153SG190 includes an effect control flag setting unit 153SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 153SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 153SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194. I have it.

  The effect control flag setting unit 153SG191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 153SG191 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

  The effect control timer setting unit 153SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 153SG192 stores data indicating the timer value of each of the plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 153SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the data forming the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194. In the start prize-winning reception command buffer 153SG194A, a storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number of the first special figure reserved storage is stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure being displayed in a variable manner are provided. In addition, in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A, a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memories is stored. ") And a storage area (area corresponding to buffer number" 2-0 ") corresponding to the second special figure being displayed in a variable manner. When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designating command, variable category designation Four commands, that is, a command and a reserved storage number notification command (a first reserved storage number notification command or a second reserved storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A are these start mouth winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command, A storage area (entry) for separately storing the first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage is ensured in association with the reserved storage number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest-order reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. As described above, the storage contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” that stores the contents of the pending storage in which the start condition is satisfied are shifted to the upper position one by one, It is adapted to be cleared in the decorative pattern variation stop processing which is executed when terminating.

  Further, in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a flag value according to the display pattern (display mode) of the reserved storage display in the prefetching advance notice setting processing (FIGS. 8-18) described later. A storage area for the reserved display flag in which is set is reserved for each storage area (entry).

  It should be noted that the hold display flag stores "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the prefetching notice setting process described later. By doing so, when the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined. Is a "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star (corresponding to a star (◇)) corresponding to a display pattern of a special storage mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. ☆)) or "3" (blue camera) or "4" (red camera) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display of special mode (for example, blue or red camera) is set, A reserved storage display of a mode different from the usual display mode is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U, and there is a possibility that a big hit will occur in the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage display. It is announced that there is a high possibility that super-reach will occur and that a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A at the time of the start winning in the first start winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning at the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage of the start winning award receiving command buffer 153SG194A. Go At the time of starting winning, the commands from the starting opening winning award designation command to the reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start mouth winning award designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the tails "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending storage or the second special figure pending storage, respectively. , The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning prize received command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. The entry stored in the number "1-0" or "2-0" is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2" corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started is deleted. -1 ") and the stored contents of the entry after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the first special figure reservation storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". The commands that are shifted and stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” becomes an area (entry) for storing each command relating to pending storage which is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described. 8-14 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (153SGSa001). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (153SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). When the backup data is not stored (153SGSa003; N) or when the RAM 102 is not normal (153SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSaa017, and when the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (153SGSa003; Y, 153SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the setting value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (153SGSaSa005).

  When the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (153SGSaa005; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSaSa017, and when the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (153SGSa005; N). Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value changing process to be described later was being executed before the power failure (power failure occurred during execution of the setting value changing process). It is determined (153SGSa006). When the setting value changing flag is set (153SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 153SGSa017, and when the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (153SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (153SGSa008).

  If the clear switch is ON (153SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 153SGSa011 (153SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa008; N), 153SGSa010 is not executed and 153SGSa011 is set. move on.

  In 153SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011). When the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa012). When the open sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 153SG051 being ON and the gaming machine frame 153SG003 being opened (153SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not (153SGSa013a).

  When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013a; Y), the set value changing process (153SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d to proceed to the RAM clear flag. If is not set (153SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d.

  In the setting value change processing (153SGSa013b), the CPU 103 first displays the setting value currently set on the display monitor 153SG029. Next, each time the setting changeover switch 153SG052 is operated, update display of the set value on the display monitor 153SG029 is performed. Then, the set value displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 based on that the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off, and the set value specified by the new update stored in the RAM 102 can be specified. The command is output to the effect control CPU 120.

  In the set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c), the CPU 103 displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 153SG029. Then, the display of the set value on the display monitor 153SG029 may be terminated based on that the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off.

  If the lock switch 153SG051 is off (153SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is off (153SGSa012; N) in 153SGSa011, the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d without executing the processes of 153SGSa013a to 153SGSa013c.

  In 153SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not to clear the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated this time (whether to execute the RAM clear processing (153SGSa009)) ( 153SGSa013d). If the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 153SGSaSa014. If the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e). To 153SGSa014 without executing.

  In the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e), the CPU 103 executes a process of setting "00H" to all addresses except the address where the set value is stored and the address where the RAM clear flag is stored (set). .. That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of this embodiment, as shown in 153SGSa001 to 153SGSa013e and 153SGSa017 to 153SGSa021, which will be described later, when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102, the address at which the set value is stored and the RAM clear flag are stored. The contents of all addresses are cleared except for the dresses.

  In 153SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines again whether or not the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 153SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa014; N), the power supply to the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). The recovery processing for returning to the state of (153SGSa015) is performed.

  In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, and sends a command for restoration including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 153SGSa028. (153SGSa016).

  Further, in 153SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is operated (153SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (153SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018) or the open sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is opened, and the lock switch 153SG051 is turned on, while operating the clear switch, the pachinko gaming machine is operated. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (153SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (153SGSa021). Then, the processing of 153SGSa009 to 153SGSa016 described above is executed.

  When the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa017; N), the lock switch 153SG051 is OFF (153SGSa018; N), and the open sensor 153SG090 is OFF (153SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSa031.

  Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a command at the time of restoration including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start (153SGSa022). Then, the cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (153SGSa023), and the notification of the cold start is started by starting the blinking of all the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029. (153SGSa024).

  After executing 153SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (153SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (153SGSa026; N), the processes of 153SGSa025 and 153SGGSa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 153SG029. Ends blinking (153SGSa027), and proceeds to 153SGSa028.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least a part of the segments forming the display monitor 153SG029 may be turned on.

  Then, in 153SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (153SGSaa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to take a timer interrupt at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (153SGSa029) and the interrupt is permitted (153SGSa030). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can regularly execute timer interrupt processing.

  Further, in 153SGSa031, the CPU 103 informs the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), the fact that power is cut off during setting change described later, and the like. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormal setting value is transmitted (153SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (153SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (153SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (153SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (153SGSa034; N), the processing of 153SGSa033 and 153SGGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (153SGSa034; Y), a set value error occurs. As a notification (error notification) of occurrence of a power failure and recovery from power failure during setting change (error notification), first display unit 153SG029A, second display unit 153SG029B, third display unit 153SG029C, fourth display unit 153SG029D included in display monitor 153SG029. “E.” is displayed in each of the three (153SGSa035).

  Moreover, CPU103 blinks all the LEDs which comprise the 1st special symbol display device 153SG004A and the 2nd special symbol display device 153SG004B (153SGSa036), and through a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer in the field, and the flow advances to 153SGSa032 (153SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 153SGSa032 to 153SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of the clerk of the game hall or the like), thereby displaying the display monitor 153SG029. , The first special symbol display device 153SG004A, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B error occurrence notification is executed.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment displays the display monitor 153SG029, the first when the abnormal set value is set or when the power is restored from the interruption of power while changing the set value. Since the special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are executed to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk at the amusement arcade, etc., can generate an error from both the front and back sides of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and set values. It is possible to recognize that the power was cut off during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the gaming machine management device, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Has become.

  In the game control main processing of the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-14, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 153SGSa008 (153SGSa008; Y) or while the setting value is being changed in 153SGSa021. Although the mode in which the RAM clear processing (153SGSa009) is executed after the flag is cleared is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing is performed. When it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 153SGSa014, not when the clear switch is determined to be ON in 153SGSa008 (153SGSa008; Y) or not after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 153SGSa021 (1 3SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

  8-15 is a flowchart showing a start winning determination process (S101) executed by the CPU 103 in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. Is determined (153SGS101). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (153SGS101; Y), the number of reserved special memories for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (153SGS102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in 153SGS102 (153SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "1" (153SGS103). ).

  When the first starting opening switch 22A is off at 153SGS101 (153SGS101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value at 153SGS102 (153SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by (153SGS104). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (153SGS104; Y), the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (153SGS105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in 153SGS105 (153SGS105; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "2" (153SGS106). ).

  After performing either of the processes of 153SGS103 and 153SGS106, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting mouth buffer value stored in the starting mouth buffer is updated by adding 1 (153SGS107). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second suspension storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (153SGS108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After performing the processing of 153SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination or the big hit type determination from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating a random number value MR2 for use with a random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is extracted (153SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (153SGS110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), while when the starting opening buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown).

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are used to determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and further the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot when "big hit". The random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is used to determine a fluctuation pattern including a variable display time of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. By executing the processing of 153SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts the numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for the variable display result including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of 153SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning award designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (153SGS111). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is notified. The setting for transmitting the second start opening winning award designation command is performed. The start opening winning award designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

  Following the process of 153SGS111, a winning random number determination process is executed (153SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reservation storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (153SGS113). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

  After executing the processing of 153SGS113, it is determined whether or not the starting opening buffer value is "1" (153SGS114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (Y in 153SGS114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (153SGS115), and then the process of 153SGS104 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (N in 153SGS114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and the starting winning process is executed. finish. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the effective game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

  FIG. 8-16 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in the 153SGS 112 of FIG. 8-15 as the random number value determination process at the time of winning. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal process (S110 in FIG. 5) is used to display the special symbol display result (variable symbol display result). Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit", whether or not to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state is determined. In the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the prize random number determination process of 153SGS112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, and whether or not it is determined that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol Determines whether or not to be in a predetermined display mode with super reach. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, that is, it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is made at the start of the variable display. Before the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and which category the variable display mode of the decorative design is the variable display mode is determined, and based on this determination result Then, the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes the hold display notice effect as described later.

  In the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in, for example, a game control flag setting unit (not shown), etc. The current gaming state in the gaming machine 1 is specified (153SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the probability variation state is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies that it is in the time reduction state when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is necessary to specify that it is in a normal state.

  Following the processing of 153SGS121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 is selected and set (153SGS122). At this time, the CPU 103 sets the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) if the starting opening buffer value is 1, and FIG. 8-7 if the starting opening buffer value is 2. The display result determination table for the second special figure shown in (B) may be set.

  Then, referring to the numerical range of the big hit (judgment range of the big hit) according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the set display result judgment table, the special figure extracted by 153SGS109 of FIG. 8-15 It is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for display result determination is within the big hit determination range (153SGS123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result determination table selected by the process of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by making a comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment values included in the big hit judgment range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit judgment range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined as the “jackpot”.

  When it is determined by 153SGS123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit does not occur during variable display (153SGS123; N), it is set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the set display result determination table. Refer to the numerical range for small hits (judgment range for small hits) corresponding to the set value, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment extracted by 153SGS109 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within the small hit determination range (153SGS124). In the small hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the display result determination table selected by the process of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence / absence of a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by making a step-by-step comparison between and. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment values included in the small hit judgment range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the small hit judgment range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range by comparing with. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the small hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined as “small hit”.

  When it is determined by 153SGS124 that it is not within the small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit does not occur during the variable display (153SGS124; N), the variable display result is “out”. The transmission setting of the symbol designating command is executed (153SGS125), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (153SGS126). When the time saving flag is not set (153SGS126; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A is selected and set (153SGS127), and when the time saving flag is set (153SGS126; Y), the deviation variation pattern is set. The determination table D is selected and set (153SGSS128).

  The dislocation variation pattern determination table A is a dislocation variation pattern determination table used when the number of pending storage is 1 or less, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A). In addition, the variation pattern determination table D for deviation is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the game state is the high base state in which the time saving control is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (D). is there.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in addition to these out-of-shift variation pattern determination table A and out-of-variation variation pattern determination table D, the out-of-use used when the total number of pending storage is 2 to 4 Variation pattern determination table B for use and a variation pattern determination table C for use when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. However, as shown in FIG. In the variation pattern determination tables A for out-of-range among the use variation pattern determination tables A to C, values 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. In the variation pattern determination tables B and C for out-of-range, the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination is set for the non-reach variation pattern. Value greater than 0 to 450 within the range that may have been assigned. On the other hand, in the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables A to C, values 701 to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns of super reach in the range that the random number MR3 for variation pattern can take.

  Therefore, in 153 SGS 132 described later, by determining the variation pattern (variation category) using the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the determination of non-reach and super-reach is always performed even if the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since the variation pattern is non-reach or super-reach, the determination pattern at the time of the start winning is determined by using the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range.

  As shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when it is determined by 153SGS123 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot during variable display (153SGS123; Y), the jackpot type determination is made. The jackpot type is determined on the basis of the random number value MR2 for use (153SGS130). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special map” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting opening buffer value. , Big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data forming the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

  In addition, the transmission setting of the symbol designating command according to the jackpot type determined in 153SGS130 is executed (153SG131), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. Set (153SG132).

  Further, when it is determined in 153SGS124 that it is within the small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit occurs during variable display (153SGS124; Y), a symbol designating command corresponding to the small hit type is transmitted. The setting is executed (153SG129).

  After performing any one of the processing of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, 153SGS132, numerical data indicating the fluctuation pattern determination table set by the processing of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, and 153SGS132 and the random value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination. Is used to determine the variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 (153SGS133). In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), at least when the variable display result is “out”, the common “non-reach” regardless of the total reserved storage number. The variable category that is a variable display mode, the variable category that is a variable display mode of “Super Reach”, and the “other” that is a variable display mode other than “non-reach” and “Super Reach” (for example, normal reach or small hit) It suffices to provide a variation category and determine whether or not such variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

  After that, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the process of 153SGS132 to the effect control board 12 (153SGS134), the winning random number determination process is ended.

  FIG. 8-17 is a part of a flowchart of the effect control process process (S76) in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment. In the effect control process process in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, after the prefetching advance notice setting process (S161) shown in FIG. 7 is executed, it is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U. Any one of S170 to S177 shown in FIG. 7 after executing the hold display update process for updating the display mode and the number of display of the held storage display according to the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. The process of is executed.

  FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading notice setting process (S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8-17. In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the content of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A (153SGS241) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (153SGS242). If there is no entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the prefetching notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the value of the hold display flag is already 1 to 4. It is determined whether or not there is an entry set (153SGS243).

  When there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to any one of 1 to 4, that is, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, the hold display flag is set in the entry (153SGS242). Set "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the pending display notice effect to the pending display flag of the entry that is determined not to exist (that is, to determine that the pending storage display corresponding to the entry is displayed as "○"). Then, the pre-reading notice setting process ends (153SGS251). As will be described later, the case where there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4 is the case where the hold display notice effect has already been executed. That is, in the process of 153SGS243, the execution of the new hold display notice effect is restricted if the hold display notice effect is already executed.

  In the 153SGS 243, the effect control CPU 120, if there is no entry that is set to any of the values 1 to 4 of the hold display flag, determines that the entry (the hold display flag is not set in 153SGS 242). It is determined whether or not the symbol designating command in () indicates a big hit (153SGS244). When the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a big hit, the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (153SGS245), and extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193. Whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the hold display are performed by referring to a big hit hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect and the jackpot type specified in 153SGS245. The display pattern in the case of executing the notice effect is determined (153SGS246).

  In 153SG246, the presence / absence of execution of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern (previous notice type) are determined, for example, at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A). In the setting example of the determination rate shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), the determination rate of the presence / absence of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern (notification type) is varied according to the jackpot type identified in the process of 153SGS245.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, four types of display patterns α, display patterns β, display patterns γ, and display patterns δ are provided as the display patterns (announcement types) of the pending display notice effects. Of these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square (◇) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold storage display is a white star (☆) and is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the hold storage display is displayed on the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U with the blue camera, and the hold display is displayed. When the display pattern of the notice effect is determined to be the display pattern δ Hold storage display is displayed on the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or second hold storage display area 153SG005U red camera. Further, when the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the hold storage display is displayed in a white circle (◯) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), when the jackpot type is a jackpot A (non-probable variation jackpot), non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 55%. Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined, execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined with a ratio of 20%, and 10% of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern γ is determined. Is determined, and the execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, when the type of big hit is big hit B or big hit C (probability variation big hit), non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the hold display notice effect of the display pattern α is set at a rate of 20%. Execution is determined, 55% of the executions of the pending display notice effects with the display pattern β are determined, 10% of the executions of the pending display notice effects of the display pattern γ are determined, and the percentages of 10% Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined.

  Returning to 153SGS244, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation category from the variation category designation command of the entry when the symbol designation command of the entry is a miss or a small hit (153SGS248), for example, the random number circuit 124 or the production control. Based on numerical data indicating a random number value for reserved display notice production extracted from a random counter or the like of the counter setting unit 153SG193 and the big hit type specified in 153SGS249, a small hit / outside reserved display notice effect determination table (not shown) is referred to. As a result, the presence or absence of execution of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern are determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the variable display result is out of order and the variable category is non-reach, non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 5%, execution of the hold display notice effect at the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 0%, and is performed at the display pattern γ at a rate of 0%. The execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out or small hit and the variation category is other (normal reach out or small hit), non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 75%, and 20%. Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined by a ratio, execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined by a rate of 5%, and hold display notice of the display pattern γ is performed by a rate of 0%. Execution of the effect is determined, and execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out and the variation category is super reach, non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 55%, and the pending display notice effect of the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. Execution is determined, execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 10%, execution of the hold display notice effect at the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 5%, and is performed at a rate of 5%. Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A) and 8-19 (B), in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed and when the hold display notice effect is not executed. It is designed to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state at a higher rate than that, and when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, than when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α. Is set so that the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C (probably variable jackpot) at a high rate. With such a setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (preliminary type), the big hit type is displayed more than when the display pattern α is displayed. The probability of being a probability variation big hit increases, and the player's expectation of becoming a probability variation jackpot can be increased.

  Since the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are display patterns that suggest the execution of setting suggestive effects, which will be described later, the degree of expectation for being controlled to the jackpot gaming state rather than the display pattern α and the display pattern β (the jackpot expectation degree) Is not set to be high, and the expectation for the jackpot type being the jackpot B or the jackpot C (probability variation jackpot expectation) is the same.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is a big hit are the variation patterns of normal reach and super reach, and as shown in FIG. The case where the display pattern δ is determined is the case where the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is out and the variation category is super reach. That is, it is also suggested that the pending storage display of the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (a mode of a blue or red camera) is a variable display of the super reach capable of executing the setting suggestive effect described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when the special figure variation time is determined to be shorter than the super reach. Does not display the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera.

  Returning to FIG. 8-18, after performing the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the pending display notice effect has been determined (153SGS250). When the execution of the reserved display notice effect is decided, a value (one of 1 to 4) corresponding to the display pattern decided by the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 is set in the reserved display flag of the entry and preread. The notice setting processing is ended (153SGS247). In addition, when the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated ( 153SGS251).

  FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reserved storage in the start winning prize reception command buffer (not shown) are set. Various command data and various flags stored in association with each other (that is, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first special symbol that is being variably displayed, the first to fourth first special figure reserved storage Corresponding various command data and various flags) are shifted upward by one buffer number (153SGS272). The contents of the buffer number “1-0” cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so that the contents are erased.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. 1 special figure shifts so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of reserved storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “1-3” and stored.

  When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 153SGS271 (153SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (153SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273; Y), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation storage in the received command buffer for starting winning a prize (that is, variably displayed) Various command data and various flags corresponding to the second special symbol, various command data and various flags corresponding to the 1st to 4th second special symbol reservation storage) are shifted upward by one buffer number. (153SGS274). The contents of the buffer number “2-0” cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so that the contents are erased.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “2-1” and stored, and 2 Various special command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” of the special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “2-3” and stored.

  After executing 153SGS272 or 153SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (153SGS275).

  Next, the display result of the decorative design (stop design) is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (153SGS276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop design of the decorative design according to the display result designated by the display result designating command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop design of the decorative design in the decorative design display result storage area. To do.

  In the characteristic unit 153SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the three symbols as an even number symbol as a stop symbol. Decide the combination of decorative patterns (big hit pattern). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", " 333 ”,“ 555 ”,“ 999 ”and other decorative pattern combinations). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit C, the combination of the decorative designs (big hit design) in which the three designs are “7” as the stop design is determined. To do. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, as a stop symbol, there is a chance to indicate that the small hit (three symbols are under a specific rule). "334", "556", "778", etc., which are not aligned with each other. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the outlier, it is a decorative design in which three designs are non-uniform as a stop design, and the combination other than the above-mentioned chance Determine (outlier pattern).

  In the determination of these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop design of the decorative design may be determined. That is, the stop design may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative designs corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern (153SGS277). If the variation pattern of the variable display is not the variation pattern of super reach, the process proceeds to 153SGS285, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach, the rear variable display suggestion effect during the reach production of the variable display. A rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display-in-progress suggestion effect (153SGS278). In other words, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGS277 to 153SG278, the rear variable display suggestion effect (big hit suggestion effect or setting suggestion effect) is variable in the variation pattern of the super reach with a long special figure change time. It can be executed only by the display, and is not executed by the variable display of the normal reach or the non-reach fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation time is short.

  In the variable display of super reach in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the variable display result becomes a big hit as a front variable display in-progress suggesting effect from the start timing of the variable display. That is, it is possible to execute a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or a timer effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit and also indicates a period until the execution of the rear variable display suggesting effect is started. , A big hit suggesting effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit as a rear variable display suggesting effect during the reach effect that is the latter half of the variable display or a setting that suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to execute suggestive production. That is, the process of 153SGS278 is a process of determining whether or not to execute the rear variable display during suggestion effect and whether to execute the big hit suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect during the reach effect as the rear variable display during suggestion effect. ..

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect (either the big hit suggestive effect or the setting suggestive effect) has been decided in the process of 153SGS278 (153SGS279). When it is determined in the process of 153SGS278 that non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is not executed, the process proceeds to 153SGS285. A front variable in-display suggestive effect determination process is executed to determine which of the character effect and the timer effect is to be executed as the in-variable-display instructive effect (153SGS280). That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, if execution of the rear variable display effect is not determined, execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is not determined, that is, the setting suggestion effect is non-executable. In the variable display of the reach and the normal reach, the timer effect and the character effect are not executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the character effect has been determined as the front variable display in-progress effect (153SGS281). When it is decided to execute the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, a period until the rear variable display instructive effect start waiting timer is started (as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A)). Set a value according to (5 seconds after the start of the reach effect), proceed to 153SG285 (153SGS282), and if the execution of the timer effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, wait for the start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. The time period until the suggestion start of the rear variable display on the timer (as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), a value corresponding to the effect pattern of the timer effect (specifically, the effect pattern of the timer effect is 25 seconds effect) In the case of the pattern TS-1, which is the period, after 5 seconds from the start of the reach effect, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2, which is the effect period of 30 seconds, Over switch production of 10 seconds after the start)) to set the advance to 153SGS285 (153SGS283).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern in 153SGS285. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (153SGS286).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect device (image display as effect parts) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (153SGS287). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the characteristic part 153SG, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (153SGS288). In addition, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (153SGS289). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left-middle-right decorative design in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data in the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting processing ends (153SGS290).

  FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process (153SGS278) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the rear variable display inferred effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning time reception command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) and holds display flag corresponding to the variable display. The value of is specified (153SGS301). In the process, if the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the entry “1-0” of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A is specified, and the second variable display start command reception flag is set. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry "2-0" of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A may be specified.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines, based on the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301, whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestive effect and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display suggestive effect (153SG302).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “0”, that is, the hold display advance notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% of the time, the non-execution of the rear part variable display suggestive effect is decided, 10% of the part decides the execution of the big hit suggestive effect as the rear part variable display suggestive effect, and 0% of the rear part. The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during variable display. In addition, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “1” or “2”, that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white quadrangle or a star as the hold display notice effect targeting the variable display. If it has been done, the non-execution of the rear part variable display suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 50%, the big hit suggestion effect is determined to be executed as the rear part variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 50%, and at a rate of 0%. The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

  Furthermore, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “3”, that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 The ratio of% determines non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect, the ratio of 35% determines execution of the big variable suggestive effect as the rear variable display suggestive effect, and the ratio of 35% determines rear effect variable display during suggestive effect. Decide execution of setting suggestion production. When the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "4", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 0 is set. The proportion of% determines non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect, the proportion of 30% determines execution of the big hit suggestive effect as the rear variable display suggestive effect, and the proportion of 70% determines rear effect variable display during the suggestive effect. Decide execution of setting suggestion production.

  That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending display notice effect is executed for the variable display, it is more than when the pending display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set that the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a high rate. Furthermore, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is “3” or “4”), It is higher than when the hold storage display is displayed as a white rectangle or a star as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). The execution of the suggestion effect during rear variable display is set to be determined by the ratio, and the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or a star as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display at a higher rate than in the case.

  Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is “3” or “4”). Then, when the hold memory display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a higher rate than when it is displayed, and the hold memory display is a blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than that in the case of being displayed.

  As described above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed as a quadrangle or a star as the hold display notice effect intended for the variable display, as the rear variable display suggesting effect. While it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. In this case, the player can be made to pay attention as to whether or not the setting suggestive effect is executed as the rear part variable display suggestive effect.

  Further, when the hold memory display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the rear variable display during suggestion effect is higher than that of the case where it is displayed, the game is further performed with respect to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear variable display during suggestion effect. It is possible to get people to pay attention.

  Returning to FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display-indicating effect is determined in the process of 153SGS302 (153SGS303). When it is determined in the process of 153SGS302 that the rear variable display in-progress effect is not executed, the rear variable display in-progress effect determination process is terminated, and when the rear variable display in-progress effect is determined to be executed in the process of 153SGS302, , 153 SGS 302, it is determined whether or not to execute the big hit suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect (153 SGS 304).

  In the processing of 153SGS302, when the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the rear variable display in-time suggestive effect, the effect pattern of the big hit suggestive effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable in-display suggesting effect determination process is executed. The process ends (153SGS305).

  As effect patterns that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS305, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided. Of these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio (big hit expectation) that the variable display result is a big hit is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is The variable display result is a production pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio of big hits is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the pattern AS-3 has the highest ratio of big hits of the variable display results. It is a production pattern that suggests a high price (big hit expectation: high).

  Then, in the processing of 153 SGS 305 described above, as shown in FIG. 8-23, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern of the big hit suggestive effect at a pattern AS-1 at a rate of 10%. The pattern AS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

  On the other hand, in the processing of 153SGS302, when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear variable display, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets the setting value from the setting value designation command received from the CPU 103 (the pachinko game machine 1). (The set value set in step 153) is specified (153SGS306). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified setting value, and ends the rear variable display in-effect suggestion effect determination process (153SGS307).

  As the effect patterns that can be determined in 153SG307, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), a total of five patterns from pattern SS-1 to pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to SS-5, the pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the pattern SS-2 has an even set value ( For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the setting value is an odd-numbered intermediate setting or more (for example, 3 or 5), and the pattern SS-4. Indicates that the set value may be higher than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (for example, 4 or 6), and the pattern SS-5 indicates that the set value may be the highest setting (for example, 6).

  Then, for the patterns SS-1 and SS-2, if the set value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), it is determined at a high rate, so that either of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is considered that the degree of expectation that the setting value is 5 is low, and the pattern SS-3 and the pattern SS-4 are determined with a high ratio when the setting value is either 5 or 6, and thus the setting value 5, It is said that the expectation of being 6 is high.

  In the characteristic part 153SG, the setting values 1 to 4 will be described as low settings, and the setting values 5 and 6 will be described as high settings. However, the setting values 1 and 2 may be set low, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set intermediate, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set high to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

  In the processing of 153SGS307 described above, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-24, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect pattern is a pattern SS- at a rate of 60%. 1%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 6%, and pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Determined as SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25%, the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 60%, and 6 The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of%, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 9%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of%, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%.

  When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 50%, and 10 The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of%, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 30%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of%, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of%, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 5%.

  As described above, in the feature unit 153SG, the setting value suggesting effect is executed in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, which suggests that the setting value is one of 1 to 4, and the setting value suggestion is suggested. It is suggested that the setting value is 5 or 6 by performing the effect in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is determined that the setting value is 6.

  8-25 is a flowchart showing a front variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process (153SGS280) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the front variable display suggestive effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (153SGS311). Further, it is determined whether or not the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display (153SGS312).

  When the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the presence of the suggestion effect during the front variable display and the suggestion during the front variable display are executed based on the execution of the big hit suggestive effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as the effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS313). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 30%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the front variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 30%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment, 70% of the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined, and 25% of the non-execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect. Then, the execution of the timer effect is determined as a suggestion effect during front variable display at a rate of 5%.

  In other words, when the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is determined as the rear part variable display suggestive effect, when the variable display result is the big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the off. When the execution of the suggestive effect is determined and the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result is determined. If the value is out of the range, the execution of the character effect is determined at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during front variable display, that is, the expectation of the big hit of the timer effect is higher than the expectation of the big hit of the character effect. It is set.

  In addition, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the rear part variable display during suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the front part variable display during suggestion effect based on the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as the presence / absence and front variable display suggestive effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS314). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the rate of 0%. The execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect, and the execution of the timer effect is determined as a front variable display instructive effect at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the character effect execution is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 0%. Then, the execution of the timer effect is determined as a suggestion effect during front variable display at a rate of 20%.

  In other words, when the execution of the setting suggestive effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big hit than when the variable display result is out of control. The execution of the suggestive effect is determined, and it is set such that the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestive effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a failure. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

  For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a failure, so it is suggested during the front variable display. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25, after the execution of 153SGS313 or 153SGS314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the front variable display suggestive effect has been decided (153SGS315). When it is determined that the front variable display suggestive effect is not executed, the front variable display suggestive effect determination process is terminated, and when it is determined that the front variable display suggestive effect is executed, the front part is further moved. It is determined whether or not execution of the character effect has been decided as the suggestion effect during variable display (153SGS316).

  When the execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the front variable display suggestive effect determination process is ended. (153SGS317).

  As the effect pattern of the character effect that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (C), two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided in total. .. Of these effect patterns, the pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (a big hit expectation degree: low) that suggests that the variable display result is the biggest hit by displaying the character A (not shown) on the image display device 5. Yes, the pattern CS-2 suggests that the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the pattern CS-1. ).

  For this reason, in the process of 153SGS317, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27A, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the character effect is the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. The pattern CS-2 is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined as the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern CS-2 at a rate of 20%.

  When the execution of the timer effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect, the effect control CPU 120 causes the timer effect effect pattern based on the effect which is determined to be executed as the rear variable display suggestive effect. Is determined and stored, and the suggestion effect determination process during variable display is ended (153SGS318).

  As the effect pattern of the timer effect that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (C), two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided in total. Of these effect patterns, the pattern TS-1 suggests that the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect patterns CS-1 and CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) Together with the image of the character X for 25 seconds to suggest the period until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect, and the pattern TS-2 is a proportion in which the variable display result is a big hit in the image display device 5. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 and the pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation: high), and the period until the start of the effect indication during the rear variable display is continued for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. Is an effect suggested by (see FIG. 8-27 (C), FIG. 8-29 (D), and FIG. 8-29 (E)).

  For this reason, in the process of 153SGS318, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), if the rear variable display suggestive effect that is decided to be executed is the big hit suggestive effect, the effect of the timer effect. The pattern is determined to be the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when the rear variable display suggestive effect whose execution has been determined is the setting suggestive effect, effect control CPU 120 determines pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and pattern TS- at a rate of 20%. Decide to 2.

  That is, when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer effect is executed). When the effect production period is long and the character B is displayed rather than the character A on the image display device 5), the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display in-progress effect is set to be higher. Therefore, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is possible to make the player expect the setting suggestion effect to be executed more than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the fun of playing games.

  As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (D), in the case where the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggesting effect, the front variable display suggesting effect is performed. The high jackpot expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed as a hint, and is set as the rear variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as a front variable display suggestive effect. The performance is designed to be executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-20 to 8-28, when the execution of the front variable display suggestive effect during the variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines in the variable display effect process (S172). It suffices to set process data according to the effect pattern of the front suggestion during variable display, and control the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data according to the process timer in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172). In addition, when it is determined that the rear variable display suggestive effect execution is being performed during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestive effect start wait timer by -1 every time the variable display in-progress effect processing is executed. Then, based on the value of the rear variable display suggestive effect start waiting timer becoming 0, the process data corresponding to the decided effect pattern of the rear variable display suggestive effect is set. In the subsequent variable display effect process (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer.

  As shown in FIG. 8-28 (A) and FIG. 8-28 (B), the big hit suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect as the rear part variable display during suggestion effect in the feature section 153SG are during the reach effect execution period. In 7), which is a period (see FIG. 8-6) longer than the special figure variation time of the non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, even if the player leaves the image display device 5 for a moment, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the big hit suggesting effect and the setting suggesting effect.

  Next, an effect mode during variable display on the feature unit 153SG will be described based on FIGS. 8-29 to 8-31. First, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A) and FIG. 8-29 (B), a new starting winning occurs during variable display, and based on the starting winning, the display of the reserved memory display as a pre-reading notice effect. When the pattern is determined to be the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, a new reserved storage display is displayed in a blue or red camera mode in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D or the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U. ..

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (C) to 8-29 (E), when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, which is the mode of the camera, is started as a new variable display, the front portion is displayed. A timer effect is started as a suggestion effect during variable display. At this time, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-1, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (D), the image 153SG005X of the character X is displayed on the left part of the image display device 5, and the rear part is displayed. The timer renewal display is started for 25 seconds, which is the period until the suggestive effect during variable display. When the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2, the image 153SG005Y of the character Y is displayed on the left part of the image display device 5 and the rear variable as shown in FIG. Update display of the timer for 30 seconds, which is the period until the suggested effect during display, is started.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (F) to 8-30 (H), when the variable display progresses along with the timer update display up to the rear variable display suggestive effect, the super reach effect is started. When the timer reaches 0 seconds during execution of the super reach effect (the timer effect ends), the big hit suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect is started as the rear variable display in-progress effect.

  Specifically, when execution of the big hit suggestive effect is determined as the rear variable display suggestive effect, if the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-1, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (I). In the image display device 5, a message such as "Chance!" Indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is low is displayed, and if the decided effect pattern is the pattern AS-2, it is shown in FIG. As described above, in the image display device 5, a message indicating that the big hit expectation degree such as “hot!” Is higher than the pattern AS-1 is displayed, and if the decided effect pattern is the pattern AS-3, FIG. As shown in -30 (K), a message indicating that the jackpot expectation degree such as "Gekiatsu!" Is higher than the pattern AS-2 is displayed on the image display device 5.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect is set as shown in FIG. 8-31 (L) to FIG. 8-31 (P). In the case of the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, the set value suggestion images 153SG005H, 153SG005I, 153SG005J, 153SG005K of different characters are displayed on the image display device 5, and are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The set value that is present is suggested. Furthermore, when the effect pattern of the set value suggestive effect is the pattern SS-5, the set value suggestive image 153SGS005L in which all the characters displayed on the image display device 5 in the patterns SS-1 to SS-4 are the image display device. 5 is displayed.

  As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pre-reading notice is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice is not executed or the pre-reading notice is displayed. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when is displayed as a white square or a star. Therefore, the player suggests a setting suggestion by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, which the player holds in anticipation that the preset suggestion effect will be executed at the stage when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. You can now prepare to shoot the production. That is, the hold storage display of the mode of the blue or red camera in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment is also an effect that prompts the player to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect.

  As described above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the character effect and the timer effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the character effect as the front variable display suggestion effect which indicates the jackpot expectation degree, and FIG. As shown in −26 (D), when the timer effect is executed during the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed during the variable display. Executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed, the player pays more attention to whether or not the variable display result is a big hit because the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the character effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed in a state of paying attention to, so that the player can prevent the setting suggestion effect from being overlooked.

  Further, as the front variable display suggestive effect during the variable display, in addition to the character effect, it is possible to execute a timer effect that suggests a period until the start of the rear variable display suggestive effect. By being executed, the player can easily recognize the execution start timing of the setting suggestion effect.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as the timer effect, a numerical value is displayed as the timer effect until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect (see FIGS. 8-29 (D) and 8-29 (E)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the timer effect, for example, by indicating an increase / decrease display of a gauge, a meter, etc. The period until the execution of the effect is started may not be clearly notified (only the approximate period is suggested).

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (D) and 8-29 (E), a timer effect is executed by image display on the image display device 5 as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and image display on the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, emission of the game effect lamp 9, display means other than the image display device 5. It is also possible to execute any one of the above-mentioned display modes or a plurality of modes in combination.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (H) and 8-31 (L), the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as the timer effect is 0. Based on this, a jackpot suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear variable display. In other words, even if the timer effect is executed, the big hit suggesting effect may be executed instead of the setting suggesting effect, so that it is possible to produce an unexpected effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as the timer effect, the setting suggestion performance and the jackpot suggestion effect are performed as the rear variable display suggestive effect. Although a mode in which only one of them can be executed is shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is based on that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as a timer effect. Alternatively, both the setting suggestion performance and the jackpot suggestion effect may be executed as the rear variable display during suggestion effect.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the case where the rear variable display during suggestion effect is always executed when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display during suggestion effect is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect is not executed even if the timer effect is executed as the front variable display in-progress effect.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (B) and 8-27 (C), as the effect pattern of the timer effect, a pattern TS-1 having an effect period of 25 seconds and a pattern having an effect period of 30 seconds. TS-2 is provided, and when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. That is, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is suggested that the setting suggestion effect is executed for a longer period of time than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to further prevent the player from missing the setting suggestion effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the rear part variable display during suggestion effect including the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, so the setting suggestion effect by the player is performed. It is possible to further prevent the overlooking.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, an example in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a case may be provided in which the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first half period of the variable display of super reach.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 and 8-22, the display mode of the pending storage display as a pre-reading notice is changed to that of a white quadrangle or star, or a blue or red camera. In the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4) that is a blue or red camera mode, the hold display notice effect that can be displayed in a mode or the like can be executed. Execution of the setting suggestion effect can be determined at a higher rate than the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 1 or 2) in which the display mode is a white square or a star. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4) in which the display mode is a blue or red camera mode, the player determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed while paying attention, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-29 and FIG. 8-31, when the hold display notice effect is executed, it corresponds to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect. The setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display (variable display immediately after the hold display notice effect is finished). For this reason, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the object of the hold display notice effect, so that the player should not overlook the setting suggestion effect. It can be prevented further.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the form in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch notice is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice is used as the read notice. It may be possible to execute an effect other than the effect and suggest that the setting suggestion effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display (the variable display immediately after the end of the hold display notice effect) corresponding to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during execution of the hold display notice effect (that is, rather than the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display that is the target of the hold display notice effect). The setting suggestion effect may be executable from the previous timing).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the ratio of displaying the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the prefetching notice effect is such that the pending storage display is a white rectangle or a star as the prefetching notice effect. Since it is set lower than the ratio to be displayed, the pending storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera so that the pending storage display is displayed as a white square or a star. It is possible to draw the attention of the person, and it is possible to further prevent the engineer from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the ratio of displaying the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the prefetching notice effect is such that the pending storage display is a white square or star shape as the prefetching notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a prefetching notice effect. The ratio may be set higher than the ratio of displaying the reserved memory display as a white square or a star as the read-ahead notice effect, or the reserved memory display of a blue or red camera as the read-ahead notice effect. It is also possible to make the display ratio in the form and the display ratio of the pending storage display as a white quadrangle or a star as the pre-reading notice effect the same.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, a hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for photographing the setting suggestion effect. Since the player can prepare a form terminal such as a smartphone before the start of the setting suggestion effect, the player can increase the success rate of shooting the setting suggestion effect.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, a hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for photographing the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect, the speaker 8L, 8R is used. Alternatively, the player may be separately urged to prepare for photographing the setting suggestive effect by the sound output, the message image displayed on the image display device 5, or the like.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the pending display notice effect is provided by the display pattern γ for displaying the pending storage display in the form of the blue camera and the display pattern δ for displaying the pending storage display in the form of the red camera. Execution is possible, and as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 3) and the hold storage display is red. The case in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from that in the case of the display in the camera mode (when the value of the hold display flag is 4). In particular, when the hold storage display is displayed in the red camera mode, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold storage display is displayed in the blue camera mode. When the display is displayed in the form of a red camera, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, as compared with the case where the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the hold storage display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is started. Although the mode in which the mode does not change is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case where the display mode of the pending storage display changes from the mode of the blue camera to the mode of the red camera may be provided. In addition, there is provided a case where the pending storage display corresponding to the variable display being executed is continuously displayed as the active display, and the display mode of the active display is changed from the blue camera mode to the red camera mode. May be. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention as to whether or not the setting suggestive effect is executed until the variable display is finished, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the rear part variable display suggestive effect including the setting suggestive effect is only in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach where the special figure variation time is long. It is possible to execute, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach or the non-reach fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation time is short, so it is possible to suppress the setting suggestion effect from being executed during the short variable display period, and to play the game. It is possible to prevent the person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-28, the execution period of the setting suggestive effect is set to 7 seconds, which is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the shortened non-reach, so that the super reach variable It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect during display (during execution of the reach effect).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a super-reach capable of executing the setting suggestion effect. Since it suggests that the display is variable, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by displaying the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera. Can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when the special figure variation time is determined to be shorter than the super reach, the pending display is displayed. Since the hold storage display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a notice effect, the player is paying attention because the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated without executing the setting suggestion effect because the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a variable display such as non-reach or normal reach.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 20 to 28-28, while the variable display of the super reach is performed, the suggestion effect in the front variable display including the timer effect can be executed, but it is more special than the variable display of the super reach. The timer effect is not executed during variable display of non-reach or normal reach with a short variation time.Therefore rear effect variable display including setting suggestion effect.Timer effect is displayed during variable display of non-reach or normal reach where suggestion effect is not executed. It is possible to prevent the production from being inconsistent due to the execution of.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is applicable even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the front variable display suggesting effect is performed. The big hit expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8-32 as a modified example 153SG-1, execution of a timer effect is performed as a suggestion effect during front variable display. Is set to be lower than the rate of determining execution of the character effect as a front variable display suggestive effect, and the front variable display suggestive effect is set. When the timer effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect may be set to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. ..

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as a prefetching notice, the pending storage display in the first pending storage display area 153SG005D and the second pending storage display area 153SG005U of the image display device 5 is a white square, a star, or a blue color. Although the form in which the hold display notice effect displayed in the form of a red or red camera can be executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a modified example 153SG-2 is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8-33 (B), when the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, the first hold storage display area 153SG005D in the image display device 5 is displayed. And a predetermined effect image 153SG005E overlaps the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U. In this case, at least the hold storage display of the blue or red camera mode is displayed with priority over the effect image 153SG005E (the hold storage display of the blue or red camera mode is displayed so as not to be hidden by the effect image 153SG005E. ). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the pending storage display of the blue or red camera mode by blocking the pending storage display of the blue or red camera mode with the effect image 153SG005E. be able to.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds is illustrated only during the variable display of the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modified example 153SG-3, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (A) and FIG. 8-34 (B), setting suggestive effect can be executed for 7 seconds during variable display of normal reach and non-reach without shortening. Good. Further, during the variable display of the shortened non-reach, it is a special figure variation time of the variable display of the shortened non-reach (for example, as shown in FIG. The setting suggestion effect may be executed for 3 seconds shorter than 3.75 seconds to 5.75 seconds).

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), the case where the hold storage display is displayed in the form of the blue camera and the form of the red camera as the hold display notice effect. The example in which the execution ratio of the setting suggesting effect is different from that in the case of being displayed in is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 153SG-4, a mode in which the pending storage display is a blue camera The determination rate of at least one effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether it is displayed in or in the mode of the red camera. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the blue camera mode and the red camera mode the hold storage display is displayed as the hold display notice effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the above-described embodiment, two timings (25 seconds and 30 seconds after the start of variable display) are provided as the start timings of the rear variable display suggestive effect during variable display of super reach, and Although the form in which the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect is illustrated from the timing, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modification 153SG-. 5, when the start timing of the setting suggestive effect is 30 seconds after the start of the variable display, the setting suggestive effect is patterned at a higher rate than when the start timing of the setting suggestive effect is 25 seconds after the start of the variable display. You may perform with the production pattern which suggests high setting values, such as SS-3 to pattern SS-5. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the effect executed as the front variable display during suggestion effect and the display mode of the hold storage display displayed as the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect executed as a front variable display during suggestion effect and a pending display notice effect are displayed. Whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed may be suggested only by one of the display mode of the hold storage display. Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the rear part variable display suggestion effect during the variable display in which the timer effect as the front part variable display suggestion effect is executed has been exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result of the variable display for executing the timer effect is a big hit, the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game (the advantageous state of the present invention) based on the variable display. May be executed.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-mentioned embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, an example is shown in which the execution of a new hold display notice effect is limited, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, if the hold display notice effect is already executed, only the execution of some display patterns of the new hold display notice effect may be restricted. For example, when the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (when the hold memory display is displayed in a blue or red camera mode), a new hold display notice effect is generated. Only the execution of the display pattern α or the display pattern β (the display of the pending storage is displayed as a white square or a star) is limited. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming difficult to understand due to simultaneous execution of a plurality of pending display notice effects with different suggested contents. Further, in this way, when the hold display notice effect is already executed with the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, it is limited to execute the new hold display notice effect with the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Thus, the player can be made to pay more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. In addition, when the pending display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern α or the display pattern β (when the pending storage display is displayed in a white square or a star), a new pending display notice effect is generated. Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit by limiting only what is executed with the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera) It is possible to make the player pay more attention.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch effect in the present invention is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect is not limited thereto. As for, as long as it is an effect that can be executed from the timing before the target variable display is started, an effect other than the hold display notice effect may be executable.

  Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the form in which the character effect and the timer effect can be executed as the front variable display in-time suggestive effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the front variable display suggestion effect may be an effect other than the character effect and the timer effect as long as the effect suggests that the variable display result is a big hit.

[Main Configuration and Effect of Characteristic Section 153SG]
Conventionally, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, and to execute an effect (setting suggestion effect) that suggests which setting value is set. (For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). However, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902, the player may miss the setting suggestion effect because it is difficult to understand the trigger for suggesting the setting value by the setting effect. The characteristic part 153SG is made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a game machine capable of preventing the player from overlooking the setting suggestive effect. The main configuration and effects of the characteristic unit 153SG will be described. The characteristic part 153SG has the following configurations and effects.

The gaming machine described in means 1,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) that have different degrees of advantage for the player. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Advantageous state suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggestion effect (for example, front variable display suggestion effect) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the variable display shown by the effect control CPU 120 in FIG. 7). The part that executes the intermediate production process),
A setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is performing the variable display shown in FIG. 7) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect as a rear variable display during suggestion effect) that makes an indication regarding the setting of the setting value. Part that executes staging process),
Equipped with
The advantageous state suggesting effect executing means controls the advantageous state suggesting effect in a first mode (for example, a character effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display) and the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher than in the first mode. It can be executed in the second mode (for example, a timer effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display),
The setting suggesting effect execution means, when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second mode, the setting suggesting effect at a higher rate than when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first mode. Can be executed after execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the suggesting effect during front variable display, the character is used as the suggesting effect during front variable display). It is characterized in that the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the effect is executed).
According to this feature, as the advantageous state suggesting effect, the second mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the relatively advantageous state is relatively high is executed, so that the setting suggesting effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the subsequent development. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
A display means capable of displaying (for example, the image display device 5) is provided,
As the advantageous state suggesting effect of the second aspect, the advantageous state suggesting effect executing means executes the setting suggesting effect as a specific aspect by updating the period information after displaying the period information on the display means. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a period suggestive effect (for example, a timer effect) that suggests a period up to.
According to this feature, by executing the period suggesting effect, the player can easily recognize the execution timing of the setting suggesting effect.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 2,
The setting suggestion effect executing means is capable of executing at least one of a special suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect that suggest that the period information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the specific aspect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 or FIG. 8-31, the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the timer becoming 0).
According to this feature, not only the setting suggestion effect but also the special suggestion effect may be executed due to the execution of the period suggestion effect, so that it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by producing unexpectedness.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine described in means 2 or 3,
The advantageous state suggestion effect execution means can execute the period suggestion effect over a first period (for example, 25 seconds) or a second period (for example, 30 seconds) that is longer than the first period. ,
When the update display of the numerical value information is executed over the second period, the setting suggestion effect execution means is at a higher rate than when the update display of the numerical value information is executed over the first period. The setting suggestion effect is executable (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27, when the timer effect is executed for 30 seconds, it is higher than when the timer effect is executed for 25 seconds). It is characterized in that the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio).
According to this feature, when the period suggestive effect is executed over the second period, the setting suggestion is given to the player for a longer period of time than when the period suggestive effect is executed over the first period. Since the production is suggested to be executed, it is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion production.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
It is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 5 or a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the variable display during production processing shown in FIG. 7. ),
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the setting suggestion effect in response to the execution period of the variable display becoming a specific period corresponding to a specific timing in the latter half period of the variable display (for example, FIG. As shown in 28, during the variable display of the super reach, the effect control CPU 120 reaches the timing (25 seconds or 30 seconds after the start of the variable display) when the timer effect ends during the execution period of the reach effect. It is characterized by the fact that the setting suggestion effect can be executed accordingly.
According to this feature, since the setting suggestion effect is executed in the latter half period of the variable display, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

The gaming machine of means 6 is
It can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) that have different degrees of advantage for the player. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Advantageous state suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggestion effect (for example, front variable display suggestion effect) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the variable display shown by the effect control CPU 120 in FIG. 7). The part that executes the intermediate production process),
Setting suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestive effect (for example, a setting suggestive effect as a rear variable display in-progressive effect) that gives suggestions regarding setting of a setting value (for example, during the variable display shown in FIG. 7 by the effect control CPU 120). Part that executes staging process),
Equipped with
The advantageous state suggestion effect execution means can execute the advantageous state suggestion effect in the first mode and the second mode in which the execution ratio is lower than the first mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-32, Effect control CPU 120 can execute the front variable display suggestion effect from the character effect and the timer effect having a lower execution ratio than the character effect),
The setting suggestion effect production means, when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the second aspect, has a higher ratio of the setting suggestion effect than when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the first aspect. Can be executed after execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the suggesting effect during front variable display, the character is used as the suggesting effect during front variable display). It is characterized in that the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the effect is executed).
According to this feature, since the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second mode, the setting suggesting effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the advantageous state suggesting effect in the second mode. It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

  The present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 131F)
Next, a game machine in the characteristic portion 131F of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 to 9-3.

  The characteristic part 131F is characterized by the arrangement of various structures arranged in the game area where the game balls provided as game media on the game board 2 flow down. The game area corresponds to the left game area corresponding to the left side of the game board 2 where the game ball relatively weakly launched (left hit) by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30, and the left game area by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. A right-handed game area in which a game ball that has been hit out (right hitting) stronger than the flowing down game ball passes through the upper path of the image display device 5 and flows down is provided.

  A general winning opening 10 and a winning ball device 6A are provided in the left area. On the other hand, a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, and a universal figure working opening 50 are provided in the right side region from the upstream side to the downstream side. Then, at the bottom of the game area, an outlet 51 is provided as a discharge area for discharging the game balls that have not won any winning holes or winning ball devices to the outside of the game area. In addition, the discharge area is an area in which a prize ball is not provided even when a game ball enters and there is no payout.

  The game ball flowing down the left game area can be won in the first winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A. In addition, the game ball flowing down the right game area is a second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, a large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and an operating hole formed by the universal figure working hole 50. In addition to being able to win a prize, it is possible to pass (can enter) the passage gate 41. Here, when the game ball enters (universal figure starting port) 50 (universal figure starting port) or when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 (when it enters), the variable display of the normal symbol The ordinary game is executed. In addition, when a game ball enters (wins) the universal figure operation port 50, one game ball is paid out. There is no payout due to the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41.

  As shown in FIG. 9-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 52 are provided between the prize winning ball device 6A provided in the left side area and the universal figure working opening 50 or the special variable prize winning ball apparatus 7 provided in the right side area. It is arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left side area cannot enter the universal figure actuation opening 50 or the special variable winning ball device 7, and the game ball flowing down the right side area cannot enter the winning ball device 6A. There is. Further, only a part of the obstacle nail 52 is shown.

  Due to the arrangement of the obstacle nails 52, the game ball flowing down by hitting the right side area to the right wins the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the large winning port formed by the special variable winning ball device 7. Even if it does not, most of them enter the universal port 50. That is, the game balls that have not won the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 by right-handing are discharged through the out opening 51 (out opening). 51) is reached at a higher rate. Further, due to the disposition of the obstacle nail 52, the gaming ball in the case of right-handing is higher in entering the universal figure operating port 50 than in the rate of passing through the passage gate 41.

[About paying out game balls]
Here, the payout of gaming balls will be described. The CPU 103 passes through the first starting winning opening switch 22A that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B (entry). ) The second start opening switch 22B for detecting the game ball, the count switch 23 for detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and the general winning opening 10 (entry) The number of prize balls is determined according to the winning detection based on whether the general count switch that detects the game ball that has been played or the game operation switch that detects the game ball that has passed (entered) the universal figure operation port 50 is turned on. The payout control command (prize ball number signal) shown is output to a payout control board (not shown). The payout control board is provided with a payout control microcomputer, and drives a ball payout device (not shown) in response to a payout control command to perform control for paying out prize balls.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 131F, when the game ball enters the first start winning hole formed by the prize ball device 6A, three game balls are paid out and the variable prize ball device 6B is formed. When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, one game ball is paid out, and when the game ball enters the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, 12 game balls Is paid out, three game balls are paid out when the game ball enters the general winning opening 10, and one game ball is paid out when the game ball enters the universal figure working opening 50.

[About playing state]
In the characteristic portion 131F, at least a low-probability low base state as a normal state, a low-probability high base state as a time saving state, a high-probability high base state as a probable variation state, and a jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player are included. Be done. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the CPU 103. In the high base state, the probability of being a "genuine figure hit" in the figure game is higher than in the normal state. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 6 changes from the closed state to the open state by the game ball entering the passage gate 41 and the universal figure working opening 50 provided in the right area by making a right hit in the high base state. The rate of doing is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the high base state, it is possible to make it easier to enter the game ball into the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state.

[Right-handed]
When the player hits the ball to the right in the high base state, the game ball enters the passage gate 41 above the right area, or the game ball flows down without entering the passage gate 41. Further, in the high base state, the ratio of hitting the common figure is higher than in the normal state, so when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B provided directly below the passage gate 41 has a high ratio. Open from closed to open. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the high base state, the ratio of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 6B immediately below is higher than in the normal state. When the game ball enters the passage gate 41, if the game ball is out of the normal state or spills from the variable winning ball device 6B in the open state, the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B and moves downward. Run down. When the game ball has entered the variable winning ball device 6B (when there is a prize in the second starting opening), there is one payout, which is the same number as the number of entering.

  If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game balls that have not entered the variable winning ball device 6B win the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7. If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, the game ball flows further downward. Due to the arrangement of the obstacle nails 52, most of the game balls that have flowed down enter the universal figure operating port 50. In the case of entering the general-purpose operation port 50, there is one payout, which is the same number as the number of entering. The game ball that has not entered the normal operation port 50 reaches (enters) the out port 51 provided at the bottom of the right side region and is discharged to the outside of the game region.

  Due to the arrangement relationship of such structures, in the big hit game state, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the ratio of winning the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 Is high. Then, even when the game ball does not win the big winning opening, the ratio of entering the universal figure working opening 50 is higher than the ratio of entering the out opening 51. Therefore, even if the game ball does not enter the special variable winning ball device 7, it is possible to reduce the ball loss when the game ball does not enter the special variable winning ball device 7.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the passage gate 41, or when the game ball enters the universal figure operating port 50, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. The passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the universal figure operating port 50 are in the relationship from the upstream side. Therefore, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened from the normal state by entering the game ball into the universal figure working opening 50 than in the normal state. Since it is also high, even if it is difficult for the game ball to enter the passage gate 41 due to the positional relationship of the obstacle nail 52, it is possible to prevent the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 6B from decreasing.

  Further, in the high base state, the game balls flowing down to the right side region have a higher rate of entering the universal figure working port 50 than the rate of entering the variable winning ball device 6B due to the positional relationship of the obstacle nail 52. By doing this, while preventing the ratio of entering the variable winning ball device 6B from becoming too high during the high base state, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible for the player to play. The disadvantageous situation can be reduced.

[About general processing]
FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S26 shown in FIG. 4, as a normal symbol process process. In this normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a normal symbol start winning determination process (131FS001).

  After executing the normal symbol start winning process, the CPU 103 is a special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting section as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the RAM 102. Depending on the value, any of the processing of 131FS100 to 131FS106 is selected and executed.

  In the normal symbol start winning process of 131FS001, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passage gate 41. It is determined whether or not (131FS111). If the gate switch 21 is on (131FS111; Y), the universal figure pending storage unit is referred to by referring to the universal figure pending storage section provided in the RAM 102, and the ordinary figure pending storage number has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit memory number). ) Is determined (131FS112). When the number of reserved universal memories is not the upper limit value (131FS112; N), a gate passage flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 is set, and the process proceeds to 131FS117 (131FS113).

  When the gate switch 21 is off in 131FS111 (131FS111; N) or when the number of reserved universal figure storages is the upper limit value in 131FS112 (131FS112), it is determined whether or not the universal figure operation switch is on. (131FS114). When the universal figure actuation port switch is turned on (131FS114; Y), the universal figure hold storage unit refers to the number of stored universal figure reserves and reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit number of stores). It is determined whether or not there is (131FS115). When the number of reserved figures for the universal figure is not the upper limit value (131FS115; N), the universal figure operating port winning flag indicating that the gaming ball has won the universal figure operating port is set, and the process proceeds to 131FS117 (131FS116).

  In addition, when the universal figure actuation port switch is off (131FS114; N) or when the number of universal figure reserved memories is the upper limit value (131FS115; Y), the normal symbol start winning process is ended.

  In 131FS117, the CPU 103 extracts the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR4 for general figure display result determination from the numerical value data updated by the random counter of the game control counter setting unit provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. (131FS117). The numerical data thus extracted is stored by being set as the hold information at the head of the empty entry in the universal figure hold storage unit (131FS118).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the universal figure working opening winning flag is set (131FS119). When the universal figure working opening winning flag is set (131FS119; Y), the universal figure working opening winning flag is cleared (131FS120), and a prize ball number notification command corresponding to winning at the universal figure starting winning opening Then, the normal symbol start winning process is ended (131FS121).

  When the universal figure starting winning flag is not set (131FS119; N), it is determined whether or not the gate passage flag is set (131FS122). If the gate passage flag is not set (131FS122; N), the normal symbol start winning process is ended, and if the gate passage flag is set (131FS122; Y), the gate passage flag is cleared (( 131FS123), transmission setting of the gate passage notification command is performed, and the normal symbol start winning process is ended (131FS124).

  The prize ball number notification command that is set to be transmitted in the processing of 131FS121 and the gate passage notification command that is set to be transmitted in the processing of 131FS124 are transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control processing (see FIG. 4). It is output (transmitted) to. In this way, in the normal symbol start winning process in the present embodiment, different commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12 depending on whether the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 or won in the normal operation port. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 9-1, the normal symbol normal process of S131FS100 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "0". In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20, based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the regular symbol pending storage unit. Further, in the normal symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for the general symbol display result determination, whether or not the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “hit”, the variable display result is derived and displayed. Before making a decision (predetermination). Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, a fixed normal symbol (either a winning symbol or a deviating symbol) in the regular symbol game by the regular symbol display 20 is set in correspondence with the variable display result of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game. .. In the normal symbol normal process, the value of the universal symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the regular symbol is predetermined.

  The normal symbol variation pattern setting process of 131FS101 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "1". This normal symbol variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol as one of a plurality of types based on whether the game state is a time saving state or the like. When the normal symbol variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started, the value of the universal symbol process flag is updated to "2". For example, in the present embodiment, when the game state is a time saving state (high-probability high-base state or low-probability high-base state), the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time of the normal symbol) is determined to be 1 second, and the game is played. When the state is a non-time saving state (low-probability low base state or high-probability low base state), the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time of the normal symbol) may be determined for a period longer than the time saving state such as 3 minutes. ..

  The normal symbol variation process of 131FS102 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "2". This normal symbol variation process includes a process of setting for changing the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 20, a process of measuring an elapsed time from when the normal symbol starts changing, and the like. .. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the universal figure variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol reaches the universal symbol variation time, the value of the universal symbol process flag is updated to "3".

  The normal symbol stop process of 131FS103 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "3". This normal symbol stop process includes a process for stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 20, and performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed ordinary symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol. ing. Then, it is determined whether or not the hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on, and if the hit flag is turned on, the value of the universal figure process flag is updated to "4". It On the other hand, when the hit flag is off, the value of the universal figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The normal symbol-per-opening pre-processing of 131FS104 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "4". In this normal symbol hit pre-opening process, the variable winning ball device 6B is put in the open state (execution of the open control) based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "hit" or the game state. It includes the process of setting. For example, when the game state is a time-saving state (high-probability high-base state or low-probability high-base state), the open period of the variable winning ball device 6B is determined to be 3 seconds, and the game state is in the non-time saving state (low-probability state). In a low base state or a highly accurate low base state), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a period of 0.1 seconds or the like, and it is more difficult for the game ball to win the second starting winning opening than in the time saving state. You can set it to.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the game state is a time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than when the game state is a non-time saving state, and the variable winning ball device 6B is used for a long period of time. Although the game ball is made to easily win the second starting winning opening by opening, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the game state is the time saving state, the game state is the non-time saving state. Normally, the variable time of the symbol is shortened compared to the case where the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a longer period than when the game state is the non-time saving state, and the game state is the non-time saving state. It suffices to make it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning port than in the non-time saving state by executing at least one such as increasing the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 6B.

  The normal symbol-per-opening process of 131FS105 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "5". In this normal symbol-per-opening process, based on the process of measuring the elapsed time after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened, it is time to return the variable winning ball device 6B from the open state to the closed state. It includes processing for determining whether or not. Then, when returning the variable winning ball device 6B to the closed state, the value of the universal figure process flag is updated to "6" after the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid is executed.

  The post-opening process per normal symbol of 131FS106 is executed when the value of the universal symbol process flag is "6". This normal symbol-per-opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state has reached the variable winning device opening number maximum value. When the maximum value of the variable winning device opening number has not been reached, the value of the universal figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum value of the variable winning device opening number has not been reached, the value of the universal figure process flag is " Updated to 0 ".

[Main Configuration and Effect of Characteristic Section 131F]
Next, the main configuration and effect of the above-mentioned characteristic part 131F will be described.

  (1) As shown in FIG. 9-1, the universal figure working port 50 is provided at a position downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B. When hitting to the right in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 6B is more easily controlled to be in an open state than in the normal state, and thus the percentage of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 6B is higher than that in the normal state. There is a case where the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B due to the positional relationship of the nails or the like. Further, in the high base state, the game ball flowing down the right side region has a higher rate of entering the universal figure working port 50 than being discharged through the out port 51 due to the positional relationship of obstacle nails, the positional relationship of structures, and the like. Is becoming Therefore, even when the game machine does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the game machine often enters the universal figure operating port 50 where there is one payout. By doing so, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B in the high base state, by entering the universal figure operating port 50, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the interest of the game. ..

  It is also possible that the ratio of the game balls passing through the passage gate 41 as the uppermost structure when the player strikes to the right becomes excessively high due to the positional relationship of the obstacle nails. In such a case, in the high base state, the rate at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 6B immediately below the passage gate 41 becomes too high. Therefore, many variable displays are executed in a short time due to the excessive entry of the game ball, and the interval of the big hit becomes short. Then, there is a concern that the shooting performance becomes too high. In such a case, if the fluctuation time in the high base is lengthened, the emissivity itself can be suppressed, but there is a possibility that a feeling of extension may occur, which is not preferable. Therefore, by arranging the obstacle nails so that the game ball does not excessively enter the passage gate 41 at the time of right-handing, and by arranging the universal working port 50 at a position below the rightward flow path, the variable display can be appropriately displayed. It can be executed, and it is possible to prevent the feeling of delay from occurring while suppressing the shooting performance.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 9-1, the outlet 51 is provided at the bottom of the right side region. By doing this, even when the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B in the high base state, the ratio of entering the specific area can be made higher than the ratio of entering the out port 51, It is possible to reduce the decrease in interest.

  (3) When a game ball enters the universal figure actuation opening 50, there is one payout, which is the same as the number of entries. By doing so, even if the game balls do not enter the variable winning ball device 6B in the high base state, the same number of game balls as the number of entering the game balls are provided, so that a decrease in interest can be reduced. it can.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 9-1, the universal figure working port 50 is provided at a position downstream of the special variable winning ball device 7. In this way, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B in the high base state, it is possible to reduce the decrease in interest. Further, since the ratio of entering into the universal figure working port 50 is higher than that of being discharged through the out port 51, even if the game ball does not enter into the special variable winning ball device 7, it enters into the special variable winning ball device 7. It is possible to reduce the ball loss when it is not done.

  (5) The variable display of the normal symbol is also executed by the game ball entering at the passage gate 41 different from the universal figure working opening 50. That is, there are multiple triggers for variable display in the high base state. In this way, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B in the high base state, it is possible to reduce the decrease in interest.

  Also, due to the arrangement of obstacle nails, even if the frequency of game balls entering the universal figure actuation port 50 is reduced, by increasing the passage rate on the side of the passage gate 41, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferable. Can be executed at any rate. On the contrary, due to the arrangement of the obstacle nails, even if the frequency of game balls entering the passage gate 41 is reduced, by increasing the passage ratio on the side of the universal figure working port 50, the variable display of the second special symbol Can be performed at a suitable rate. In this way, the frequency of entry between the universal figure actuating port 50 and the passage gate 41 can be adjusted depending on the arrangement of the obstacle nails.

  In addition, even if a failure such as a broken or bent obstacle nail occurs, the general figure fluctuation is executed if the game ball enters either of the general figure operation port 50 and the passage gate 41, and thus the general figure fluctuation. Can increase the security against the execution of. Also, by separately providing the universal working port 50, it becomes easy to adjust the base value during the high base state by adjusting the obstacle nail, so that it is possible after the arrangement of the structure on the board is fixed during the development. Also, the base value can be easily adjusted by slightly changing the arrangement of the obstacle nails.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 9-1, the passage gate 41 is provided on the upstream side of the variable winning ball device 6B, and the game balls that have entered the passage gate 41 are continuously moved to the variable winning ball device 6B immediately below. You can enter. By doing so, the game balls that have entered the passage gate 41 continuously enter the variable winning ball device 6B, so that it is possible to prevent waste of the game balls.

  (7) When a game ball enters the variable winning ball device 6B, there is one payout, which is the same as the number of game balls that have entered. In this way, it is possible to prevent the game balls from increasing too much during high base.

  (8) In the high base state, the game balls flowing down to the right side region have a higher rate of entering the universal figure working port 50 than a rate of entering the variable winning ball device 6B. By doing this, while avoiding making the ratio of entering the variable winning ball device 6B too high during the high base, even if the game ball does not enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the normal operation port By entering the game ball into 50, it is possible to reduce the disadvantageous situation for the player.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Unit 131F]
The characteristic portion 131F has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention is not limited to modifications and additions without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 131F is demonstrated.

  (1) In the characteristic part 131F, when hitting right in a high base, the rate at which the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 is set lower than the passage rate in the normal model, and the variable provided directly below the passage gate 41 The game balls may be prevented from entering the winning ball device 6B too much. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the shortening fluctuation frequently occurs due to the accumulation of four second reserved memories. In such a case, it is desirable that the rate at which the game ball enters the universal operation port 50 be higher than the rate at which the game ball enters the passage gate 41. For example, the obstacle nails may be arranged so that most of the game balls that have not passed through the passage gate 41 enter the universal figure operating port 50. In this way, when the player hits the ball to the right, the frequency of shortening fluctuations can be reduced to extend the overall time during high base, and the payout due to the game ball passing through the universal figure working opening 50 can be secured. , It is possible to facilitate the design of the base value of a pachinko gaming machine.

  (2) In the characteristic part 131F, the interval period between the rounds during the big hit game may be made longer (for example, 4 seconds) than that of a normal model. Even if the interval period is set to be long, the universal working hole 50 is provided at a position downstream of the special variable winning ball device 7, and most of the game balls that have not entered the special variable winning ball device 7 are normal. An obstacle nail may be arranged so that the game ball passes through the drawing operation port 50. By doing this, during the interval period, the player performs a stop hit to stop the firing of the game ball in order to prevent a useless ball due to the game ball entering the out opening 51 etc. by the player firing the game ball. You don't have to, and you can extend the overall time during the big hit game. This makes it easy to design the base value of the pachinko gaming machine.

  (3) In the characteristic portion 131F, the movable wing piece of the electric tulip type character of the variable winning ball device 6B is switched between the open state and the closed state by the rotating operation. However, the advancing operation and the retreating operation may be executed for the game area instead of the rotating operation. Further, the winning device corresponding to the second special symbol may not be movable like the winning ball device 6A. In such a case, the presence or absence of the game ball entering the prize winning device may be controlled by the structure operating in front of the prize winning device corresponding to the second special symbol.

  (4) In the characteristic part 131F, the number of game balls paid out when entering the variable winning ball device 6B and the universal figure working opening 50 was the same as the number required for entering. However, the number of payouts may be different from the number of at least one of the variable winning ball device 6B and the universal figure operation port 50.

  (5) In the characteristic part 131F, the setting suggestion effect may be executed each time the total number of game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 6B reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times). Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed every time the total number of game balls that have entered the universal figure actuation port 50 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times). In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed every time the total number of the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 6B and the game balls that have entered the universal figure operation port 50 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times). For example, if the set suggestion effect is executed every time the total number of game balls that have entered the universal figure working opening 50 reaches 30, it can be interesting to keep right-handing during high base. , Interest in games is improved. Further, instead of the number of times, the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be determined by a predetermined lottery when the game ball enters.

  (6) In the characteristic part 131F, the setting suggestion effect may be executed each time the total number of game balls that have entered the universal figure working port 50 during the big hit game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times). By doing this, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the effect using the universal figure operation port 50 during the big hit game.

  (7) In the characteristic portion 131F, both the game ball flowing down the left side region and the game ball flowing down the right side region have entered the one outlet 51 provided at the bottom of the game region as the discharge region. However, a plurality of discharge areas may be provided in the game area. Further, the left and right areas may be arranged so that the flown down game balls enter different discharge areas.

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

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

  1 Pachinko game machine, 4A 1st special symbol display device, 4B 2nd special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 10 general winning holes, 50 Universal figure operation port, 51 out port, 103 CPU, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine which can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A game area where game media can flow down,
A discharge area capable of discharging the game medium to the outside of the game area,
State control means capable of controlling the game state,
And a value adding means for adding value,
The state control means is controllable to any gaming state including at least a normal state, a special state, and the advantageous state,
The game area includes a first area and a second area different from the first area,
In the second area,
Based on the variable display result of the normal identification information, a normal variable device capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium is easily entered and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter,
A specific area capable of executing variable display of the normal identification information when the game medium enters is provided,
On the basis of being controlled to the special state by the state control means, the ordinary variable device is more easily controlled to the first state than the normal state,
The value giving means gives a value equal to or less than a predetermined value required for the game medium to enter the specific area, based on that the game medium has entered the specific area,
The specific region is provided at a position downstream of the normal variable device,
In the special state, the gaming medium flowing down the second area has a higher rate of entering the specific area than being discharged in the discharging area.

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