JP2020081082A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest by increasing an element of surprise.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU 120 capable of executing timer notice for performing update display of predetermined display and capable of executing a suggestive performance for suggesting a possibility of a jackpot can execute first update display for performing update display for decreasing a numerical value ("15:00") displayed as a first timer image Z11, and second update display for performing update display for decreasing a numerical value ("10:00") displayed as a second timer image Z12 such that at least one portion of the respective update display periods overlaps, can execute a pseudo continuous performance when the first timer image Z11 becomes a numerical value ("0:00") for indicating 0 in the first update display, and starts word notice when the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value ("1:00") differing from 0 in the second update display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-20

Description

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

Some pachinko game machines and slot machine game machines are jackpots that are advantageous to the player when the variable display result becomes the specific display result.

In this type of gaming machine, it is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) that concurrently displays and updates a plurality of timer notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, and the value of each timer notice image is " There have been those capable of executing suggestive effects such as a cut-in notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit when "0" is reached (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-99548, A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the effect time of each timer notice (numerical value displayed in the timer notice image) is different, the suggested effect is performed when the number of each timer notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and could not improve the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the unexpectedness and the interest.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect (for example, a timer notice) for updating and displaying a predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)), and the advantageous state Equipped with effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled (for example, pseudo-relational effect, dialogue notice/super reach effect, cut-in notice, etc.),
The effect execution means,
As the predetermined display, it is possible to display a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display,
As the predetermined effect, the first update display for performing an update display for reducing the numerical value displayed as the first predetermined display (for example, “15:00”) is different from the numerical value for the first predetermined display. The second update display for performing the update display for reducing the numerical value (for example, "10:00") displayed as the second predetermined display can be executed so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. (See FIG. 8-20(D)),
In the first update display, the suggestive effect can be executed when the first predetermined display has a value indicating 0 (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 finishes the second update display at timing Ta3). , At the timing Ta4 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00", the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and the effect image Z15 is displayed around it, and all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, After temporarily displaying the decorative designs of 5C and 5R, at a timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has passed from the timing Ta4, the variable display of the decorative designs that have been temporarily stopped in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is restarted. Part to start the pseudo-relational effect (see FIGS. 8-24 and 8-25),
The suggestion effect can be executed when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 in the second update display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 to " At the timing Ta3 changed to "1:00", the second update display is stopped, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and the effect image Z16 is displayed around the second timer image Z12, and then the dialog advance notice is started. 8-24, see FIG. 8-25)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display have different numerical values when the suggestive effect is executed, the unexpectedness is enhanced, and thus the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect execution means can display, as the numerical value of the second predetermined display, a numerical value smaller than the numerical value of the first predetermined display at a higher rate than a numerical value larger than the numerical value of the first predetermined display (for example, , "15:00" is displayed in the first timer image Z11 in the timer notice patterns TY-1 to TY-5, whereas it is displayed in the second timer image Z12 in the patterns TY-2, TY-3, and TY-5. The part that displays "10:00" (see Figure 8-21(A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the period until the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value is shortened, the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The effect execution means can execute, as the suggestive effect, a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestive effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120. However, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pseudo continuous effect (twice) or the part for determining the serif advance notice patterns SY-3 and SY-4 at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a big hit),
The rate at which the second suggestive effect is executed is higher when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 than when the first predetermined display has a numerical value showing 0. (For example, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is a specific numerical value (“1:00”), the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become the specific numerical value, and only the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is set. (A part where the execution of the serif advance notice of the patterns SY-3 and SY-4 with high reliability is determined at a higher rate than when the value is "0"("0:00"))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in a mode in which the second update display is ended before the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , The part that can execute the timer notice based on the pattern TY-2 for ending the second update display when the numerical value is “5:00”)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution frequency of the predetermined effect can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to display the second predetermined display and start the second update display while executing the first update display as the predetermined effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first update). After the display is started, a portion where the second update display is started at a timing T1 before the timing T3 when the first update display is finished (see FIG. 8-20(D)),
When the first update display is being executed and before the second predetermined display is displayed, a special effect is suggested to indicate that the second predetermined display is displayed and the second update display is started. Execution is possible (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 starts the first update display, the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is displayed before the timing Ta2 at which the second timer image Z12 is displayed. A part for performing a special effect that suggests that the process will be started (see FIG. 8-24(D)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the second update display will be executed.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The effect execution means is capable of executing an interlocking effect interlocked with the update display of the second predetermined display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to respond to the decrease in the numerical value due to the first update display. (The part that outputs a voice such as "5...4..." or blinks the game effect lamp 9)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect of updating and displaying the numerical values.

Incidentally, the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and may have a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. You may have it.

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 a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of a display content. It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production decision processing during change display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect type during variable display. (A) is a diagram showing a production (reach notice) type determination table A, and (B) is a diagram showing a production (setting suggestion) type determination table B. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows the flow of the effect during variable display. (A) is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach announcement (low) based on pattern PT-8, (B) is a figure which shows the production aspect of the reach announcement (high) based on pattern PT-9. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display during production determination process as a modification 1, (B) is a figure which shows the reach announcement and the determination rate of a setting suggestion when the table C for production classification determination is used. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer notice production decision processing. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a timer advance notice display mode, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a timer advance notice and dialogue advance notice display mode, (C) is a diagram for explaining the contents of the timer advance notice, (D) FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of update display of a timer notice. (A) is a figure which shows a timer notice type, (B) is a figure which shows a serif notice type. (A) is a figure which shows the timer notice type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a dialog notice type determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the update display example of the timer notice based on the pattern TY-2, (B) is a figure which shows the update display example of the timer notice based on the pattern TY-5, (C) is an operation example of the timer notice effect 3 is a timing chart showing (A)-(J) is a figure which shows the operation example of a timer notice production. (A)-(I) is a figure which shows the other operation example of a timer notice production. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the operation example of the timer advance notice as a modification 2, (G) is a figure of the numerical value displayed at the time of a start, (H) is a figure which shows the pattern of update speed. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the content of the timer advance notice as the modification 3, (B) is a figure which shows the update display example of a timer advance notice, (C) is a figure which shows the operation example of a timer advance notice production. 21 is a timing chart showing an operation example of a timer advance notice effect as a modified example 4. (A)-(J) is a figure which shows the operation example of a timer notice production.

(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. Note that 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 or the like) 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. In addition, the total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is also referred to as the total pending storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. 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 opening that 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 regular 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 given, and the jackpot 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 enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

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

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “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"). In addition, when the display result is “out”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach out” is displayed). (Also referred to as “”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of 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 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the 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 section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port 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, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized. See below).

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

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 hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held 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 pending 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 each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" when the big hit type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a 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 decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values that are compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) 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 big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" 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 upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the 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. 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". After 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 after opening the big winning opening and the timing of returning 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. The reception flag provided is turned on. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an 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 of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of 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 processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, 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. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In 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. When a 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 designates 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 production 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 process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small winning game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production. 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 processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit 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 is 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 is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

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

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

In this 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 103SG of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment will be described. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” is abbreviated as “S1” or “103SGS1”, “normal reach” is abbreviated as “N reach”, "Super reach" may be abbreviated as "S reach" or "SP reach". Further, the same reference numerals are given to configurations having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description but different in form, arrangement position and the like, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the rear (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be described as a reference. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, a game machine in the characteristic unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-17.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 103SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board (gauge that constitutes a gaming board surface. Board 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 103SG003 for supporting and fixing 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. Further, in the gaming machine frame 103SG003, a glass door frame 103SG003a having a glass window is provided between a door open position that opens the front surface of the gaming machine frame 103SG003 and a door closed position that closes the front surface of the gaming machine frame 103SG003. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 103SG003a. When the glass door frame 103SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 103SG003 can be opened by inserting and unlocking a door key owned by a clerk or the like in the game hall into a lock (not shown). The door frame 103SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 103SG002L 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 103SG002R is a left game area 103SG002L by operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. A game ball that is stronger (right hitting) than a game ball that flows down is a game area that flows down through the upper path 103SG002C of the image display device 5.

In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 103SG002L, and in the right game area 103SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 103SG002R, the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, the general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 103SG002L 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 103SG002R 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 103SGK1 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 103SG002L cannot enter the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 103SG002R cannot enter the first starting winning opening. Has become.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 103SG201 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 103SG051 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 103SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value and an opening sensor 103SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 103SG003 are provided. Although details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a clerk at the game hall can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) Is also.

The setting switching main body portion provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 103SG051 and the setting switching switch 103SG052, is housed in the substrate case 103SG201 together with the main substrate 11, and the locking switch 103SG051 and the setting switching switch 103SG052 are included. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 103SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 103SG201.

Since the board case 103SG201 having the lock switch 103SG051 and the setting changeover switch 103SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame 103SG003 is closed. By using the game machine frame 103SG003 to open, the operation can be performed. Further, the lock switch 103SG051 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 103SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON/OFF switching operation described later with a setting key. In the characteristic part 103SG 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 103SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 103SG201. The display monitor 103SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 103SG201. That is, the display monitor 103SG029 is arranged in front of the main case 11 of the board case 103SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame 103SG003 is not opened, 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 103SG003 is opened. It is the front when viewed, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

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 103SG of the present embodiment, 1 special symbol display device 103SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special map, second special symbol display device 103SG004B capable of executing variable display of second special symbol, first reserved display capable of displaying first reserved memory number Device 103SG025A, the second holding display device 103SG025B capable of displaying the second holding storage number, the normal symbol display device 103SG020 capable of executing the variable display of the normal design, the general figure holding display device 103SG025C capable of displaying the general figure holding storage number, In a gaming state in which a round indicator 103SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds of the big hitting game (big hitting type) during the big hitting game, a high base state (time saving state), a big hitting game state, or the like, is shot toward the right gaming area 103SG002R. A game information display unit 103SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 103SG132 that lights up, a probability variation lamp 103SG133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time saving lamp 103SG134 that lights up in a high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B are each composed of 8 segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is out 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 103SG004A 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. Further, 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 103SG004B is variably displayed with two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of illuminated LEDs) for each big hit type. Results and derivation display are possible.

In the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 103SG004A is different from the first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B, although the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different. At least a part of the jackpot pattern that can be derived and displayed in the second special symbol display device 103SG004B may be overlapped at least.

The first hold indicator 103SG025A and the second hold indicator 103SG025B each have LEDs of four segments arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 103SG025A and the second hold indicator 103SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is turned on, 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 part 103SG, the light goes out toward the left).

In the characteristic unit 103SG 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 at the left end of the first reservation indicator 103SG025A is lit and the second reservation is stored). When the two LEDs on the left of the display 103SG025B are lit), the variable display is executed based on the second special figure pending storage, and the first special figure pending storage becomes after the second special figure pending storage becomes 0. Variable display based on memory is executed.

The round indicator 103SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). Incidentally, as the big hit type in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, there are provided a total of three big hit types: a big hit A which is a 5 round big hit, a big hit B which is a 10 round big hit, and a big hit C which is a 15 round big hit. However, which of the segments composing the round display 103SG131 is lit is different depending on the type of jackpot.

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

The effect control board 12 in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 103SG321 and a second movable body 103SG322 that are operable between the respective origin positions and the effect positions during variable display and the like. An origin detection sensor 103SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 103SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 103SG321, and a second movable body 103SG322 is located at the origin position of the second movable body 103SG322. The origin detection sensor 103SG332 that can detect this is connected.

FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic unit 103SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and 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 forming 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 103SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 103SG004B. 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 a pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 103SG004A 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 103SG004B 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 pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

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

The 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 for temporary storage, and the CPU 103 writes temporary data to the variable data. A variable data read operation for reading out, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives 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 portion 103SG of this embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type and the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the universal figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be updated by software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game controlling microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game controlling microcomputer 100. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

Although the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which each of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, 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 where the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response 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”). In addition, 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 referred to as 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. Further, in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, after the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the production display for varying the production symbol again (pseudo continuous variation, revariation) is performed a predetermined number of times, and the pseudo pattern is displayed. Includes a variation pattern for performing a “pseudo-relation” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed. 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 is executed in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β are used. Is set shorter than. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed In this case, the special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, as described above, the variable reach display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

In the characteristic unit 103SG 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 number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random number value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided, and these fluctuations are set. It is also possible to first determine the type of the variation pattern from the random number for determining the pattern type, and then determine the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern.

Further, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the form in which the change content (effect content) is predetermined for each change pattern is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 with out-of-normal reach, when the set value that is set is 1, it is a variation pattern with out-of-normal reach, and when the set value that is set is 2, a pseudo continuous effect is produced. If the set value that is set as 3 is a variation pattern that results in non-reach deviation when executed twice, a pseudo continuous effect is performed three times and a variation pattern that results in super-reach deviation...

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, whereby various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. 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 8-9, 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 (not shown) ), a small hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), an outlier variation pattern determination table (not shown), a public figure display result determination table (not shown), a general figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like. ..

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the jackpot is changed. .. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases gradually. In other words, the set value is the largest value of 6, which is the most unfavorable value to the amusement hall side, and the smaller the value of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous the amusement hall side becomes. Become.

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 103SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, the individual display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure are used, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

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". 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 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 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 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 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "hit" 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 among 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 "hit" 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 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 setting 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 determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to “win” and other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among 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 gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned 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 the 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, 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 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-described 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 gaming 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 game 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 to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, when the setting value is 1, it is 1/300, when the setting value is 2, it is 1/280, when it is 3, it is 1/260. Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, 1/200 when the setting value is 6), the special map display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability of being determined becomes higher (in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2, and 1/180 when the setting value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, 1/120 when the setting value is 5, and 1/100 when the setting value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

In the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability changing 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 ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is set to be constant (for example, 5 times). Good.

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, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is the first special probability. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the display result determination table for drawings. 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 portion 103SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the set value and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as the “small hit” as the special figure display result may be different according to the set value. Further, in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, a form in which the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state is set as "small hit" as the small hitting display result according to the fluctuation special drawing is exemplified, The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the fluctuation special figure and the small hit game state is controlled may be the same probability.

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.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 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 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 this 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 103SG 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. 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 (big hit reference value) of 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 game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 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 a set value of 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 continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the 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 portion 103SG 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 large numerical value falls within the common numerical value range among 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 (big hit reference value) of 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

Incidentally, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is a 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, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the large 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 among 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 judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 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 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 this 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 103SG 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 setting 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 (big hit reference value) of 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 a set value of 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 continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the 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 part 103SG 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 (big hit reference value) of 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, 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 33421 with 32767 as the 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 setting 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 103SG 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 by using 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 hitting determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hitting 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 of the small hit determination value itself 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 is to decide whether to control the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A or the second special symbol display device 103SG004B 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, stop in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A or the second special symbol display device 103SG004B It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

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

8-8(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. In addition, 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 103SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the characteristic portion 103SG 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 certainty high base state, and a big hit game After the completion, 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) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big hit game state by "big hit C" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

The time saving control executed after the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic portion 103SG 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 103SG of the present embodiment, an example in which three types of big hits A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types are two. 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), when the setting value is "1", the determination value range of MR2 is from 0 to 299. , 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "2", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “3”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “4”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 189 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the setting value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of the MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

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

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

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

In the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as big hit B. It does not determine any of the big hit type (the determination ratio is 0%), because the determination ratio of the big hit type differs depending on the set value that is set. Although included, even when the variation special map is the second special map and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, there may be provided a case of determining the big hit type as big hit B. ..

In this way, in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is different according to the set value that is set, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. It has become.

In the characteristic part 103SG 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 using MR1 which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is to the player (the jackpot probability is increased, and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is easily determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

Further, in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself does not change, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game playability is not limited to this, and may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. 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, a variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), a variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (one pseudo-repeated one time) (PB1-4), a variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), Super reach α big hit (pseudo consecutive 2 times) variation pattern (PB1-5), super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3), super reach β big hit (pseudo consecutive 2 times) variation pattern (PB1-6) A predetermined random number value is assigned to each variation pattern as a determination value in the range of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

As described above, when the big hit A is won in the special figure game, the rate of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2, PB1-5) of the super reach α big hit is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3, PB1-6), and the set values are lower in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the big hit B or the big hit C is won in the special drawing game, the rate of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hits (PB1-3, PB1-6) is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α big hit (PB1-2). , PB1-5), and the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 become lower in this order.

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

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

In addition, 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 deviation used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4, and variation for deviation 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), and the variation pattern of out of normal reach (once in a pseudo cycle) (PA2-). 4), variation pattern of out-of-reach α (PA2-2), variation pattern of out-of-reach α (pseudo continuous two times) (PA2-5), variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3), super-reach A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can have for a variation pattern (PA2-6) that is out of β (pseudo consecutive times).

Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), the normal reach corresponding to the total pending storage number of 2 to 4 are used. Variation pattern of out-of-range (pseudo-repeated once) (PA2-4), variation pattern of out-of-reach α (PA2-2), variation pattern of out-of-reach-α (two pseudo-repeated) (PA2-5), super-reach A predetermined random number value is determined within a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take with respect to the variation pattern of β deviation (PA2-3) and the variation pattern of super-reach β deviation (pseudo continuous) (PA2-6). It is assigned as a value.

In the out-of-shift variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach out variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach out variation pattern (PA2-1), and the normal reach corresponding to the total pending storage number of 5 to 8 are stored. Variation pattern of out-of-range (pseudo-repeated once) (PA2-4), variation pattern of out-of-reach α (PA2-2), variation pattern of out-of-reach-α (two pseudo-repeated) (PA2-5), super-reach A predetermined random number value is determined within a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take with respect to the variation pattern of β deviation (PA2-3) and the variation pattern of super-reach β deviation (pseudo continuous) (PA2-6). It is assigned as a value.

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 normal reach deviation (pseudo continuous 1 time) corresponding to the time saving control are performed. ) Variation pattern (PA2-4), super-reach α deviating variation pattern (PA2-2), super-reach α deviating (pseudo continuous twice) variation pattern (PA2-5), super-reach β deviating variation pattern (PA2-4). PA2-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-6) of super-reach β deviation (pseudo continuous). ..

As described above, when the deviation 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 higher than the rate of determining the super reach variation pattern, and the rate of determining the normal reach variation pattern. Are set to be lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the deviation variation pattern 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 of super-reach β variation. If each variable pattern is assigned, that is, if the variable display result is out of range, the super-reach variation pattern is determined with a common determination rate regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the staging effect from being deteriorated due to the variable display not being performed.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach α deviation as the variation pattern for deviation and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β deviation are completely the same 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 103SG 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 regardless of the set value that is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination ratios of all the variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach are the same regardless of the set value that is set. Alternatively, only the determination rate of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, regardless of the set value being set, the determination rate of the variation pattern of out-of-reach α and the variation pattern of out-of-reach β are detected. Although the example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is out of alignment, the super reach α The determination rate of only one of the determination rate of the deviation variation pattern and the determination rate of the super reach β may be the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, regardless of the set value being set, the determination rate of the variation pattern of out-of-reach α and the variation pattern of out-of-reach β are detected. Although the example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value that is set, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value that is set.

In the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination ratio of the non-reach or normal reach variation pattern is different depending on the set value that has been set. Depending on the set value that has been set, there may be one or more undetermined variation patterns among the non-reach variation patterns and the normal reach variation patterns. That is, when the variation pattern determination rate differs depending on the set value, one of the variation patterns is not determined (the determination rate is 0%), or the specific variation pattern is 100%. It is also included to determine by the ratio of.

It should be noted that the variation time of the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the variation pattern of the non-reach deviation without reduction (PA1-1), and the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). 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, the characteristic unit 103SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern determination table for out-of-range that differs according to the total number of pending storages, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not the thing, the number of pending storage in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the number of pending storage of the first special symbol, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, The variation pattern may be determined by using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which is different depending on the number of reserved storage of 2 special symbols).

Further, in each deviation pattern determination table of the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any value of 1 to 6, the fluctuation of the super reach deviation The range of the random number values assigned to the patterns (PA2-2 to 3, PA2-4 to 6) is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the out-of-range probability are different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio at which the variable display is actually executed in the variation pattern of the out-of-reach (out-of-reach The appearance rate of the variation pattern) differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of the out-of-reach change pattern according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is deviated at the same ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in consideration of the jackpot probability and the outlier probability for each set value. It is also possible to execute it with the variation pattern of.

Further, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the variation pattern is determined at a different ratio for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the variation pattern may be determined at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, an example is illustrated in which whether or not the reach effect is executed for each determined variation pattern and which reach effect is executed are in a one-to-one correspondence. 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 pattern 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, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). It In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, the data according to the control state and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data showing the progress state of the game.

Next, the display on the display monitor 103SG029 in the characteristic unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), the display monitor 103SG029 includes a first display unit 103SG029A, a second display unit 103SG029B, a third display unit 103SG029C, and a fourth display unit 103SG029D. Each of the first display unit 103SG029A to the fifth display unit 103SG29E is composed of 7 segments configured by 7 segments that draw a letter "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 103SG029A to the fifth display unit 103SG29E can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 103SG029 in the characteristic part 103SG 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 103SG029, as shown in FIG. 8-10(B) and FIG. 8-10(C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for every out 6000 balls in the full gaming state. Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), base 1 that is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all game states, and in all game states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) for every 2nd out 6000 balls, and the normal state for every 3rd out 6000 balls (low accuracy low base state) in all game states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in step 3, can be displayed. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 103SG029 in percentage.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 103SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display “bL.” which is an abbreviation for the base L. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. Further, when the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b1.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B 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 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 103SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b3.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D.

In the display monitor 103SG029 of the present embodiment, control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, the main board 11 executes control to switch the display of the display monitor 103SG029 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 103SG029 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 103SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is When the value is "2", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “ When it is "5", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. 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 103SG029, without the CPU 103 performing the set value changing process described later. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described. 8-11 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 (103SGSa001). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (103SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

When the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (103SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 103SGSa017, and when the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (103SGSa005; 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 whether or not (103SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (103SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 103SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clearing process described later has been executed. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (103SGSa007), 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. (103SGSa008).

If the clear switch is ON (103SGSa008;Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 103SGSa011 (103SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (103SGSa008;N), 103SGSa010 is not executed and 103SGSa011 is set. move on.

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

When the RAM clear flag is set (103SGSa013a; Y), the set value changing process (103SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 103SGSa013d, where the RAM clear flag is set. When is not set (103SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (103SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 103SGSa013d.

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

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

If the lock switch 103SG051 is OFF (103SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is OFF (103SGSa012; N) in 103SGSa011, the process proceeds to 103SGSa013d without executing the processes of 103SGSa013a to 103SGSa013c.

In 103SGSa013d, 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 (103SGSa009)) ( 103SGSa013d). When the RAM clear flag is set (103SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (103SGSa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 103SGSa014, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (103SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (103SGSa013e). The process proceeds to 103SGSa014 without executing.

In the RAM clear process (103SGSa013e), 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 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 103SGSa001 to 103SGSa013e and 103SGSa017 to 103SGSa021 which will be described later, when the RAM 102 has no abnormality, the address where the setting value is stored and the RAM clear flag are stored. The contents of all addresses are cleared except for the dresses.

In 103SGSa014, the CPU 103 again determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set (103SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (103SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 103SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (103SGSa014; N), when the power supply to the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Recovery processing for returning to the state of (103SGSa015) 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 recovered (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, and transmits a command at the time of recovery including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 103SGSa028. (103SGSa016).

In 103SGSa017, 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 (103SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (103SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 103SG051 is ON (103SGSa018) or the open sensor 103SG090 is ON (103SGSa019).

When the lock switch 103SG051 is ON (103SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 103SG090 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 103SG003 is opened, the lock switch 103SG051 is turned on, and the pachinko gaming machine is operated while the clear switch is operated. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (103SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (103SGSa021). Then, the processing of 103SGSa009 to 103SGSa016 described above is executed.

When the clear switch is OFF (103SGSa017; N), the lock switch 103SG051 is OFF (103SGSa018; N), and the open sensor 103SG090 is OFF (103SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 103SGSa031.

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 activated by cold start (103SGSa022). Then, the cold start notification timer according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (103SGSa023), and the notification of the cold start is started by starting the blinking of all the segments composing the display monitor 103SG029. (103SGSa024).

After executing 103SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (103SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (103SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (103SGSa026; N), the processes of 103SGSa025 and 103SGSaa26 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (103SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 103SG029. Ends blinking (103SGSa027), and proceeds to 103SGSa028.

In addition, in the characteristic part 103SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments constituting the display monitor 103SG029 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 103SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least a part of the segments constituting the display monitor 103SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in 103SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (103SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically take a timer interrupt every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (103SGSa029) and interrupts are enabled (103SGSa030). Then, 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 periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

Further, in 103SGSa031, 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), recovery from power failure during setting change described later, and the like. And transmits an error designation command according to the abnormal setting value (103SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (103SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (103SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (103SGSa034). If the error notification execution wait timer has not timed out (103SGSa034; N), the processes of 103SGSa033 and 103SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution wait timer has timed out (103SGSa034; 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), the first display unit 103SG029A, the second display unit 103SG029B, the third display unit 103SG029C, and the fourth display unit 103SG029D included in the display monitor 103SG029. "E." is displayed in each of the three (103SGSa035).

In addition, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs that form the first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B (103SGSa036), and plays a game 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 process proceeds to 103SGSa032 (103SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 103SGSa032 to 103SGSa037 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, etc.), and thereby the display monitor 103SG029. , The first special symbol display device 103SG004A, the second special symbol display device 103SG004B to execute the occurrence notification of the error.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 103SG of the present embodiment displays the display monitor 103SG029, the first when the abnormal set value is set or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power interruption during the change of the set value. Because the special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk at the amusement hall, etc. generates an error from both the front side and the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and sets the set value. It is possible to recognize that the power was cut off during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the gaming machine management device, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Has become.

Incidentally, in the game control main processing of the characteristic portion 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 103SGSa008 (103SGSa008; Y) or during change of set value in 103SGSa021. Although the mode in which the RAM clear processing (103SGSa009) 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. Does not determine that the clear switch is ON in 103SGSa008 (103SGSa008; Y) or clear the setting value changing flag in 103SGSa021, but determines that the RAM clear flag is set in 103SGSa014 (103SGSa014 ; Y) may be performed.

8-12 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 (103SGS271). When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (103SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 103SG194A. The various command data and various flags that are stored together are shifted upward by one buffer number (103SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so they 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.

Further, when the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 103SGS271 (103SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (103SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (103SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (103SGS273; Y), start. The 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 winning command reception command buffer (not shown) include one buffer number. It shifts higher by minutes (103SGS274). The contents of the buffer number “2-0” cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so 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 associated with buffer number “2-0” and stored. 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 to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”, 2 Various special command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” of the special storage reserved 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 the execution of 103SGS272 or 103SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (103SGS275).

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) (103SGS276). 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 103SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, three symbols as a stop symbol are even numbers. Decide the combination of decorative designs (big hits) that are aligned in the design. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, as a stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, A combination of decorative patterns such as “333”, “555”, and “999”). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit C, the combination of the decorative symbols (big hit symbol) in which the three symbols are “7” as the stop symbol is selected. decide. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit C, as a stop symbol, "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit, are displayed. Determine from inside. 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, "334" and "778" which are the same chances as the probability variation big hit C Determine from inside. 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 determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbols, 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 is a pseudo continuous variation pattern (103SGS276A). The variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area as described above. If the variation pattern is a pseudo continuous variation pattern, the process proceeds to 103SG280A. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is not the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the flow proceeds to 103SG277, where the variable display effect production determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 is performed to determine whether or not to execute the variable display effect in the variable display. (103SGS277).

(Direction during variable display)
The effect during variable display is, as an effect result, an advantageous state suggestion result which is an indication that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and a setting suggestion result which is an indication regarding the setting of the setting value performed by the CPU 103 in the setting value changing process, It is an effect (predetermined effect) that can be any of the above. In the feature unit 103SG, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a reach notice (notice effect) that suggests that the variable display mode may reach and become a big hit as an effect in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result. is there. Further, as an effect in which the effect result is the setting suggestion result, setting suggestion that suggests which of the set values is 1 to 6 can be executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect during which the effect result can be either the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result, that is, both the reach notice and the setting suggestion can be executed. When it is possible, the reach announcement in which the effect result is the advantageous state suggestion result can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion in which the effect result is the set suggestion result.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, the effect during variable display has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) PT-1 to PT-9, and the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect during variable display. When execution is determined, which one of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the variable display effect, that is, which one of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used. Whether to execute the variable display effect based on is determined by a lottery.

As shown in FIGS. 8-16(A) to (C), the variable display effect is started at a timing (a timing before the variable display mode becomes reach) after a predetermined period has elapsed since the variable display of the symbols was started. Then, a plurality (e.g., eight) images Z1 showing the paraglider on which the passenger rides fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area. The fade-out to the right side of the display area ends the variable display effect. In addition, an image Z2 may be displayed which indicates that a predetermined number of gliders are destroyed and fall while the plurality of images Z1 are moving to the right side. Or reach is suggested.

Specifically, in the case of the pattern PT-1, one body is destroyed and dropped, in the case of the pattern PT-2, two bodies are destroyed and dropped, and in the case of the pattern PT-3, three bodies are destroyed. In the case of pattern PT-4, 4 bodies are destroyed and dropped, in the case of pattern PT-5, 5 bodies are destroyed and dropped, and in the case of pattern PT-6, 6 bodies are destroyed and dropped. In the case of the pattern PT-7, 7 bodies are broken and fall, and in the case of the patterns PT-8 and PT-9, 8 bodies are broken and fall.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-16(B) and 8-17(A), in the patterns PT-1 to PT-8, the timings at which the paraglider is destroyed are all the same, and the patterns PT-1 to PT-1 to PT-1 to PT-8 are the same. Paragliders of the number corresponding to PT-8 are destroyed all at once (or a predetermined number of paragliders may be destroyed). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-17(B), the pattern PT-9 is a pattern in which a total of eight paragliders fall like the pattern PT-8, but the mode in which the paraglider is destroyed is the pattern PT-. Different from 8. Specifically, the seven paragliders are destroyed at the same timing as the pattern PT-7, but the remaining one is destroyed at the second timing after the first timing when the other seven are destroyed. ..

Based on which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, the effect period of the effect during variable display is executed, that is, the reach announcement or effect result in which the effect result is the advantageous state suggestion result is the set suggestion result. Regardless of which setting suggests that it becomes, a common mode effect (for example, an effect in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area). Of the common effect period in which the effect is executed, and whether the effect result is the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result can be specified in a non-common manner (for example, the number of images Z2 corresponding to the effect pattern is the image display device). 5, a non-common effect period in which an effect of moving downward in the display area 5) is executed.

In the background in which the images Z1 and Z2 are displayed as effects during the variable display, the decorative design is variably displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, but the decorative design is displayed smaller than usual. Small symbols may be variably displayed at predetermined locations. Further, during the execution period of the variable display effect, another notice effect different from the variable display effect may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14, among the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, the set value is 1 for the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 1 to 7. The patterns PT-8 and PT-9, which have a specific pattern (specific mode) corresponding to a setting suggestion that suggests which one of to 6 is set, and in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 8, It is a special pattern (special mode) corresponding to a reach announcement that indicates the possibility of reaching. In other words, in the variable display effect, the indication mode in the common effect period is the same, but the suggestion target differs depending on the difference in the effect mode in the non-common effect period (the number of paragliders destroyed), and 1 to 7 paragliders. If it is destroyed, it will be a setting suggestion, and if 8 are destroyed, it will be a reach announcement.

Specifically, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 suggest that the set values may be odd numbers (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 have even set values. (E.g., 2, 4, 6), the pattern PT-5 suggests that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting closer to the odd number (e.g., 3 or 5), and the pattern PT- 6 indicates that the set value may be equal to or higher than the even-numbered intermediate setting (for example, 4 or 6), and pattern PT-7 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (for example, 6). ..

Then, for the patterns PT-1 to PT-4, if the set value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), the pattern PT-1 to PT-4 is determined at a high rate, and thus any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is set as the 1st specific pattern {setting suggestion (low), 1st specific mode} with a low degree of expectation that it is, and the set value is either 5 or 6 for patterns PT-5 to PT-6. In this case, the second specific pattern {setting suggestion (high), second specific mode} having a high degree of expectation that the setting values are 5 and 6 is determined at a high rate.

In the characteristic part 103SG, the setting values 1 to 4 are described as low settings, and the setting values 5 and 6 are described as high settings. However, the setting values 1 to 3 may be low settings and the setting values 4 to 6 may be high settings. 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.

On the other hand, the pattern PT-8 suggests that the variable display of the symbols may reach or exceed the reach (for example, normal reach or super reach), and the pattern PT-9 indicates that the variable display of the symbols may become super reach. Suggest.

For the pattern PT-8, the variable display mode of the symbols is determined at a high rate when the reach is the normal reach, and thus the first special pattern (reach notice (low), the first expectation that the expectation of the super reach is low) Regarding the pattern PT-9, the pattern PT-9 is determined at a high rate when the variable display mode of the symbols is super reach, and thus the second special pattern {reach Notice (high), second special mode}.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 has a special mode (for example, patterns PT-8 and PT-9) that suggests that the jackpot gaming state is controlled and a specific mode (for example, pattern PT-) that suggests settings. 1 to PT-7), it is possible to execute a variable display effect based on any one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes, and a reach announcement (predetermined effect of a special mode) based on the pattern PT-8 or the pattern PT-9. When any of the setting suggestions based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 (predetermined effect in a specific mode) can be executed, the reach warning can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

In the present embodiment, the patterns PT-8 and PT-9 are determined when the variation pattern is normal reach or super reach, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the variation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is out of proportion than when it is a big hit, the pattern PT-8 is a super-reach, that is, the big hit expectation pattern is a pattern. While the pattern is lower than that of PT-9, the super reach variation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big hit than when it is a big hit, so the pattern PT-9 is , Becomes a super-reach, that is, the jackpot expectation is higher than the pattern PT-8.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the variable display effect, an example in which the possibility of a big hit or which set value is set is suggested depending on the number of destroyed paragliders, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and a large number of paragliders (e.g., 8 bodies) or more may appear without being destroyed, suggesting that a big hit or a high setting. Furthermore, as long as it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit and which setting value is set, the presentation mode can be changed in various ways, for example, the number of appearances of the character, the type of the appearing character, etc. It may be a big hit or a set value that can be suggested.

In the setting suggestion (high) based on any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 and the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9, the last paraglider of the number corresponding to each pattern is destroyed. When falling, by outputting a specific sound or causing the game effect lamp 9 or the like to emit light, it may be possible to notify that the pattern is a pattern with high expectation of a big hit or a high setting.

As shown in FIG. 8-13, in the effect during variable display effect determination processing, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (103SGS291). The variable display result is a variable display result designation command for designating the variable display result (deviance, non-probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, probability variation big hit C, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display. Can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the variable display result designation command storage area. Further, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area as described above.

Then, the random number for determining the reach preview type is extracted, and the presence/absence of execution of the reach preview in the variable display effect is executed by using the production (reach preview) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-15(A). A lottery is performed to determine the type of reach announcement when performing (103SGS292).

In the production (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-15(A), when the variation pattern is super reach, 20 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and the pattern PT-8 has 20 determination values. 60 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-9. That is, when the variation pattern is super reach, the winning rate of PT-9 is higher than that when the variation pattern is other than super reach.

If the variation pattern is normal reach, 20 determination values are assigned to the non-execution, 60 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-8, and 20 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-9. There is. That is, when the variation pattern is the normal reach, the PT-8 is won at a higher rate than when the variation pattern is other than the normal reach.

When the variation pattern is a non-reach or small hit variation pattern, 100 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and no determination value is assigned to the patterns PT-8 and PT-9. That is, when the variation pattern is a non-reach or small hit variation pattern, the reach announcement is not won.

By setting the determination value in this way, when the variation pattern is normal reach, it is easier to win the pattern PT-8 at a higher rate than in cases other than the normal reach variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is super reach, It is easier to win the pattern PT-9 at a higher rate than in the cases other than the super reach variation pattern.

Therefore, when the effect based on the pattern PT-8 appears, it is more likely to be the normal reach fluctuation pattern than on the super reach fluctuation pattern, and when the effect based on the pattern PT-9 appears, it is more likely than the normal reach fluctuation pattern. It is likely to be a reach fluctuation pattern. In other words, the pattern PT-8 is determined to be the reach variation pattern, but is likely to become the normal reach, and therefore is a reach announcement (low) with a low jackpot expectation degree, and the pattern PT-9 is the super reach variation pattern. Since there is a high possibility that it will be a big hit, it is a pattern of reach notice (high) with a high expectation of a big hit.

Returning to FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern PT-9 {reach notice (high)} is won as a result of performing lottery on whether or not the reach notice is executed and the type in 103SGS292. (103SGS293). When it is determined that the pattern PT-9 has been won, the execution of the reach announcement based on the pattern PT-9 is determined prior to the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 (103SGS294), Go to 103SGS304.

If 103SGS292 determines that the pattern PT-9 is not won, that is, if the reach announcement is not executed or if the pattern PT-8 is won, the reach announcement is not executed or the pattern PT-8 {reach announcement (low) }, the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is read out and the current setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (103SGS295). Next, while extracting the setting suggestion type determination random number, using the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B corresponding to the setting value specified in 103SGS295, whether or not the setting suggestion is executed in the variable display effect, A lottery is performed to determine the type of setting suggestion for execution (103SGS296).

In the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B shown in FIG. 8-15(B), when the setting value is 1, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and 25 values are assigned to the pattern PT-1. , The pattern PT-2 is assigned 10 determination values, the pattern PT-3 is assigned 25 determination values, the pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 determination values, Four determination values are assigned to PT-5, one determination value is assigned to the pattern PT-6, and one determination value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 2, 30 determination values are assigned to the non-execution, 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, 25 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-2, Five determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 25 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, one determination value is assigned to the pattern PT-5, and four determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. The judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 3, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 20 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-2, The pattern PT-3 is assigned 20 determination values, the pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 determination values, the pattern PT-5 is assigned 15 determination values, and the pattern PT-6 is assigned 5 determination values. The judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the setting value is 4, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, 20 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-2, Five determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 20 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 15 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. The judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 5, 30 determination values are assigned to the non-execution, 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-2, Five determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, 25 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 15 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. The judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 6, 30 determination values are assigned to the non-execution, 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. The pattern PT-3 is assigned 10 determination values, the pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 determination values, the pattern PT-5 is assigned 10 determination values, and the pattern PT-6 is assigned 25 determination values. A judgment value is assigned, and five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-7.

Since the determination value is set in this way, when the set value is an odd number of 1 or 3, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 are won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 1 or 3. When the set value is 2 or 4 which is an even number, it is easier to win the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 2 or 4, and the set value is 5. Is easier to win the pattern PT-5 at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 5, and when the set value is 6, the pattern PT-6 is won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 6. It's easier to do. Further, since the pattern PT-7 may be won only when the setting value is 6, it is determined that the setting value is 6 when the setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-7 appears.

Therefore, when the effect based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is four or less is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is any of 1 to 4, and the paraglider is destroyed. When the effect based on the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 in which the number to be displayed is 5 or more is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is either 5 or 6. That is, the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are set suggestion (low) that is unlikely to be a high setting (setting value 5 or 6), and the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 are set high (setting value 5 or 6). The setting suggestion (high) is likely to be 6).

In the present embodiment, the reach announcement type determination random number and the setting suggestion type determination random number are random numbers in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of judgment values of each decision random number is 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of each decision random number may be appropriately determined. Good. Further, each determination random number counter for generating each of these determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and each determination random number counter is updated at each timer interrupt in the random number updating process.

Returning to FIG. 8-13, one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} is obtained as a result of performing lottery of presence/absence of execution of setting suggestion and type in 103SGS296. It is determined whether or not it has been won (103SGS297). If it is determined that any one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 has been won, and if the non-execution of the reach announcement is won in 103SGS293, it is selected to one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7. When the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 103SGS293, the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the setting is determined, and one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7. Execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on (1) is prioritized over the reach announcement (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298), and the process proceeds to 103SGS304.

In 103SGS297, if any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} is not won, that is, if setting suggestion is not executed or any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won. , 103SGS297 determines whether or not pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 103SGS293 based on non-execution of setting suggestion or winning of any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4. (103SGS300).

When it is determined in 103SGS300 that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has been won, when 103SGS297 is not executing the setting suggestion, the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is executed. If any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is won in 103SGS297, the reach announcement (low) based on the winning pattern PT-8 is given. The execution is prioritized over the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (103SGS301), and the process proceeds to 103SGS304.

When it is determined in 103SGS300 that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has not been won, it is determined whether any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is won. It is determined (103SGS302), and if any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, it is determined to execute the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4, and the process proceeds to 103SGS304. If none of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 has been won, that is, if both the reach announcement and the setting suggestion are unexecuted, the variable display is being performed without the execution of the variable display being determined. The effect determination process ends.

In 103SGS304, the effect type (one of patterns PT-1 to PT-9) determined in any of 103SGS294, 103SGS298, 103SGS301, and 103SGS303 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (103SGS304), and the effect during variable display is executed. A variable display effect production execution determination flag indicating that is determined is set (103SGS305), and the variable display effect production determination process is ended.

Returning to FIG. 8-12, after the variable display production effect determination process of 103SGS277, the effect control CPU 120 in 103SGS278 determines whether or not the variable display production effect execution determination flag is set, that is, the variable display effect production determination of 103SGS277. In the process, it is determined whether execution of the variable display effect in any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is determined.

When the variable display effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to 103SGS279, the variable display effect start waiting timer is set to a period until the variable display effect start (103SGS279), and variable effect effect is executed. The decision flag is cleared (103SGS280), and the process proceeds to 103SGS281. On the other hand, when the variable display effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to 103SGS281 without passing through 103SGS279 and 103SGS280.

As the period until the start of the variable display effect, in this feature unit 103SG, the timing at which the paraglider appears is the start timing of the variable display effect, and the process table of the variable display effect executed from the start of the variable display effect. Since the variable display effect is specified to be started based on, the period until the start timing of the variable display effect is set to the variable display effect start waiting timer has been exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect (not shown) indicating a sign is performed before the timing at which the variable display effect is started, and the timing at which the sign is started is changed during the variable display effect. When the start timing is set, a period shorter than the period until the variable display effect is started may be set in the variable display effect start waiting timer.

Further, when 103SGS276A determines that the variation pattern is the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 in 103SGS280A executes the timer announcement effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-19 to display the timer announcement effect on the variable display. It is determined whether or not to execute (103SGS280A). The details of the timer notice effect determination process will be described later.

Next, after executing the timer notice effect determination process in 103SGS280A, whether or not the timer notice effect execution determination flag is set, that is, one of the patterns PTY-1 to PTY-5 in the timer notice effect determination process of 103SGS280A. It is determined whether the execution of the timer advance notice effect is determined (103SGS280B).

If the timer notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to 103SGS280C, the timer notice effect start waiting timer is set to a period until the timer notice effect start (103SGS280C), and the timer notice effect execution determination flag is cleared. Then (103SGS280D), the process proceeds to 103SGS281. On the other hand, if the timer advance notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to 103SGS281 without passing through 103SGS280C and 103SGS280D.

As the period until the start of the timer notice effect, in the present feature unit 103SG, the timing at which the first timer described below is displayed is the start timing of the timer notice effect, and the process of the timer notice effect executed from the start of the timer notice effect. The timer notice production is started by being specified based on the table.

In 103SGS281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (103SGS282).

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 production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation section (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (103SGS283). 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. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off 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 present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by 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 (103SGS284). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (103SGS285). 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 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 set to a value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (S172) (103SGS286).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when performing variable display of symbols based on the reach variation pattern, effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined value before starting the variable display and before the variable display aspect becomes the reach aspect. At the production timing, it is possible to execute either reach announcement or setting suggestion as the effect during variable display, and reach announcement where the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result when determining whether to execute the effect during variable display. It is possible to execute (special mode effect) prior to setting suggestion (specific mode effect) in which the effect result is the setting suggestion result.

Specifically, as shown in the variable display effect determination process of FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 performs the lottery on whether or not to execute the reach notice and the lottery on whether or not to execute the setting suggestion. Priority is given to it.

That is, in the reach announcement lottery, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the reach announcement (high) based on the pattern PT-9 at a rate of 60% when the variation pattern is super reach (103SGS294). The notice (high) will be executed (priority) at a higher rate than the setting suggestion. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is normal reach, the execution of the reach announcement (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is determined only at a rate of 20%, but the reach announcement (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is at a rate of 60%. Therefore, even if 103SGS296 performs the setting suggestion lottery based on the reach announcement (low), the 103SGS297 suggests the setting suggestion (high) based on the patterns PT-5 to PT-7. ) Does not win, the 103SGS301 decides to execute the reach warning (low) based on the pattern PT-8. Therefore, the reach warning is executed at a higher rate (priority) than the setting suggestion. Become.

In addition, the reach notice includes a reach notice (low) and a reach notice (high) indicating that the proportion of the jackpot controlled is higher than that of the reach notice (low). If both the reach warning (high) based on −9 and the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 can be executed, the reach warning (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is changed to the pattern PT−. It is executed with priority over the setting suggestion based on any one of 1 to PT-7 (103SGS294). On the other hand, when both the reach warning (low) based on the pattern PT-8 and the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 can be executed, one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is selected. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion (high) based on the priority over the reach announcement (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the interest due to the effect during the variable display from being deteriorated by excessively giving the prior notice of the reach and limiting the execution of the setting suggestion.

In addition, the setting suggestion includes a setting suggestion (low) and a setting suggestion (high) indicating that there is a high possibility that the setting is higher than the setting suggestion (low). If both the setting suggestion (high) based on any of -5 to PT-7 and the reach announcement based on any of patterns PT-8 to PT-9 are executable, patterns PT-5 to PT-7 are set. The setting suggestion (high) based on the priority is executed prior to the reach announcement (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298). On the other hand, when both the setting suggestion (low) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 and the reach announcement based on any of the patterns PT-8 to PT-9 can be executed, the pattern PT-8 is selected. It is possible to execute the reach notification (low) based on the priority over the setting suggestion (low) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (103SGS301). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the variable display effect from being deteriorated by excessively giving priority to the setting suggestion and limiting the execution of the reach announcement.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach announcement with priority over the setting suggestion. More specifically, the reach warning (high) is executed with priority over the setting suggestion (high), the setting suggestion (high) is executed with priority over the reach announcement (low), and the reach warning (low) is suggested ( Low priority). That is, the priority of execution of each effect pattern is set to have a relationship of “reach notice (high)>setting suggestion (high)>reach notice (low)>setting suggestion (low)”.

In the present characteristic part 103SG, it may be set so that the execution rate of the reach announcement is higher than the execution rate of the setting suggestion. That is, the variable display effect is an effect that is executed during the variable display period of the symbol, and the reach notice indicates that the variable display result may be a big hit, whereas the setting suggestion is at least This is an indication of which setting value is not changed during the business period. Further, it is not preferable for the game arcade that the setting suggestion frequently appears so that the player can easily guess what the setting value is. Therefore, in the case of performing the variable display effect in the super reach variation pattern and when the set value is high, it is preferable for the player to suggest either, but the set value is also suggested at another timing. While it is possible, the jackpot suggestion can be made only during the variable display. Therefore, it is preferable for the player that the reach announcement appears at a higher rate than the set suggestion.

Moreover, since the variable display effect is an effect that is executed only during the variable display period of the symbol based on the super reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the non-reach variation pattern, the variable display mode is reach. If so, the player's expectation for a big hit is higher than if the reach is not reached. Therefore, particularly in the case of a jackpot reach variation pattern, if the setting suggestion is executed with priority over the reach announcement, the player's expectation for the jackpot is lowered, and the performance becomes unsuitable. By setting the advance notice to be executed with priority over the setting suggestion, it is possible to prevent the presentation from being inappropriate.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the tendency of the effect during the variable display, if the reach announcement is prioritized over the setting suggestion, for example, a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern and a high In some situations, such as in the case of setting, the execution ratio may be set so that the setting suggestion is executed with priority over the reach announcement.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reach announcement lottery and the setting suggestion lottery are executed separately, and the reach announcement lottery is executed (prior to) prior to the setting suggestion lottery. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the reach announcement execution rate is higher than the setting suggestion execution rate, the setting suggestion lottery may be performed before the reach announcement lottery. , The order is arbitrary. In addition, if the number of judgment values in the effect type determination tables A and B is set so that the execution rate of the reach notice is higher than the execution rate of the setting suggestion, the number of judgment values is as shown in FIGS. It is not limited to what is described.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as the effect type (effect pattern) of the effect during the variable display, the mode in which the setting suggestion that suggests the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed is exemplified. Is not limited to this, and the setting suggestion may indicate whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed since the last time the pachinko gaming machine 1 was activated.

(First invention)
As described above, the present invention includes the following first invention. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the variable display result is a big hit by changing the setting value, such as the one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. There was something that could change the probability (probability of being controlled to an advantageous state). In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, it is possible to execute a setting suggesting effect that suggests a setting value depending on the type of animal displayed, but for example, a notice effect that suggests that a jackpot state, which is an advantageous state, will occur. When any of the setting suggestive effects can be executed, no consideration is given to which effect is prioritized, and the setting suggestive effect that is set to the set value when the advantageous state is controlled is executed, etc. Then, there was a problem that the performance became inappropriate. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can prevent the production from becoming inappropriate,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the first invention,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and is set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) that have different degrees of advantage for the player. A possible gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect in one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses one of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 as an effect during variable display). Setting suggestion based on or a part capable of executing a reach announcement based on the pattern PT-8 or PT-9),
The effect mode of the predetermined effect is a special mode (for example, reach announcement based on the special pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9) that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled, and a setting suggestion. A specific mode (for example, a setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7, which is a specific pattern),
When the predetermined effect of the special mode and the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be executed by the predetermined effect execution means (for example, timing when a predetermined period has elapsed since the variable display of the symbols was started (variable display mode). 8) of the first embodiment, the predetermined effect of the special mode can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the specific mode. In the variable display production effect determination process shown in FIG. 13, when the pattern PT-9 is won in the reach announcement lottery, the execution of the reach announcement (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is determined in 103SGS294 in preference to the setting suggestion. Even if the portion or the setting suggestion (high) based on the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is not won even if the setting suggestion lottery is executed in 103SGS296, the reach announcement based on the pattern PT-8 (low) is performed in 103SGS301. ) Is executed in preference to the setting suggestion (low) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4./The production control CPU 120 causes the reach notice (high)>setting suggestion (high). >Reach advance notice (low)>Setting suggestion (low), for example, a portion that determines execution of an effect based on any of the patterns PT1 to PT-9 (see FIG. 8-18 of modification 1))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the effect from being inappropriate because the specified effect in the specific mode is executed when the effect state is controlled.

In detail, even if the variable display that makes the variable display result a big hit is being executed, the setting suggestion that can be suggested at a timing other than the variable display is executed with priority over the reach announcement. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the big hit from being appropriately increased, and to prevent the effect from being inappropriate.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The special mode is a first special mode (for example, reach warning (low)) and a second special mode (for example, reach warning) that suggests that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the first special mode. (High)) and
The predetermined effect execution means,
When both the predetermined effect of the second special mode and the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be executed, the predetermined effect of the second special mode is executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the specific mode (for example, , If the pattern PT-9 is won in the reach announcement lottery in the variable display effect production determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the reach announcement based on the pattern PT-9 in 103SGS294 ( (High) is executed in preference to a setting suggestion based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7),
When both the predetermined effect of the first special mode and the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be executed, the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the first special mode. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 wins any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 in the setting suggestion lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, in 103SGS298. (A part that determines execution of setting suggestion (high) based on any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 with priority over reach announcement (low) based on pattern PT-8)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest of the predetermined effect from being lowered by excessively restricting the execution of the predetermined effect in the specific mode.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The specific aspect includes a first specific aspect (e.g., setting suggestion (low)) and a second specific aspect (e.g., setting suggestion (high) )) and
The predetermined effect execution means,
When both the predetermined effect of the second specific aspect and the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the second specific aspect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the special aspect (for example, If the effect control CPU 120 wins any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 in the setting suggestion lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the pattern PT in 103SGS298. -5 to PT-7 (a part that determines the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on any one of PT-8 prior to the reach announcement (low) based on the pattern PT-8),
When both the predetermined effect of the first specific aspect and the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the first specific aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 wins the pattern PT-8 in the reach announcement lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the pattern PT-8 is set in the 103SGS301. (A part that determines the execution of the reach announcement (low) based on priority over the setting suggestion (low) based on any of pattern PT-1 to pattern PT-4)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest of the predetermined effect from being lowered by excessively restricting the execution of the special effect of the predetermined effect.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A motion stimulus notification means capable of executing a motion stimulus notification that urges the player to perform a motion (for example, the effect control CPU 120 provides an operation stimulating effect that urges the player to operate the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B). Executable part.)
A motion detection unit (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a specific motion by the player (for example, a motion for operating the push button 31B) regardless of whether or not the motion promotion notification by the motion promotion notification unit is executed. When,
Equipped with
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect based on the detection of the specific motion by the motion detecting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 operates the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B). When the specific operation to be operated is detected by the push sensor 35B, the image Z1 is displayed according to the operation of the push button 31B regardless of whether or not the operation promotion image for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed. A part that can perform an effect of changing to the image Z2 (destroying and dropping the paraglider. Modification)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the player who knows the specific action can perform the predetermined effect at a desired timing by performing the specific action, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The predetermined effect is a common effect period (e.g., reach announcement or setting suggestion) in which a common effect is executed regardless of which of the special effect and the specific effect is performed. Regardless of the existence, a common effect period in which an effect in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area is executed), and the predetermined aspect of the special mode. A non-common effect period during which it is possible to specify which of the effect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example, it is possible to specify which of the reach announcement and the setting suggestion, that is, the number of images Z2 corresponding to the effect pattern). And a non-common effect period during which an effect of moving to the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 is executed (see FIG. 8-16).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by having the common effect period, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation as to which of the special effect of the special mode and the predetermined effect of the specific mode is executed, so that the game The interest can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The predetermined effect execution means is capable of executing a special effect in a special mode that is a suggestion that the advantageous state is controlled and is also a suggestion regarding the setting (for example, both reach advance notice and setting suggestion can be performed. Sometimes, a specific image that suggests both the big hit and the maximum setting (setting value 6) (for example, an image in which the paraglider in which the character appears moves while displaying the image Z1 of the paraglider) is displayed. Part etc.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the predetermined aspect of the special aspect or the special aspect different from the specific aspect is executed, and thus, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the case where both the reach notice (predetermined effect of the special mode) and the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of the specific mode) can be executed include, for example, the suggestion of the display result of one variable display. Various timings may be used as long as the timing is possible and the timing at which the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested. For details, if you give a suggestion about the display result of the variable display in the reach notice, the reach notice can be executed at any timing during the execution period of the variable display. If a suggestion is made regarding the display result of <1>, the reach announcement can be executed at any timing in the period over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display corresponding to the pending storage is executed and the execution period of the variable display. .. Further, the setting suggestion is not changed during the business period, so that the setting suggestion can be executed at an arbitrary timing during one business period.

Further, when both the reach notice (predetermined effect of special mode) and the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of specific mode) can be executed, the reach notice can be executed with priority over the set suggestion. Priority is given to the lottery of the setting suggestion, and execution of the reach announcement based on the pattern PT-8 or PT-9 precedes execution of the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7. And executing the reach announcement based on the patterns PT-8 and PT-9 at a higher rate than the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7. Executing the reach announcement at a higher rate than the setting suggestion includes executing the reach announcement at a rate of 100% and not executing the setting suggestion, that is, the case where the reach announcement execution rate is 100%.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the possibility of a big hit or a set value is suggested by the number of destroyed paragliders, that is, a variable display effect performed when both reach advance notice and setting suggestion are possible. As an example, a form in which the effect result is either an advantageous state suggestion result or a setting suggestion result has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is executed when both reach announcement and setting suggestion are feasible. As the effect during variable display, the effect result may include both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result.

That is, in the first embodiment, the variable display effect has a common common effect period for the reach announcement and the setting suggestion, but the reach announcement and the setting suggestion have different effect modes (in the common effect period. It may be a separate effect (which does not have a corresponding period) (specifically, the reach announcement is suggested using a character, the setting suggestion is suggested by a paraglider, etc.). Then, even when the reach announcement and the setting suggestion having different effect modes are executed together in the same period (same timing), the reach announcement may be executed prior to the setting suggestion.

(Modification 1)
Next, a first modified example of the first feature section 103SG according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing the variable display effect determination process as the first modification, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing the reach announcement and the setting suggestion execution ratio.

In the first embodiment, the presence/absence of execution of the reach notice and the lottery of the type are given priority over the lottery of the presence/absence of the setting suggestion and the type of lottery, so that the reach notice is given priority over the suggestion of the setting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach announcement and the setting suggestion lottery may be performed using one effect type determination table C (not shown).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18(A), in the variable display effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (103SGS311). Next, a random number for determining the effect type is extracted, and whether or not execution of the variable display effect (reach notification/setting suggestion) is performed by using the effect (reach notice/setting suggestion) type determination table C (not shown). A lottery is performed to determine the reach announcement or the type of setting suggestion for execution (103SGS312).

The production (reach notice/setting suggestion) type determination table C (not shown) is not particularly shown, but the determination ratio of the production patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is set according to the type of the variation pattern and the number of set values. ing. That is, although the determination rates of the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 are different according to the variation pattern type and the setting values 1 to 6, the reach announcement and the setting suggestion execution rate shown in FIG. As shown in the trend chart, overall, the advance notice is decided at a higher rate (priority) than the set suggestion, that is, the reach advance notice, the set suggestion, and the non-execution are set in the descending order. It is preferable that the advance notice is 50%, the setting suggestion is 40%, and the non-execution is 10%.

Further, for example, when the variation pattern is super reach, the ratio of the reach notice (high) is higher than the reach notice (low) (eg, reach notice (high) is 40%, reach notice (low) is 10%). It is preferable to determine by. When the set values are the high set values 5 and 6, the ratio of the setting suggestion (high) is higher than that of the setting suggestion (low) (for example, the setting suggestion (high) is 35% and the setting suggestion (low) is 5). %) is preferable. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect based on any of the patterns PT1 to PT-9 at a ratio of reach advance notice (high)>setting suggestion (high)>reach advance notice (low)>setting suggestion (low). You can decide to execute it.

Further, in the first embodiment and the first modified example, the embodiment in which the execution rate of the reach announcement and the setting suggestion is determined based on the variation pattern and the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution rate of the reach announcement and the setting suggestion may be different depending on the variation pattern, the set value, and the variable display result. For details, regardless of whether the variation pattern is a super reach or normal reach variation pattern, when a big hit occurs, the reach warning should be executed at a higher rate than at the time of a big hit, prior to the setting suggestion. Is preferred.

Further, in the first embodiment and the modified example 1, when either the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result can be executed as the effect result, one of the reach announcement and the setting suggestion is executed as the variable display effect. Although possible forms have been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result can be executed as the effect result, the effect result of the variable display effect is, It may be possible to execute a specific effect that is a specific result that is an advantageous state suggestion result and is also a setting suggestion result.

As the specific effect, for example, a specific image suggesting both the big hit and the maximum setting (setting value 6) (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, when the image Z1 of the paraglider is displayed, the character Is displayed, etc.), or an image in which the display mode (for example, color, size, moving speed, orbit) of the paraglider is different from the normal mode is displayed. It may be displayed, a different background color may be displayed, or an effect image may be displayed. Alternatively, the special effect sound may be output according to the image display of the paraglider, or the light emitting body may be caused to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

Further, in the first embodiment and the modified example 1, when the effect result is both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result, that is, one of the reach announcement and the setting suggestion can be executed as the variable display effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to execute either the reach announcement or the setting suggestion in the variable display effect, while changing the reach announcement and the setting suggestion. It may be possible to execute each independently at an effect timing different from the effect during display.

Specifically, for example, a reach announcement (for example, a character announcement in which a character appears) different from the reach announcement shown in FIG. 8-16 can be executed at an effect timing different from the variable display effect. On the other hand, a setting suggestion in a mode different from the setting suggestion shown in FIG. 8-16 (for example, an ending image of a big hit) is generated at a timing different from the effect during the variable display (for example, after the end of the big hit). It may be executable.

(Timer notice production)
When the variation pattern is a variation pattern involving pseudo-relation (for example, one of PA2-4 to 6 and PB1 to 4), the effect control CPU 120 displays the timer image in the display area of the image display device 5. At the same time, when a timer notice (predetermined effect) for updating display (countdown) of a mode for decreasing (changing) the numerical value displayed on the timer image and a display mode of the timer image by the updating display become a specific mode, It is possible to execute a timer advance notice effect including a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

As shown in FIGS. 8-20(A) and (B), in the timer notice, a first timer image Z11 (also referred to as a first timer) including a rectangular frame image and a numerical value displayed in the frame image. And a second timer image Z12 (also referred to as a second timer) including a square frame-shaped frame image and a numerical value displayed in the frame image is displayed at the lower left position of the display area of the image display device 5. It The size, shape, and arrangement position of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 are arbitrary and are not limited to those described above.

As shown in FIG. 8-20(C), the numerical value (start value) displayed at the start of the timer advance notice is “15:00” (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “15”) in the first timer image Z11. ), the second timer image Z12 is set to "10:00" or "15:00" (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "10" or "15"). Further, after performing the update display in the mode of decreasing the value, the value (final value) at which the update display of the value is stopped is "0:00" for the first timer image Z11 and "1" for the second timer image Z12. "00". Thus, these numbers are numbers indicating time. The update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is set to the first speed (slow) which is decreased by about 1 per second, and the update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is It is said to be the second speed (fast) that decreases by about 2 to 5 per second.

In the case of the first timer image Z11, the effect control CPU 120 sets the numerical value indicating the time displayed (set) at the start to “15, 14, 13, 12,... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,. For example, in the case of the second timer image Z12, the numerical value indicating the time displayed (set) at the start time is set to “10” or “15” while being updated and displayed in the mode of being decreased by about 1 every 1 second such as “0”. Is updated and displayed in a mode in which it is decreased by about 2 to 5 per second like "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1." That is, the effect control CPU 120 updates and displays the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 at a second speed faster than the first speed at which the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is updated.

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a first update display (first countdown) for reducing the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the first speed, and when this numerical value becomes “0:00”, it is simulated. While performing the continuous production, a second update display (second countdown) for reducing the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 at a second speed faster than the first speed is performed, and this numerical value is "1:00". When it becomes, give a serif notice. That is, in the first update display, the effect control CPU 120 displays the update display when the display mode of the first timer image Z11 becomes the first specific mode in which the display mode is "0" ("0:00"). On the other hand, in the second update display, the update display is stopped when the display mode of the second timer image Z12 becomes the second specific mode in which the display mode is different from “0” (“1:00”). ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-20(D), when the timer notification is performed, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first timer image Z11 at timing T0 to start the first update display, and at the same time, displays the first timer image Z11. The second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started at a timing T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T0 when the update display is started and before the first update display is ended. In this case, the numerical value "10" displayed on the second timer image Z12 is smaller than the numerical value "15" displayed on the first timer image Z11, and the second update display is performed at the second speed faster than the first speed. Therefore, the second update display is stopped at the timing T2 before the end of the first update display.

Then, at the timing T2 when the second update display is finished, the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed. Then, the character image Z17 is displayed in the vicinity of the second timer image Z12, and a predetermined serif character image Z13 (see FIG. 8-20(B)) is displayed in the frame to start the serif advance notice. Suggest the possibility of. Then, the first update display is stopped at a timing T3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T2 at which the second update display is finished, the timer notice is ended, and the decorative design is temporarily stopped at a timing T3, and then the variable is changed again. Pseudo continuous production to be displayed is performed.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 updates the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 and displays the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 in the timer notice effect. And can be executed so that at least some of the update display periods overlap. That is, the first update display and the second update display can be performed in parallel (see FIG. 8-20(D)).

In addition, the timer notice is an effect that counts down the time until the start of the pseudo-reaction effect or the dialog announcement that is a suggestion effect, but the first timer image Z11 (first update display) and the second timer image Z12 (second Update display), update display period, update display start timing, size of numerical value displayed (set) at start, update display speed, update display end timing, display mode when update display is stopped Is different.

In particular, the second update display period for performing the second update display is shorter than the first update display period for performing the first update display, and the second update display is after the first update display is started, that is, Although started during execution of the first update display, it ends before the first update display.

As shown in FIG. 8-21(A), the timer notice has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns TY-1 to TY-5, and the effect control CPU 120 causes the pattern TY-1. To TY-5, which of the production patterns the timer advance notice is executed, that is, which of the patterns TY-1 to TY-5, the production advancement of the timer advance notice is determined by lottery.

Specifically, in the pattern TY-1, the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, and then the numerical value is "0" at the timing T3. "00" and the first update display ends, but the second timer image Z12 is not displayed at the timing T1, that is, the first update display is performed but the second update display is not performed. .. In the pattern TY-1, not only the second timer image Z12 is not displayed at the timing T1 when the second timer image Z12 is displayed as described above, but also the second timer image Z12 is displayed at the timing T1. However, the numerical value to be updated and displayed may not be displayed, or the numerical value may be displayed on the second timer image Z12 at timing T1 but the updated display may be ended without being started.

In pattern TY-2, the numerical value of “15:00” is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at timing T0 and the first update display is started, and then the numerical value becomes “0:00” at timing T3. While the first update display is completed, the value "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at timing T1 and the second update display is started, but as shown in FIG. 8-23(A). As shown in the figure, the second update display is kept stopped at the timing T2A that has decreased until the numerical value becomes “05:00”, which is before the end timing T2 when the numerical value is “1:00” normally. At timing T2B, the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second update display is finished.

In the pattern TY-3, the numerical value of “15:00” is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, and then the numerical value becomes “0:00” at the timing T3. Then, while the first update display is completed, the value "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at timing T1 and the second update display is started, and then the value is changed to "1" at timing T2. "00" and the second update display ends.

In the pattern TY-4, the numerical value of “15:00” is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, and then the numerical value becomes “0:00” at the timing T3. While the first update display is completed, the value "15:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at timing T1 and the second update display is started, and then the value is changed to "1" at timing T2. "00" and the second update display ends.

In the pattern TY-5, the numerical value of “15:00” is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, and then the numerical value becomes “0:00” at the timing T3. While the first update display ends, the value "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at timing T1 and the second update display starts, but as shown in FIG. 8-23(B). As shown, the second update display is maintained (locked and held) for a predetermined time while the second update display is stopped at the timing T2A that decreases until the numerical value becomes “05:00”, and then the second update display ends in the pattern TY-2. At the timing T2B, when the update display is restarted and the numerical value becomes “1:00”, the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second update display ends at the end timing T2.

As shown in FIG. 8-21(B), the dialog advance notice has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns SY-1 to SY-4, and the effect control CPU 120 causes the pattern SY-1. Through SY-4, it is determined by lottery which one of the effect patterns to execute the serif advance notice, that is, which of the patterns SY-1 to SY-4 the serif advance notice is to be executed.

Specifically, the pattern SY-1 is a pattern having a dialogue content of "GOGO!", the pattern SY-2 is a pattern having a dialogue content of "is it hot?", and the pattern SY-3 is a dialogue. The content is a "hot!!" pattern, and the pattern SY-4 is a pattern in which the dialogue content is "intense heat!!".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the serif advance notice is executed based on any one of the above four types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the serif content is arbitrary, and various modifications are possible. It is possible. In addition, it is possible to execute a dialogue announcement based on any one of five or more patterns or three or less patterns in which the content of the dialogue and the display mode of the character image Z17 are different. Although the character image Z18 of the dialogue can be displayed in the second timer image Z12, it may be displayed in an area other than the second timer image Z12.

As shown in FIG. 8-19, in the timer advance notice effect determination processing in 103SGS280A of the variable display start setting processing described in FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the variation pattern ( 103SGS351). The variable display result is a variable display result designation command for designating the variable display result (deviance, non-probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, probability variation big hit C, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display. Can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the variable display result designation command storage area. Further, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area as described above.

Then, the random number for determining the timer notice type is extracted, and the lottery for determining the type of the timer notice to be executed is specified in 103SGS351 by using the timer notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22(A). The number of times corresponding to the pseudo continuous number specified from the fluctuation pattern is performed (103SGS352). Specifically, when the number of times of pseudo-repetition is one, it is performed twice, and when the number of times of pseudo-repetition is two, it is performed three times, and each determined pattern and execution order are stored in the storage unit so that they can be specified.

In the timer notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22(A), when the variable display result is the big hit display result, five determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-1 and five to the pattern TY-2. 20 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-3, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-4, and 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-5. There is.

When the variation pattern is a super-reach deviation involving pseudo-relation, 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-1, 15 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-2, and 50 are assigned to the pattern TY-3. Number of determination values are assigned, pattern TY-4 is assigned 20 determination values, and pattern TY-5 is assigned five determination values.

When the variation pattern is out of the normal reach with pseudo continuation, the pattern SY-1 is assigned 70 determination values, the pattern TY-2 is assigned 20 determination values, and the pattern TY-3 is assigned 10 determination values. The judgment value of is assigned.

In this way, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern TY-4 and the pattern TY-5 are won at a higher rate than in the case of the deviance, and in the case of the deficit, the pattern TY-4 or the pattern TY-5 is higher than in the case of the big hit. TY-1 to TY-3 are elected. Therefore, the jackpot reliability is set to increase in the order of the patterns TY-1, TY-2, TY-3, TY-4, and TY-5.

Returning to FIG. 8-19, after executing the process of 103SGS352, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number for determining the speech notice type and uses the dialogue notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22(B). Then, the lottery for determining the type of the speech advance notice to be executed is performed for the number of times corresponding to the pseudo continuous number specified by the variation pattern specified by 103SGS351 (103SGS353). Specifically, when the number of times of pseudo-repetition is one, it is performed twice, and when the number of times of pseudo-repetition is two, it is performed three times, and each determined pattern and execution order are stored in the storage unit so that they can be specified.

The second update display is not executed when the execution of the pattern TY-1 is determined as the timer notice type, and the second update display is in the middle when the execution of the pattern TY-2 is determined. Since it ends, do not execute the serif notice.

In the dialog preview type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22(B), when the variable display result is the big hit display result, 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-1 and 20 to the pattern SY-2. 30 decision values are assigned to the pattern SY-3, and 40 decision values are assigned to the pattern SY-4.

When the variation pattern is out of super reach with pseudo-relation, 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-1, 35 determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-2, and 20 are assigned to the pattern SY-3. 5 judgment values are allocated to the pattern SY-4.

If the variation pattern is out of normal reach with pseudo-relation, 70 determination values are assigned to pattern SY-1, 25 determination values are assigned to pattern SY-2, and 5 are assigned to pattern SY-3. The judgment value of is assigned.

As described above, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern SY-3 or the pattern SY-4 is won at a higher rate than in the case of a big hit, and in the case of a big hit, the pattern is made at a higher rate than in the big hit. SY-1 and SY-2 are supposed to win. Therefore, the jackpot reliability is set to increase in the order of the patterns SY-1, SY-2, STY-3, and SY-4.

As for the pseudo-reproduction, the pseudo-reproduction (re-variable display of the decorative pattern) is more reliable than the case where the pseudo-repeation is not performed, and the pseudo-relation (decoration) in one variable display is performed. The variation pattern is determined so that the greater the number of times of re-variable display of symbols), the higher the reliability of the big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the timer notice or the patterns SY-3, SY- based on TY-3 to TY-5 having high reliability is higher than in the case of a big hit. The execution of the 4th line announcement will be decided. That is, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the pattern TY-1 in which the second timer image Z12 is not displayed or the pattern TY-2 in which the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become the specific numerical value "1:00" is displayed. When the variable display result is a big hit, while the execution of the timer advance notice based on is determined at a high rate, the pattern TY- in which the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the numerical value becomes “1:00” by the second update display. Execution of timer notice based on 3 to TY-5 is determined at a high rate.

That is, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value (“10:00”) due to the second update display, the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become the specific numerical value and the first timer image Z11 Only in the case where only the numerical value indicating "0" ("0:00") is displayed by the first update display, the execution of the serif advance notice of the patterns SY-3 and SY-4 with high reliability is determined. .. In other words, when the second update display of the second timer image Z12 is performed in addition to the first timer image Z11, as compared with the case where only the first update display of the first timer image Z11 is performed (pattern TY-1) ( Patterns TY-2 to TY-5) have higher jackpot reliability.

Further, the reliability of the suggestive effect executed in response to the end of the second update display may be higher than the reliability of the suggestive effect executed in response to the end of the first update display.

After executing the process of 103SGS353, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer advance notice effect execution determination flag indicating that the timer advance notice effect is determined to be executed (103SGS354), and ends the process.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which, when the change pattern is a change pattern involving pseudo-relation, a timer advance effect including a timer advance notice or a dialogue advance notice can be executed with a probability of 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation pattern is a variation pattern involving pseudo rendition, the execution of the timer notice effect is determined with a probability of less than 100%, that is, it is associated with pseudo rendition. The timer advance notice effect may not be executed in the case of a variation pattern. Further, the timer advance notice effect may be executable with a predetermined probability (including 100%) in a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-relation.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer notice effect is performed a plurality of times in accordance with the number of times of the pseudo continuous effect, the effect patterns of the timer notice and the dialogue notice are individually determined for each time, but the second and subsequent effects When determining the pattern, the effect pattern may be determined based on the already determined effect pattern. In this case, the reliability of the effect pattern performed a predetermined number of times may be the same as or higher than the reliability of the effect pattern performed before the predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the big hit from decreasing because the reliability decreases as the timer advance notice effect is repeated.

(Operation example of timer notice production)
Next, an operation example of the timer advance notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 when the variation pattern is the pseudo continuous variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-23(C) and 8-24. Note that, here, as an example, in the super reach variation pattern involving pseudo-repetition (twice), the timer advance notice is executed based on the pattern TY-3 and the line advance notice is executed based on SY-3.

As shown in FIG. 8-23(C), when the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display of decorative symbols based on the super reach variation pattern involving pseudo-relation (twice) (see FIG. 8-24(A)). ), the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed at the lower left corner of the display area of the image display device 5 at a timing Ta1 at which a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing Ta0 at which the variable display is started and the left and right decorative patterns are stopped and displayed. The first timer image Z11 displays "15:00" as the numerical value to be counted down, and the effect image Z15 is displayed around the first timer image Z11. Then, the first timer image Z11 is reduced and displayed, and the first update display is started (see FIGS. 8-24(B) and (C)).

Next, after starting the first update display, before the timing Ta2 at which the second timer image Z12 is displayed, a special effect is suggested that the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started. To do. The special effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-24(D), after displaying the second timer image Z12A which has a higher transmittance than usual and is enlarged and displayed near the center of the display area, the first timer image Z11. The transmittance is lowered while moving toward the display position above, and is reduced.

Further, when the timer advance notice effect based on the pattern TY-1 is executed, after the second timer image Z12A is displayed near the center of the display area before the timing Ta2 at which the second timer image Z12 is displayed as in the above, Although the transmittance is reduced and reduced while moving toward the display position above the first timer image Z11, the second timer image Z12 is erased without being displayed at the timing Ta2.

Note that the mode of the special effect is not limited to the above-described one, and can be variously modified as long as it is a mode in which the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started. Yes, for example, the display color of the background image may be changed to a predetermined color before the timing Ta2 at which the second timer image Z12 is displayed, or the character may bring the second timer image Z12. ..

Then, at timing Ta2, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed. The second timer image Z12 displays "10:00" as a numerical value to be counted down, and an effect image Z16 having a mode different from that of the effect image Z15 is displayed around the second timer image Z12. Then, the second timer image Z12 is reduced and displayed, and the second update display is started (see FIG. 8-24(E)). In the case of the pattern TY-1, the special effect as described above is performed, but the second timer image Z12 is not enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta2.

After that, the first update display and the second update display are performed together (see FIG. 8-24(F)). Further, when the value of the second timer image Z12 changes to "5:00", the speaker 8L, 8R outputs a sound such as "5...4..." in accordance with the decrease of the value by the first update display. Let Further, although not particularly shown, the game effect lamp 9 and the like may be rendered in a mode other than the display according to the second update display, such as blinking in accordance with the decrease in the numerical value.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 stops the second update display at the timing Ta3 at which the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00", and at the same time, enlarges and displays the second timer image Z12. After the effect image Z16 is displayed on the screen (see FIG. 8-24(G)), the dialog advance notice is started. Specifically, the character image Z17 is displayed above the second timer image Z12, the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is erased, and the character image Z18 of "Hot!" corresponding to the pattern SY-3 is displayed. At the same time, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs the sound "hot!" (see FIG. 8-24(H)).

In the present embodiment, as the interlocking effect interlocked with the update display of the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs “5...4... The form in which a voice such as "..." is output or the game effect lamp 9 is blinked has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the movable body 32 that is operable is provided, an update display is displayed. The movable body 32 may be operated in an interlocking manner, or the effect image may be displayed in an area different from the timer image in the display area of the image display device 5 in conjunction with the update display.

Next, after finishing the second update display at the timing Ta3, the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta4 when the value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00", and the effect is displayed around it. The image Z15 is displayed (see FIG. 8-24(I)). Then, in the central decorative design display area 5C, the decorative design indicating the pseudo link is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the decorative designs in all the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-24(J)). reference). Then, the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 are erased.

Then, at a timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing Ta4, the variable display of the decorative symbols which has been temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is restarted to start the pseudo continuous production. As shown in FIG. 24(B), the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of the image display device 5, and the first update display is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-23(C), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first update based on any of the determined patterns TY-1 to TY-5 and patterns SY-1 to SY-4. After performing the second update display, the decorative patterns in all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing Ta6 when the first update display ends. In addition, at timing Ta7, the variable display of the decorative pattern that has been temporarily stopped is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and the determined patterns TY-1 to TY-5 and patterns SY-1 to SY-4 are also determined. After performing the first update display and the second update display based on either of the above, when the first update display ends at timing Ta8, the super reach effect is started with the variable display mode as the reach mode. In this way, the timer notice or the dialogue notice corresponding to the first or second pseudo-reproduction is performed based on any of the determined patterns TY-1 to TY-5 and patterns SY-1 to SY-4. Although the general flow is almost the same as that shown in FIG. 8-24, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, an operation example of the patterns TY-2 and TY-5 will be described based on FIGS. 8-23(A) and (B) and FIGS. 8-25.

As shown in FIGS. 8-23(A) and (B), the CPU 120 for effect control displays the image display device 5 at the timing T0 when the left and right decorative patterns are stopped and displayed for a predetermined time after the variable display is started. After the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of No. 1 to start the first update display (see FIG. 8-25(A)), the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed in the second update display. Is started (see FIG. 8-25(B)).

Then, the update display is stopped at the timing T2A when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes "5:00", and the mode in which the numerical value of "5:00" is displayed is maintained (Fig. 8-25 (C )reference). At this time, the first update display is continuously performed.

Next, in the case of pattern TY-2, after the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second update display is finished at timing T2B when a predetermined time has passed from timing T2A (see FIG. 8-25(D)), 1 The effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T3 when the update display is finished (see FIG. 8-25(E)).

On the other hand, in the case of the pattern TY-5, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed at the timing T2B when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T2A and the second update display is restarted (see FIG. 8-25(F)). The second update display is stopped at the timing T2 when the value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00" (see FIG. 8-25(G)), and the value displayed on the second timer image Z12. Is erased, the character “Gekijou!” is displayed, and the serif advance notice is started (see FIG. 8-25(H)). Then, after finishing the first update display at the timing T3 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes “0:00”, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-25(I)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the first update display, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes a numerical value indicating 0 (for example, “0:00”), a suggestive effect (for example, pseudo). On the other hand, in the second update display, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, “1:00”), the suggestive effect (for example, , Dialogue notice) will be started. That is, the first update display and the second update display differ in the numerical value indicating the timing at which the suggestive effect is started, so that the player can be surprised.

Further, the start timing T2 of the serif effect is different from the start timing T3 of the pseudo continuous effect, that is, the difference in the start timing of the suggestive effect can be notified to the player in an easily understandable manner.

Further, since the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 are different, the same numerical value is not updated by the two timers at the same timing. It is possible to make it difficult to predict the start timing of production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second update display of the second timer image Z12 is started after the first update display of the first timer image Z11 is started, and the first update display is ended after the second update display is finished. The display ends. That is, since the second update display started after the start of the first update display ends before the first update display, it is difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestive effect.

In addition, since it is only necessary to wait the passage of time from the start to the end of the first update display of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11, the time until the suggestive effect starts is delayed. However, since the second update display is started during the execution of the first update display, the player's interest can be attracted to the second update display, and the second update display is more than the first update display. Since the suggestive effect is started first after the end, it is possible to suitably enhance the expectation for the suggestive effect that is started when the first update display is ended thereafter.

Further, since the update display speeds are different between the first update display and the second update display, the relationship between the two numerical values changes with the elapse of the time of the timer announcement, which causes the first update display and the second update display to change. Which one of the update displays ends first, that is, it is difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestive effect, and the unexpectedness increases, so that the enjoyment of the game improves.

The change in the relationship between the two numerical values means, for example, that the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 (for example, “11:00”) at the first timing T1 shown in FIG. , The difference from the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, “10:00”) is “1”, but at the second timing T2 after the first timing T1, the first timer image Z11 is displayed. The difference between the numerical value displayed on the screen (for example, “5:00”) and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, “1:00”) is “4”. And the difference between the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 changes over time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 is the same in any of the timer advance notice patterns TY-1 to TY-5, but the present invention has been described. Is not limited to this, and for example, the display mode of the first timer image Z11 or the second timer image Z12 may be changed to the specific display mode depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the display color of at least one of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 is changed, the display is enlarged, the effect is increased, and the effect is high. The image may be displayed around.

(Modification 2)
Next, a modified example 2 of the timer notice will be described based on FIG. 8-26. In the timer notice of the above-described embodiment, the number displayed on the second timer image Z12 is decreased after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the first update display for decreasing the number displayed on the first timer image Z11. Although the mode in which the first update display is ended after the second update display is ended after the second update display is started is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first update display and the second update display are illustrated. The start timing and end timing of can be variously modified.

For example, the start timing of the second update display is not limited to the timing after the start timing of the first update display, but as shown in FIGS. The same timing Ta0 may be used, or as shown in FIG. 8-26(E), the timing may be Ta0 prior to the start timing of the first update display.

Further, the end timing of the second update display is not limited to the timing Ta1 prior to the end timing Ta2 of the first update display, as shown in FIG. B) (D) (E), timings Ta2 and Ta3 after the end timing Ta1 of the first update display may be used, or as shown in FIGS. The timing may be the same as the end timing Ta1 and Ta2 of the 1-update display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26(E), after the second update display is started at the timing Ta0 before the start timing Ta1 of the first update display and after the end timing Ta2 of the first update display. May end at the timing Ta3. That is, the second update display period may be longer than the first update display period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26(F), after starting the second update display at the same timing Ta0 as the first update display start timing Ta0, at the same timing Ta1 as the first update display end timing Ta1. You may finish. That is, the second update display period may have the same length as the first update display period. In such a case, the timing at which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes 0 (“0:00”) and the specific value of the second timer image Z12 different from 0 (“1:00”). ) Is almost the same timing, but the numerical value (display mode) when the update display is stopped is different, which allows the player to recognize that the separate update display has ended. ..

The timing at which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is 0 (“0:00”) and the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 are specific numerical values (“1:00”) different from 0. When the timing is the same timing, the suggestive effect based on the first update display and the suggestive effect based on the second update display may be performed in one effect. In this case, for example, one effect in which the pseudo continuous effect and the serif advance notice are combined may be executed, or another effect different from the pseudo continuous effect and the serif advance notice may be executed.

Further, in each of the patterns shown in FIGS. 8-26(A) to (F), as shown in FIG. 8-26(G), as the numerical values displayed at the start time on the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12. , Pattern A in which the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 is larger than the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12, and the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 is smaller than the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12. It is possible to apply any of the patterns B to be applied.

Further, in each of the patterns shown in FIGS. 8-26(A) to (F), as shown in FIG. 8-26(H), the first update display in the first timer image Z11 and the first update display in the second timer image Z12 are performed. As the speed of the second update display, the pattern C that makes the first update display faster than the second update display, the pattern D that makes the first update display slower than the second update display, and the first update display the second update display. It is possible to apply any one of the pattern E having the same speed as that of and.

Therefore, the first update display period and the second update display period including the start timing and the end timing of the first update display and the second update display are selected from among a plurality of types shown in FIGS. 8-26(A) to (F) by lottery. One of the patterns can be determined, and the size of the numerical value displayed at the time of starting on the first timer image Z11 or the second timer image Z12 shown in FIG. 8-26(G) according to the determined pattern. Is determined to be one of patterns A and B by lottery, and the speeds of the first update display in the first timer image Z11 and the second update display in the second timer image Z12 shown in FIG. One of the patterns C to E may be determined by lottery.

Furthermore, the first update display period and the second update including the magnitude of the numerical value displayed at the start on the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12, the start timing and the end timing of the first update display and the second update display. The display period, the update speed, etc. may be determined based on the number of judgment values assigned according to the variable display result, and by doing so, the set numerical value, the period, the timing, the speed, etc. It is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first timer image Z11 to display a numerical value to be displayed at the start (for example, “15:00”) and the second timer image Z12 to display a numerical value at the start (for example, “10”). ":00:00") and the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 in the first update display (for example, "0:00" or the like), the suggestive effect can be executed, and the second update display can be performed. If the suggestion effect can be executed when the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 at the time becomes a specific numerical value different from “0:00” (for example, “1:00”), the first update display And the start timing and the end timing of the second update display, the size of the numerical value displayed at the start in the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12, the first update display and the second timer image Z12 in the first timer image Z11. The speed of the second update display in can be variously changed.

In this way, in the update display of two different numerical values displayed in one display area, that is, the first update display and the second update display are performed such that at least some update display periods overlap, A display mode when one update display (second update display) is stopped (for example, “1:00”) and a display mode when the other update display (first update display) is stopped (for example, “ Unexpectedness is increased by being different from 0:00").

In addition, since the update display speeds are different between the first update display and the second update display, the relationship between the two numerical values changes with the elapse of the timer notice, which causes the start timing of each suggestive effect to change. It becomes more interesting because it is harder to predict and more surprising.

The change in the relationship between the two numerical values means, for example, that the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 (for example, “11:00”) at the first timing T1 shown in FIG. , The difference from the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, “10:00”) is “1”, but at the second timing T2 after the first timing T1, the first timer image Z11 is displayed. The difference between the numerical value displayed on the screen (for example, “5:00”) and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, “1:00”) is “4”. And the difference between the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 changes over time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of patterns TY-1 to TY-5 that can be determined as the timer notice type have the same start timing, end timing, and update display period of the first update display and the second update display. Although a certain form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-26(A) to (F), the start timing of the first update display and the second update display, At least two or more patterns may be selectable as the timer notice type from a plurality of types of patterns in which at least one of the end timing, the update display period, and the update display speed is different.

In such a case, for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 to be a specific numerical value before the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 (for example, 8-26(D)) and the second pattern in which the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value before the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 (FIG. 8-26). (See (A)), and when the timer advance notice can be executed based on any one of a plurality of patterns, the line advance notice is executed based on the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4. The ratio may be higher when the timer advance notice is executed based on the second pattern than when the timer advance notice is executed based on the first pattern.

By doing so, not only whether the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value, but also the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is displayed on the first timer image Z11. Since the expectation of the big hit varies depending on whether it becomes a specific numerical value before or after the numerical value, let the player pay attention to whether or not the timer notice is executed based on the second pattern. You can

Further, even if two or more patterns in which at least one element among the start timing, the end timing, the update display period, the update display speed, and the numerical value of the first update display and the second update display are the same, the difference may be caused by other elements. The jackpot reliability may be set differently.

(Modification 3)
Next, a modified example 3 of the timer notice will be described with reference to FIG. In the timer notice of the above-described embodiment, the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 after starting the first update display of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 (for example, “15:00”) at the first speed. Although the second update display of (for example, “10:00”) is started at the second speed faster than the first speed and finished before the first update display, the present invention is not limited to this. The first timer image Z11 displays a numerical value (for example, "20:00") larger than the numerical value (for example, "10:00") displayed on the second timer image Z12, and The first update display may be started at a first speed that is faster than the second speed of the second update display and then ended before the second update display.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27(A), the numerical value (start value) displayed at the start of the timer announcement is “20:00” (hereinafter, “20”) for the first timer image Z11. The second timer image Z12 is set to "10:00" (hereinafter also abbreviated as "10"). Further, after performing the update display in the mode of decreasing the value, the value (final value) at which the update display of the value is stopped is "0:00" for the first timer image Z11 and "1" for the second timer image Z12. "00". Further, the update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is set to the first speed (fast) which is decreased by about 2 to 5 per second, and the update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is displayed. The speed is said to be the second speed (slow), which decreases by about 0.5 per second.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27(C), when the timer control is performed, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first timer image Z11 at timing T0 and starts the first update display. The second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started at a timing T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T0 when the update display is started and before the first update display is ended. In this case, the numerical value "20" displayed on the first timer image Z11 is larger than the numerical value "10" displayed on the second timer image Z12, and the second update display is performed at the first speed faster than the second speed. Therefore, the first update display is stopped at the timing T2 before the end of the second update display. Then, the second update display is stopped at timing T3.

As shown in FIG. 8-27(D), when the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative pattern based on the super reach variation pattern involving pseudo-relation (twice), from the timing Ta0 when the variable display is started. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the first timer image Z11 is displayed at the timing Ta1 at which the left and right decorative patterns are stopped and displayed, and the first update display is started, and then the second timer image Z12 is displayed at the timing Ta2. Start update display. Next, at the timing Ta3 at which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00" and the first update display is ended, all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, at timing Ta4, the variable display of the decorative pattern which has been temporarily stopped and displayed is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed again to start the first update display. Then, while changing the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 to "1:00" and starting the dialog advance notice at the timing Ta5 at which the second update display is finished, the second timer image Z11 is displayed again at the timing Ta6. 2 Start update display.

Next, at the timing Ta7 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00" and the first update display is finished, all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, at timing Ta8, the variable display of the decorative pattern which has been temporarily stopped and displayed is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed again to start the first update display. Then, while changing the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 to "1:00" and starting the dialog advance notice at the timing Ta9 at which the second update display is finished, the second timer image Z11 is displayed again at the timing Ta10. 2 Start update display.

Then, at the timing Ta11 when the value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00" and the first update display is finished, the display mode of the decorative pattern is expanded to the reach mode and the super reach effect is obtained. The dialog advance notice is started at the timing Ta12 when the value of the timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00" and the second update display is finished.

In this way, in the update display of two different numerical values displayed in one display area, that is, the first update display and the second update display are performed such that at least some update display periods overlap, In the first update display, a numerical value larger than the numerical value to be updated and displayed in the second update display is updated and displayed at a faster speed than the second update display, and the processing is terminated first, so that two values can be set as the timer notice elapses. A change occurs in the numerical relationship, which makes it difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestive effect and enhances the unexpectedness, so that the interest is improved.

Specifically, at the first timing T1 shown in FIG. 8-27(B), the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 (for example, “16:00”) is displayed on the second timer image Z12. The numerical value (for example, "10:00") is smaller, but at the second timing T2 after the first timing, the numerical value (for example, "0:00") displayed on the first timer image Z11. Since the numerical value (for example, “5:00”) displayed on the second timer image Z12 is larger than that, unexpectedness is enhanced.

Further, in the first timer image Z11, large numerical values are updated and displayed at high speed, whereas in the second timer image Z12, numerical values smaller than those in the first timer image Z11 are updated and displayed at low speed. The difference between the update display modes of the first update display and the second update display can be seen more clearly, and the second update display is started at the timing T1 prior to the timing T2 at which the first update display ends. By doing so, the player can expect the execution of a new suggestive effect, and the second update display ends after the timing T2 when the first update display ends, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. ..

(Modification 4)
Next, a modified example 4 of the timer notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29. Although the timer advance notice of the above-described embodiment has been illustrated as being performed according to the execution timing of the pseudo continuous effect in the variable display based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timer advance notice is not limited to this. For example, it may be executed based on the establishment of normal reach or super reach.

In the following, an operation example of the timer advance notice effect shown in the modified example 3 executed by the effect control CPU 120 when the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29. To do.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative design based on the super reach variation pattern (see FIG. 8-29(A)), it is predetermined from the timing Ta0 when the variable display is started. At a timing Ta1 in which the left and right decorative designs are stopped and displayed as a reach display mode after a lapse of time, the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of the image display device 5, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed. The effect image Z15 is displayed around and the first update display of the first timer image Z11 is started (see FIGS. 8-29 (B) and (C)).

Next, as a special effect that suggests that the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second updated display is started after the first updated display is started and before the timing Ta2 at which the second timer image Z12 is displayed. , After displaying the second timer image Z12A which has a higher transmittance than usual and is enlarged and displayed in the vicinity of the center of the display area, the transmittance decreases while moving toward the display position above the first timer image Z11, And it is reduced (see FIG. 8-28(D)).

Next, at timing Ta2, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed, and the effect image Z16 is displayed around the second timer image Z12. Then, the second timer image Z12 is reduced and displayed, and the second update display is started (see FIG. 8-28(E)).

After that, the first update display and the second update display are performed together (see FIG. 8-28(F)), and at the timing Ta3 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to “0:00”, the first update display is performed. The update display is stopped, the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and the effect image Z15 is displayed around it (see FIG. 8-28 (G)), and then the character image Z19 is displayed to develop into super reach. The development effect that suggests to do is performed (see FIG. 8-28 (H)).

Next, after finishing the second update display at the timing Ta3, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta4 when the value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "10:00", and the effect is displayed around it. While displaying the image Z16, a cut-in notice is issued in which a plurality of characters simultaneously move from the right side to the left side of the display area and cross the display area (see FIG. 8-28(I)). After that, at the end of the super reach effect, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped (see FIG. 8-28(J)), and the jackpot (or deviant) symbols are stopped and displayed. To notify you that it has become a big hit (or missed).

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the timer notice effect described above, another notice effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit is generated in at least a part of the execution period of the other notice effect in the first update display period or the second. When it can be executed so as to overlap with at least a part of the update display period, another notice effect is generated at the timing of ending the first update display and starting the pseudo continuous effect, or ending the second update display and giving a serif notice. It is preferable to execute so as not to overlap with the timing of starting. By doing so, it is possible to prevent another notice effect from being executed in accordance with the end timing of the first update display or the second update display, and the player to misunderstand the suggestion effect.

(Second invention)
As described above, this embodiment includes the following second invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a plurality of timer advance notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, such as those disclosed in JP-A-2018-99548, etc. ) It is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) in which the update display is performed in parallel, and a cut-in notice or the like that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the value of each timer notice image becomes "0". There were some that could perform suggestive performance. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, although the effect time of each timer notice (numerical value displayed in the timer notice image) is different, the suggestive effect is performed when the number of each timer notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and could not improve the interest. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can increase the unexpectedness and the interest,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect (for example, a timer notice) for updating and displaying a predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)), and the advantageous state Equipped with effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled (for example, pseudo-relational effect, dialogue notice/super reach effect, cut-in notice, etc.),
The effect execution means,
As the predetermined display, it is possible to display a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display,
As the predetermined effect, the first update display for performing an update display for reducing the numerical value displayed as the first predetermined display (for example, “15:00”) is different from the numerical value for the first predetermined display. The second update display for performing the update display for reducing the numerical value (for example, "10:00") displayed as the second predetermined display can be executed so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. (See FIG. 8-20(D)),
In the first update display, the suggestive effect can be executed when the first predetermined display has a value indicating 0 (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 finishes the second update display at timing Ta3). , At the timing Ta4 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00", the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and the effect image Z15 is displayed around it, and all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, After temporarily displaying the decorative designs of 5C and 5R, at a timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has passed from the timing Ta4, the variable display of the decorative designs that have been temporarily stopped in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is restarted. Part to start the pseudo-relational effect (see FIGS. 8-24 and 8-25),
The suggestion effect can be executed when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 in the second update display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 to " At the timing Ta3 changed to "1:00", the second update display is stopped, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and the effect image Z16 is displayed around the second timer image Z12, and then the dialog advance notice is started. 8-24, see FIG. 8-25)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display have different numerical values when the suggestive effect is executed, the unexpectedness is enhanced, and thus the interest is improved.
Specifically, in the first update display, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes 0 (for example, “0:00”), the suggestive effect (for example, pseudo continuous effect) is started. On the other hand, in the second update display, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, “1:00”), the suggestive effect (for example, a serif advance notice) is started. That is, the first update display and the second update display differ in the numerical value indicating the timing at which the suggestive effect starts, which not only makes it more surprising, but also informs the difference in the start timing of the suggestive effect in a visually understandable manner. It becomes possible to do.

A gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect execution means can display, as the numerical value of the second predetermined display, a numerical value smaller than the numerical value of the first predetermined display at a higher rate than a numerical value larger than the numerical value of the first predetermined display (for example, , "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 in the timer notice, whereas "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 in the patterns TY-2, TY-3, and TY-5. (See Figure 8-21(A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the period until the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value is shortened, the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The effect execution means can execute, as the suggestive effect, a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestive effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120. However, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pseudo continuous effect (twice) or the part for determining the serif advance notice patterns SY-3 and SY-4 at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a big hit),
The rate at which the second suggestive effect is executed is higher when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 than when the first predetermined display has a numerical value showing 0. (For example, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is a numerical value indicating “0” (“1:00”), the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become a specific numerical value and only the first timer image Z11 is displayed. Is a numerical value indicating "0"("0:00") at a higher rate than the case where the execution of the serif advance notice of the patterns SY-3 and SY-4 with high reliability is determined)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in a mode in which the second update display is ended before the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , The part that can execute the timer notice based on the pattern TY-2 for ending the second update display when the numerical value is “5:00”)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution frequency of the predetermined effect can be increased.
Specifically, there is a pattern in which the second update display ends before the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value, so that the player can be made aware of the fact that the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to display the second predetermined display and start the second update display while executing the first update display as the predetermined effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first update). After the display is started, a portion where the second update display is started at a timing T1 before the timing T3 when the first update display is finished (see FIG. 8-20(D)),
When the first update display is being executed and before the second predetermined display is displayed, a special effect is suggested to indicate that the second predetermined display is displayed and the second update display is started. Execution is possible (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 starts the first update display, the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is displayed before the timing Ta2 at which the second timer image Z12 is displayed. A part for performing a special effect that suggests that the process will be started (see FIG. 8-24(D)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the second update display will be executed.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The effect execution means is capable of executing an interlocking effect interlocked with the update display of the second predetermined display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to respond to the decrease in the numerical value due to the first update display. (The part that outputs a voice such as "5...4..." or blinks the game effect lamp 9)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect of updating and displaying the numerical values.

(Third invention)
Further, the present invention includes the following third invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a plurality of timer advance notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, such as those disclosed in JP-A-2018-99548, etc. ) It is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) in which the update display is performed in parallel, and a cut-in notice or the like that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the value of each timer notice image becomes "0". There were some that could perform suggestive performance. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, although the effect time of each timer notice (numerical value displayed in the timer notice image) is different, the suggestive effect is performed when the number of each timer notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and could not improve the interest. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can increase the unexpectedness and the interest,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
The predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)) can be executed, and the predetermined display (for example, a timer notice) can be executed. Is a specific mode (for example, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is "0:00" or when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is "1:00"). In addition, a production execution means (for example, CPU 120 for production control) capable of executing suggestive production (for example, pseudo continuous production, notice of dialogue/super reach, cut-in notice, etc.) suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. Prepare,
The effect execution means,
As the predetermined display, it is possible to display a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display,
As the predetermined effect, a first update display that performs an update display of the first predetermined display (for example, an update display that decreases the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11) and an update display of the second predetermined display (for example, The second update display for performing the update display for reducing the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12) can be executed such that at least a part of each update display period overlaps (FIG. 8-20(D)). reference),
It is possible to make the update display speed in the first update display different from the update display speed in the second update display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12). , A portion for updating and displaying the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 at a second speed faster than the first speed for updating, etc. (see FIG. 8-20(C)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the update display speeds are different between the first update display and the second update display, surprisingness is enhanced, and interest is improved.
Specifically, since the update display speeds are different between the first update display and the second update display, the relationship between the two numerical values changes with the elapse of the time of the timer notice, which causes the start timing of each suggestive effect. Because it becomes difficult to predict, it is more surprising.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The effect execution means can perform the second update display at a speed faster than the first update display so that the second predetermined display is in a specific mode before the first predetermined display ( For example, the effect control CPU 120 updates and displays the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 at a second speed that is faster than the first speed at which the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is updated. (See 20(C))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the period until the second predetermined display becomes the specific mode is shortened, the interest is improved.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The effect execution means,
A first pattern in which the first predetermined display is in a specific mode before the second predetermined display, and a second pattern in which the second predetermined display is in a specific mode before the first predetermined display The predetermined effect can be executed based on any one of a plurality of patterns (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 to be the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12). The first pattern (e.g., the pattern of FIG. 8-26 (D)) that has a specific numerical value before that, and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 are higher than the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11. A second pattern (see FIG. 8-26(A)) that is a specific numerical value before, and a part that can execute a timer announcement based on any one of a plurality of patterns including),
As the suggestive effect, it is possible to execute a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first suggestive effect (for example, when the variable display result is generated by the effect control CPU 120). When the jackpot is a big hit, the pseudo continuous effect (twice) and the line announcement patterns SY-3 and SY-4 are determined at a higher rate than when the jackpot is out),
The rate at which the second suggestive effect is executed is higher when the predetermined effect is executed based on the second pattern than when the predetermined effect is executed based on the first pattern (for example, Regarding the rate of execution of the dialog advance announcement based on the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4, when the timer advance announcement is executed based on the second pattern, the timer advance announcement is executed based on the first pattern. You may make it higher than when.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the predetermined effect is performed based on the second pattern.

(4th invention)
Further, the present invention includes the following fourth invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a plurality of timer advance notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, such as those disclosed in JP-A-2018-99548, etc. ) It is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) in which the update display is performed in parallel, and a cut-in notice or the like that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the value of each timer notice image becomes "0". There were some that could perform suggestive performance. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, although the effect time of each timer notice (numerical value displayed in the timer notice image) is different, the suggestive effect is performed when the number of each timer notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and could not improve the interest. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can increase the unexpectedness and the interest,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the fourth invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
The predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)) can be executed, and the predetermined display (for example, a timer notice) can be executed. Is a specific mode (for example, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is "0:00" or when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is "1:00"). In addition, a production execution means (for example, CPU 120 for production control) capable of executing suggestive production (for example, pseudo continuous production, notice of dialogue/super reach, cut-in notice, etc.) suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. Prepare,
The effect execution means,
As the predetermined display, it is possible to display a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display,
As the predetermined effect, a first update display that performs an update display of the numerical value displayed as the first predetermined display (for example, an update display that decreases the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display The second update display for performing the update display of the numerical value (for example, the update display for decreasing the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12) can be executed such that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. (See FIG. 8-20(D)),
In the first predetermined display, a numerical value larger than that in the second predetermined display is displayed,
In the first update display, the update display may be performed faster than the second update display, and the first predetermined display may be in the specific mode before the second predetermined display is in the specific mode. It is possible (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control has a numerical value (for example, “20:00”) larger than the numerical value (for example, “10:00”) displayed on the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12. Is displayed, and the first update display is started at a first speed that is faster than the second speed of the second update display, and is ended before the second update display. , See modification example 4 of FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the first update display and the second update display have different numerical values and different update display speeds, surprisingness is increased, so that interest is improved.
More specifically, in the first update display, a value larger than the value displayed in the second update display is updated and displayed at a faster speed than the second update display, and the display is terminated first, so that the time of the timer advance notice is passed. As a result, a change occurs in the relationship between the two numerical values, which makes it difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestive effect and enhances the unexpectedness, so that the interest is improved.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The effect execution means,
A first pattern in which the first predetermined display is in a specific mode before the second predetermined display, and a second pattern in which the second predetermined display is in a specific mode before the first predetermined display The predetermined effect can be executed based on any one of a plurality of patterns (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 to be the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12). The first pattern (e.g., the pattern of FIG. 8-26 (D)) that has a specific numerical value before that, and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 are higher than the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11. A second pattern (see FIG. 8-26(A)) that is a specific numerical value before, and a part that can execute a timer announcement based on any one of a plurality of patterns including),
As the suggestive effect, it is possible to execute a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first suggestive effect (for example, when the variable display result is generated by the effect control CPU 120). When the jackpot is a big hit, the pseudo continuous effect (twice) and the line announcement patterns SY-3 and SY-4 are determined at a higher rate than when the jackpot is out),
The rate at which the second suggestive effect is executed is higher when the predetermined effect is executed based on the second pattern than when the predetermined effect is executed based on the first pattern (for example, Regarding the rate of execution of the dialog advance announcement based on the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4, when the timer advance announcement is executed based on the second pattern, the timer advance announcement is executed based on the first pattern. You may make it higher than when.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the predetermined effect is performed based on the second pattern.

(Explanation about deformation and application)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made within the scope of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the example in which the big hit game state is applied is illustrated as an example of the advantageous state advantageous to the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and prize balls are paid out more than in the normal state. A high base state (time saving state) where conditions are easily established, a high probability game state (high probability state) with a high probability of being a big hit game state, a highly accurate low base state (latency certainty change state), a special reach state (for example, , Super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the update display of the predetermined display, a mode in which the update display of the time (numerical value) displayed on the timer such as the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 is applied is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value to be updated and displayed is, for example, any numerical value indicating time, period, probability, level, ratio, distance, dimension, amount, order, etc. Applicable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which “0:00” indicating time is applied as the numerical value indicating “0” is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and indicates “0”. The numerical value may include, for example, a decimal number greater than or equal to “0” and less than “1”, a decimal number greater than “−1” and less than “0”, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the numerical value of “1” larger than “0” is applied as the specific numerical value different from “0” is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The specific numerical value may be a numerical value larger than "1" (for example, "2" or "3"), or a numerical value smaller than "0" (for example, "-1"). It may be an integer.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the speech advance notice (indicative effect) is executed when the numerical value displayed in the second update display (second countdown) becomes “1” has been exemplified. In the second update display, the suggestive effect is executed when "1!" is displayed and then "GO!" is displayed, such as "...3, 2, 1, GO!". You may do so. That is, the suggestive effect may be executed not only when a specific numerical value “1” different from “0” is displayed but also when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying “1”. In this case, when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying "1", a specific display such as a character "GO!" or an image in which something has exploded may be performed. Therefore, although it is apparently not updated and displayed up to “0”, the start timing of the suggestive effect may be the same as or before or after the timing when updated display is up to “0”.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the numerical value is displayed within the frame of the timer image is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an image showing a display device or the like capable of displaying a numerical value such as a timer image is displayed. It is also possible to simply display only a numerical value in a predetermined display area without displaying the numerical value. The predetermined display is not limited to the one displayed on the image display device 5, and may be, for example, one displayed on a 7-segment display or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the predetermined effect of performing the update display of the predetermined display, the example in which the timer notice capable of the time update display is applied is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time It is also possible to apply a countdown notice or the like to count the numbers other than other numbers.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the update display for reducing the numerical value (time) displayed on the predetermined display (timer image) is applied as the update display for the predetermined display, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the thing, the update display which increases the displayed numerical value may be sufficient. In this case, for example, a level-up notice in which the numerical value indicating the level, the probability, etc. is increased to a predetermined prescribed value (for example, 100) and updated and displayed, or the numerical value indicating the expectation is gradually updated and displayed. A step-up notice or the like can be applied as the predetermined effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the update display of the numerical value (time) displayed on the predetermined display (timer image) is applied as the update display of the predetermined display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the updated display of the numerical value, for example, a production image displayed in a mode in which the display mode changes so that the decrease or increase of the numerical value can be specified and the numerical value becomes “0” can be used. The updated display of the predetermined display may be applied. Specifically, a level gauge (predetermined display) capable of displaying levels stepwise is increased/decreased within a range from "0" to "MAX" to perform update display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a form in which pseudo continuous production, dialogue notice, super reach production, cut-in notice, and the like are applied as the suggestion suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state has been exemplified. The present invention is not limited to the above, and various effects other than the above (for example, prefetch pending notice, stop symbol notice, etc.) may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect (pseudo continuous effect) executed when the first predetermined display has a numerical value indicating “0” in the first update display, and the second predetermined display in the second update display. The example in which the suggestive effect (serif notice) executed when the value becomes a specific numerical value different from “0” is a different type of effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Both suggestive effects may be the same type of suggestive effect, and the big hit reliability and the display mode may be different between the first update display and the second update display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which two predetermined displays (the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12) are executed as the predetermined display so that at least some of the update display periods overlap each other has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more predetermined effects may be executable. In this case, at least two predetermined effects out of three or more may be executed such that at least a part of each update display period overlaps.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the predetermined display, two predetermined displays capable of displaying time (numerical value) (first timer image Z11 and second timer image Z12) are updated and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and the types of numerical values that can be displayed in the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display may be different, and for example, a timer notice for updating and displaying a time and a level up for updating and displaying a level. The notice and may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the update display speed is different between the first update display of the first timer image Z11 and the second update display of the second timer image Z12 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the update display speed may be the same for the first update display and the second update display. Also, the update display speed was constant during the update display period from the start of the update display to the end, but it changed by increasing or decreasing the update display speed during the update display period. You may let me.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the timer notice type is the pattern TY-1 in which only the first timer image Z11 is displayed, and the pattern TY-2 in which the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may have a pattern in which only the second timer image Z12 is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer advance notice effect is exemplified to be executed within the execution period of one variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timer advance notice effect may be changed to a plurality of times. The variable display may be executed over the execution period, or may be executed during the period when the variable display is not executed, such as during the big hit effect execution period.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit is executed by executing the timer notice effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the timer notice effect Execution of (1) may make it possible to execute setting suggestion that indicates which of the set values 1 to 6 has been set. Further, the numerical value displayed in the timer notice, the update display period, the update speed, the update display start timing and the update display end timing may be different depending on the set value that has been set. For example, when a special value (eg, 77) is displayed as the value displayed in the timer notice, there is a high possibility of a big hit and a high setting (eg, a set value of 5 or 6). It may be suggested to be high.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the variable display effect is capable of being executed a plurality of times in one variable display has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of reach notices and setting suggestions may be given. It may be executable over the variable display.

Specifically, the CPU 103 holds and stores information about variable display (for example, a display result (including a big hit type) and a random number value for determining a variation pattern) whose execution is held when a start winning is generated. The display control and the variation pattern are prefetched on the basis of the extracted random number value, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command at the time of starting winning, so that the effect control CPU 120 can: When the pre-reading notice production that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended) can be executed, the variable display (target change) based on the pending storage that is the target of the pre-reading notice is displayed. Reach advance notice or setting suggestion as a prefetch advance notice for the target change may be executed over a plurality of variable displays until the start.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 variably displays the plurality of images Z1 showing the paraglider displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the variable display effect at 103SG277 at a predetermined timing. The embodiment in which the process of changing the number of images Z1 corresponding to the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 determined in the medium effect determination process to the image Z2 indicating that the image Z1 is destroyed and dropped is exemplified. Is not limited to this, and when the operation of the push button 31B (or the stick controller 31A) by the player is detected by the push sensor 35B, the image changes to the image Z2 at a timing corresponding to the operation. It may be allowed to.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 changes to the image Z2 at the timing according to the operation by the player as described above in the variable display effect, the operation of the push button 31B by the player is performed during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. As an operation promotion effect for prompting, an operation promotion image (for example, a character image or a button image such as “continuous hit!”) may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation promotion image that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B when the push sensor 35B detects a specific operation of operating the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. Regardless of whether the push button 31B is operated or not, the effect of changing the image Z1 to the image Z2 (destroying the paraglider and dropping it) can be executed according to the operation of the push button 31B, and the operation of the push button 31B is not detected. In this case, the paraglider may be faded out without being destroyed, that is, the variable display effect may be ended without making a reach announcement or setting suggestion.

By doing so, the player who knows the specific action can perform the effect of changing the image Z1 to the image Z2 at a desired timing by performing the specific action, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. ..

In addition, as an operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the push button 31B by the player during the operation valid period of the push button 31B, an operation promotion image for urging the operation of the push button 31B by the player is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a variable display effect is executed without displaying the operation promotion image in the display area of the image display device 5 in which the variable display effect is executed. Even if the operation promotion effect is executed, for example, by illuminating a light emitting portion or the like built in or around the push button 31B provided at a position different from the display area of the image display device 5 which the player pays attention to. Good. By doing so, only the player who knows the specific action or the player who is aware of the light emission can see the reach announcement and the setting suggestion, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a predetermined effect that the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result, a form in which a reach notice that suggests the possibility of becoming a reach is applied is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. There is not a predetermined effect that is an advantageous state suggestion result, a stop symbol notice that suggests which symbol the symbol being variably displayed stops, a character notice that the character appears, or a step in which the notice image changes in stages Various notice effects can be applied as long as they are suggestive effects that suggest the possibility of a big hit, such as an advance notice or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variable display effect has a common common effect period for the reach notice and the setting suggestion, but the reach notice and the setting suggestion have different effect modes (corresponding to the common effect period. It may be a separate effect (specifically, a reach announcement is suggested using a character, a setting suggestion is suggested by a paraglider, etc.). Then, even when the reach announcement and the setting suggestion having different effect modes are executed together in the same period (same timing), the reach announcement may be executed prior to the setting suggestion.

For example, the first effect image corresponding to the reach notice and the second effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion unlike the first effect image are displayed together in the display area of the image display device 5 in the same period (at the same timing). In this case, for example, the visibility of the first effect image can be improved by making the display area of the first effect image larger than the display area of the second effect image or by changing the display mode such as emission color, brightness, and contrast. It is possible to execute the reach warning with priority over the setting suggestion by increasing the visibility of the second effect image.

When the effect control CPU 120 can draw an image in a plurality of drawing layers, for example, the first effect image corresponding to the reach notice is drawn in the first drawing layer among the plurality of drawing layers and is set. When the second effect image corresponding to the suggestion is drawn on the second drawing layer lower than the first drawing layer, the image drawn on the first drawing layer and the second drawing layer in the image display device 5 are drawn. When the displayed image is combined and displayed in an overlapping manner, the first effect image is displayed in an overlapping manner with the second effect image, so that the visibility of the first effect image is higher than that of the second effect image. By doing so, it is possible to execute the reach warning with priority over the setting suggestion. Furthermore, when the second effect image is drawn on the upper first drawing layer and the first effect image is drawn on the lower second drawing layer, the opacity of the second effect image is higher than that of the first effect image. By lowering the transmittance of the second effect image to be higher than the transmittance of the first effect image, it is possible to execute the reach warning prior to the setting suggestion.

In addition, by changing the sound mode such as the volume and sound quality of the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R between the reach announcement and the setting suggestion, the audibility of the effect sound corresponding to the reach announcement corresponds to the suggestion setting. May be made more audible than the sound effect, that is, the sound effect corresponding to the reach announcement may be heard more easily than the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. As a method of enhancing the audibility of the sound effect corresponding to the reach announcement, for example, not only the volume of the sound effect is increased, but the audibility is enhanced by decreasing the volume of other sounds such as BGM. Good. Note that the sound effect corresponding to the reach announcement is output but the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion is not output.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of reproduction channels (for example, reproduction channels 0 to 31) and can execute control of outputting effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R using any of the reproduction channels. In, for example, the first effect sound corresponding to the reach notice can be reproduced on the first reproduction channel, and the second effect sound corresponding to the setting suggestion can be reproduced on the second reproduction channel different from the first reproduction channel. In addition, when the first effect sound and the second effect sound are reproduced from different reproduction channels (first reproduction channel and second reproduction channel) at the same timing, the first effect sound reproduced on the first reproduction channel The audibility of the first effect sound is made higher than the audibility of the second effect sound by differentiating (improving) the volume and sound quality from the volume and sound quality of the second effect sound reproduced on the second reproduction channel, It is also possible to execute the reach warning with priority over the setting suggestion.

In addition, by changing the light emission mode such as the light emission color, lighting mode, and brightness of the game effect lamp 9 between the reach announcement and the setting suggestion, the visibility of the light emission aspect corresponding to the reach announcement can be visually recognized for the effect suggestion. It is also possible to make it easier to visually recognize the light emission mode corresponding to the reach warning than the light emission mode corresponding to the setting suggestion. Note that the light is turned on in response to the reach announcement, but turned off without turning on the light in response to the setting suggestion.

That is, if the reach announcement is executed with priority over the setting suggestion, the effect result is one of the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result, as described in the first to fourth embodiments and the first and second modifications. In addition to increasing the execution rate of the reach announcement in the case, when the production result is both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result, the reach announcement display, sound, light, etc. Including prioritization. Furthermore, executing the reach warning with priority over the setting suggestion means that the execution ratio, the display, and the sound are set so that the effect of the reach announcement given to the player is higher than the effect of the set suggestion given to the player. It also includes performing with different production modes such as light, movement of the movable body.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion exemplifies a mode in which the set value being set is one of 1 to 6 as the suggestion regarding the setting in the CPU 103, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the suggestion regarding the setting in the CPU 103 may indicate, for example, a possibility that the set value has been changed or a possibility that the set value has not been changed (deferred).

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the balls are circulated inside and lent out according to the player's lending request and the number of prize balls given according to the winning The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored and stored. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is ended by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which winning is possible.

Further, in the slot machine, the advantageous state for the player is a state in which a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus that increases the winning probability of a small role and an operation mode advantageous for the player are informed (for example, AT (assist time) state). ), a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, and the winning probability of the replay combination is increased (for example, ART (assist replay time) state).

In addition, when it is possible to execute the predetermined effect of the present invention in the slot machine, a special role such as a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus is internally won, but in a state where the combination of symbols is carried over without being completed, it becomes a special role. It is possible to execute suggestive effects that suggest the possibility that the corresponding symbol combinations will be derived and displayed or setting suggestions that suggest the setting values set in the slot machine over multiple games (variable display multiple times), or AT state. It is possible to execute a plurality of games (variable display of a plurality of times) until the AT state or the ART state is won and the AT state or the ART state is started.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect of performing an update display of the predetermined display, and is provided with effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The effect execution means,
As the predetermined display, a first predetermined display and a second predetermined display different from the first predetermined display can be displayed.
As the predetermined effect, a first update display that performs an update display that reduces the numerical value displayed as the first predetermined display and a numerical value that is different from the numerical value of the first predetermined display and that is displayed as the second predetermined display It is possible to execute the second update display for performing the update display for reducing the number of times such that at least a part of each update display period overlaps,
The suggestive effect can be executed when the first predetermined display has a numerical value indicating 0 in the first update display,
The gaming machine, wherein the suggestion effect can be executed when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 in the second update display.

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