JP2020081583A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine that can be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states advantageous to a player includes suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance suggesting to which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states it is controlled after it is notified to be controlled to the advantageous state. The suggestion performance execution means can execute a first suggestion performance that suggests to which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states including a first advantageous state it is controlled and a second suggestion performance that suggests to which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states including a second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state and not including the first advantageous state it is controlled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-4

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "fluctuation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, a predetermined game value is given. There is one configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The prize value is to pay out the prize balls or give points or prizes according to the winning of the game balls in the prize area. In addition, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and for the player. That is, the right to generate an advantageous state is generated, and the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In such a gaming machine, after being informed that it will be controlled to the advantageous state, it is configured to be able to execute a suggestive effect that suggests which advantageous state of a plurality of types of advantageous state is controlled There is. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that the ratio of which advantageous state is controlled (for example, the probability of a probability variation big hit) is changed depending on the type of suggestive effect (for example, re-lottery effect). .

JP, 2010-193918, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the advantageous state that is suggested is the same when any type of suggestion effect is executed (that is, "15R probability variation" and "15R non-variability"). Therefore, the effect cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of production.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled into a plurality of advantageous states (for example, big hits) that are advantageous to the player, and is controlled to an advantageous state. After being informed (for example, after a combination of decorative patterns indicating that it is a big hit is displayed), a suggestive effect that suggests which advantageous state among a plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled (for example, , A re-lottery effect that suggests which type of jackpot will be a jackpot), and the suggestion effect executing means includes a plurality of types including a first advantageous state (eg, 8R probability variation jackpot). A first suggestive effect (for example, re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern) that suggests which of the advantageous states is controlled, and a second advantageous state (for example, 2R) different from the first advantageous state. A second suggestion effect (for example, re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern) that suggests which advantageous state of a plurality of types of advantageous states that includes the probability variation big hit) and does not include the first advantageous state. Is feasible.
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the advantages are different between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state (for example, the 8R certainty variation big hit is higher than the 2R certainty variation big hit. FIG. 8-1 ( (See E)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to a third advantageous state (for example, 16R sure variation big hit) having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. Then, the suggestion effect executing means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect capable of suggesting that the third advantageous state is controlled (for example, re-lottery of the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern). Performance (see FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the suggestive effect executing means is controlled to the third advantageous state depending on which of the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect is executed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect such that the proportions are different (for example, when the re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern is executed, the 16R probability variation jackpot is more than that when the re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern is executed. 8D is high) (see FIG. 8D).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the suggestion effect executing means performs an effect execution mode (for example, super reach) executed before being notified that the advantageous state is controlled. It is possible to execute the suggestive effect such that the ratio of which of the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect is executed is different depending on which of A and super reach B is executed (FIG. 8-4 ( (See B) and (C)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the gaming machine that variably displays has a production period that differs between the first suggestive production and the second suggestive production, and the suggestive production executing means Alternatively, one of the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect may be executed according to the variable display pattern.
With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing related to suggestive effects.

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 an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is a flow chart which shows re-lottery effect setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a re-lottery effect pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view for explaining the production mode of re-lottery production by the first production pattern. It is an explanatory view for explaining a production mode of re-lottery production by a second production pattern. It is an explanatory view for explaining a production mode of re-lottery production by a third production pattern.

(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 normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, the opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

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

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is 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". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol is "missing".

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 special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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 “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design does not become the reach mode, but as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss"). (Also referred to as) fixed display may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "reach lost").

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 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 lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various 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". When the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This 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 is not received without receiving the command designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the 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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus) are installed.

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 027IW)
Next, the characteristic part 027IW will be described. In this feature part 027IW, a plurality of types of jackpots having different degrees of advantage are provided, and after being notified that the jackpot will be a jackpot, a re-lottery effect that suggests which one of the jackpots of a plurality of types will be a jackpot is produced. It is configured to be executable. Hereinafter, the configuration and processing mainly related to the re-lottery effect will be described.

FIG. 8-1(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which big hit determination values to be compared with random numbers for hit determination are set. The big hit determination tables include a normal time (non-probability change) big hit judgment table used in a normal state (non-probability change state) and a probability change time big hit judgment table used in a probability change state. The numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 8-1(A) are set in the non-probability-variable jackpot determination table, and the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 8-1(A) are set in the probability-variable jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8-1(A) is a jackpot determination value.

FIGS. 8-1(B) and 8(C) are explanatory views showing a small hit determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-1 (B) shows the small hit determination table for the first special symbol used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-1(C) shows a small hit determination table for the second special symbol used when performing variable display of the second special symbol. The small hitting determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hitting determination value to be compared with a random number for hitting determination is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) are the small hit determination values.

In the characteristic part 027IW, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the random number for hit determination, but in the special symbol normal process of step S110, the hit determination When the random number for use coincides with any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-1(A), it is determined to make a jackpot for the special symbol, and the hit determination random numbers are shown in FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C). If any of the small hit determination values shown is matched, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-1(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit, and in the probability variation state (high-probability state), compared to the normal state (non-probability variation state), The probability of becoming is 10 times. Further, "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C) indicates a probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, determining whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 shift to the small hit game state, whether the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

FIGS. 8-1(D) and 8(E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the type of jackpot is "16R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot", "2R probability" based on the hit category determination random number. It is a table referred to in order to determine either "probability variation big hit" or "2R normal big hit". In the present characteristic part 027IW, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the hit type determination random number, and in the special symbol normal process of step S110, the hit type determination random number. When any one of the jackpot classification determination values shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E matches, it is determined that the jackpot classification matches. Hereinafter, "16R certainty variation big hit", "8R certainty variation big hit" and "2R certainty variation big hit" are also collectively referred to simply as certainty variation big hit. The "2R normal big hit" is also simply called a normal big hit.

The "16R probability variation big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of 16 rounds and shifts to the probability change state (in this example, high probability and high base state) after the big hit game state ends. Further, the "8R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state for eight rounds and is shifted to a probability variation state (high probability and high base state in this example) after the end of the big hit gaming state. Further, the "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big round gaming state of two rounds and is shifted to a probability variation state (in this example, high probability and high base state) after the big winning gaming state is finished. Further, the "2R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to the normal state (low probability and low base state in this example) after the end of the big hit game state.

In this feature unit 027IW, the special winning opening is opened until a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls are won in each round of the big hit game. It is controlled and it is possible to win a maximum of 10 big winning holes per round. Not limited to the configuration of the characteristic unit 027IW, for example, when the "2R certainty variation big hit" and "2R normal big hit" are to be achieved, a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. Only the special winning opening may be controlled to be in an open state, and the number of winnings to the special winning opening that can be won in each round may be about 2 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 8-1(D), in the feature unit 027IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is determined as “16R probability variation jackpot” with a probability of 1%, and a probability of 44%. It is decided as "8R probability variation big hit", and it is decided as "2R normal big hit" with a probability of 55%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1(E), in the feature unit 027IW, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined as “16R probability variation big hit” with a probability of 65%, and 25%. The probability of "8R probability variation big hit" is determined, and the probability of 10% is determined as "2R probability variation big hit". As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E), in the feature unit 027IW, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, than when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, It is configured such that the probability of being determined as the probability variation jackpot is high and the probability of being determined as the “16R probability variation jackpot” having the highest degree of advantage is also high. Even from such a configuration, the probability change state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed (in this example, the high probability state and the high base state are simultaneously controlled) is mainly the variable display of the first special symbol. The state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-probability change state).

In this feature section 027IW, a V winning area is provided in the special winning opening, and a V winning switch capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the V winning area is provided. During the big hit game, the gaming ball is in the V winning area. When the big hit game is over, it is controlled to the probability change state (high probability and high base state), and when the game ball does not pass the V winning area, it is in the normal state (low probability and low base state) after the big hit game. State). In addition, a distribution member is provided above the V winning area, and the game ball enters the V winning area by controlling the distributing member to the retracted position (V area enterable position) by the solenoid for the V winning area door. It becomes a possible open state (also referred to as an open state), and by controlling to an advance position (V area inaccessible position), it becomes a closed state (also called a closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the V winning area. The characteristic part 027IW is configured so that the control pattern of the distribution member is determined according to the type of big hit. That is, the ease of entering the V winning area (or whether or not it can enter) is configured to differ depending on the type of jackpot. For example, in the probability variation big hit, in the first round, which is the probability variation determination round, the sorting member detects the second prize in the special winning opening by the count switch 23, and the sorting member moves to the retracted position (V area entry possible position). ), and is maintained until the end of the first round (that is, the game ball that has won the special winning opening will pass through the V winning area). On the other hand, in the normal big hit, in the first round, the sorting member 84A is displaced to the retracted position (V area entry possible position) based on the fact that the second winning in the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. , 40 ms after that, the distribution member 84A is controlled to be displaced to the advance position (V area inaccessible position) (that is, the game ball does not substantially pass through the V winning area).

FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the present feature unit 027IW. The EXT shown in FIG. 8-2 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern. In the feature pattern 027IW, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation is performed by using the random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of the advance determination of whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process of determining the pattern as one of a plurality of types is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-2, eight types of first variation patterns #01 to #08 for special symbols and decorative symbols are used. In the feature unit 027IW, the variable display common to the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is used, but not limited to such a configuration, for example, the first special symbol and A variation pattern of a decorative design corresponding to the first special design and a variation pattern of a decorative design corresponding to the second special design and the second special design may be provided respectively. Further, for example, a variation pattern used only in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol may be provided.

In the feature unit 027IW, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol that the variable display result is out of alignment, the first variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-2(A) is used. It is used to determine one of the fluctuation patterns #02 to #05. Also, in a high base state, or in a state in which a predetermined number or more (for example, 3 or more) of pending storage is stored, a variable display of the first special symbol or a variable display of the second special symbol that results in variation When executing, the variation pattern #01 is determined instead of the variation pattern #02.

Further, in the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display result is a big hit, using the second variation pattern table shown in FIG. It is determined to be one of patterns #06 to #08.

In the feature unit 027IW, when the variation display result is a big hit, a variation pattern #06 that is a big hit after the normal reach is executed, a variation pattern #07 that is a big hit after the super reach A is executed, and a super reach B. The variation pattern #08, which is a big hit after is executed, is configured to be selected at the same ratio, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration and may be selected at different ratios. For example, the ratio of the fluctuation patterns to be selected may be different according to the jackpot type, or the ratio of the fluctuation patterns to be selected may be different according to the game state (for example, whether or not the probability variation state is set). You may make it possible, and in the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, the ratio of the variation patterns selected may be different.

Next, the operation of the effect control means in the characteristic unit 027IW will be described.

FIG. 8-3 is a flowchart showing a re-lottery effect setting process for making settings relating to the re-lottery effect. The re-lottery effect setting process is a part of the process in the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. When the re-lottery effect pattern is determined in the re-lottery effect setting process, in the variable display start setting process (S171), an effect control pattern that reflects the determination result (control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect). Set) is set.

In the re-lottery effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the display result is a big hit (step 027IWS001). In step 027IWS001, it is possible to confirm whether or not the display result is a big hit by referring to the effect control command which can specify the display result (including the big hit type) of the special figure game transmitted from the main board 11. it can.

If the display result is not a big hit, the process is ended as it is, and if the display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display to be started involves super-reach. Is confirmed (step 027IWS002). In step 027IWS002, it is possible to confirm whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach by referring to the effect control command that can specify the variation pattern transmitted from the main board 11.

If the variation pattern does not involve super-reach, the process is ended as it is, and if the variation pattern involves super-reach, the effect control CPU 120 causes the special figure game to be started to be the second special figure. It is confirmed whether or not it is a game (step 027IWS003). In step 027IWS003, refer to whether or not an effect control command for designating start of variable display of the second special symbol (or start of variable display of the first special symbol) is received from the main board 11. Thus, it is possible to confirm whether or not it is the second special figure game.

When the special figure game to be started is not the second special figure game (that is, the first special figure game), the effect control CPU 120 uses the first re-lottery effect pattern determination table to re-select the lottery effect pattern. Is determined (step 027IWS003). After that, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined re-lottery effect pattern and ends the process.

When the special figure game to be started is the second special figure game, the effect control CPU 120, if the type of super reach is super reach A (N in step 027IWS004), the second re-lottery effect pattern determination table. To determine the re-lottery effect pattern (step 027IWS006), and if the type of super reach is Super Reach B (step 027IWS004 Y), determine the re-lottery effect pattern using the third re-lottery effect pattern determination table. (Step 027IWS005). After that, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined re-lottery effect pattern and ends the process.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the re-lottery effect pattern determination table. The first re-lottery effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is used in the first special figure game, and the second re-lottery effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-4(B) is It is the second special figure game and is used when the type of super reach is the super reach A. The third re-lottery effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-4C is the second special figure game. And is used when the type of super reach is super reach B.

As shown in FIGS. 8-4(A) to (C), in the present feature portion 027IW, re-lottery production of four production patterns of a first production pattern, a second production pattern, a third production pattern, and a fourth production pattern. Is feasible. The first effect pattern suggests one of 16R certainty variation big hit, 8R certainty variation big hit and 2R regular big hit, and the second effect pattern becomes 16R certainty variation big hit, 8R certainty variation big hit or 2R certainty variation big hit. The third effect pattern is one of 16R certainty variation jackpot and 2R certainty variation jackpot, and the fourth effect pattern is either 16R certainty variation jackpot or 8R certainty variation jackpot. It suggests that.

As described above, in the characteristic part 027IW, the suggested jackpot type is configured to be different depending on the effect pattern of the re-lottery effect, so that the re-lottery effect can have variety and enhance the effect. be able to.

It should be noted that the second effect pattern is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 8-4A to 8C, and suggests that the second effect pattern will be either 16R certainty variation big hit or 8R certainty variation big hit, and the third effect pattern will be , 16R certainty variation big hit and 2R certainty variation big hit may be suggested.

In the characteristic part 027IW, as shown in FIG. 8-4(A), when the game is the first special figure game, the first effect pattern is determined at a rate of 100%. As shown in (C), when the game is the second special figure game, one of the second to fourth effect patterns is determined by a different ratio depending on the type of big hit.

Here, in the second special drawing game, the proportions determined for each jackpot type at the time of a jackpot are 65% for "16R certainty variation jackpot", 25% for "8R certainty variation jackpot", and 10% for "2R certainty variation jackpot" ( FIG. 8-1 (E)), the variation pattern of super reach A and the variation pattern of super reach B are configured to be determined at the same ratio regardless of the type of jackpot. In addition to such a configuration, by adopting a configuration in which one of the second to fourth effect patterns is determined according to the jackpot type as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (C), the jackpot type is determined. The proportion of "16R probability variation big hit" decided and the re-lottery effect pattern decided "second effect pattern" is about 26% of the big hit time (0.65×(0.5+0.3)/2) , "16R probability variation big hit" and the proportion determined as "3rd effect pattern" is about 36% of the big hit time (0.65 x (0.5 + 0.6)/2), "16R probability variation big hit" The ratio of “4th effect pattern” is about 3% of the big hit (0.65×(0+0.1)/2).

Further, the proportion of the jackpot type being determined as "8R probability variation jackpot" and the re-lottery effect pattern being determined as the "second effect pattern" is approximately 21% of that at the time of jackpot (0.25×(1+0.6) /2), the proportion determined as "8R probability variation big hit" and "third effect pattern" is 0% of big hit time (0.25 x (0+0)), and is determined as "8R probability variation big hit" The proportion determined as the “fourth effect pattern” is about 5% of the big hit (0.25×(0+0.4)/2).

Further, the proportion of the type of jackpot determined to be “2R probability variable jackpot” and the re-lottery effect pattern to be determined to be the “second effect pattern” is about 6% of that at the time of jackpot (0.1×(0.5+0. 6)/2), the proportion determined as "2R probability variation big hit" and "second effect pattern" is about 5% of the big hit (0.1 x (0.5 + 0.4)/2 ), the proportion determined as the “2R probability variation big hit” and the “fourth effect pattern” is 0% of the big hit (0.1×(0+0)).

Then, the percentage of the re-lottery effect pattern determined to be the “second effect pattern” is about 51%, the ratio determined to be the “third effect pattern” is about 41%, and the “fourth effect pattern” at the time of a big hit. The percentage determined as “” is about 8%.

Then, in the characteristic part 027IW, the relationship between the re-lottery effect pattern and the generated jackpot type is as shown in FIG. 8-4(D). That is, FIG. 8-4(D) shows the percentage of the jackpot type controlled as a result of the re-lottery effect being executed by each effect pattern.

Specifically, when the re-lottery effect of the "second effect pattern" is executed, the ratio of about 50% (0.26/0.51) is "16R probability variation big hit", and the ratio of about 39%. (0.21/0.51) results in "8R probability variation big hit", and about 11% ratio (0.06/0.51) results in "2R probability variation big hit". When the re-lottery effect of the “third effect pattern” is executed, the ratio of about 89% (0.36/0.41) results in a “16R probability variation big hit”, and the ratio of about 11% (0. 05/0.41) "2R probability variation big hit". When the re-lottery effect of the “fourth effect pattern” is executed, the ratio of about 39% (0.03/0.08) results in a “16R probability variation big hit”, and the ratio of about 61% (0. 05/0.08) "8R probability variation big hit".

In this way, in the present feature part 027IW, the proportion of which jackpot type is selected can be varied according to the effect pattern of the re-lottery effect, and the effect effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the characteristic part 027IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-4(B) and (C), the variation pattern with super reach A and the variation pattern with super reach B are different. It is configured to be determined as one of the second to fourth effect patterns depending on the ratio. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the ratio of which effect pattern the re-lottery effect is to be executed, depending on the mode of the effect before being notified of the big hit, and it is possible to enhance the effect. ..

In the characteristic part 027IW, the variation pattern of the super reach A and the variation pattern of the super reach B are configured to be determined at the same ratio regardless of the jackpot type. It may be configured to be determined at different rates. For example, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, the ratio determined by the variation pattern of super reach B may be higher than the variation pattern of super reach A. With this configuration, it is possible to further increase the relevance of the type of super reach, the effect pattern of the re-lottery effect, and the jackpot type.

Further, in the present characteristic part 027IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), the fourth effect pattern is configured to be determined only when it is a variation pattern involving super reach B. There is. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the aspect of the effect before the big hit is notified, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In the characteristic portion 027IW, the decidable re-lottery effect patterns are configured to be different between the first special figure game and the second special figure game. Not limited to this, for example, the re-lottery effect pattern that can be determined is different when the probability variation state or the time saving state (that is, the high base state) and the normal state (that is, the low base state). It may be configured as follows.

In the present characteristic part 027IW, the effect period of each re-lottery effect pattern is the same. Therefore, no matter whether the variation pattern #07 with super reach A or the variation pattern #08 with super reach B is a variation pattern, the re-lottery effect of each re-lottery effect pattern is performed at the common timing during the variable display. Can be executed.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the characteristic part 027IW, and the re-lottery effect patterns may have different effect periods. In this case, the variation pattern and the re-lottery effect pattern may be in one-to-one correspondence. For example, in the case of variation pattern #07 with super reach A, re-lottery production of the second effect pattern is executed, and in the case of variation pattern #08 with super reach B, re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern May be executed. With this configuration, it is possible to simplify the process related to the re-lottery effect.

Further, in the present feature unit 027IW, the re-lottery effect is configured to be executed in any of the jackpot types, but for example, in the case of the jackpot type having the highest advantage, the re-lottery effect is not executed. You may do it. In this case, it is possible to provide a dedicated variation pattern that does not execute the re-lottery effect (for example, a variation pattern in which a premium effect that determines the 16R sure variation big jackpot is executed), and the variation pattern is also used as another jackpot. Then, instead of the re-lottery effect, another effect may be executed.

Further, the present feature unit 027IW is configured to always execute the re-lottery effect when it has a specific variation pattern (that is, a variation pattern involving super reach), but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and re-lottery It may be configured such that there is a case where the effect is executed and a case where it is not executed. Further, in this case, the larger the jackpot type notified first is the jackpot type with a lower degree of advantage (that is, the jackpot type indicated by the combination of the decorative patterns in the swing display before the fixed stop display is advantageous. The lower the degree), the easier it is to execute the re-lottery effect.

In addition, the present characteristic unit 027IW is configured to execute the re-lottery effect in response to a specific variation pattern (that is, a variation pattern with super reach), but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and re-lottery is performed. Whether or not the effect is executed may not correspond to the variation pattern. For example, when a specific effect is executed, a re-lottery effect corresponding to a specific effect may be executed, or when a specific effect is executed, a re-lottery corresponding to a specific effect is performed. You may make it the ratio where an effect is performed high. For example, when a story reach effect in which a predetermined story is developed is executed as a specific effect, a re-lottery effect in an effect mode corresponding to the story may be executed, or as a specific effect. When an effect in which a predetermined character appears is executed, the proportion of the re-lottery effect in the effect mode in which the character is used may be increased. With such a configuration, for example, in the variable display start setting process (S171), it is determined whether to execute a specific effect, and based on the determination result, the re-lottery effect setting process is performed to execute the re-lottery effect. It is realized by determining presence/absence and an effect mode when performing.

Next, an effect mode of the re-lottery effect executed in the feature unit 027IW will be described. First, an aspect of the re-lottery effect based on the first effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram for describing an effect mode of the re-lottery effect according to the first effect pattern. In addition, in FIG. 8-5, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), and (4).

As shown in FIG. 8-5(1), in the image display device 5, after the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner, when a combination of decorative designs (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed, The re-lottery effect according to the first effect pattern is started. In addition, in the states shown in FIGS. 8-5 (1) to (3), a combination of decorative symbols (“444”) indicating that a big hit is displayed is displayed, but not a fixed stop display but a swing display. Strictly speaking, the variation of the decorative pattern is being displayed. That is, the first special figure game is being executed.

When the re-lottery effect based on the first effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 8-5(2), in order to prompt the operation of the three cards 027IW001a and the stick controller 31A, which suggest which of the jackpot types will be selected. The operation promotion image 027IW002a, the character display 027IW003a and "Character 027IW004" for explaining the re-lottery effect according to the first effect pattern are displayed. At this time, an image for explaining the character display that may be written on the back side of the card and the jackpot type corresponding to each character display may be displayed.

At this time, when the player tilts the stick controller 31A to the left or right, the cursor for selecting a card moves according to the tilting operation. Then, when the operation valid period elapses (or the push button 31B is pressed), as shown in FIG. 8-5 (3), the card selected by the cursor is turned over and the 16R probability variable jackpot is confirmed. The character display 027IW005a of "16R" shown is displayed, and at the same time, the character 027IW004 of a delighted aspect is displayed. In the re-lottery effect according to the first effect pattern, the player can select a card, but no matter which card is selected, the character display displayed when the selected card is turned over is , Which corresponds to the jackpot type determined in advance. Specifically, when the jackpot type determined in advance is the 8R certainty variation jackpot, the character display of "8R" is displayed, and when it is the 2R normal jackpot, the character display of "2R" is displayed. Further, when the 2R normal big hit with a low degree of advantage is displayed, the character 027IW004 in a sad state instead of a delighted mode is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5(4), the combination of the decorative symbols is changed from "444" to "777" and the fixed stop display is performed. In this example, the combination of decorative symbols of "777" corresponds to the 16R certainty variation big hit, and when it is the 8R certainty variation big hit or the 2R normal big hit, the combination of decorative patterns remains "444".

In the re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern, which is different from the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern, which will be described later, the three cards 027IW001a are displayed, so that the 16R certainty variation big hit, the 8R certainty variation big hit and the 2R normal big hit It will be suggested that either will be.

Next, an effect mode of the re-lottery effect according to the second effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram for describing an effect mode of the re-lottery effect according to the second effect pattern. Note that in FIG. 8-6, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), and (4).

As shown in FIG. 8-6(1), on the image display device 5, when the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner and then a combination of decorative patterns (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed, The re-lottery effect based on the second effect pattern is started. In addition, in the states shown in FIGS. 8-6(1) to (3), a combination of decorative symbols (“444”) indicating that a big hit is displayed is displayed, but not a fixed stop display but a swing display. Strictly speaking, the variation of the decorative pattern is being displayed. That is, the second special figure game is being executed.

When the re-lottery effect based on the second effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 8-6(2), an operation for prompting the operation of the treasure box 027IW001b and the push button 31B, which suggests which type of jackpot will be classified. A promotion image 027IW002b, a character display 027IW003b and "character 027IW004" for explaining the re-lottery effect by the second effect pattern, "Open treasure box and get big hit!" are displayed. At this time, an image for explaining the treasure that may be in the treasure box and the jackpot type corresponding to each treasure may be displayed.

Here, when the player presses the push button 31B (or when the operation valid period elapses), the treasure box opens and the treasure (example of FIG. 8-6(3)) is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-6(3). Then, a character display 027IW005b of “8R” indicating that the 8R probability variation big hit is displayed. Further, a character 027IW004 having a delighted aspect is displayed. In the re-lottery effect by the second effect pattern, when the predetermined jackpot type is 16R certainty variation jackpot, the luxurious treasure is displayed together with the character display “16R”, and when 2R certainty variation jackpot is displayed, it is accompanied by the small treasure. The character display of "2R" is displayed. In the re-lottery effect based on the second effect pattern, the character 027IW004 in a pleasing mode is displayed because even the 2R certainty variation jackpot, which is less advantageous than the 16R certainty variation jackpot and the 8R certainty variation jackpot, is the certainty variation jackpot.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-6(4), the fixed stop display is displayed with the combination of the decorative symbols being "444".

In the re-lottery effect according to the second effect pattern, displaying the treasure box 027IW001b suggests that one of the 16R certainty variation big hit, the 8R certainty variation big hit, and the 2R certainty variation big hit.

Next, a description will be given of an effect mode of the re-lottery effect by the third effect pattern. FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram for describing an effect mode of the re-lottery effect according to the third effect pattern. In addition, in FIG. 8-7, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), and (4).

As shown in FIG. 8-7(1), on the image display device 5, after the variable display of the decorative design is performed, a combination of decorative designs (“444”) indicating that the jackpot will be a big hit is displayed. The re-lottery effect based on the third effect pattern is started. In addition, in the states shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1) to (3), a combination of decorative symbols (“444”) that indicates a big hit is displayed, but it is not displayed as a final stop display but is displayed in a swinging manner. Strictly speaking, the variation of the decorative pattern is being displayed. That is, the second special figure game is being executed.

When the re-lottery effect based on the third effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 8-7(2), a character display of "16R! if A wins" for explaining the re-lottery effect according to the third effect pattern. 027IW003c and characters A027IW004a and B027IW004b are displayed. In the re-lottery effect according to the third effect pattern, a battle effect between the character A and the character B is performed, and if the character A wins, the 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained, and if the character B wins, the 2R probability variation jackpot is achieved. Therefore, an image may be displayed to explain that if the character A is negative, a 2R certainty variation big hit will result.

Then, after the lapse of the predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 8-7(3), the character A wins, and the character display 027IW005c indicating that the 16R certainty variation is a big hit is displayed. When the jackpot type determined in advance is the 2R certainty variation jackpot, the character A is defeated and the character display of "2R confirmed" indicating the 2R certainty variation jackpot is displayed. Note that the relief pattern is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-7(3), and a relief pattern may be provided in which the character A appears to be defeated and then the player wins in the reverse direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7(4), the combination of the decorative symbols is changed from "444" to "777" and the fixed stop display is performed. In this example, the combination of the decorative patterns of "777" corresponds to the 16R certainty variation big hit, and in the case of the 2R certainty variation big hit, the combination of the decoration patterns remains "444".

In the re-lottery effect based on the third effect pattern, it is suggested that the battle effect between the character A and the character B is performed, so that either the 16R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot is achieved.

In the characteristic part 027IW, the re-lottery effect is configured to be executable during variable display, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the re-lottery effect may be configured to be executable during the jackpot game. Good.

Further, the jackpot type suggested in the re-lottery effect may be changed according to the type of the effect executed before being notified that the jackpot will be a big hit. For example, when it is informed that a big hit will occur after execution of the notice effect A, the 16R probability change jackpot among the 16R probability change jackpot, the 8R probability change jackpot, and the 2R probability change jackpot that can be suggested in the re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern If it is suggested that the jackpot will be either the big hit or the 8R probability variation big jackpot, and if it is informed that the jackpot will be the big hit after the notice production B is executed, the 16R probability variation jackpot that can be suggested in the re-lottery production of the second production pattern, It may be suggested that either the 8R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit is suggested.

Further, although the present feature unit 027IW is configured to suggest the jackpot type by the re-lottery effect, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration and, for example, whether or not the re-lottery effect causes a probable change state and a time saving state. It may be possible to indicate whether or not it is a so-called small hit rush state. Further, the configuration of the characteristic part 027IW may be applied to a slot machine to suggest whether or not RT, AT, ART, or CZ will be obtained by re-lottery effect.

As described above, the feature unit 027IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled into a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hits) that are advantageous to the player, and after being notified that the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state. (For example, after a combination of decorative patterns indicating that it is a big hit is displayed), suggestive effect that suggests which advantageous state of a plurality of advantageous states is controlled (for example, which jackpot type (Re-lottery effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit). It includes a first suggestive effect (for example, re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern) that suggests which advantageous state is controlled, and a second advantageous state (for example, 2R probability variation big hit) different from the first advantageous state. In addition, it is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (for example, a re-lottery effect for the third effect pattern) that suggests which of the plurality of types of advantageous states that does not include the first advantageous state is controlled. Is configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Further, in the characteristic portion 027IW, the degrees of advantage are different between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state (for example, the 8R certainty variation big hit has a higher advantage than the 2R certainty variation big hit. See FIG. 8-1(E)). You may do it. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Further, in the characteristic portion 027IW, the game machine that can be controlled to the third advantageous state (for example, 16R probability variation big hit) having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, and the suggestion effect executing means, The first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect capable of suggesting that the third advantageous state is controlled can be executed (for example, re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern. FIG. 8-4 (B). ), (C)). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Further, in the present feature unit 027IW, the suggestive effect execution means can execute the suggestive effect such that the ratio controlled to the third advantageous state is different depending on which of the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect is executed. Certain (for example, when the re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern is executed, the ratio of the 16R certainty variation jackpot is higher than when the re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern is executed. ) See). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Further, in the characteristic portion 027IW, the suggestion effect executing means executes the effect execution mode (for example, either the super reach A or the super reach B is executed before being informed that the advantageous state is controlled). It is possible to execute the suggestive effect such that the ratio of which of the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect is executed is different depending on whether or not (see (B) and (C) of FIG. 8-4). Good. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Further, in the present feature unit 027IW, the game machine that performs variable display, the production period is different between the first suggestion production and the second suggestion production, and the suggestion production execution means is the first suggestion production according to the variable display pattern. Either of the above and the second suggestion effect may be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing related to suggestive effects.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize hole 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary pattern display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23... Count switch 30... Ball hitting handle 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 32... Movable body 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in a plurality of types of advantageous states that are advantageous to the player,
After being notified that it is controlled to the advantageous state, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting which of the advantageous states of a plurality of kinds of advantageous states is controlled is provided,
A first suggestive effect that suggests which advantageous state of a plurality of types of advantageous states including the first advantageous state is controlled by the suggestive effect executing means, and a second advantageous effect different from the first advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing a second suggestion effect that suggests which advantageous state of a plurality of types of advantageous states that includes a state and does not include the first advantageous state.

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