JP2020092860A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with increased game interest.SOLUTION: As performance settings (modes) of an active change notice, a normal mode, a frequency increase mode in which a notice performance is executed more frequently and less reliable than the normal mode, a reliability increase mode in which the notice performance is executed less frequently and more reliable than the normal mode, and a switching mode at SP in which the execution frequency and reliability of the notice performance are the same settings as the normal mode, the frequency increase mode, or the reliability increase mode on condition that a super ready-to-win occurs are provided. These performance settings (modes) can be arbitrarily switched by operation of a player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-1

Description

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

It is possible to set to one of the modes with different effect frequencies, and even if the player changes the effect frequency mode to the normal simple mode different from the default setting mode, the effect frequency automatically when the non-gaming state is reached. A game machine in which the effect frequency mode is changed and set in a mode of automatically returning to the normal active mode which is the default setting mode by the return process has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-56093, A

There is room for improvement in improving the interest of the game in the game machine in which the effect frequency can be customized like the game machine described in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with an increased interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 76AK) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
The process of step S172 is performed based on the determination result in the notice effect determination process (eg, the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-5) capable of executing the notice effect (for example, active change notice) that gives the notice of being controlled to the advantageous state. CPU 120) for performance control to be executed,
Based on a selection operation by the player, a performance setting unit (for example, a mode change shown in FIG. 9C) that can be set to any one of a plurality of types of performance settings (for example, an active change warning mode) related to the execution of the warning performance. CPU120) for effect control that executes processing,
Based on the effect setting set by the effect setting means, the effect state control means (for example, step 76AKS003, step 76AKS004) capable of controlling any of a plurality of kinds of effect states (for example, effect states A, B, and C). And a production control CPU 120) for switching the value of the production state flag,
The effect setting means includes, as effect settings, at least a first effect setting (for example, frequency up mode), a second effect setting (for example, reliability up mode), and a third effect setting (for example, SP switching mode). It can be set to either
The effect state control means,
When set to the first effect setting, it is possible to control to a first effect state (for example, effect state B),
When set to the second effect setting, it is possible to control to a second effect state (for example, effect state C),
When set to the third effect setting, it is possible to control to any of a plurality of kinds of effect states (for example, effect states A, B, and C) including at least the first effect state and the second effect state,
When the third effect setting is set, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is satisfied based on other than the selection operation by the player is satisfied (for example, when the super reach is executed). (For example, the processing of step 76AKS032 and step 76AKS033 is executed.) On the other hand,
When the first effect setting or the second effect setting is set, the effect state is not changed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied.
With such a configuration, the variation of the production is increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect setting means may be configured to be able to switch the execution frequency of the notice effect by setting the effect setting to one of a plurality of effects (for example, FIG. 9-2).
According to such a configuration, the execution frequency of the notice effect is switched depending on the effect setting, so that the variation of the effect is increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach),
The specific effect execution means executes a first specific effect (for example, normal reach) as a specific effect and a second specific effect (for example, super reach) in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the first specific effect. Is possible,
When the second effect is executed, the effect state control means changes the effect state to be controlled when the second specific effect is executed (for example, if Yes at step 76AKS032, step 76AKS033). Process) may be performed).
With such a configuration, the notice effect after the second specific effect is executed can be paid attention to, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The effect setting means may be capable of changing the effect setting during execution of the variable display.
With such a configuration, the convenience of changing the effect setting is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
When the effect setting is changed during execution of the variable display, the effect state control means controls the effect state according to the changed effect setting at the start of the next variable display (for example, in the process of step 76AKS004). The switching of the effect state flag may be reserved).
With such a configuration, the effect state can be switched appropriately.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The notice production execution means can execute, as the notice production, a look-ahead notice production that gives notice that the advantageous state is controlled based on a variable display before execution,
The effect setting means,
It is possible to set any of the effect settings related to the execution frequency of the prefetching announcement effect,
During the execution of the prefetching notice effect, setting change regarding the execution frequency of the prefetching notice effect may be restricted.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, a mini character notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, a premium notice effect, etc.) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled,
The suggestive effect execution means,
In the first state (for example, the state in which the mini character notice effect is set to the first setting (basic setting)), the suggestion effect is executed so as to have the first reliability (for example, reliability: standard). , The suggestion effect is executed at a first execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: standard),
In the second state (for example, the state where the mini character notice effect is set to the fourth setting), the suggestive effect has a second reliability level (for example, high reliability level) having a higher reliability level than the first reliability level. And a second execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: high) in which the execution frequency is higher than the first execution frequency (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of customization and the variety of effects, and it is possible to enhance the effect of effects.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
In the predetermined period after the transition from the second state to the first state (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times or until the next variable display is started), the first reliability You may make it provide the limiting means (For example, CPU120 for production control which performs the process of step 85IWS021) which limits execution of the said suggestive production which becomes.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated on the contrary when the notice production is executed after the second state is changed to the first state.

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. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start waiting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of customization of each notice production. It is a figure showing an example of a mini-character notice production determination table and a cut-in notice production determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a premium notice production determination table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation setting of the notice production which can be customized in the characteristic part 76AK. It is a figure which shows the execution ratio of the active change notice in the characteristic part 76AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the mode change processing of the characteristic part 76AK. It is a figure which shows the flag value set in the mode change process of the characteristic part 76AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the notice production decision processing of characteristic part 76AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production state change processing of characteristic part 76AK. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of characteristic part 76AK.

(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 serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers 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. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, 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 hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, 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 opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also called a 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)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 of 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. In addition, 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 general-university game based on the passage is held up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit symbol" is reached and the big hit symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing symbol".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the big hit game state, the 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 predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special drawing game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process 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). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The execution of the general figure game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the general figure reservation display unit 25C is turned on to display the number of general figure reservations.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the holding information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of holding memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. Further, the process of pre-reading the display result or the variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the look-ahead determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" when the big hit type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various determinations based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referenced. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random number value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This 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. Then, when the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

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

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

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit) are performed. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetching notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, the processing for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative display variable display (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process ends. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative 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 design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect display processing during variable display 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 corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hitting finish effect. It 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 of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game medium and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

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

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

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 85IW)
Next, the characteristic part 85IW of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects can be executed, and the player can change the settings of each notice effect (hereinafter, also referred to as effect customization). Specifically, the execution frequency and the reliability of each notice effect are set according to the operation of the player.

(Customization of notice production)
FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation start command reception flag indicating that a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 (step 85IWS001). ..

When the fluctuation start command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the customer waiting demonstration effect if it is being executed (step 85IWS002, step 85IWS003). Then, the variation start command reception flag is reset (step 85IWS004), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" (step 85IWS005), and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

When the fluctuation start command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the time measurement result by the time measuring means matches the predetermined condition unless the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed (N in step 85IWS006). It is confirmed (step 85IWS007). If the predetermined conditions are met, the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect (step 85IWS008). In step 85IWS007, for example, when the timer set when the previous variable display (display result “disappear”) has timed out, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met. That is, when the variable display is not executed and a predetermined period of time has passed (and when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled), the predetermined condition is satisfied and the customer waiting demonstration effect is executed.

If the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed (Y in step 85IWS006), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the player has performed an effect customization operation for customizing the notice effect (step 85IWS009), When the effect customizing operation is performed, the customized effect settings are stored in the RAM in accordance with the effect customizing operation (step 85IWS010).

Next, the effect control CPU 120, when a setting change that reduces the reliability of any of the notice effects is made (Y in step 85IWS011), the effect limit for counting the period during which the execution of the notice effect is restricted. A value (in this example, a value “10” indicating 10 times variable display) is set in the counter (step 85IWS012). After that, the variable display start waiting process ends.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing an example of customizing each notice effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2, it is possible to execute a mini-character notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, a premium notice effect, a title notice effect, and a dialogue notice effect, and each is customizable. ..

As shown in FIG. 8-2(A), in addition to the first setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: standard), the second setting (execution frequency: low, reliability: high) for the mini-character notice effect. , And the third setting (execution frequency: high, reliability: low) and the fourth setting (execution frequency: high, reliability: high).

As shown in FIG. 8-2(B), for the cut-in notice effect, in addition to the first setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: standard), the second setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: low) And the third setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: high).

As shown in FIG. 8-2(C), for the premium notice effect, in addition to the first setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: standard (big hit confirmation)), the second setting (execution frequency: low (no execution) ), reliability: standard (big hit confirmation)) and third setting (execution frequency: high, reliability: standard (big hit confirmation)).

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (D) and (E), the title notice effect and the dialogue notice effect can be set to either the first setting (with execution) or the second setting (without execution).

In the present embodiment, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected during execution of the customer waiting demonstration effect, a plurality of customizable notice effects and setting items for each notice effect are displayed on the image display device 5. .. In the effect customizing operation, for example, in response to the tilt operation of the stick controller 31A, the cursor display for designating the setting item of each notice effect displayed on the image display device 5 moves to another setting item, and the push button 31B. This is realized by changing the setting item to the setting item designated by the cursor display in response to the pressing operation of.

In the present embodiment, each notice effect is set to the first setting (basic setting) when the power is turned on. Then, for example, when a production customizing operation for changing the setting of the mini-character notice production from the first setting (basic setting) to the second setting is performed, the execution frequency of the mini-character notice production is changed from "standard" to "low". At the same time, the reliability is changed from “standard” to “high”.

The mini character notice effect, the cut-in notice effect, and the premium notice effect are configured so that either one or both of the execution frequency and the reliability can be changed by changing the setting. This is realized by making a decision to execute the notice production using different tables.

FIG. 8-3 is a diagram showing an example of a mini-character notice effect determination table and a cut-in notice effect determination table. Further, FIG. 8-4 is a diagram showing an example of a premium notice effect determination table.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (D), when the mini character notice effect is set to the first setting (basic setting), the first mini character notice effect determination table (for the first setting) is set. The second mini-character notice production determination table (for the second setting) is used when the second setting is used, and the third mini-character notice production determination table (for the second setting) is used when the third setting is set. (For the third setting) is used, and when the fourth setting is set, the fourth mini-character notice effect determination table (for the fourth setting) is used.

In the example of FIGS. 8-3(A) to (D), the first to fourth mini-character notice production determination tables are determined to be "executed" at the time of a big hit and "executed" at the time of departure. The percentages of the appearances and the jackpot reliability of the mini-character notice effect when each table is used are shown. In the examples of FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the total appearance rate and the jackpot reliability are calculated with the jackpot probability of 1/300.

In the first to fourth mini-character notice effect determination tables, determination values corresponding to determination items (“executed” or “not executed”) are assigned for each display result of variable display. In the examples shown in (A) to (D), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the mini-character notice effect, and a decision item (“execution” or “execution” or “execution” or “execution” or “execution”) assigned to the extracted random number. No execution”). Therefore, in the example shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit” or “out”, it is determined to be “executed” or “not executed”. The percentage of Ruka is shown.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the mini-character notice production determination table shown in FIGS. 8-3(A) to (D), the cut-in notice production determination table and diagrams shown in FIGS. 8-3(E) to (G). Although the judgment values are also actually assigned to the premium notice effect determination tables shown in 8-4 (A) to (C), the proportion of the assigned determination values is shown to simplify the description. There is.

In the present embodiment, the execution of each notice effect is determined by a different ratio according to the display result of the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, the display of the variable display is performed. Instead of or in addition to the result, each notice is given according to the variation pattern (more specifically, presence/absence of pseudo-relational production, number of pseudo-reproductions, presence/absence of reach production, type of reach production, etc.) and jackpot type. The execution of the effect may be determined by different ratios. By configuring in this way, not only the reliability of being a big hit is suggested by each notice effect, but also the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous production, the number of the pseudo continuous production, the presence or absence of the reach production, the type of the reach production, and the like. The jackpot type will be suggested, and the variety of production can be improved. Further, for example, it is possible to customize the notice effect that suggests the presence or the number of times of the pseudo continuous effect, or customize the notice effect that suggests the type of jackpot, thereby increasing the degree of freedom of customization.

The total appearance rate of the notice effect is expressed as the sum of the appearance rate of the notice effect when the display result of the variable display is a big hit and the appearance rate of the notice effect when the display result of the variable display is out of order. It That is, the total appearance rate of the notice effect indicates the rate at which the notice effect appears when the variable display is executed once. Therefore, the higher the total appearance rate, the higher the execution frequency of the notice effect, and the lower the total appearance rate, the lower the execution frequency of the notice effect.

For example, in the first mini-character notice production determination table, the appearance rate (20) when the jackpot is a big hit is calculated by multiplying the jackpot probability (1/300) by the determination rate (20/100) of "execution" at the jackpot. /30000) is calculated, and the appearance rate (1495/30000) in the case of a failure is calculated by the product of the failure probability (299/300) and the determination rate (5/100) of “execution” at the time of failure. To be done. Then, the total appearance rate is calculated by the sum of these appearance rates (1515/30000≈0.0505).

The jackpot reliability of the notice effect is obtained by dividing the appearance rate of the notice effect in the case of a big hit by the total appearance rate of the notice effect. That is, the jackpot reliability of the notice effect indicates the proportion of the display result of the variable display that is a big hit when the notice effect is executed.

For example, in the first mini-character notice production determination table, the value (0.0132) obtained by dividing the appearance rate (20/30000) in the case of a big hit by the total appearance rate (1515/30000≈0.0505) is the big hit reliability. Becomes

8-3(A) to (D), the mini character notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-2(A) matches the setting contents of the mini character notice effect shown in FIG. The degree is different.

Here, considering the relationship between the total appearance rate and the jackpot reliability, generally, if the jackpot reliability of the notice production is increased, the total appearance rate decreases, and if the total appearance rate is increased, the jackpot reliability decreases. It will be. For example, the former corresponds to the change from the first setting (basic setting) of the mini character notice effect to the second setting, and the latter is the change from the first setting (basic setting) of the mini character notice effect to the third setting. Equivalent to. However, in a configuration in which only such changes can be made, the degree of freedom in customization is low, and the effect of production cannot be enhanced.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a fourth setting is provided in which the determination rate of "execution" at the time of a big hit and the determination rate of "execution" at the time of a big hit are both higher than the first setting (basic setting). ing. With such a configuration, as the fourth setting, it is possible to set the jackpot reliability to be higher than the first setting (basic setting) and the total appearance rate to be higher. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of customization and enhance the effect of production.

The cut-in notice production determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-3(E) to (G) have different jackpot reliabilities so as to match the settings of the cut-in notice production shown in FIG. 8-2(B). Is set. In addition, the premium notice effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-4A to 8C have different total appearance rates so as to match the settings of the premium notice effect shown in FIG. 8-2C. Is set.

In the present embodiment, only the jackpot reliability setting can be changed for the cut-in notice, and only the total appearance rate setting can be changed for the premium notice. That is, in the present embodiment, a notice effect is provided in which only one of the jackpot reliability and the total appearance rate can be changed. It should be noted that also in the mini character announcement presentation, a setting may be provided to change only one of the jackpot reliability and the total appearance rate. For example, as the fifth setting, a setting of execution frequency: standard and reliability: high may be provided, and as a sixth setting, setting of execution frequency: high and reliability: standard may be provided. Good. With this configuration, the degree of customization can be increased.

In addition, in the present embodiment, there is also provided a notice effect such as a title notice effect and a dialogue notice effect, in which only the setting of execution propriety can be changed. It should be noted that the mini character advance notice production may also be provided with a setting for changing the execution propriety. For example, a setting of “no execution” may be provided as the seventh setting. With this configuration, the degree of customization can be increased.

Although the present embodiment is configured to be able to set the settings for a plurality of setting items, it is not possible to set a setting that establishes an exclusive relationship between the plurality of setting items that cannot be set at the same time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-2(F), the mini-character notice effect cannot be set to the second setting or the third setting and the cut-in notice effect cannot be set to the second setting at the same time. Has been done. That is, the setting for increasing the jackpot reliability of the mini-character notice effect and the setting for decreasing the jackpot reliability of the cut-in notice effect cannot be set at the same time. This is to prevent the relationship of jackpot reliability: mini-character notice production <cut-in notice production from being reversed in the basic setting. By thus limiting the setting, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, and a plurality of advance notice effects may be allowed to change settings such as changing the order of the jackpot reliability. However, in the setting for changing the order of the jackpot reliability in a plurality of notice effects (or the setting for all effects), when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed, a player plays a game). When the condition presumed to be completed is satisfied), the basic setting may be changed. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent confusion when another player plays a game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2(F), the title notice effect cannot be set to the second setting, and the dialogue notice effect cannot be set to the first setting at the same time. This limitation is provided because the title notice production and the dialogue notice production are highly related.

The configuration in which the setting that establishes the exclusive relationship cannot be set is, for example, when the setting items are displayed on the image display device 5, the display control is performed such that when one is set, the other is not set. It is realized by.

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute each notice effect. The notice effect determination process is executed within the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect limit counter is greater than 0 (step 85IWS021), and when it is not greater (that is, when the value is 0), each notice effect is determined. Whether or not to execute is determined using a table according to the setting of (step 85IWS022).
Then, the notice effect determination process is ended.

In step 85IWS022, for example, the effect control CPU 120 selects a table according to the setting for each of the notice effects for the mini character notice effect, the cut-in notice effect, and the premium notice effect. Then, using the selected table, the decision item (“execution” or “no execution”) to which the determination value corresponding to the extracted random number is assigned is determined. Further, the title notice production and the dialogue notice production are executed, for example, only when the production control CPU 120 is set to the first setting (basic setting) (that is, when “execution is performed”). If it is set to the second setting (that is, if it is set to “no execution”), it is determined not to execute.

When the value of the effect limit counter is greater than 0, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect limit counter by 1 (step 85IWS023), and ends the notice effect determination process.

In the present embodiment, customization is possible to reduce the jackpot reliability of the notice effect, but if the notice effect is executed immediately after changing the setting so as to reduce the reliability of the notice effect, There is a possibility that the sense of expectation will not be given and the effect of production will be rather reduced.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed so as to reduce the reliability of the notice effect by the processing of step 85IWS011, 85IWS012, step 85IWS021, a predetermined period (variable display is performed 10 times in this example). (Up to)) It is configured to limit the notice production not to be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the staging effect from being deteriorated on the contrary by executing the staging effect immediately after the reliability of the staging effect is reduced.

Note that, in the present embodiment, when the reliability of any of the plurality of notice effects is reduced, the execution of all notice effects is configured to be limited for a predetermined period, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. It is also possible to limit the execution of only the notice effect whose reliability is lowered for a predetermined period. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the setting change for increasing the reliability of the notice effect is performed, unlike the case where the setting change for decreasing the reliability is performed, the execution is not limited. However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and the execution may be limited for a predetermined period even when a setting change that enhances the reliability is performed. Further, in the present example, the advance notice effect is limited to not executed until the variable display is performed 10 times, but the limitation period is not limited to such a configuration and may be an arbitrary period. However, when a setting change that reduces the reliability of the notice effect is performed, it is desirable to restrict the notice effect from being executed at least until the next variable display is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect execution capable of executing the suggestive effect (for example, the mini character notice effect, the cut-in notice effect, the premium notice effect, etc.) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled is performed. The suggestion effect execution means is provided with a means, and the suggestion effect execution means, in the first state (for example, the state in which the mini character notice effect is set to the first setting (basic setting)), gives the suggestion effect a first reliability (eg, reliability: In addition to the standard effect, the suggestive effect is executed at the first execution frequency (for example, the execution frequency: standard) and the second state (for example, the mini character notice effect is set to the fourth setting). In the above, the suggestive effect is executed so as to have the second reliability (for example, the reliability: high) having the reliability higher than the first reliability, and the suggestive effect is executed at the second execution frequency higher than the first execution frequency. Execution is performed at an execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: high) (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). Therefore, the degree of freedom in customization and the variety of effects can be increased, and the effect of effects can be increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, a setting means capable of setting settings relating to effects is provided, and the suggestion effect executing means provides a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, mini character notice effect, cut-in notice effect, premium notice effect, etc.). Execution is possible, and the setting means can set the settings for each of the plurality of types of suggestive effects (see FIGS. 8-2, 8-3, and 8-4). Therefore, the degree of freedom in customization and the variety of effects can be increased, and the effect of effects can be increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, the setting means can set a plurality of setting items as effects-related settings, and does not set a setting that establishes an exclusive relationship in which a plurality of setting items cannot be set at the same time. It is possible (see FIG. 8-2(F)). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the consistency of the effect, prevent the effect from becoming difficult to understand, and prevent the effect from decreasing.

In addition, in this embodiment, the setting unit can change the setting of either the reliability or the execution frequency of the suggestive effect (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rendering from being difficult to understand, and it is possible to prevent the rendering effect from decreasing.

In addition, in this embodiment, in a predetermined period after the transition from the second state to the first state (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times or until the next variable display is started). , And a restriction unit for restricting execution of the suggestive effect having the first reliability. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated on the contrary when the notice production is executed after the transition from the second state to the first state.

Further, in this embodiment, the setting means can set the setting relating to the performance while the customer is not waiting for the variable display (for example, the customer waiting demonstration performance is being executed), and the limiting means is waiting for the customer. In the predetermined period after the setting is changed by the setting means so as to reduce the reliability of the suggestive effect, execution of the suggestive effect is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated on the contrary when the announcement production is executed immediately after the reliability of the announcement production is reduced.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 85IW)
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the setting of each notice effect can be changed (customized) while the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed. However, in addition to or instead of such a configuration, variable display or big hit is performed. You may be able to customize each notice effect even during the game. Further, a second image display device may be provided in addition to the image display device 5, and the second image display device may perform a display regarding customization of each notice effect. By providing the second image display device, it is possible to customize each notice effect at any time regardless of the game state, such as during variable display or big hit game. Even if the second effect display device is not provided, each notice effect may be customized at any time regardless of the game state. For example, it can be realized by performing the display related to the customization of each notice effect in an area different from the display area of the decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device 5.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution frequency, the reliability, and the execution propriety of each notice effect can be set, but in addition to such a configuration, the type and volume of the effect sound and the effect image in the image display device 5 are set. The type, brightness, etc. may be settable.

In addition, although the push button 31B is not actually operated by the player, the push button 120 is actually operated by the player by an auto button function for executing processing assuming that the push button 31B is operated. Although the push button 120 is continuously pressed, the push button 120 is continuously pressed a plurality of times continuously (continuously pressed (a state where the push button 120 is pressed and a state where the push button 120 is not pressed a plurality of times). It may be configured to include an automatic repeated hitting function for detecting as a repeated state)), and enable/disable of the automatic button function or the automatic repeated hitting function can be set.

In a configuration that allows customization related to effects even during variable display, for example, if a setting change related to notice effect is performed during variable display, the setting change is not reflected in the variable display and set in the next and subsequent variable displays. The changes are reflected. In the above embodiment, in the variable display start setting process, it is configured to determine the presence or absence of the notice effect to be executed. However, in the variable display effect process, it is determined whether to execute the notice effect. If it is configured, that is, if it is decided whether or not to execute the notice effect after the setting change relating to the notice effect is performed during the variable display, the setting relating to the notice effect during the variable display is set. Even if the change is made, it may be determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effect based on the setting before the setting change (or not to execute the advance notice effect). With such a configuration, it is difficult to understand whether the effect to be executed reflects the setting change, and it is possible to prevent confusion.

In addition, when the execution frequency, reliability, or whether or not execution of each notice production is changed among the settings related to production, the setting change will be reflected after the start of the next variable display, but it is considered that no confusion will occur. When the type and volume of the effect sound, the type and brightness of the effect image in the image display device 5, and the setting of the valid/invalid of the auto button function and the automatic continuous hitting function are changed, even during the variable display. The configuration change may be reflected immediately. With this configuration, the setting change of each setting item can be reflected appropriately.

As described above, the setting means can set the effect-related settings during variable display. Then, the setting items set by the setting means are setting items in which the setting changes are immediately reflected (for example, among the settings related to effects, the type and volume of the effect sound, the type and brightness of the effect image on the image display device 5, and the like). Settings, settings for enabling/disabling the auto button function and auto continuous hit function, etc., and setting items that reflect the setting changes after the start of the next variable display (for example, the execution frequency and reliability of each notice effect, whether execution is possible or not). Setting) may be included. With this configuration, the setting change of each setting item can be reflected appropriately.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 76AK)
Subsequently, the feature 76AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic unit 76AK can execute a notice production for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state or a small hit game state), and the player makes a notice. It is possible to customize performance settings related to performance.

In the characteristic part 76AK, it is possible to execute, as a notice effect, an active change notice that indicates the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state by changing the display mode of the active display. It can be customized.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, as the active change advance notice effect setting (mode) of the characteristic part 76AK, the normal mode and the frequency at which the advance notice effect is executed more frequently than the normal mode and the reliability is low are increased. Mode, a reliability up mode in which the notice performance is executed less frequently and higher in reliability than the normal mode, and a switching mode in which the execution frequency and the confidence of the notice effect are switched on condition that the super reach is executed, Is provided. When the switching mode is selected in SP, the execution frequency and reliability of the notice effect (effect state described later) become the same as any one of the normal mode, the frequency up mode, and the reliability up mode, and the super reach is executed. Each time it is played, it switches to one of the other performance states. These effect settings (modes) can be arbitrarily selected by the player's operation.

The currently set mode can be recognized by the player by resident display on the image display device 5 or the like. The default mode when the power is turned on is, for example, the normal mode. The mode is changed by a predetermined operation of operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B (detection result of means capable of detecting the action of the player). For example, when a player's mode change operation is detected during demonstration or variable display, selectable effect settings (modes) are displayed on the image display device 5 and the player gives a notice effect (active change notice). It suffices that the effect setting (mode) regarding can be selectively set. As a result, the execution of the active change notice can be customized according to the player's preference.

It should be noted that the player can customize (select) the execution frequency of the notice effect other than the active change notice, the reliability, and the effect contents of other effects (the character used in the effect, the type of the reach effect executed, etc.). You can Further, the player may be able to customize (select) the effect amount such as the volume and the brightness of the image display device 5.

FIG. 9-2 shows the execution ratio of the active change notice in the characteristic part 76AK. In this embodiment, as the change notice pattern corresponding to the change mode of the active display in the active change notice, the change notice pattern 1 that changes from the normal state “white” to “blue” and the change notice pattern from “white” to “red” A change notice pattern 2 that changes and a change notice pattern 3 that changes from “white” to “blue” and further changes to “red” are provided. The reliability is higher in the order of change warning pattern 3>change warning pattern 2>change warning pattern 1>no execution.

FIG. 9-2(A) shows the execution ratio of the active display change advance notice in the effect state A corresponding to the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 9-2(A), in the normal mode, the ratio of the active display change notice executed at the time of losing (a ratio other than the non-execution) is 30%, and the active display change notice is executed at the time of a big hit. The rate of being done is 97%. When the jackpot probability is set to 1/300, the execution frequency of the active change notice (total appearance rate in all changes) is about 30.2% (299/300 30% + 1/300 97%). The reliability of each change notice pattern (appearance rate at the time of big hit/appearance rate at the time of big hit and lost) is 14.327% for change notice pattern 3, about 1.103% for change notice pattern 2, change notice pattern. No. 1 was about 0.283%, and no execution was about 0.014%.

FIG. 9-2(B) shows the execution ratio of the active display change notice in the effect state B corresponding to the frequency up mode. As shown in FIG. 9-2(B), in the frequency up mode, the active display change notice is executed at a loss of about 70.1%, and the active display change notice is executed at a big hit. Is 99%. The execution frequency of the active change notice is about 70% when the jackpot probability is 1/300. The reliability of each change notice pattern is 1.497% for the change notice pattern 3, about 0.525% for the change notice pattern 2, about 0.159% for the change notice pattern 1, and about 0.011 without execution. %.

As described above, in the effect state B corresponding to the frequency up mode, the execution frequency of the active change notice is higher than in the effect state A corresponding to the normal mode. As a result, when the frequency up mode is set, the effect during the variable display becomes lively and the effect that is normally executed less frequently is improved, so that the player can also confirm the content of such effect. Become.

FIG. 9-2(C) shows the execution ratio of the active display change notice in the effect state C corresponding to the reliability up mode. As shown in FIG. 9-2(C), in the reliability up mode, the active display change notice is executed at a rate of 10% when the player loses, and the active display change notice is executed at a rate of 100% when the jackpot is hit. %. The execution frequency of the active change notice is 10.3% when the jackpot probability is 1/300. The reliability of each change notice pattern is 100% in the change notice pattern 3, about 3.236% in the change notice pattern 2, about 0.947% in the change notice pattern 1, and 0% without execution. ..

In this way, in the effect state C corresponding to the reliability up mode, the reliability of the active change notice is higher than in the effect state A corresponding to the normal mode. In particular, the change notification pattern 3 having the highest reliability is confirmed as a big hit, and the loss notification is determined when there is no execution with the lowest reliability. As a result, when the reliability up mode is set, the notice effect is not unnecessarily executed, and the expectation when the notice effect is executed is improved.

The execution rate shown in FIG. 9-2 is an example, and the execution frequency of the notice effect may be higher in the frequency up mode (effect state B) than in the normal mode (effect state A). It is not limited to the example shown in FIG. Further, in the reliability up mode (rendering state C), the reliability of the notice effect may be higher than that in the normal mode (rendering state A), and is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 9-2(C). In particular, in the present embodiment, the execution ratio in each mode (production state) is extremely changed in order to make it easier to understand the difference in the execution frequency and reliability of the announcement production in each mode (production state). The execution ratio in the (production state) may be appropriately adjusted within a range that can secure the interest of the announcement production.

As described above, when the normal mode, the frequency up mode, or the reliability up mode is selected and set, it is controlled to the corresponding effect state and the active change notice is executed at the corresponding execution ratio. .. Thus, the player can select and set a desired effect mode to achieve the player's preferred effect state. On the other hand, when the switching mode is selected and set in SP, it is randomly controlled to one of the effect states A to C. Then, when the super reach is executed, the effect state currently being controlled is randomly switched to another effect state. Since the controlled effect state is not notified, when the SP is in the switching mode, the player cannot confirm which effect state is controlled. As described above, the switching mode in the SP changes the effect state when a predetermined condition (a predetermined condition related to the characteristic part 76AK, for example, that the super reach is performed) that is satisfied based on the operation other than the selection operation by the player is satisfied. It is possible. By providing such a mode (effect setting), the player can execute the game without being able to recognize the effect state that is actually controlled, so the effect effect of the notice effect is improved. In addition, it is possible to play the game while estimating which production state is being controlled and the reliability of the notice production that has been executed, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

The types of reach are roughly classified into normal reach and super reach, but in the present embodiment, by executing super reach as the reach, a predetermined condition for switching the effect state in the switching mode in the SP is satisfied. Is becoming By doing so, the notice effect after the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be paid attention to. Further, even if the super reach is lost, the subsequent production state changes, so that the player's discouragement can be reduced.

In addition, when there are a plurality of types of super reach, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by executing a specific super reach. Further, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by executing the normal reach. The presence/absence of the effect state, the change rate, and the ratio of the effect state of the change destination may be changed depending on the type of reach. For example, the higher the reliability is, the higher the rate at which the effect state changes becomes.

In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is satisfied because the super-reach is executed. However, from the execution of the super-reach once to the execution of the next super-reach (switch mode in SP). The ratio at which an active change notice (announcement effect in which the execution ratio changes depending on the effect state) can occur at least twice (e.g., even in the effect state C in which the frequency of execution of the notice effect is low) before the effect state is switched. It is preferable that the super reach be executed at a high probability. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect state from being frequently switched, which makes it difficult for the player to guess the effect state in the switching mode by the SP. Since the active change notice is executed at least twice before the super reach is executed and the effect state is switched, the player can infer the effect state based on the execution frequency before and after that and the interest of the game is increased. improves. That is, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is not a condition that frequently occurs such as the execution of the normal reach, and for that reason, the predetermined condition is established by the execution of the super reach.

In addition, since the reach effect of super reach is longer than the normal reach, the predetermined condition is satisfied by executing the super reach, so that the predetermined condition is satisfied, that is, the effect state is switched. It is difficult for people to miss it.

FIG. 9C is a flowchart showing the mode changing process of the characteristic unit 76AK. In the mode change processing, the production control CPU 120 monitors whether or not there is a mode change operation for changing the player's mode (production state), and when there is a mode change operation, the mode to be set is changed. This is a process for doing. In this embodiment, if the power is on, it is possible to always change the mode regarding the notice effect (during non-game and during game). Therefore, the mode change process is performed in the timer interrupt loop of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 (before and after steps S74 to S77, etc.) or in the head part of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7 (before and after step S161, etc.). It should be executed. In this way, the mode can be changed even during the variable display, so that the convenience of changing the mode is improved. For example, even if it is desired to change the mode after starting the game, the mode can be changed while continuing the game.

In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a mode change operation related to the notice effect, based on the detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (step 76AKS001). If there is no mode change operation related to the notice effect (step 76AKS001; No), the mode change process ends.

When there is a mode change operation related to the notice effect (step 76AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display is being executed (step 76AKS002).

If the variable display is not being executed (step 76AKS002; No), the mode flag indicating which mode is the change destination mode and the effect state flag indicating which effect state is selected are switched. (Step 76AKS003). After that, the mode changing process ends.

In step 76AKS003, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the flag value of the mode flag and the effect state flag are switched according to the mode of the change destination. The value of the mode flag is set to "0" in the normal mode, "1" in the frequency up mode, "2" in the reliability up mode, and "3" in the switching mode at the SP. It The value of the effect state flag is set to "0" in the normal mode, "1" in the frequency up mode, "2" in the reliability up mode, and "0" to "" in the switching mode in SP. It is randomly set to either "2". In the switching mode by SP, the value of the effect state flag may be randomly set to any of "0" to "2" at a rate of 1/3, for example.

If the variable display is being executed (step 76AKS002; Yes), the process of switching the mode flag and the effect state flag according to the mode of the change destination is reserved (step 76AKS004). The process of switching the reserved flag may be executed at least before the determination regarding the notice effect in the next variable display. For example, at the end of the current variable display or the start of the next variable display, a process of switching the flag reserved here is executed.

In this way, when the variable display is being executed, the flag is switched by the start of the next variable display, and the mode change and the effect state change can be performed from the start of the next variable display. It is supposed to be reflected. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display of the mode from being changed during the variable display, and it is possible to prevent it from becoming unclear which mode or effect state the notice effect being executed corresponds to. Further, even if the mode is changed during the variable display, it is not necessary to consider the balance with the notice effect being executed, so that the effect state can be switched appropriately.

The flag value set at the start of the next variable display is the same as the flag value set in step 76AKS003. After the processing of step 76AKS004, the mode changing processing ends.

FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart showing the notice effect determination process of the characteristic part 76AK. The notice effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect at the start of the variable display and the notice pattern (effect form), and is executed in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 selects the active change notice determination table according to the value of the effect state flag (step 76AKS011), and executes the active change notice based on the selected table and the variable display result. The presence/absence and the notice pattern are determined (step 76AKS012).

In the processing of step steps 76AKS011 and 76AKS012, the presence/absence of execution of the active change notice and the change notice pattern may be determined so as to achieve the execution ratios shown in FIG. 9B. That is, when the effect state flag is "0", the presence/absence of execution of the active change notice and the change notice pattern are determined so that the execution ratio shown in FIG. In the case of "1", the presence/absence of execution of the active change notice and the change notice pattern are determined so that the execution ratio is as shown in FIG. 9-2(B), and the effect state flag is "2". 9-2(C), the presence/absence of execution of the active change notice and the change notice pattern are determined so that the execution ratios shown in FIG.

Then, the presence/absence of execution of another notice effect and the notice pattern are determined (step 76AKS013). Then, the notice effect determination process is ended. In step 76AKS013, if a notice effect other than the active change notice can be executed as the notice effect, whether or not to execute another notice effect or the notice pattern may be determined based on the variable display result or the variation pattern. The player may customize the execution frequency and the reliability of such other notice effects. In this case, in step 76AKS013, the presence/absence of execution of another notice effect and the notice pattern may be determined based on the customized content.

It should be noted that the execution frequency and reliability of other notice effects may be changed according to the customization contents (selected mode) of the active change notice. For example, when the frequency up mode is selected for the active change notice, the execution frequency of other notice effects may be reduced. Further, when the reliability up mode is selected for the active change announcement, the execution frequency of other announcement effects may be increased. By doing so, it is possible to balance the overall execution frequency (total appearance rate) and reliability of the notice production. Further, the player may be allowed to select whether or not to perform such balance adjustment.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing the effect state change process of the characteristic part 76AK. The effect state changing process changes the effect state on the basis of execution of super reach (establishment of a predetermined condition established based on other than a player's selection operation) when the switching mode is selected in SP. This process is for the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. In the effect state change process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 76AKS031). If it is not the variation pattern of super reach (step 76AKS031; No), the effect state changing process is ended.

If it is a variation pattern of super reach (step 76AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is "3" corresponding to the switching mode in SP (step 76AKS032). If the mode flag is not "3" (step 76AKS032; No), that is, if the SP is in a mode other than the switching mode, the effect state changing process ends.

If the mode flag is "3" (step 76AKS032; Yes), that is, if the SP is in the switching mode, the effect state flag value is changed to a value different from the current value (step 76AKS033). Specifically, when the value of the effect state flag is "0", it is changed to "1" or "2", and when the value of the effect state flag is "1", it is "0" or When the value of the effect state flag is "2", the value is changed to "0" or "1". As a result, in the SP switching mode, the effect state is switched by the super reach.

Note that the changed production state flag value is referred to when the active change notice is determined at the start of the next variation, and therefore the production state switching is reflected at the next variation. In this way, in the effect state change process, the value of the effect state flag may be updated, so the effect state change process may be executed after the notice effect determination process.

Which flag value is changed in step 76AKS033 may be, for example, an equal ratio. It should be noted that the ratio of the flag value to be changed may be different depending on the effect state flag value before the change and the change history. Further, regardless of the current value of the effect state flag, it may be set to any of "0" to "2" (may not be changed).

Next, an example of the production operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 76AK will be described. FIG. 9-7 shows an example of the effect operation of the characteristic part 76AK. 9-7(A), the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 by the downward arrow. It shows that In FIG. 9-7, the variable display of the small symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is also executed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 9-7(A), the image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 76AK001 for displaying an active display and a hold display area 76AK002 for displaying a hold display. In 7(A), an active display and two hold displays are displayed. In addition, a mode display area 76AK003 is provided in the upper right portion of the image display device 5, and it is displayed that the reliability improvement mode is currently set.

Here, when the player performs an operation to change to the switching mode at the SP during variable display, as shown in FIG. 9-7(B), after the display result (miss) is derived and displayed, FIG. As shown in FIG. 7(C), the mode change is reflected at the start of the next variable display, and the display in the mode display area 76AK003 is switched to the display indicating that the mode is the switching mode in SP. In the SP switching mode, the display in the mode display area 76AK003 does not change, but the internal effect state changes each time the super reach is executed.

It should be noted that in the switching mode in the SP, it is not notified which of the internal effect states the player is in, and the player will infer which effect state is being controlled. The present invention is not limited to this, and the player may be able to confirm the current effect state (initial setting) when the switching mode is selected by the SP and transitions to the switching mode by the SP. For example, the initial setting when the mode is switched to the switching mode in SP may always be the same as the effect state A in the normal mode. Further, for example, when the display of the mode display area 76AK003 is switched to the display indicating that the mode is the switching mode in the SP, the current performance state (either normal mode, frequency up mode, or reliability up mode) is displayed below the display. It is also possible to notify the player by displaying the same effect state as above. Such a display may be deleted depending on the elapsed time or the number of times of variable display, or may be deleted when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the effect state is switched. By doing so, the player can grasp the initial effect state at the time of switching to the switching mode in SP, and in the effect state switched after that, the execution frequency of the notice effect (active change notice) is initialized. It becomes possible to compare with the effect state of, and it becomes easier to guess which effect state, so that the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the switching mode at the SP (super reach is executed), it may be notified by voice, a lamp, a message, an image or the like that the effect state is switched. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to miss the establishment of the predetermined condition.

(Modification of the characteristic part 76AK)
The present characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristic features may be added. Further, all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Further, this feature part and other feature parts may be appropriately combined.

The configuration of the above-mentioned characteristic portion 85IW may be incorporated into this characteristic portion. For example, a mode (a fourth setting of 85IW) in which the jackpot reliability is higher and the execution frequency (total appearance rate) is higher than that in the normal mode may be provided. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of customization and enhance the effect of production.

Further, for example, when the setting (mode) is changed so as to reduce the reliability of the notice effect, the notice effect is restricted from being executed for a predetermined period (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times). You can By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated on the contrary when the announcement production is executed immediately after the reliability of the announcement production is reduced.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the effect setting of the active change notice is customizable as the notice effect is shown, but the effect setting (reliability or execution frequency) of another notice effect may be customizable. For example, the effect setting (reliability or execution frequency) of the prefetching notice effect may be customizable. For example, an effect setting (reliability or execution frequency) of a pending change notice for announcing the possibility of a big hit by changing the display mode of the hold display as the prefetching notice effect may be customizable.

When it is possible to customize the effect setting for the read-ahead preview effect, the setting change regarding the execution frequency of the read-ahead preview effect may be restricted during the execution of the read-ahead preview effect. .. For example, while the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the item for changing the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect may be hidden. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the pre-reading notice effect being executed from being unclear as to which reliability corresponds to before and after the change of the execution frequency, and the player misidentifies the reliability. It is possible to prevent it.

In addition, when it is possible to customize the effect setting for the read-ahead notice effect during execution of the read-ahead notice effect, the change in the effect setting may be reflected after the end of the read-ahead notice effect being executed. Good. In addition, the change of the production setting is not reflected in the pre-reading notice production being executed (for example, the hold display being displayed in the case of the change notice of the hold), and the production setting is reflected in the pre-reading notice production for the next winning. You may do it.

Further, the effect setting (mode) for the pending change notice and the active change notice may be collectively selectable. That is, there may be a plurality of effect settings (modes) for the correspondence display change notice for changing the correspondence display corresponding to the variable display such as the hold display and the active display, and any one may be selected. As such effect setting, for example, the normal mode, the frequency up mode, the reliability up mode, and the SP switching mode of the above-described embodiment may be provided.

Depending on the effect setting (mode), the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be changed so that which effect setting (mode) is selected can be recognized. For example, as the correspondence display corresponding to the variable display such as the hold display and the active display, a normal correspondence display (circle), a frequency increase correspondence display (triangle), a reliability improvement correspondence display (square), etc. may be provided.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-2, the presence/absence of execution of the notice effect and the execution rate of each notice pattern are different depending on whether it is a big hit or a loss, but the change pattern (more specifically, , The presence/absence of the pseudo continuous effect, the number of times of the pseudo continuous effect, the presence/absence of the reach effect, the type of the reach effect, etc.) and the jackpot type, the execution ratio of the notice effect may be changed. Then, for example, customization regarding the degree of expectation of super-reach, customization of a preliminary announcement effect indicating the presence or absence and the number of pseudo continuous effects, and customization of a preliminary announcement effect indicating a jackpot type may be performed. By doing so, the degree of freedom of customization can be increased.

In the above-described embodiment, any one of the frequency up mode (first effect setting), the reliability up mode (second effect setting), and the SP switching mode (third effect setting) is used as the effect change notice effect setting. When the third effect setting is set, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is satisfied based on a condition other than the player's selection operation is satisfied. When the effect setting or the second effect setting is set, the effect state is not changed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied. The effect to be controlled in this way is not limited to the active change notice, and may be another effect such as a pre-read notice effect, pseudo-relation, super reach, or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, in the SP switching mode, the effect state is changed when the predetermined condition (that the super reach is executed) that is established based on the operation other than the selection operation by the player is established. Without being limited to this, at least a first effect setting, a second effect setting, and a third effect setting are provided and set as the third effect setting as the effect setting of the notice effect that can be selectively set by the player. Occasionally, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is satisfied based on a condition other than the selection operation by the player is satisfied, while a predetermined condition is set when the first effect setting or the second effect setting is set. It suffices that the performance state is not changed even if is established. That is, the predetermined condition may be other than the execution of the super reach, and the third effect setting may be an effect setting (mode) in which the effect state is changed when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the predetermined condition may be established when the notice effect that is the target of the effect setting is executed a predetermined number of times, or another effect different from the super reach (for example, pseudo-link or cut-in effect) is executed. It may be established based on things such as a big hit, a big hit, and a change in the game state. That is, the predetermined condition may be a condition that can be generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a condition that is satisfied based on other than the selection operation by the player.

In the above embodiment, the effect setting (mode) regarding the advance notice of active change is held until the power is turned off and is not changed without the operation of the player, but when a predetermined period has elapsed after the customer wait state. Alternatively, the player may determine that the game is over and return to the default effect setting (normal mode).

Further, when the power is turned off, the information regarding the effect setting (mode) related to the active change notice is not retained, but by storing the information regarding the effect setting (mode) related to the active change notice in the backup RAM, the power is turned off when the power is restored. You may make it restore to the production setting before it became.

In the above embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the switching mode (third effect setting) in SP, the effect state is changed at random, but the order of change may be determined in advance. However, a plurality of sequential patterns may be provided and the pattern may be selected. Further, the presence/absence of a change in the effect state and the determination rate of the change destination may differ depending on the type of the predetermined condition, the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the like. For example, in a probability change state in which the probability of being a big hit is high, or in a short time state in which the fluctuating time is short and the noticeable effect execution period is short, the effect state in which the notice effect execution frequency is low and the reliability is high may be likely to occur.

In the SP switching mode (third effect setting), the execution frequency of the notice effect that is the object of the effect setting may be confirmed by the player's operation. By doing so, it becomes easier to estimate the effect state being controlled.

In the SP switching mode (third effect setting), the player may be able to confirm which effect state was in effect when the big hit occurred. When the effect state is confirmed, the effect state may be changed thereafter. By doing this, once the effect state is confirmed, the subsequent effect state can be made unknown, and the interest is improved.

In the above embodiment, when the SP is in the switching mode (third effect setting), the effect state is changed on condition that the super reach is executed, but a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). When the super reach is not executed until the variable display of is executed, another predetermined condition (ceiling) may be established and the effect state may be changed. By doing so, the effect state can be changed even if the game is not selected for the super reach, so that the enjoyment of the game in the third effect setting is improved.

In the above-described embodiment, in the active change notice, the display mode of the active display is changed from “white” to “blue” or “red”, but the execution frequency is low and the jackpot reliability is the highest (eg, jackpot). (Fixed) A display mode of "rainbow" may be provided as a premier notice. For such a premier notice, regardless of the effect setting (mode) selected by the player, the execution ratio may be common and the execution frequency or reliability may not change.

After the switching mode is selected in SP, the switching of the effect state may be limited even if the super reach is executed for a certain period. Also, the same limitation may be applied during a certain period after the effect state is switched in the switching mode at the SP. For example, after the switching mode is selected in SP, the effect state may not be switched until the active change notice is executed a predetermined number of times or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production state from being frequently switched and making it difficult to guess the production state.

In the above embodiment, the mode change (change of effect setting) relating to the notice effect is always possible (during non-game and during game), but the effect setting may be changed in a predetermined case. For example, the production settings may be changed only during non-game (during demonstration production, etc.). Further, during the game, the effect setting may be changed only during a predetermined period (during variable display). Further, the effect setting may be changed at a predetermined timing during the game (at the end of a big hit, etc.).

In the above embodiment, when the effect setting is changed during the variable display, the effect setting or effect state change is reflected at the start of the next variable display, but the effect setting is changed during the variable display. In this case, the effect setting and effect state change may be immediately reflected. In this case, when the notice effect that is the target of the effect setting is being executed, the notice effect may be stopped or the effect mode of the notice effect may be changed according to the changed effect state. Further, re-lottery may be performed based on whether or not the notice production is executed and the notice state after changing the notice pattern.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 76AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 76AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 76AK) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
The process of step S172 is performed based on the determination result in the notice effect determination process (eg, the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-5) capable of executing the notice effect (for example, active change notice) that gives the notice of being controlled to the advantageous state. CPU 120) for performance control to be executed,
Based on a selection operation by the player, a performance setting unit (for example, a mode change shown in FIG. 9C) that can be set to any one of a plurality of types of performance settings (for example, an active change warning mode) related to the execution of the warning performance. CPU120) for effect control that executes processing,
Based on the effect setting set by the effect setting means, the effect state control means (for example, step 76AKS003, step 76AKS004) capable of controlling any of a plurality of kinds of effect states (for example, effect states A, B, and C). And a production control CPU 120) for switching the value of the production state flag,
The effect setting means includes, as effect settings, at least a first effect setting (for example, frequency up mode), a second effect setting (for example, reliability up mode), and a third effect setting (for example, SP switching mode). It can be set to either
The effect state control means,
When set to the first effect setting, it is possible to control to a first effect state (for example, effect state B),
When set to the second effect setting, it is possible to control to a second effect state (for example, effect state C),
When set to the third effect setting, it is possible to control to any of a plurality of kinds of effect states (for example, effect states A, B, C) including at least the first effect state and the second effect state,
When the third effect setting is set, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is satisfied based on other than the selection operation by the player is satisfied (for example, when the super reach is executed). (For example, the processing of step 76AKS032 and step 76AKS033 is executed.) On the other hand,
When the first effect setting or the second effect setting is set, the effect state is not changed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied.
With such a configuration, the variation of the production is increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect setting means may be configured to be able to switch the execution frequency of the notice effect by setting the effect setting to one of a plurality of effects (for example, FIG. 9-2).
According to such a configuration, the execution frequency of the notice effect is switched depending on the effect setting, so that the variation of the effect is increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach),
The specific effect execution means executes a first specific effect (for example, normal reach) as a specific effect, and a second specific effect (for example, super reach) whose ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first specific effect. Is possible,
The effect state control means, when set to the third effect setting, changes the effect state to be controlled when the second specific effect is executed (for example, in the case of Yes in step 76AKS032, step 76AKS033. Process) may be performed).
With such a configuration, the notice effect after the second specific effect is executed can be paid attention to, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The effect setting means may be capable of changing the effect setting during execution of the variable display.
With such a configuration, the convenience of changing the effect setting is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
When the effect setting is changed during execution of the variable display, the effect state control means controls the effect state according to the changed effect setting at the start of the next variable display (for example, in the process of step 76AKS004). The switching of the effect state flag may be reserved).
With such a configuration, the effect state can be switched appropriately.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The notice production execution means can execute, as the notice production, a look-ahead notice production that gives notice that the advantageous state is controlled based on a variable display before execution,
The effect setting means,
It is possible to set any of the effect settings related to the execution frequency of the prefetching announcement effect,
During the execution of the prefetching notice effect, setting change regarding the execution frequency of the prefetching notice effect may be restricted.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, a mini character notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, a premium notice effect, etc.) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled,
The suggestive effect execution means,
In the first state (for example, the state in which the mini character advance notice effect is set to the first setting (basic setting)), the suggestion effect is executed so as to have the first reliability (for example, reliability: standard). , The suggestion effect is executed at a first execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: standard),
In the second state (for example, the state where the mini character notice effect is set to the fourth setting), the suggestive effect has a second reliability level (for example, high reliability level) having a higher reliability level than the first reliability level. And a second execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: high) in which the execution frequency is higher than the first execution frequency (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of customization and the variety of effects, and it is possible to enhance the effect of effects.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
In the predetermined period after the transition from the second state to the first state (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times or until the next variable display is started), the first reliability You may make it provide the limiting means (For example, CPU120 for production control which performs the process of step 85IWS021) which limits execution of the said suggestive production which becomes.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated on the contrary when the notice production is executed after the second state is changed to the first state.

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 Hit ball operation handle 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 32 Movable body 100 Game control microcomputer 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 an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect that gives an advance notice that it is controlled to the advantageous state,
Based on a selection operation by the player, a performance setting unit that can be set to any one of a plurality of types of performance settings related to the execution of the notice performance,
Based on the effect setting set by the effect setting means, an effect state control means capable of controlling in any one of a plurality of effect states,
The effect setting means can set at least one of the first effect setting, the second effect setting, and the third effect setting as effect setting,
The effect state control means,
When set to the first effect setting, it is possible to control to the first effect state,
When the second effect setting is set, it is possible to control the second effect state,
When set to the third effect setting, it is possible to control to any of a plurality of kinds of effect states including at least the first effect state and the second effect state,
When the third effect setting is set, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is satisfied based on a condition other than the player's selection operation is satisfied.
A game machine characterized in that when the first effect setting or the second effect setting is set, the effect state is not changed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied.