JP2020092932A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To properly enhance player's sense of expectation by a performance to increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: A display is changed to a red display by the final display image of an active display at different rates according to a display image of a suggestion performance. A performance mode of the promotion performance can be suggested at different rates depending on whether or not the suggestion performance is executed and the performance mode. When the promotion performance using a display image 87AKF3 is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to a big winning game state is the highest. When the promotion performance using a display image 87AKF2 is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big winning game state is lower than that of the display image 87AKF3, but is higher than that of a display image 87AKF1. When the promotion performance using the display image 87AKF1 is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big winning game state is the lowest.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-15

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine which can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

As a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, there has been proposed one in which the expectation of a big hit is changed according to the mode of display and effect when the player operates a button during the operation valid period (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

JP, 2017-164504, A

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, only the expectation of a big hit differs depending on the mode of the display and the effect when the player operates, and it is difficult to appropriately increase the expectation of the player by the effect. There was a risk of becoming.

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 that appropriately enhances a player's sense of expectation by means of an effect and improves amusement of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the invention of the present application variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like). ), the detection means (for example, the stick controller 31A, the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and the specific display means (for example, the active display area 87AKA1, which can display the specific display corresponding to the variable display). (1st hold display area 87AKB1, 2nd hold display area 87AKB2, etc.), and a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that promotes the motion of the player (for example, effect control for executing step 87AKS051 of the effect display during variable display) CPU 120, etc.), operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing step 87AKS053 of the variable display effect effect process), and display of the specific display. The specific display means is provided with a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect that suggests that the aspect changes (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS043 of the variable display effect effect processing). For example, the specific display can be displayed in any one of a plurality of display modes (for example, a display color according to the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4) including a red display using the display image 87AKC4, and the promotion effect execution means. Indicates the promotion effect by any of a plurality of effect modes (for example, the size of the V control display corresponding to the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3) including a special mode (for example, a large V control display using the display image 87AKF3). The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect by any of a plurality of effect modes (for example, a suggestion mode corresponding to the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3), and the effect mode of the suggestion effect. According to the above, the specific display is displayed in different proportions in different proportions (for example, refer to decision example 87AK32 of suggestive effect in FIG. 9-11(B)), and whether or not the promotion effect is executed in the special aspect. Depending on whether or not, the suggestive effect is executed in one of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios (for example, refer to the determination example 89AK01 of the promotion effect according to the suggestive effect in FIG. 9-15), and the effect of the promotion effect. Depending on the aspect, the advantageous state is controlled at different rates (see, for example, FIGS. 9-15). See 89AK01, which is an example of determining a promotion effect according to the variable display result.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means after the specific display is displayed by the specific display means and before the operation effect is executed by the operation effect executing means. It may be possible (see, for example, FIG. 9-9 (B3)).
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, in response to the execution of the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect execution means (for example, during the cut-in effect at the second timing in FIG. 9-9(B3)). It may be possible to change the display mode of the specific display.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, depending on which of a plurality of effect modes the predetermined effect is executed (for example, in the determination example 87AK41 of the cut-in effect, the display image 87AKE1 is displayed). It may be possible to change the display mode of the specific display at different ratios (for example, when it is determined to be 87AKE3).
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, corresponding to a case where the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode before execution of the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect executing means (for example, When the change pattern 87AK22 determines the first timing to be the change pattern 87AKP1-3), the display mode of the specific display may not be changed.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (for example, FIG. 8-6). The CPU 103 for executing the setting value changing process in step S6A in step S6A) may be provided, and the specific display may be displayed in any of a plurality of display modes at different ratios according to the setting of the setting unit.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (for example, FIG. 8-6). The CPU 103 for executing the setting value changing process in step S6A in step S6A) may be provided, and the predetermined effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios according to the setting of the setting unit.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above, setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (for example, FIG. 8-6). The CPU 103 for executing the setting value change processing of step S6A in step S6A) may be provided, and the promotion effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios according to the setting of the setting unit (for example, the drawing 9-16 example 87AK61 of determination of promotion production).
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by the effect, and improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the basic description. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range corresponding to a 1st special figure. It is a figure which shows the numerical range corresponding to a 1st special figure. It is a figure which shows the numerical range corresponding to a 2nd special figure. It is a figure which shows the numerical range corresponding to a 2nd special figure. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in game control main processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a screen display. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure showing an example of active display and an example of suggestive effect. It is a figure showing an example of cut-in production and promotion production. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the final display image. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination regarding suggestive production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a cut-in production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the promotion production which concerns on the characteristic part 87AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the promotion production which concerns on the characteristic part 88AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the promotion production which concerns on the characteristic part 89AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the promotion production which becomes a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example.

(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" or "special symbols 1", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are "second symbols". It is also called "special map" or "special map 2". 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 step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any one 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 pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, the processing for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

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

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative display variable display (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process ends. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative 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 small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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 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 process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 designating termination of the big hit game state. Is updated to ", and the effect processing during the big hit ends.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and 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 of the characteristic part regarding the set value)
Hereinafter, the characteristic portion related to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

Although illustration is omitted, the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. ing. Further, although not shown in the drawings, the main board 11 has a lock switch for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value state, and a jackpot described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (ball-out rate) and an opening sensor that detects opening of the gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the present embodiment is also a state (set value confirmation state) in which an attendant or the like of the game hall can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The operation unit such as the lock switch and the setting changeover switch, which can be operated by an attendant at the game arcade, is provided in the setting changeover main body and is housed in the substrate case together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch and the setting switch are exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back side of the substrate case so that they can be operated without opening the substrate case.

A board case accommodating the lock switch and the setting changeover switch is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch and the setting changeover switch are extremely difficult or impossible to operate when the gaming machine frame is closed, and can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame using a predetermined door key. . Further, since the lock switch requires the operation of the setting key carried by a staff member in the game arcade or the like, only the administrator carrying the setting key can operate it. The lock switch is also a switch that can execute an ON/OFF switching operation with a setting key. In the present embodiment, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these keys may be combined with one key.

A display monitor capable of displaying set values and base values is arranged in the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized without opening the gaming machine frame, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame opened. This is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this way, the display monitor is arranged on the front side when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the game machine frame opened. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

The display monitor includes a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section. Each of the first to fourth display parts of the display monitor is composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing a letter "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. . The first to fourth display parts of the display monitor can be turned on or blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

As a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a game information display section may be provided at a lower left position of the game area. In the game information display section, a round indicator, a right-handed lamp, a probability change lamp, and a time saving lamp are collectively arranged. The round indicator can display the number of rounds of the big hit game and the big hit type during the big hit game. The right-handed lamp is lit in a gaming state in which a gaming ball is launched toward the right gaming area, such as a low accuracy high base state as a time saving state or a big hit gaming state. The probability variation lamp lights up when the probability variation state is set. The hour-shortening lamp is turned on when it is in the hour-shortening state. The round indicator is composed of 5 segments (LEDs).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot (ball-out rate) is changed. The set value is made up of 6 stages from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. As for the set value, the maximum value of 6 is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more advantageous the game hall side. If the payout rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, or the jackpot probability is constant but the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state changes depending on the set value. Good. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 8-1(A) and FIG. 8-1(B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-1(A) shows a configuration example of the first special figure display result determination table used when the variation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 8-2(A) shows the variation special figure. The example of a structure of the display result determination table for 2nd special figures used when a figure is a 2nd special figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and a table in which the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol. Is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result determination table is not limited to the one using the individual display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the display result determination common to the first special figure and the second special figure A table may be used.

In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for display result determination is 1024 to 1346. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1346. Are assigned to the "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for display result determination, 1020 to 1020 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 is assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1383. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "miss". In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1429. Are assigned to the "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

In the case where the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. When the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for display result determination is: 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1674. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are the special hits of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special map display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Probability to be determined (for example, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, 1/when the setting value is 4) 240, when the setting value is 5 is 1/220, when the setting value is 6 is 1/200), the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state is higher. (For example, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, when the set value is 3, 1/160, when the set value is 4, 1/140, the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the setting value is 6, it is 1/100). Each probability that the probability of being determined to control to the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probable variation state (high-probability state) than when it is the normal state or the time saving state In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Depending on each set value, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortening state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time saving state). Is 1.5 times, the setting value of 2 is about 1.56 times the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the shortened state, and the setting value 3 is the normal state or the shortened state. The multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability is 1.625 times) is not limited to the form set as described above, and the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the shortened state at each set value All of the jackpot probability ratios may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each of the first special figure display result determination tables, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" to be controlled to the small hit game state has the same value. The judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the gaming state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the game state is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each of the second special figure display result determination tables, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" to be controlled in the small hit game state regardless of the game state and the set value is the first special value. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the graphic display result determination table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1(B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of determining to control the game state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the probability that the small hit game state is controlled is not limited to the same probability, and the special figure display result is set according to the set value. The probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as "small hitting" may be different. The special figure display result according to the fluctuation special map is not limited to the form in which the probability of being decided to control the small hitting game state as "small hit" is different, and the special figure display result is "regular regardless of the fluctuation special map." The probability that it is determined to control the small hit game state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 show numerical ranges of hit determination values assigned to “big hit” and “small hit” in each display result determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-2 has shown the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the display result determination table for 1st special figures when a game state is a normal state or a time saving state. FIG. 8-3 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state. FIG. 8-4 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. 8-5 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability change state.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1024 to 1237 among the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the setting values 2 to 2 are set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, Only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is “ It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical value range increases with reference to 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value is 6 In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1024 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range from 1024 to 1346 of the hit determination values determines the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 to the setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of this jackpot determination value is in the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, in the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, in the range of 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and in the range of 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, the common numerical value range Only the numerical value within (1020 to 1346) is assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range becomes the "big hit". It is assigned. The non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

Further, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Of these, the range of 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit judging values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judging value, while the small hit judging value is In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1024 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1024 to 1237 among the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the setting values 2 to 2 are set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346. In this way, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, Only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is “ It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical value range increases with reference to 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

Further, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 out of the hit determination values is for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of judgment values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probability variation state, the range from 1024 to 1346 of the hit determination values determines the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 to the setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of this jackpot determination value is in the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, in the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, in the range of 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and in the range of 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range ( Only the numerical value within 1020 to 1346) is assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is assigned to the "big hit". Has been. The non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit judging values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judging value, while the small hit judging value is the big hit when the setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the judgment value (1024 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the determination is included in the common numerical value range or the continuous numerical value range of the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range based on the hit determination value of 1020. The value is set to the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value is included in the continuous numerical value range of 1 (common numerical value range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767, regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is judged as the numerical range of the value.

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

In each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result as "big hit" is the lowest, and the value of the set value is The determination value is assigned so that the larger the special figure display result is "big hit", the higher the probability that it will be determined to control the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: set value 6>set value 5>set value 4>set Value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol A to jackpot C) is decided. Also, when the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-1 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to a form in which a total of 6 set values 1 to 6 are provided, and the set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 or less or It may be seven or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous to the player (the higher the jackpot probability, the easier it is to determine a particular jackpot type, etc.), and the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself is not limited to a form in which it does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may change. For example, when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a game property of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the probability of jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. While the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to a probable state on the basis of passing, the game property (so-called V that the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map). If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time saving control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type/2 types mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game characteristics are the same, but a big hit probability or a small hit is more than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). In the case of changing the game property according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is a switch for effect (in order to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area). When used as a switch), and the set value is 4 to 6, a predetermined switch is used to control the game state to a probability change state or a big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch. Switch).

Next, the processing in the game control main processing in the characteristic part regarding the set value will be described. FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. The process in the game control main process is, for example, in the game control main process shown in FIG. It is only necessary to execute after the initial setting such as the register setting of 1) and the setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

When the processing in the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (Step S1A). Before the process of step S1A, a process of clearing the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process has been executed according to a predetermined condition may be performed.

If the clear switch is ON (step S1A; Yes), the RAM clear flag is set (step S2A) and the process proceeds to step S3A. If the clear switch is OFF (step S1A; No), step S2A is executed. The process proceeds to step S3A without executing the process.

In step S3A, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch is ON (step S3A). When the lock switch is ON (step S3A; Yes), it is further determined whether the open sensor is ON (step S4A). If the open sensor is ON, that is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch ON and the gaming machine frame is opened (step S4A; Yes), is the RAM clear flag set? It is determined whether or not (step S5A).

When the RAM clear flag is set (step S5A), the set value changing process (step S6A) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step A5A; No), a set value confirmation process (step S7A) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed and the process of step S8A is executed. move on. If the lock switch is OFF (step S3A; No) or the release sensor is OFF (step S4A; No), the process directly proceeds to step S8A.

The setting value change processing is performed by turning on the lock switch and the clear switch with the gaming machine frame opened when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted after the power is once turned off (cut off). This is the process performed. In the set value change process, a process of transmitting a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12, a process of updating the content of the address F001 in the RAM 102 as a temporary set value based on the operation of the setting changeover switch, Depending on the state of the lock switch, a process of updating and storing a provisional set value in the address F000 in the RAM 102 as an actual set value, and a process of transmitting a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed.

In the set value confirmation process, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on (clear switch is off) with the gaming machine frame being opened. This is the process that is performed. In the set value confirmation process, a process of transmitting a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12, the display of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is started on the display monitor, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. A process of outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall through a terminal board (not shown), the display is terminated according to the state of a lock switch, and the setting is made to the effect control board 12. A process of transmitting a value confirmation end notification command is performed.

In the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round indicator are turned on and the first hold indicator 25A from the start of each process. By starting blinking of the second hold indicator 25B and the right-handed lamp, a player, an attendant of a game hall, or the like is changing or setting the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It only needs to be able to recognize that the value is being confirmed. Further, the lighting pattern of the segments forming the round display may be any lighting mode as long as it does not correspond to any of the plurality of jackpot types. Further, the segments forming the round indicator may be lit in different modes at the start of the set value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process.

In step S8A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not to clear the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated this time (whether to execute the RAM clear processing (step S9A)). Yes (step S8A). If the RAM clear flag is set (step S8A; Yes), the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed and then the process proceeds to step S10A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step S8A; No), the RAM clear is performed. The process proceeds to step S10A without executing the process (step S9A). Then, as another process, the CPU 103 restores whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started by cold start or not before power failure (started by hot start), for example, depending on whether the RAM clear flag is set or not. ) Is performed, a process corresponding to each is performed (step S10A), and the process in the game control main process is ended.

In the RAM clear process, the data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag are cleared by storing "00H" in an address other than the head address (F000) where the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored. Processing is performed. In the RAM clear process, data other than the set value is not cleared, but when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F000 in the characteristic part 048AK of this embodiment is used). It is also possible to clear only the game information stored in F003 to FXXX).

The process of step S10A includes a process of blinking all the segments constituting the display monitor for the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Besides, only some of the segments may be made to blink, or at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor may be made to light. Further, the processing in the game control main processing is based on, for example, that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), or that the power is cut off during setting change. A process of transmitting an error designation command according to the abnormality of the set value to the production control board 12 may be included. Further, as a notification (error notification) of occurrence of a setting value abnormality error or recovery from power failure during setting change (error notification), a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display which configure a display monitor. You may perform the process which displays "E." in each of the parts. Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs that form the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and manages the game hall through a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a computer, and thereafter, the CPU 103 displays until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk in the game hall). The monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B may be executed to notify the occurrence of an error.

In the processing in the game control main processing, when it is determined that the lock switch is ON in step S3A and then the opening sensor is OFF in step S4A, the opening of the gaming machine frame is detected. Instead, since the operation of the lock switch is detected, an error designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 and error notification may be performed by a display monitor or the like. The process of step S10A may include a process of transmitting a setting value notification command to the effect control board 12. The setting value notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S10A regardless of whether the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, it is possible to store the set value so that the set value can be specified regardless of whether the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. it can.

When the abnormal setting value is set or when the power is restored from the power interruption while changing the setting value, the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B error occurrence notification By executing the above, it becomes possible for a staff member or the like of the game arcade to recognize from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that an error has occurred or that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power interruption while the set value was being changed. . In addition, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by making it possible for the gaming machine management device to recognize the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from power interruption while changing the set value. Like

As described above, the display result determination table provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, as shown in FIG. 8-1, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values. The range of is set as the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), a value corresponding to each set value from 1238 The range up to is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common judgment value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value are continuous with the hit judgment value of 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be within the numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the random number value MR1 is the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range from 1020 to each set value. It may be determined whether or not it is within the numerical range up to. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

Since the numerical range of the jackpot determination value within the range of 0 to 65535 is set at one location with 1020 as the reference value, it is disturbed as compared with the case where a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value are provided. It is not necessary to perform the determination of whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) a plurality of times. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability variation state, the big hit determination value is 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set to be a continuous numerical value range, the value of the random number value MR1 is determined when it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Whether it is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and whether it is within the range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the probability changing state. It may be determined whether or not. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is determined depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. (The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is small. (The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of 1 is 655, which is about double). On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is set with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting gaming state, the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It may be determined whether or not As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control the small hitting gaming state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the numerical value range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to a numerical value range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value in the case of 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within a numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. When determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting gaming state, the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical value range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It may be determined whether or not. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in the big hit game state and the processing load to determine whether to control in the small hit game state.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK)
FIG. 9A illustrates a configuration example 87AKP0 of screen display in the image display device 5 regarding the characteristic units 87AK to 89AK. In the configuration example 87AKP0, an active display area 87AKA1, a first reserved display area 87AKB1, and a second reserved display area 87AKB2 are provided on the screen of the image display device 5. In the active display area 87AKA1, active display is performed by displaying effect images corresponding to the variable display being executed. In the first hold display area 87AKB1, hold display is performed in accordance with the first hold storage number by displaying an effect image corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held. In the second hold display area 87AKB2, hold display is performed by displaying an effect image corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held, in accordance with the second hold storage number. As described above, in the active display area 87AKA1, the first hold display area 87AKB1, and the second hold display area 87AKB2, active display and hold display that are specific displays based on the information regarding variable display are possible. The hold display in the first hold display area 87AKB1 is also referred to as "first hold display", and the hold display in the second hold display area 87AKB2 is also referred to as "second hold display".

The first hold display area 87AKB1 may be configured such that the display area is configured such that the first hold display is performed right-justified, for example. The first hold display area 87AKB1 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the first hold storage number, and the hold numbers "1", "2", "3" in order from the right end. , "4". Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning hole, the number of first reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is increased. At this time, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display area 87AKB1, the increased first hold is displayed on the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 87AKB1. A display of an effect image showing a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the stored number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display area 87AKB1, a display that is in the non-display state on the left side of the display portion where the other first hold display is being performed in the first hold display area 87AKB1. At the part (display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), as a holding display corresponding to the increased first holding storage number, a production image showing a new first holding display is displayed. Add a display. When there is one or more first hold display in the first hold display area 87AKB1, when the new first special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to "1" in the first hold display area 87AKB1. The first reserved display is erased (digested) at the display portion on the right end. At this time, if there are first hold displays in the display parts corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, those first hold displays are moved to the right side which is the direction of the deleted display part ( Shift). As described above, in the first hold display area 87AKB1, it is possible to display the first hold display corresponding to the first special figure game which is not started yet and is held to be executed according to the first hold storage number. Further, in the first hold display area 87AKB1, by displaying the effect image that is the hold display image, the first hold display included in the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started is displayed as the corresponding display regarding the variable display. It can be carried out.

The second hold display area 87AKB2 may be configured such that the second hold display is performed so that the second hold display is performed left-justified, for example. The second hold display area 87AKB2 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the second hold storage number, and the hold numbers "1", "2", "3" in order from the left end. , "4". Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening, the number of second reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is increased. At this time, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display area 87AKB2, the increased second hold is displayed on the leftmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second hold display area 87AKB2. The display of the effect image showing the new second hold display is added as the hold display corresponding to the stored number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display area 87AKB2, the display is in the non-display state next to the display part where the other second hold display is being performed in the second hold display area 87AKB2. At the part (display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image showing the new second holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the increased second holding storage number. Add a display. When there is one or more second hold displays in the second hold display area 87AKB2, when the new second special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to "1" in the second hold display area 87AKB2. The second reserved display is erased (digested) at the display portion at the left end. At this time, if there are second hold displays in the display parts corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, those second hold displays are moved to the left side which is the direction of the deleted display part ( Shift). As described above, in the second hold display area 87AKB2, it is possible to display the second hold display corresponding to the second special figure game that is not started yet and is still held in execution, depending on the second hold storage number. Further, in the second hold display area 87AKB2, by displaying the effect image which is the hold display image, the second hold display included in the hold display corresponding to the variable display which has not been started yet is displayed as the corresponding display regarding the variable display. It can be carried out.

In the active display area 87AKA1, in response to the start of the first special figure game, active display corresponding to the first hold display erased (digested) in the first hold display area 87AKB1 is started. Further, in the active display area 87AKA1, in response to the start of the second special figure game, active display corresponding to the second hold display erased (digested) in the second hold display area 87AKB2 is started. In the active display area 87AKA1, by displaying the effect image that is the active display image, the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed can be performed as the corresponding display regarding the variable display. It should be noted that the first hold display or the second hold display and the active display may have a common color or pattern. For example, the active display may be displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be. The display mode of the active display may be changed to a display mode different from that of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect.

On the screen of the image display device 5 in the configuration example 87AKP0, an active display area 87AKA1 is arranged between the first reserved display area 87AKB1 and the second reserved display area 87AKB2. On the other hand, the active display area 87AKA1, the first reserved display area 87AKB1, and the second reserved display area 87AKB2 may be arranged at arbitrary positions on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the first reserved display area 87AKB1 and the second reserved display area 87AKB2 may be replaced with each other without changing the arrangement of the active display area 87AKA1.

In the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK, the notice effect of "active display change" is executed as an example of the notice effect. The notice production of "active display change" changes the display mode of the active display in the active display area 87AKA1 in response to the variable display whose execution is started, and starts the execution at a rate according to the changed display mode. The display result of the displayed variable display is "big hit", and the big hit game state is predicted to be controlled. In the notice effect of "active display change", the display color of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is a specific color (for example, blue, green, or red) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in the normal state. ). It suffices to be able to suggest that the jackpot game state is controlled at a predetermined rate by a change in the display mode that the player can recognize, such as the display color of the active display. In the case of active display in which an effect image showing a display pattern, a message, a character, etc. is used, an arbitrary display mode may be changed to a display mode different from the normal mode. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as a change notice or a change effect.

The suggestive effect is executed before the notice effect of the “active display change”, which is the change effect, is executed. The suggestive effect suggests that the display mode of the active display changes. After the suggestive effect is executed, the change effect may be executed or the change effect may not be executed. As described above, after the suggestive effect is executed, the display mode of the active display may change or the display mode of the active display may not change. The suggestive rendering includes a gasse suggestive rendering. Since the change effect is not executed after the false suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change. It suffices for the suggestive effect to be executable in a common effect mode, regardless of whether the change effect is executed or not, and the change effect is a bad suggestive effect. As a result, the player may not be able to determine whether or not the display mode of the active display changes until the suggestion effect ends. The suggestive effect and the change effect are separate effects in that the suggestive effect may be executed before the change effect, but the change effect may not be executed after the suggestive effect is executed. There is. The suggestion effect may be executed in an effect mode that temporarily changes the display mode of the active display, for example, by displaying an effect image of the character in the active display area 87AKA1. However, since the display mode of the active display changed by the suggestive effect is different from the display mode of the active display changed by the change effect, the change of the display mode is unconfirmed. It may be impossible or difficult to determine during the execution of the suggestive effect whether or not the change to the specific color display different from the white display is fixed.

FIG. 9-2 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern regarding the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK. These variation patterns may be prepared in advance so that they can be used in place of part or all of the variation patterns in the above-described embodiment, or together with some or all of the variation patterns in the above-described embodiments. The plurality of fluctuation patterns differ in the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. The special figure variation time is a time required from the start of the variable display of the special symbols to the stop display of the confirmed special symbols in the special figure games such as the first special figure game and the second special figure game. The plurality of variation patterns regarding the characteristic portions 87AK to 89AK include a variation pattern corresponding to any of non-reach (miss), reach (loss), and big hit. Non-reach (miss) is a case where the fixed decorative design of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "non-reach lost". Reach (miss) is a case where the fixed decorative design of the reach combination which is not the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "reach lost". The big hit is a case where the fixed decorative design of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to non-reach (loss) is a non-reach variation pattern, the variation pattern corresponding to reach (loss) is a reach variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to a big hit is a big hit variation pattern. The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are also collectively referred to as a loss variation pattern. In the reach variation pattern and the jackpot variation pattern, the display result of the variable display is stopped and displayed after executing the reach effect that becomes the normal reach, and the reach pattern that becomes the normal reach becomes the super reach after executing the reach effect. It includes a variation pattern of "super" in which the reach effect is developed and the variable effect display result is stopped and displayed after the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed. The reach effects that are the super reach include the reach effects of super A and super B that have different effect modes.

FIG. 9C shows an example of determining a fluctuation pattern. Examples of variation pattern determination are the jackpot variation pattern determination example 87AK01 shown in FIG. 9-3(A), the lost variation pattern determination example (normal time) 87AK02 shown in FIG. 9-3(B1), and FIG. 9-3( B2) shown in FIG. The big hit variation pattern determination example 87AK01 corresponds to the case where the display result of the variable display is “big hit”. The loss variation pattern determination example (normal time) 87AK02 corresponds to the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss” in the normal state where the time saving control is not performed. The loss variation pattern determination example (during time saving) 87AK03 corresponds to the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss” in the time saving state where time saving control is performed. In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", or when the result is "miss" in the normal time when the time saving control is not performed, the time saving control is performed. Depending on the case of "missing" during the shortened time, the fluctuation pattern determining table is used to determine the changing pattern at the time of a big hit or at the time of losing. When determining the fluctuation pattern, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is read from the fluctuation random number buffer. The variation random number buffer can store the random number value extracted when the start winning determination process is executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process. The effect control CPU 120 compares the random number value for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer for fluctuation with a predetermined determination value in the selected fluctuation pattern determination table. Then, in the range of the decision value assigned to each variation pattern, the variation pattern as the usage pattern is determined according to the determination result of which range includes the random value for determining the variation pattern. It should be noted that it may be determined by a process different from the determination of the variation pattern whether or not the reach mode is set in the case of “miss”.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination example 87AK01, the number of decision values assigned to the “super” variation patterns such as the variation patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 is the “normal” variation pattern such as the variation pattern PA3-1. The decision value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the number of decision values is larger than the number of decision values assigned to the variation pattern. On the other hand, in the lost variation pattern determination example (normal time) 87AK02 and the lost variation pattern determination example (time saving/measuring) 87AK03, the number of determination values assigned to the “normal” variation pattern such as the variation pattern PA2-1. Is assigned to each variation pattern so that the number of determination values is greater than the number of determination values assigned to the “super” variation patterns such as variation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3. As a result, when the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed and then the display result of the variable display is stopped and displayed, even if the reach effect that becomes the normal reach is executed, the reach effect that becomes the super reach is not executed and the variable display is displayed. The big hit expectation degree (big hit reliability) is higher than when the display result is stopped and displayed.

In the loss variation pattern determination example (normal time) 87AK02, the variation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values is different depending on which value is 0, 1, or 2 or more of the first pending storage number May be set to be included. With such a setting, it suffices that the average variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be made different according to the first reserved memory number. When the first reserved storage number is equal to or larger than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time can be shortened as compared with when the first reserved storage number is smaller than the predetermined value. It suffices that the decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern. In the loss variation pattern determination example (during reduction in working hours) 87AK03, the variation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values is different depending on which value of the second reserved memory number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. May be set to be included. With such a setting, it suffices that the average variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be changed according to the second reserved storage number. When the second number of reserved storages is equal to or larger than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time can be shortened as compared with the case where the number of second reserved storages is less than the predetermined value. It suffices that the decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern. In the loss variation pattern determination example (time saving) 87AK03, as compared with the loss variation pattern determination example (normal time) 87AK02, the determination is assigned to a variation pattern having a shorter special variation time than a variation pattern having a longer special variation time. The determined value may be assigned to each variation pattern so that the number of values increases. Accordingly, it is sufficient that the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be shortened during the time saving during the time saving control, as compared with the normal time when the time saving control is not performed.

At normal times when the time saving control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed less frequently. Therefore, when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started at normal times and the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the first reserved memory number is changed regardless of the second reserved memory number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data as when the value is a predetermined value (for example, “0”). Alternatively, when the special figure game using the second special figure is started in the normal state and the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the special figure game is started regardless of the second reserved memory number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data corresponding to the first number of reserved storages at the time point. Alternatively, in response to the special figure game using the second special figure being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, an example of losing variation pattern determination regardless of the second number of pending memories The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data in which the allocation of the determination value is different from (normal time) 87AK02. Alternatively, when the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is started at the normal time and the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the example of determining the change pattern of the deviation (normal time) is “First Hold” in 87AK02. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by replacing “memory number” with “second reserved memory number” and referring to table data corresponding to the second reserved memory number.

During the time saving in which the time saving control is performed, the game ball easily passes through (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the special drawing game using the second special drawing is frequently executed. If the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated during the time saving period. It is likely to be executed, and the special figure game using the first special figure is executed less frequently. When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started during the time saving, the second reserved storage number is 0. Therefore, when the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is started during the time saving and the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the second reserved memory number is irrespective of the first reserved memory number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the same table data as that when is a predetermined value (for example, “0”). Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by referring to table data in which the determination value allocation is different from that in the loss variation pattern determination example (time saving) 87AK03, regardless of the first number of reserved storages. Alternatively, in the case where the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is started during the time saving and the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the loss variation pattern determination example (time saving) 87AK03 “second The fluctuation pattern may be determined by replacing “reserved storage number” with “first reserved storage number” and referring to table data corresponding to the first reserved storage number.

9-4(A1) to (A4) show active display examples regarding the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK. The active display can be displayed in different display modes such as display colors. In this active display example, four display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for active display. The number of display images that can be used for active display is not limited to four, and may be a plurality of images based on any design. The display image 87AKC1 is an effect image in the case where the character showing the coin is displayed in white. The display image 87AKC2 is an effect image in the case where the character showing the coin is displayed in blue. The display image 87AKC3 is an effect image in the case where the character showing the coin is displayed in green. The display image 87AKC4 is an effect image in the case where the character showing the coin is displayed in red. In the active display, a white display of a character indicating a coin by the display image 87AKC1 is performed as a normal display mode. The change effect includes the case where the display color of the active display is any one of blue, green, and red. Of these, when the display color is red, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the display color is blue or green. When the display color is green, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the display color is blue. Thus, the active display can be displayed in any of a plurality of display modes such as white display, blue display, green display, and red display. In addition, the active display can be displayed in a specific mode such as a red display using the display image 87AKC4. It suffices that the active display can be displayed in a different display mode depending on the type, size, shape, pattern of the character, the display mode of an arbitrary effect image, etc. together with the display color or instead of the display color.

9-4(B1) to (B3) show examples of suggestive effects regarding the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK. The suggestive effect can be executed by changing the effect mode including the display mode such as a character. In this suggestive effect example, three display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for the suggestive effect. The number of display images that can be used for suggestive effects is not limited to three, and may be a plurality of images based on any design. The display image 87AKD1 is an effect image in the case where the character indicating the coin explodes in the active display. The display image 87AKD2 is an effect image in the case where the character indicating the coin emits light in the active display. The display image 87AKD3 is an effect image in a case where the character showing the coin rotates in the active display. The ratio of whether to change the display mode of the active display by executing the change effect of the suggestive effect differs depending on the execution timing and the effect mode. Further, the proportion of which of the plurality of display modes the display mode of the active display is changed after the execution of the change effect is different depending on the effect mode of the suggestive effect. In this way, the suggestive effect can be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes such as an effect mode in which any of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 is displayed.

9-5(A1)-(A3) has shown the example of cut-in production regarding the characteristic parts 87AK-89AK. The cut-in effect can be executed at a predetermined timing during execution of the reach effect that becomes the super reach after the reach that the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode is established. In the cut-in effect, for example, an effect image of a character notifying a message is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The cut-in effect is a ratio depending on whether it is executed with the reach effect that is a super reach or a ratio according to the effect mode when it is executed, and the display result of the variable display is "big hit" and the big hit game state Notice that it will be controlled by. The cut-in effect is the content of the message by the character, the character type, size, shape, pattern, color, the type of the outer frame, size, shape, pattern, color, effect display type, size, shape, pattern, It suffices that it can be executed in different effect modes depending on the colors and other display modes of the effect images.

In the cut-in effect examples of FIGS. 9-5 (A1) to (A3), three display images 87AKE1 to 87AKE3 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for the cut-in effect. The number of display images that can be used for the cut-in effect is not limited to three, and may be a plurality of images based on any design. The display image 87AKE1 is an effect image in the case of displaying a character notifying the message "??????". The display image 87AKE2 is an effect image in the case of displaying a character notifying the message of "chance !!". The display image 87AKE3 is an effect image in the case of displaying a character for notifying the message of "intense heat!!". The cut-in effect is different in the ratio of whether or not to execute it and the ratio of notifying the message of "intense heat!!" depending on the display mode of the active display. In this way, the cut-in effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes such as an effect mode of a message notified by displaying any of the display images 87AKE1 to 87AKE3. In addition, the cut-in effect can be executed in a predetermined mode such as an effect mode in which a message of “intense heat!!” is displayed using the display image 87AKE3.

FIGS. 9-5(B1) to (B3) show examples of promotion effects regarding the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK. The promotion effect can be executed at the final stage of the reach effect that is the super reach. By executing the promotion effect, the player's operation such as the operation of tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 31A serving as the V controller is promoted. The tilting operation for tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 31A may include a pulling operation for tilting the operation rod toward the front side. In the promotion effect, for example, an effect image which is a V control image imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. A meter image may be displayed together with the V-con image to notify the remaining period during which the player's motion is effectively detected. A character image for notifying a message of “withdrawal!!” may be displayed together with the V-con image. By displaying such a V control image, a meter image, a character image, or an effect image including a combination of some or all of these, the player's operation as a pulling operation of the V controller may be promoted. In the promotion effect, the proportion of which effect mode among the plurality of effect modes is different depends on whether the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit game state. The promotion effect may be executed in different effect modes for the V-con image, the meter image, and the character image depending on the size, shape, pattern, color, and other display mode of the effect image.

9-5 (B1) to (B3), three display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for the promotion effect. The number of effect images that can be used for the promotion effect is not limited to three, and may be a plurality of images based on an arbitrary design. The display image 87AKF1 is an effect image in the case of a small V control display that displays a small V control image together with the meter image and the character image. The display image 87AKF2 is an effect image in the case of the medium V-con display in which the medium-sized V-con image is displayed together with the meter image and the character image. The display image 87AKF3 is an effect image in the case of a large V control display in which a large V control image is displayed together with the meter image and the character image. In the promotion effect, the ratio of the large V-con display may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the cut-in effect and the effect mode, or the ratio of the large V-con display may be changed according to the presence or absence of the change effect or the execution timing. Alternatively, the ratio of the large V-con display may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the suggestive effect and the effect mode. In the reach effect that is the super reach, the final notification effect that is the operation effect is executed when the player's operation that is the pull operation of the V controller is detected corresponding to the promotion effect. In this way, the promotion effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes such as an effect mode according to the size of the V-con display for displaying any of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3. Further, the promotion effect can be executed in a special mode such as an effect mode of displaying a large V control using the display image 87AKF3.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop symbol or the like is determined (step 87AKS021). Based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command, the effect control CPU 120 gives the final stop symbol. Just decide. The variation pattern designation command and the display result notification command are mainly set by the command transmission setting at the start of variation of the special symbol when the variation pattern setting process is executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. The variation pattern designation command is an effect control command that designates the variation pattern determined as the usage pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating the variable display result determined by using the random number value for determining the special figure display result. As an example, "non-reach (miss)", "reach (miss)", "non-probable change (big hit)", "probable change (big hit)" are included in the variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result. I wish I had it.

If the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the variable display of the decorative design does not reach the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is " It becomes "miss". If the variable display content is "reach (miss)", after the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "miss". Become. When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the sure change state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes different (non-matching) decorative designs in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data showing the random number value for the left definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the production, etc., and stores the left definite symbol determination table prepared in advance and stored in ROM121. By referring to the determined decorative design, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the right fixed decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined from the fixed decorative patterns. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative design by the setting in the right fixed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium fixed symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the fixed decorative designs, the medium fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes the same (matching) decorative pattern in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for left/right definite symbol determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter, and the left/right definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are referred to. decide. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the fixed decorative designs, the middle fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, if the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium final decorative design, the difference between the left final decorative design and the right final decorative pattern (design difference) is determined, and the medium final decorative pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 causes the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” to be displayed. At, the same (matching) decorative design is determined as the final stop design. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot finalized symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5, The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R are determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number It suffices to determine which of the decorative pattern shown) and the probability variation pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing an odd number) to be the final decorative pattern. In the jackpot promotion promotion, after a combination of decorative patterns (non-probability variation jackpot combination) that causes a jackpot in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probability variation state is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is in a jackpot gaming state or a jackpot gaming state. Is an effect that informs whether or not the probability change state will occur at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. When it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and the big hit middle promotion effect is not executed, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of positive change designs. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed, even if the probability variation patterns are collectively derived and displayed as the fixed decorative patterns, and do not give the player a feeling of distrust.

If the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, in step 126AKS011, it is determined whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect such as re-lottery effect or jackpot mid-promotion effect. You may be broken. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled in the probability variation state, The player can recognizably notify that the decorative pattern is controlled to be in the probable state by displaying (rechanging) the decorative pattern again and stopping and displaying the probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same probabilistic pattern. In addition, after the decorative design is changed again in the re-lottery effect, the decorative design of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, so that the control in the probable variation state may not be notified. When it is determined in step 126AKS011 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

After determining the final stop symbol or the like in step 87AKS021, effect determination processing is executed (step 87AKS022). In the effect determination process, the final display image that is the final display mode of the active display, the change pattern used for the change effect, the suggestion effect, the cut-in effect, the promotion effect, and the like may be determined. Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 87AKS023). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change time effect control pattern) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may select any of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared in accordance with the execution setting of various effects by the effect determination processing of step 87AKS022, and set it as a use pattern. For a plurality of effect control patterns, a change effect control pattern for executing a change effect, a suggestion effect control pattern for executing a suggestion effect, a cut-in effect control pattern for executing a cut-in effect, and a promotion effect are executed. The promotion effect control pattern for doing may be included. As for the effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display of decorative designs and various effects, a plurality of effect control patterns may be individually determined, or a single variable corresponding to the combination of variable display of decorative designs and execution settings of various effects. The production control pattern may be collectively determined.

When the effect control pattern is determined in step 87AKS023, for example, the initial stage of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (the effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. A value is set (step 87AKS024). Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 87AKS025). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure change) determined in step 87AKS023 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

After the variable start is set in step 87AKS025, a hold display such as a first hold display in the first hold display area 87AKB1 or a second hold display in the second hold display area 87AKB2 is corresponding to the start of the variable display. And the like are updated (step 87AKS026). For example, when the first special figure game is executed (started), in the first hold display area 87AKB1, the display portion (the display portion at the right end) corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) and , 1st reservation display in the display part corresponding to other reservation numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) to the right one by one. On the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed (started), in the second hold display area 87AKB2, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” (leftmost display portion) is erased (digested) and , The second hold display in the display portions corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the hold display is shifted. The stored contents of the hold display data storage unit may be shifted in accordance with the shift of the hold display. Further, the setting for updating the active display in the active display area 87AKA1 is made in correspondence with the erased pending display. As a result, along with the start of the variable display, it is possible to start the display of the effect image that becomes the active display in the active display area 87AKA1.

In addition, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are both “0”, when the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize and the second start prize, The setting for updating the active display in the active display area 87AKA1 may be performed without updating the 1-hold display or the second-hold display. In this case, CPU120 for production control should just start the active display which becomes white display with a round solid color in active display area 87AKA1 as a usual display mode in active display. After updating the hold display or the like in step 87AKS026, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step 87AKS027), and the variable display start setting processing is ended. ..

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 87AKS022 of the variable display start setting process as the effect determination process. In the effect determination process, the final display image of active display is determined (step 87AKS101). The final display image of active display is an effect image finally displayed as active display. In step 87AKS101, it is possible to determine one of the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4 corresponding to the case where the display mode of the active display is not changed or is changed. After that, the change pattern of the active display is determined (step 87AKS102). The change pattern of active display is used for a change effect that changes the display mode of active display. The change pattern of the active display is an effect pattern that can specify the effect mode of the change effect, and may be prepared by storing a plurality of patterns in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. In step 87AKS102, the presence or absence of a change effect is determined in order to determine the change pattern of the active display. The presence/absence of a change effect is either “changed” to execute the change effect or “no change” to not be executed, depending on the result of comparison between the image before change, which is the display mode when the active display is started, and the final display image. Will be decided. For example, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared with each other, and if the two display images are different from each other, the change effect is determined to be “changed”. When the variable display is started without the pre-change image and the final display image matching, the change effect is executed to change the display of the effect image to be the active display directly or stepwise to the final display image. Just do it. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, "no change" may be determined in which no change effect is executed. When it is determined that “no change” is performed without performing the change effect, the change pattern of the active display may be determined to be none. When the change effect is determined to be “changed”, it is possible to determine a single or a plurality of change patterns corresponding to a plurality of timings at which the change effect can be executed.

Following step 87AKS102, a suggestive effect is determined (step 87AKS103). In step 87AKS103, it is possible to determine any of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 in accordance with the timing at which the change effect is executed. Further, even when the change effect is not executed, it is possible to determine any of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 if the gaze suggestion effect is executed. Next, as the reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern, it is determined whether or not there is a supermarket that executes the reach effect in the super reach (step 87AKS104). At this time, if the reach effect in the super reach is not executed and it is determined that there is no supermarket (step 87AKS104; No), the effect determination process is ended. When it is determined that there is a supermarket (step 87AKS104; Yes), the cut-in effect is determined (step 87AKS105), the promotion effect is determined (step 87AKS106), and the effect determination process is ended.

FIG. 9-8 shows an example of determining the final display image. In step 87AKS101 of the effect determination process, a final display image is determined by extracting a random number value for determining the final display image and referring to the final display image determination table according to the variable display content based on the random number value. Good. As an example of determining the final display image, there may be a case where the determination example 87AK11 is based on the determination ratio according to the variable display content as illustrated in FIG. 9-8. The determination example 87AK11 includes the cases of "non-reach (miss)", "normal (miss)", "super (miss)", and "big hit" as the variable display contents for determining the final display image. The case where the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)” corresponds to the case where the reach effect is not executed due to the non-reach variation pattern among the cases where the display result of the variable display is “miss”. When the variable display content is "Normal (Loss)", when the display result of the variable display is "Loss", it corresponds to the case where the reach effect that is the normal reach is executed by the variation pattern of "Normal". There is. When the variable display content is “Super (Loss)”, it corresponds to the case where the reach effect that becomes super reach is executed by the change pattern of “Super” when the display result of variable display is “Loss”. ing. The case where the variable display content is "big hit" corresponds to the case where the display result of the variable display is "big hit".

In the determination example 87AK11 shown in FIG. 9-8, the determination ratio of the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4 as the final display image differs depending on whether the variable display content is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit game state. For example, the display image 87AKC1 is determined at the highest rate when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “normal (miss)”, and the variable display content is “super (miss)” or “big hit”. If, then the decision rate is low. On the other hand, in the display image 87AKC4, when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “normal (miss)”, the determination ratio is 0/100 (=0%), and the variable display is not possible. Among the cases where the content is “big hit”, the determination rate is the highest. Due to the difference in the determination ratio according to the variable display content, when the final display image is the display image 87AKC4, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is the highest. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC3, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is lower than the display image 87AKC4, but higher than the display images 87AKC2 and 87AKC1. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC2, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is lower than the display images 87AKC4 and 87AKC3, but higher than the display image 87AKC1. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC1, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is the lowest. In this way, it is sufficient that the active display can indicate that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at different rates according to the display mode such as the display color.

FIG. 9-9 shows a configuration example of a change pattern used for a change effect and an executable timing of the change effect. In the configuration example of the change pattern shown in FIG. 9-9(A), change patterns 87AKP1-1 to 87AKP1-6 are prepared in advance as a plurality of change patterns that can be used for the change effect. The plurality of change patterns correspond to a combination of a display image of active display (image before change) before execution of change effect and a display image of active display (image after change) after execution of change effect. For example, the change pattern 87AKP1-1 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 87AKC1 and the post-change image is the display image 87AKC2 due to the change effect. The change pattern 87AKP1-2 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 87AKC1 and the post-change image is the display image 87AKC3 due to the change effect. The change pattern 87AKP1-3 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 87AKC1 and the post-change image is the display image 87AKC4 due to the change effect. The change pattern 87AKP1-4 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 87AKC3 due to the change effect, when the pre-change image is the display image 87AKC2. The change pattern 87AKP1-5 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 87AKC4 due to the change effect, when the pre-change image is the display image 87AKC2. The change pattern 87AKP1-6 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 87AKC3 and the post-change image is the display image 87AKC4 due to the change effect. The change effect can be executed at a single or a plurality of timings while the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed according to the change pattern.

FIG. 9-9(B1) shows the timing at which the change effect can be executed in the case of non-reach (miss), corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern. In the case of non-reach (loss), the change effect can be executed at the timing before the reach is established, which is the first timing. In this way, when the variable display of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach mode, the change effect can be executed at a single timing during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 9-9 (B2) shows the timing at which the change effect can be executed when the reach effect that is the normal reach is executed corresponding to the “normal” variation pattern. When the reach effect that is the normal reach is executed, the change effect can be executed before the reach establishment, which is the first timing, or at the timing after the reach establishment. In this way, when the reach effect in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the normal reach is executed, the change effect can be executed at the timing of two times during the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 9-9 (B3) shows the timing at which the change effect can be executed when the reach effect that is the super reach is executed corresponding to the variation pattern of “super”. When the reach effect that is the super reach is executed, the change effect can be executed at the first timing before the reach is established, after the reach is established, when the super is developed, and at the timing when the cut-in effect is the second timing. Is. In this way, when the reach effect in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the super reach is executed, the change effect can be executed at four timings while the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed. The first timing and the second timing may be any timing as long as the relationship that the second timing is a timing after the first timing is maintained. Further, the timing is not limited to these timings, and it is sufficient that the change effect can be executed at a single or a plurality of timings while the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed. In the active display area 87AKA1, the display of the effect image to be the active display is started corresponding to the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern. After the active display is started in this way, the cut-in effect can be executed before the operation effect is executed in the reach effect that is the super reach.

9-10 shows an example of determining a change pattern. In step 87AKS102 of the effect determination process, a random number value for change pattern determination is extracted, and based on the random number value, the change pattern determination table is referred to according to the final display image in the active display, so that a single or a plurality of values are obtained. The change pattern corresponding to the timing may be determined. Examples of change pattern determination include “no super” when the variation pattern is other than the “super” variation pattern, and “with super” when the variation pattern is “super”. It suffices if the decision example and are included.

FIG. 9-10(A) shows a change pattern determination example 87AK21 corresponding to the first timing before the reach is established, as a determination example of “no supermarket”. In the determination example 87AK21, the presence or absence and the type of the change pattern corresponding to the first timing are determined according to the final display image in the active display. When it is determined that there is no change pattern, no change effect is executed. For example, when the final display image is the display image 87AKC1, the white display, which is the normal display mode of the active display, does not change. Therefore, 100/100 (=100%) corresponds to not performing the change effect. The change ratio is determined without any change pattern. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC2, the change pattern is changed at a ratio of 100/100 (=100%) corresponding to changing the white display, which is the normal display mode of the active display, to the blue display. 87AKP1-1 is determined. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC3, the change pattern is at a ratio of 100/100 (=100%) corresponding to changing the white display, which is the normal display mode of the active display, to the green display. 87AKP1-2 is determined. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC4, the change pattern is changed at a ratio of 100/100 (=100%) corresponding to changing the white display, which is the normal display mode of the active display, to the red display. 87AKP1-3 is determined.

FIG. 9-10(B) shows a determination example 87AK22 of variation patterns corresponding to before the reach establishment which is the first timing and when the cut-in effect is the second timing, as an example of the determination of “with supermarket”. There is. In the determination example 87AK22, the presence or absence and the type of the change pattern corresponding to the first timing and the second timing are determined according to the final display image in the active display. For example, when the final display image is the display image 87AKC1, the white display, which is the normal mode as the display mode of the active display, does not change, so 100/100 (=100%) corresponds to not performing the change effect. Is determined without a change pattern of the first timing and the second timing. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC4, the white display which is the normal display mode of the active display is changed to the red display. In this case, the combination of the change pattern 87AKP1-1 of the first timing and the change pattern 87AKP1-5 of the second timing is determined at a ratio of 30/100 (=30%), and 30/100 (=30%). Is determined to be a combination of the first timing change pattern 87AKP1-2 and the second timing change pattern 87AKP1-6, and the ratio of 30/100 (=30%) is not the first timing change pattern and the second timing change pattern 87AKP1-6. The combination with the timing change pattern 87AKP1-3 is determined, and the combination with the first timing change pattern 87AKP1-3 and the second timing no change pattern is determined at a ratio of 10/100 (=10%). As described above, the presence/absence of the change effect and the change pattern corresponding to the timing are determined at different rates according to the display mode of the active display. Further, it suffices to be able to suggest the final display mode of the active display at different ratios according to the presence or absence of the change effect and the change pattern, corresponding to a single or a plurality of timings during execution of the variable display.

In the determination example 87AK21, the change ratio of the second timing change pattern 87AKP1-1 is 0/100 (=0%). As a result, at the second timing, the active display does not change from the normal white display to the blue display. Since the second timing is the cut-in effect during the execution of the reach effect that is the super reach, the expectation of being controlled to the big hit game state is increasing. At such a timing, changing to blue display with low expectation suggests that it is unlikely to be controlled to the big hit game state, which may cause excitement by giving the player discomfort. There is. Therefore, at the second timing, it is set not to execute the change effect in which the active display changes from the white display to the blue display. As a result, at the timing when the expectation for the big hit game state is increasing, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the discomfort of the change effect that suggests that the expectation is low.

With the determination rate of the determination example 87AK21, when the first timing is determined to be the change pattern PA1-3, the second timing is determined to be without the change pattern, and thus the change effect is not executed at the second timing. Since the change pattern PA1-3 changes the active display from the white display of the display image 87AKC1 to the red display of the display image 87AKC4, the display mode of the active display cannot be further changed. In this way, before the cut-in effect that is the second timing, in response to the case where the display mode of the active display is the red display that is the specific mode, the change effect is not executed at the second timing, and the active effect is achieved. The display mode of the display is not changed. Also, when the change effect is executed at the first timing before the second timing, the display mode of the active display can be changed to the red display, so that the degree of freedom of the change pattern in the change effect is increased. , It is possible to execute various performances. Even when the display mode of the active display is changed to the specific mode such as the red display at the first timing, the active display is performed at the second timing when a special effect such as a promotion effect is executed as the cut-in effect. The display mode of the active display may be further changeable at the second timing, for example, by changing the display mode of No. 1 to gold display.

FIG. 9-11 shows an example of determining a suggestive effect including a gaze suggestive effect. In step 87AKS103 of the effect determination process, whether or not to execute the gasse suggestive effect, that is, whether or not to execute the gasse suggestive effect, is determined in correspondence to the timing at which the change effect is not executed, of the first timing and the second timing. Good. At this time, for example, by extracting a random value for determining the gasse suggestive effect execution determination, and based on the random number value, depending on the timing when the change effect is not executed, by referring to the gase suggestive effect execution determination table, the execution of the gase suggestive effect is performed. The presence/absence may be determined. As an example of determining the execution of the gasse suggestive effect, there may be a case where the determination example 87AK31 is based on the determination ratio according to the first timing and the second timing as illustrated in FIG. In step 87AKS103 of the effect determination process, a random number value for suggestive effect determination is extracted, and based on the random number value, the suggestive effect determination table is referred to according to the change pattern used in the change effect, so that the single effect is determined. Alternatively, an effect image to be used for suggestive effect corresponding to a plurality of timings may be determined. As a determination example of the suggestive effect, a determination example 87AK32 based on the determination ratio according to the change pattern as shown in FIG.

In the determination example 87AK31 shown in FIG. 9-11(A), it is determined to correspond to the first timing and the second timing, either "execution" with or without execution of the gasse suggestive effect. .. However, in the case of “no supermarket”, the variable display ends before the cut-in effect that is the second timing is reached, so it is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the gasse suggestive effect corresponding to the first timing. In the determination example 87AK31, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the gasse suggestive effect differs depending on whether it is the first timing or the second timing. For example, at the first timing, “execution” is determined at a ratio of 10/100 (=10%), and “no execution” is determined at a ratio of 90/100 (=90%). At the second timing, “execution” is determined at a ratio of 0/100 (=0%), and “no execution” is determined at a ratio of 100/100 (=100%). As a result, there is a limit as a limit that the gasse suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate in the first timing range, but the gasse suggestion effect is not executed in the second timing range after the first timing. It should be noted that the limitation is not limited to not executing the gasse suggestion effect at the second timing, and a limit may be set such that the execution rate of the gasse suggestion effect is lower at the second timing than at the first timing. By providing these restrictions, at the second timing when the expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is increasing, the phenomenon in which the change effect is not executed even if the suggestive effect is executed is stopped or reduced. Thereby, at the timing when the expectation for the big hit game state is increasing, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game enjoyment due to the discomfort of the gasse suggestion effect.

The determination example 87AK32 shown in FIG. 9-11(B) includes a case where the determination rates of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 used for the suggestive effect are different depending on the change pattern used in the change effect. For example, when there is no change pattern corresponding to the gaze suggestive effect, the determination rate of the display image 87AKD1 is 80/100 (=80%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKD2 is 20/100 (=20%). Yes, the determination rate of the display image 87AKD3 is 0/100 (=0%). In this case, the display image 87AKD3 is not determined. Therefore, when the suggestive effect using the display image 87AKD3 is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed by constantly executing the change effect without executing the false suggestive effect. In the case of any of the change patterns 87AKP1-3, 87AKP1-5, and 87AKP1-6, the determination rate of the display image 87AKD1 is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKD2 is 30/100. (=30%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKD3 is 60/100 (=60%). In the change patterns 87AKP1-3, 87AKP1-5, and 87AKP1-6, the changed image is the display image 87AKC4, and the display mode of the active display is changed to red display. Due to the difference in the determination ratio according to the change pattern, when the suggestion effect using the display image 87AKD3 is executed, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the active display changes to the red display due to the change effect is highest. When the suggestion effect using the display image 87AKD2 is executed, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the active display changes to red display due to the change effect is lower than that of the display image 87AKD3, but is higher than that of the display image 87AKD1. Get higher When the suggestion effect using the display image 87AKD1 is executed, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the active display changes to the red display due to the change effect is the lowest. In this way, the suggestive effect may be any one that can suggest that the display mode of the active display changes to the specific mode at different rates depending on the effect mode such as the display of the effect image. Further, the suggestive effect may be any one as long as it can suggest whether or not the display mode of the active display changes at a different rate depending on the effect mode such as the effect image display.

9-12 shows an example of determining the cut-in effect. In step 87AKS105 of the effect determination processing, a random number value for determining the cut-in effect is extracted, and the cut-in effect determination table is referred to based on the random number value according to the final display image in the active display, thereby performing the cut-in effect. Whether to execute the cut-in effect, that is, whether or not to execute, and the effect image to be used when executing the cut-in effect may be determined. As a decision example of the cut-in effect, there may be a case where the decision example 87AK41 is based on the decision ratio according to the final display image in the active display as shown in FIG. 9-12. In the determination example 87AK41, the presence or absence and the type of the display image used for the cut-in effect are determined according to the final display image in the active display. When it is determined that there is no display image used for the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect is not executed. For example, when the final display image is the display image 87AKC1, it is determined that there is no display image at a ratio of 80/100 (=80%), and the display image 87AKE1 is determined at a ratio of 20/100 (=20%). In this case, the determined ratio of the display images 87AKE2 and 87AKE3 is 0/100 (=0%), and the cut-in effect using these display images is not executed. When the final display image is the display image 87AKC2, it is determined that there is no display image at a rate of 20/100 (=20%), and the display image 87AKE1 is determined at a rate of 40/100 (=40%). The display image 87AKE2 is determined at a ratio of /100 (=30%), and the display image 87AKE3 is determined at a ratio of 10/100 (=10%). When the final display image is the display image 87AKC3, it is determined that there is no display image at a rate of 10/100 (=10%), and the display image 87AKE1 is determined at a rate of 30/100 (=30%). The display image 87AKE2 is determined at a ratio of /100 (=40%), and the display image 87AKE3 is determined at a ratio of 20/100 (=20%).

In the decision example 87AK41, when the final display image is the display image 87AKC4, there is no display image, and the determination rate of the display image 87AKE1 is 0/100 (=0%), and the rate of 20/100 (=20%). The display image 87AKE2 is determined with and the display image 87AKE3 is determined at a ratio of 80/100 (=80%). In this case, the cut-in effect is always executed, and one of the display images 87AKE2 and 87AKE3 is used. In this way, the presence or absence of the cut-in effect and the display image used for the cut-in effect are determined at different ratios according to the display mode of the active display. Further, in the cut-in effect, the ratio of the final display mode in the active display is different depending on the effect mode such as the effect image display. Therefore, for example, when the change effect is executed during the cut-in effect that is the second timing, the final display mode of the active display can be suggested at different rates depending on the effect mode of the cut-in effect. In addition, when the change effect is not executed during the cut-in effect that is the second timing, the effect mode of the cut-in effect can be suggested at a different rate depending on the display mode of the active display.

In the determination rate of the determination example 87AK41, the display image 87AKE3 of the cut-in effect is not determined because the determination rate is 0/100 (=0%) when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC1. It can be determined when it is one of the images 87AKC2 to 87AKC4. Therefore, when the effect mode of the cut-in effect is the predetermined mode by the display of the display image 87AKE3, the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC1, so that the display mode of the active display can be changed. Become.

The cut-in effect may be determined to be executed or not and the effect mode at different rates depending on whether or not the change effect is executed or the change pattern during the cut-in effect that is the second timing. For example, when the change effect is not executed at the second timing, the cut-in effect display image 87AKE1 may be determined at a high rate. With such a setting of the determination ratio, when the cut-in effect using the display image 87AKE1 is executed, the ratio at which the change effect is not executed increases at the second timing, and the display mode of the active display is unlikely to change. Become. As described above, the effect mode of the cut-in effect may include an effect mode in which the execution rate of the change effect is low and the display mode of the active display is unlikely to change.

9-13 to 9-15 show an example of determining the promotion effect corresponding to the characteristic parts 87AK to 89AK. In step 87AKS106 of the effect determination process, a random number value for deciding the promotion effect is extracted, and based on the random number value, it is used for the promotion effect by referring to the promotion effect determination table according to the display result of the variable display and the like. The effect image may be determined. As a determination example of the promotion effect, when the determination example 87AK51 regarding the characteristic portion 87AK shown in FIG. 9-13 is obtained, when the determination example 88AK01 regarding the characteristic portion 88AK shown in FIG. 9-14 is obtained, the characteristic portion 89AK shown in FIG. 9-15 is shown. It is sufficient that there is at least one of the determination example 89AK01. Each determination example may be switched depending on whether a specific condition relating to the progress of the game or the production is satisfied or not, or according to the success or failure of a special condition irrelevant to the progress of the game or the production. For example, if the execution frequency of the variable display is within the specific range, the promotion effect may be determined by the determination rate of the determination example 87AK51, and if it is outside the specific range, the promotion effect may be determined by the determination rate of the determination example 88AK01. .. If the effect mode is the normal mode, the promotion effect is determined by the determination rate of the determination example 87AK51, and if the special mode is different from the normal mode, the promotion effect may be determined by the determination rate of the determination example 89AK01. ..

In the determination example 87AK51 of the promotion effect regarding the characteristic portion 87AK shown in FIG. 9-13, in addition to whether the display result of the variable display is “miss” or “big hit”, whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the cut-in effect are performed. The determination ratio of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect is different depending on the display image used for. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and there is no display image corresponding to the execution of the cut-in effect, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 80/100 (=80%), and the display image The determination rate of 87AKF2 is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100 (=10%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and there is no display image corresponding to the execution of the cut-in effect, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 30/100 (=30%), and the display image 87AKF2. Is 30/100 (=30%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 40/100 (=40%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the display image 87AKE1 of the cut-in effect is, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 60/100 (=60%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 20/100 (=20%), and the determined ratio of the display image 87AKF3 is 20/100 (=20%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the display image 87AKE1 of the cut-in effect is, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 20/100 (=20%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 20/100 (=20%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 60/100 (=60%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the display image 87AKE2 of the cut-in effect is, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 40/100 (=40%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 30/100 (=30%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 30/100 (=30%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the cut-in effect display image 87AKE2, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF2 is It is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 80/100 (=80%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the display image 87AKE3 of the cut-in effect is, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100 (=10%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the cut-in effect display image 87AKE2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is. It is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 90/100 (=90%).

In the determination rate of the determination example 87AK51, when the display result of the variable display is "miss", the determination rate other than the display image 87AKF3 is the highest regardless of whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the effect mode. For example, when there is no display image of the cut-in effect, when it is the display image 87AKE1, and when it is the display image 87AKE2, the display result of the variable display corresponds to the "miss" and the display used for the promotion effect. The determination rate of the image 87AKF1 is the highest. In the case of the cut-in effect display image 87AKE3, the display result of the variable display corresponds to "miss", and the determination rate of the display image 87AKE2 used for the promotion effect is the highest. On the other hand, in the determination rate of the determination example 87AK51, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is the highest regardless of whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the effect mode. .. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF3 is executed by the setting of the determination ratio as described above, the degree of expectation of controlling the jackpot gaming state is the highest. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF2 is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the big hit game state is lower than that of the display image 87AKF3, but is higher than that of the display image 87AKF1. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is the lowest. Therefore, regardless of the effect mode of the cut-in effect, when the promotion effect is in the effect mode of displaying the display image 87AKF3, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is highest. As a result, even if the player misses the cut-in effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled to some extent depends on whether or not the effect mode of the promotion effect is due to the display of the display image 87AKF3. Can be determined up to.

Due to the difference in the determination ratio in the determination example 87AK51, in the case where there is no display image corresponding to the execution of the cut-in effect, the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is higher than in the case where the cut-in effect is executed. Executed. When the cut-in effect using the display image 87AKE3 is executed, the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is not executed, but the promotion effect using any of the display images 87AKF2 and 87AKF3 is executed. In this way, the display image used for the promotion effect is determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the effect mode. In the cut-in effect, the proportion of the effect mode such as the effect image display in the promotion effect is changed according to the effect mode such as the effect image display. Therefore, the effect mode of the promotion effect can be suggested at different rates depending on whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the effect mode.

In the determination rate of the determination example 87AK51, even if the display result of the variable display is the same, each of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect is determined according to the presence or absence of the cut-in effect and the effect mode. The ratio is different. For example, in the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, and there is no display image in which the cut-in effect is not executed, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 10/100 (=10%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, in the case of the display image 87AKE1 of the cut-in effect, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 20/100 (=20%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, in the case of the cut-in effect display image 87AKE2, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 30/100 (=30%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, in the case of the display image 87AKE3 of the cut-in effect, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%). Therefore, when the display result of the variable display is "miss", the display image 87AKF2 is displayed as the effect mode of the promotion effect in the order of no display image of the cut-in effect, display image 87AKE1, display image 87AKE2, and display image 87AKE3. The rate of display becomes high. Similarly, comparing the determination ratios when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, in this case, as the display image of the cut-in effect is not displayed, the display image 87AKE1, the display image 87AKE2, and the display image 87AKE3, The ratio of the display image 87AKF3 being displayed as the effect mode of the promotion effect is high. By setting the determination ratio as described above, it is possible to change the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled in accordance with the combination of the presence or absence of the cut-in effect and the effect mode, and the effect mode of the promotion effect. By grasping the combination of the cut-in effect and the promotion effect, the player can recognize the degree of expectation to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state in detail, rather than only understanding the effect mode of the promotion effect, Interest in various productions will be increased.

In the example 88AK01 of determination of the promotion effect regarding the characteristic portion 88AK shown in FIG. 9-14, in addition to whether the display result of the variable display is “miss” or “big hit”, whether or not the change effect is executed, timing, and active display are performed. The determination ratio of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect differs depending on the final display image. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, no change effect is executed, and the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC1, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 60/100 (=60%). ), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 40/100 (=40%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, no change effect is executed, and the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC1, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 40/100 (=40%). The determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 60/100 (=60%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%). Regardless of whether the display result of the variable display is “Loss” or “Big hit”, if the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC1 without performing the change effect, the display image 87AKF1, The determination rate of 87AKF2 is 50/100 (=50%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%).

In the decision example 88AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the final display image of active display is the display image 87AKC2 among the cases where the change effect is executed only at the first timing, the display image is displayed. The determination rate of 87AKF1 is 70/100 (=70%), the determination rate of display image 87AKF2 is 30/100 (=30%), and the determination rate of display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%). is there. When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the change effect is executed only at the first timing, when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 40/100 (=40%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 60/100 (=60%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed only at the first timing, when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 Is 80/100 (=80%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 20/100 (=20%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%). When the display result of the variable display is "big hit" and the change effect is executed only at the first timing, when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 Is 30/100 (=30%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 70/100 (=70%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%).

In the decision example 88AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the final display image of active display is the display image 87AKC3 among the cases where the change effect is executed only at the second timing, the display image is displayed. The determination rate of 87AKF1 is 20/100 (=20%), the determination rate of display image 87AKF2 is 50/100 (=50%), and the determination rate of display image 87AKF3 is 30/100 (=30%). is there. When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the change effect is executed only at the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC3, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 20/100 (=20%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 30/100 (=30%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 50/100 (=50%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed only at the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC3, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 Is 30/100 (=30%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 50/100 (=50%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 20/100 (=20%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the change effect is executed only at the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC3, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 Is 20/100 (=20%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 50/100 (=50%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 30/100 (=30%).

In the determination example 88AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC4, , The determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100 (=10). %). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC4, the display image 87AKF1 is displayed. The determination rate is 0/100 (=0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 90/100 (=90%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC4, the display image 87AKF1 Is 0/100 (=0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 95/100 (=95%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 5/100 (=5%). .. When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC4, the display image 87AKF1 Is 0/100 (=0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 40/100 (=40%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 60/100 (=60%). ..

In the determination example of the determination example 88AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate other than the display image 87AKF3 is determined regardless of whether or not the change effect is executed, the timing, and the final display image in the active display. The highest. For example, when the change effect is executed only at the first timing, the display result of the variable display is “missed” regardless of whether the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC2 or a display image other than the display image 87AKC2. Correspondingly, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 used for the promotion effect is the highest. Further, when the change effect is executed only at the second timing, or when the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, the display result of the variable display is “missed” regardless of the final display image of the active display. Correspondingly, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 used for the promotion effect is the highest. On the other hand, in the determination ratio of the determination example 88AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the display image 87AKF3 is determined regardless of whether or not the change effect is executed, the timing, and the final display image in the active display. Highest percentage. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF2 is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the big hit game state is lower than that of the display image 87AKF3, but is higher than that of the display image 87AKF1. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is the lowest. Therefore, regardless of the effect mode of the change effect, when the promotion effect is in the effect mode of displaying the display image 87AKF3, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is highest. Thereby, even if the player cannot determine the timing of the change effect, it is expected that the big hit game state is controlled depending on whether or not the effect mode of the promotion effect is due to the display of the display image 87AKF3. The degree can be discriminated to some extent.

Due to the difference in the determination ratio in the determination example 88AK01, if the change effect is not executed or if the change effect is executed only at the first timing, the change effect is executed only at the second timing or the first timing. Further, the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is executed at a higher rate than in the case where the change effect is executed at the second timing. When the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is not executed, but the promotion effect using either the display image 87AKF2 or 87AKF3 is executed. In this way, the display image used for the promotion effect is determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the change effect is executed and the timing. Further, in the change effect, the proportion of the effect mode such as the display of the effect image in the promotion effect is changed according to the presence or absence of execution and the timing. Therefore, the effect mode of the promotion effect can be suggested at a different rate depending on whether or not the change effect is executed and the timing.

In the determination rate of the determination example 88AK01, even if the display results of the variable display are the same, the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect are determined at different rates depending on whether or not the change effect is executed and the timing. There are cases where For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is not executed, the ratio of the display image 87AKF2 is 40/100 (=40%) or 50/100 (=50). %). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, when the change effect is executed only at the first timing, the ratio determined for the display image 87AKF2 is 30/100 (=30%) or 20/100. (=20%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, when the change effect is executed only at the second timing, the ratio determined for the display image 87AKF2 is 50/100 (=50%). When the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing in the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the ratio determined for the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%) or 95/100 (=95%). Even when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the ratio determined for the display image 87AKF2 differs depending on whether or not the change effect is executed and the timing. When the change effect is executed only at the first timing, the ratio determined for the display image 87AKF3 is 0/100 (=0%), and is not determined for the display image 87AKF3. On the other hand, when the change effect is executed only at the second timing, or when the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, the display image 87AKF3 can be determined at a predetermined ratio. By setting such a determination ratio, it is possible to change the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled in accordance with the combination of the execution/non-execution and timing of the change effect and the effect mode of the promotion effect. By understanding the combination of the change effect and the promotion effect, the player can recognize the degree of expectation to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state in detail, rather than by understanding only the effect mode of the promotion effect. The interest in such production is increased. Further, the timing at which the change effect is executed is different, such as whether or not the change effect is executed at the second timing, depending on whether or not the promotion effect is executed in the special mode by the display of the display image 87AKF3. ..

In addition, with the determination rate of the determination example 88AK01, even if the presence/absence of execution of change effect and the timing are the same in addition to the display result of the variable display, the display image used for the promotion effect according to the final display image of the active display. 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 may be determined at different rates. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is not executed, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 60/100 (=60% when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC1). ), whereas it is 50/100 (=50%) in cases other than the display image 87AKC1. When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed only at the first timing, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 70/100 (when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC2. =70%), but 80/100 (=80%) in cases other than the display image 87AKC2. When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed only at the second timing, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 30/100 (when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC3. =30%), whereas it is 20/100 (=20%) in cases other than the display image 87AKC3. When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF3 is 10 when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC4. /100 (=10%), whereas it is 5/100 (=5%) in cases other than the display image 87AKC4. Even when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the proportions of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 determined according to the final display image of the active display are different even if the execution/non-execution of the change effect and the timing are the same. . By setting the determination ratio as described above, it is possible to change the degree of expectation for controlling the jackpot gaming state in accordance with the combination of the display mode of the active display and the effect mode of the promotion effect. By understanding the combination of the active display and the promotion effect, the player can recognize the degree of expectation to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state in detail, rather than only understanding the effect mode of the promotion effect. The interest in such production is increased.

In the determination example 89AK01 of the promotion effect regarding the characteristic part 89AK shown in FIG. 9-15, in addition to whether the display result of the variable display is “miss” or “big hit”, whether the suggestion effect is executed or not, is used for the suggestion effect. Depending on the display image to be displayed, the determination ratio of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect is different. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” and there is no display image corresponding to the execution of the suggestive effect, the determined ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 80/100 (=80%), and the display image 87AKF2 Is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100 (=10%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and there is no display image corresponding to the execution of the suggestive effect, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 30/100 (=30%), and the determination result of the display image 87AKF2 is The determination rate is 30/100 (=30%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 40/100 (=40%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the display image 87AKD1 of the suggestive effect, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 60/100 (=60%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 20. /100 (=20%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 20/100 (=20%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the suggestion effect display image 87AKD1, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 20/100 (=20%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 20. /100 (=20%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 60/100 (=60%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the suggestion effect display image 87AKD2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 40/100 (=40%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 30. /100 (=30%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 30/100 (=30%). When the display result of the variable display is "big hit" and the suggestion effect display image 87AKD2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 10. /100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 80/100 (=80%). When the display result of the variable display is “miss” and the suggestion effect display image 87AKD3, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 90. /100 (=90%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100 (=10%). When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the cut-in effect display image 87AKE2, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is. It is 10/100 (=10%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 90/100 (=90%).

In the determination rate of the determination example 89AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate other than the display image 87AKF3 is the highest regardless of whether the suggestive effect is executed or in the effect mode. For example, when there is no display image of the suggestive effect, when it is the display image 87AKD1, and when it is the display image 87AKD2, the display image of the variable display corresponds to "miss" and the display image used for the promotion effect. 87AKF1 has the highest determination rate. Also, in the case of the display image 87AKED3 of the suggestive effect, the display result of the variable display corresponds to "miss", and the determination rate of the display image 87AKE2 used for the promotion effect is the highest. On the other hand, in the determination rate of the determination example 89AK01, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is the highest regardless of whether or not the suggestive effect is executed and the effect mode. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF3 is executed by the setting of the determination ratio as described above, the degree of expectation of controlling the jackpot gaming state is the highest. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF2 is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the big hit game state is lower than that of the display image 87AKF3, but is higher than that of the display image 87AKF1. When the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is the lowest. Therefore, regardless of the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the promotion effect has the highest expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state in the case of the effect mode in which the display image 87AKF3 is displayed. As a result, even if the player misses the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled to a certain extent depends on whether or not the effect mode of the promotion effect is due to the display of the display image 87AKF3. Can be determined.

Due to the difference in the determination rate in the determination example 89AK01, the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is executed at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is executed when there is no display image corresponding to the execution of the suggestion effect. It When the suggestion effect using the display image 87AKD3 is executed, the promotion effect using the display image 87AKF1 is not executed, and the promotion effect using any of the display images 87AKF2 and 87AKF3 is executed. In this way, the display image used for the promotion effect is determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the suggestive effect is executed and the effect mode. Further, in the suggestive effect, the proportion of the effect mode in which the effect image is displayed in the promotion effect is changed according to the effect mode in which the effect image is displayed. Therefore, the effect mode of the promotion effect can be suggested at different rates depending on whether or not the suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode.

In the determination ratio of the determination example 89AK01, the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 to be used for the promotion effect are determined according to the presence/absence of the suggestive effect and the effect mode even if the variable display results are the same. Is different. For example, in the case where the display result of the variable display is “missing” and there is no display image for which the suggestive effect is not executed, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 10/100 (=10%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, in the case of the display image 87AKD1 of the suggestive effect, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 20/100 (=20%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, in the case of the suggestion effect display image 87AKD2, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 30/100 (=30%). In the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, in the case of the display image 87AKD3 of the suggestive effect, the ratio determined as the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%). Therefore, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the display image 87AKF2 is displayed as the effect mode of the promotion effect in accordance with the display image of the suggestive effect, the display image 87AKD1, the display image 87AKD2, and the display image 87AKD3. Becomes higher. Similarly, comparing the determination rates in the case where the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, in this case, as the display image of the suggestive effect is not displayed, the display image 87AKD1, the display image 87AKD2, and the display image 87AKD3, the promotion is promoted. The ratio of the display image 87AKF3 being displayed is high as a production mode of production. By setting such a determination ratio, it is possible to change the degree of expectation to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state, depending on the combination of the presence/absence of the suggested effect and the effect mode, and the effect mode of the promotion effect. By grasping the combination of suggestive production and promotion production, the player can recognize the degree of expectation to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state in detail, rather than grasping only the production mode of promotion production. The interest in such production is increased.

FIG. 9-16 shows a modified example of the promotion effect determination. For example, in the determination example 87AK51 of the promotion effect related to the characteristic portion 87AK, in the case of the display image 87AKE3 of the cut-in effect, the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect at a ratio according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. You may decide to either. In step 87AKS106 of the effect determination process, when the effect mode of the cut-in effect is the effect mode by the display of the display image 87AKE3, as an example of the promotion effect determination according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. It suffices that the decision example 87AK61 shown may occur.

In the promotion effect determination example 87AK61 shown in FIG. 9-16, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” in the case of the cut-in effect display image 87AKE3, the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. Nevertheless, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100( = 10%). On the other hand, in the case of the display image 87AKE3 of the cut-in effect, if the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the display image used for the promotion effect according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The determination rates of 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 are different. In such a case, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 35/100 (=35% if the set value is 1. ), 30/100 (=30%) when the set value is 2, 25/100 (=25%) when the set value is 3, and 20/100 when the set value is 4. (=20%), if the setting value is 5, it is 15/100 (=15%), and if the setting value is 6, it is 10/100 (=10%). Correspondingly, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 65/100 (=65%) when the setting value is 1, and 70/100 (=70%) when the setting value is 2, If the setting value is 3, it is 75/100 (=75%), if the setting value is 4, it is 80/100 (=80%), and if the setting value is 5, it is 85/100 (=85%). ), and if the set value is 6, it is 90/100 (=90%).

In the determination rate of the determination example 87AK61, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the ratio of the production mode of the promotion production to the production mode of displaying one of the display images 87AKF2 and 87AKF3 is set to the pachinko game. Different according to the set value in the machine 1. For example, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect mode of the promotion effect is likely to be the effect mode of the display image 87AKF2, and as the set value increases, the effect mode of the promotion effect of the display image 87AKF3 is displayed. The ratio of the presentation mode by the display becomes high. Therefore, when the production mode of the cut-in production is the display of the display image 87AKE3, when the promotion production is the production mode of the display image 87AKF3, the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is advantageous for the player. The expected value, which is the set value, increases.

The production mode of the promotion production is a production mode as a predetermined mode in which the display image 87AKF3 is displayed to notify the message of "hot heat". The ratio in which the effect mode of the promotion effect is such a predetermined mode can be understood by repeatedly executing the cut-in effect and the promotion effect in accordance with the multiple variable display in which the display result is “big hit”. The player determines the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by grasping the ratio in which the promotion effect is in the predetermined mode when the display image 87AKE3 of the cut-in effect is displayed in the variable display in which the display result is “big hit”. Can be recognized. If the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly advantageous set value, the display result of the variable display is likely to be "big hit" and is easily controlled to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, a player who expects to give a game value such as winning a prize ball expects that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a set value with a high degree of advantage, so that the display result is a “big hit” multiple times. In the variable display of, the set value can be recognized based on the ratio in which the promotion effect is in the predetermined mode, so that the motivation for the game is increased.

In addition, even when there is no display image used for the cut-in effect, or when it is either of the display images 87AKE1 and 87AKE2, the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect are set according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The determination rate of may be different. Even when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect may be different depending on the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is set to be higher as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes the set value that is more advantageous to the player. May be. According to such a setting, after the display effect of the display image 87AKF3 is performed, the ratio of the display result of the variable display being “missed” is increased after the promotion effect of the predetermined mode (large V control display) having a high degree of expectation is executed. Accordingly, the expectation that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly advantageous set value can be increased. Therefore, even if the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the player's interest in the set value can be increased to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the determination example 88AK01 of the promotion effect regarding the characteristic portion 88AK, for example, when the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing and the final display image of the active display is 87AKC4, the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. The display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect may have different determination rates according to the above. For example, when the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, and when the final display image of the active display is 87AKC4, the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Regardless of the set value, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10. /100 (=10%). On the other hand, when the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, and when the final display image of the active display is 87AKC4, the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the display image 87AKF1 The determination rate of 0/100 (=0%) is the same, while the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 35/100 (=35%) when the set value is 1, and the set value is 2 If there is, it is 30/100 (=30%), if the setting value is 3, it is 25/100 (=25%), and if the setting value is 4, it is 20/100 (=20%). If the value is 5, it may be 15/100 (=15%), and if the setting value is 6, it may be 10/100 (=10%). Correspondingly, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 65/100 (=65%) when the setting value is 1, and 70/100 (=70%) when the setting value is 2, If the set value is 3, it is 75/100 (=75%), if the set value is 4, it is 80/100 (=80%), and if the set value is 5, it is 85/100 (=85%). ), and if the set value is 6, it may be 90/100 (=90%). With such setting of the determination ratio, for example, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect mode of the promotion effect is likely to be the effect mode by the display of the display image 87AKF2, and as the set value increases, the effect effect of the promotion effect is increased. The ratio in which the effect mode is the effect mode by the display of the display image 87AKF3 is high. Therefore, when the final display image of the active display is the display image 87AKC4 by executing the change effect at the first timing and the second timing, when the promotion effect is the effect mode by the display of the display image 87AKF3. The expectation that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a set value that is advantageous for the player is high. In addition, if the player can grasp the ratio and the like in which the promotion effect is in the predetermined mode by repeatedly executing the change effect and the promotion effect along with the multiple variable display in which the display result is “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Since the set value in can be recognized, the player's motivation for the game can be increased.

Even when the final display image of the active display is other than the display image 87AKC4 among the cases where the change effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing, the promotion effect is generated according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The determination ratios of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for may be different. Even when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect may be different depending on the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is set to be higher as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes the set value that is more advantageous to the player. May be. According to such a setting, after the display effect of the display image 87AKF3 is performed, the ratio of the display result of the variable display being “missed” is increased after the promotion effect of the predetermined mode (large V control display) having a high degree of expectation is executed. Accordingly, the expectation that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly advantageous set value can be increased. Therefore, even if the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the player's interest in the set value can be increased to improve the enjoyment of the game. In addition, the display images 87AKF1 to be used for the promotion effect depending on the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 even when the change effect is not executed, or when it is executed only at the first timing or only at the second timing. The determination rate of 87AKF3 may be different.

In the determination example 89AK01 of the promotion effect regarding the characteristic portion 89AK, for example, in the case of the display image 87AKD3 of the suggestion effect, the determination ratio of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. May be different. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” in the case of the display image 87AKD3 of the suggestive effect, the determination ratio of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100( regardless of the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. =0%), the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 90/100 (=90%), and the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 10/100 (=10%). On the other hand, in the case of the display image 87AKD3 of the suggestive effect, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF1 is 0/100 (=0%), which is the same. Then, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF2 is 35/100 (=35%) when the setting value is 1, 30/100 (=30%) when the setting value is 2, and the setting value is 3 If it is 25/100 (=25%), if the setting value is 4, it is 20/100 (=20%), if the setting value is 5, it is 15/100 (=15%), If the set value is 6, it may be 10/100 (=10%). Correspondingly, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is 65/100 (=65%) when the setting value is 1, and 70/100 (=70%) when the setting value is 2, If the set value is 3, it is 75/100 (=75%), if the set value is 4, it is 80/100 (=80%), and if the set value is 5, it is 85/100 (=85%). ), and if the set value is 6, it may be 90/100 (=90%). With such setting of the determination ratio, for example, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect mode of the promotion effect is likely to be the effect mode by the display of the display image 87AKF2, and as the set value increases, the effect effect of the promotion effect is increased. The ratio in which the effect mode is the effect mode by the display of the display image 87AKF3 is high. Therefore, when the production mode of the suggestive production is the display image 87AKD3, when the promotion production is the production mode by the display of the display image 87AKF3, the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be advantageous for the player. The higher the expectation that is the value. Further, if the player can grasp the ratio and the like in which the promotion effect is in the predetermined mode by repeatedly executing the suggestion effect and the promotion effect along with the multiple variable display in which the display result is “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Since the set value in can be recognized, the player's motivation for playing can be increased.

In addition, in the case of no display image used for suggestive effect, or in the case of any of the display images 87AKD1 and 87AKD2, according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for promotion effect are displayed. The determination rate may be different. Even when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect may be different depending on the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the determination rate of the display image 87AKF3 is set to be higher as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes the set value that is more advantageous to the player. May be. According to such a setting, after the display effect of the display image 87AKF3 is performed, the ratio of the display result of the variable display being “missed” is increased after the promotion effect of the predetermined mode (large V control display) having a high degree of expectation is executed. Accordingly, the expectation that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly advantageous set value can be increased. Therefore, even if the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the player's interest in the set value can be increased to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The determination rate of the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC3 that are the final display images of active display, the determination rate of the change patterns 87AKP1-1 to 87AKP1-6 corresponding to a plurality of timings, the presence/absence of suggestive effects and the determination rate of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3, Of the presence or absence of the cut-in effect, the determination rates of the display images 87AKE1 to 87AKE3, and the determination rates of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect, the display result of the variable display is “miss” in the determination rate of part or all. In this case, it may be set differently according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the case where the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the proportion determined in the production mode with high expectation to be controlled in the big hit game state is highly advantageous to the player because the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is high. You may set so that it may become high, so that it becomes a setting value. According to such a setting, after the high-expectation effect, which is the effect of the high-expectation effect, is executed, the ratio of the display result of the variable display being “miss” becomes higher, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to increase the expectation that the set value is a set value with a high degree of advantage. In general, when the display result of the variable display is “miss” after the high-expectation effect having a high expectation effect is executed, the expectation of the player temporarily increased by the effect is variably displayed. The display result of #1 causes the player to sharply decrease, and thus the player's motivation to continue the game is likely to be reduced or lost. On the other hand, after the high-expectation effect is executed, the expectation that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly advantageous set value as the display ratio of the variable display becomes “missing” increases. By increasing the number, it is possible to improve the interest of the game so that the player is motivated to continue the game.

In addition, the determination rate of the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC3 that are the final display images of the active display, the determination rate of the change patterns 87AKP1-1 to 87AKP1-6 corresponding to a plurality of timings, the presence/absence of suggestive effects and the determination of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3. Of the proportion, the presence or absence of the cut-in effect, the determination rate of the display images 87AKE1 to 87AKE3, and the determination rate of the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect, some or all of the determination rates have a variable display display result of “miss”. In such a case, the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be set differently when the setting value is equal to or more than the specific setting value and when the setting value is less than the specific setting value. For example, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 or more, and when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the expectation to control the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the set value is less than 4. The decision rate may be increased. Alternatively, for example, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6 and when the display result of the variable display is "miss" rather than when it is other than 6 (any of 1 to 5), the jackpot gaming state is controlled. You may raise the determination rate of the production aspect with high expected degree. When the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 6 (any one of 1 to 5), when the display result of the variable display is "miss", the determination rate is 0/100 (=0%) and the big hit. Regarding the effect mode to be confirmed, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, it may be set to be determined at a predetermined ratio. According to this setting, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a value other than 6 (any of 1 to 5), the effect of the effect mode in which the big hit is determined is executed, and the display result of the variable display is "missed". When it becomes, it is decided that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, so that the interest of the game can be improved so that the player can be motivated to continue the game.

In addition, an arbitrary setting suggestion effect may be executed at different rates according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the case of the specific setting value, the setting suggestion effect may be executable at a higher rate than in the case of the setting value other than the specific setting value. In this case, in a range where the setting value is other than the specific setting value, a limit is set as a limit that the execution ratio of the setting suggestive effect is lower than in a range where the setting value is the specific setting value. There may be provided a setting suggestion effect that can be executed at a predetermined rate when the setting value is the specific setting value and is not executed when the setting value is other than the specific setting value. Thus, in the range where the set value is the specific set value, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, in a range where the set value is other than the specific set value, a limit is set as a limit that the setting suggestive effect is not executed.

Depending on whether it is a special period or not, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestive effects at different ratios. For example, in the special period, the setting suggestion effect may be executable at a higher rate than in the period other than the special period. In this case, in a range other than the special period, a limit is set as a limit that the execution ratio of the setting suggestive effect is lower than that in the range being the special period. There may be provided a setting suggestion effect that can be executed at a predetermined rate during the special period and is not executed during the period other than the special period. In this way, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio in the range of the special period. On the other hand, in a range other than the special period, a limit is set as a limit that the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

It is not limited to whether it is a special period or not, and it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different rates depending on whether or not an arbitrary special condition is satisfied. For example, when the special condition is satisfied, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the special condition is not satisfied. In this case, in the range where the special condition is not satisfied, a limit is set as a limit that the execution rate of the setting suggestive effect is lower than that in the range where the special condition is satisfied. A setting suggestion effect may be provided that can be executed at a predetermined rate when the special condition is satisfied, and is not executed when the special condition is not satisfied. In this way, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio within the range where the special condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in a range where the special condition is not satisfied, a limit is set as a limit that the setting suggestion effect is not executed. The special condition may be any condition that can be established according to the progress or history of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the result of the determination or determination of the game, or the progress or history or the production of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be any condition that can be satisfied according to the judgment or determination of. The effect is not limited to the setting suggestion effect, and any effect may be executable at a different ratio depending on whether or not a preset condition is satisfied, or whether such a condition is satisfied. The performance mode may be determined at different rates depending on whether or not the execution timing may be determined at different rates depending on whether such a condition is satisfied. .. Further, an arbitrary effect may be provided with a limit as a limit that a specific effect is not executed in a range where a preset restriction condition is satisfied, or compared with a range where the restriction condition is not satisfied. A limit may be set as a limit that the execution ratio decreases and the execution is difficult.

FIG. 9-17 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the variable display effect effect process. In the variable display effect processing, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step 87AKS041). In step 87AKS041, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the variable display is performed. It may be determined that time has passed. As described above, the passage of the variable display time may be determined as the passage of the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern based on the timer value of the effect control process timer and the like.

When the variable display time has not elapsed in step 87AKS041 (step 87AKS041; No), it is determined whether or not it is a suggestive effect period for executing the suggestive effect (step 87AKS042). The suggestive effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (instructive effect control pattern) determined in step 87AKS023 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is the suggestive effect period (step 87AKS042; Yes), control for executing the suggestive effect is performed (step 87AKS043). In step 87AKS043, for example, various commands created based on the setting of the suggestion effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. It is sufficient that the suggestive effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining the above or a part or all of them.

When it is determined in step 87AKS042 that it is not the suggestive effect period (step 87AKS042; No), it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period for executing the change effect after executing the control in step 87AKS043. (Step 87AKS044). The change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (change effect control pattern) determined in step 87AKS023 of the variable display start setting process, for example. If it is the change effect period (step 87AKS044; Yes), control for executing the change effect is performed (step 87AKS045). As the change effect period, for example, a period before the reach is established, which is the first timing, or a period during the cut-in effect, which is the second timing, may be set in advance. At the time of the cut-in effect that is the second timing, it suffices that the display mode of the active display can be changed by changing the display of the effect image in the active display area 87AKA1 in response to the execution of the cut-in effect.

When it is determined in step 87AKS044 that it is not the change effect period (step 87AKS044; No), it is determined whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect after executing the control in step 87AKS045. (Step 87AKS046). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern (special figure variation production control pattern) determined in step 87AKS023 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is the reach effect period (step 87AKS046; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step 87AKS047).

When it is determined in step 87AKS046 that it is not the reach production period (step 87AKS046; No), after executing the control in step 87AKS047, is it a cut-in production period for executing the cut-in production? Is determined (step 87AKS048). The cut-in effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (cut-in effect control pattern) determined in step 87AKS023 of the variable display start setting process, for example. If it is the cut-in effect period (step 87AKS048; Yes), control for executing the cut-in effect is performed (step 87AKS049). Before the cut-in effect period is determined to be the action effect period in step 87AKS052, after the effect image display that becomes the active display is started in step 87AKS026 of the variable display start setting process, the display of the effect image is started. In addition, it may be preset so that the cut-in effect can be executed. With such a setting, it suffices that the cut-in effect can be executed after the active display is displayed and before the operation effect is executed.

The order of the active display, the motion effect, and the cut-in effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the active display may be started after the cut-in effect is executed, and then the motion effect may be executed. Alternatively, the action effect may be executed after the active display is started, and then the cut-in effect may be executed.

When it is determined in step 87AKS048 that it is not the cut-in effect period (step 87AKS048; No), after executing the control in step 87AKS049, it is determined whether or not it is the promotion effect period for executing the promotion effect. It is determined (step 87AKS050). The promotion effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (cut-in effect control pattern) determined in step 87AKS023 of the variable display start setting process, for example. If it is the promotion effect period (step 87AKS050; Yes), control for executing the promotion effect is performed (step 87AKS051). The promotion effect period may be an effective detection period in which the movement of the player is effectively detected as the promotion effect is executed. In the valid detection period, for example, based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A, it is only necessary to be able to detect the movement of the player who tilts the operating rod of the stick controller 31A, such as a pulling operation with respect to the V controller.

When it is determined in step 87AKS050 that it is not the promotion effect period (step 87AKS050; No), it is determined whether it is the action effect period for executing the action effect after executing the control in step 87AKS051. (Step 87AKS052). The action effect period may be set in advance in the effect control pattern determined in step 87AKS023 of the variable display start setting process (effect control pattern when special figure changes), for example. In the effective detection period after the start of the promotion effect, when the player does not detect a specific operation such as an operation of pulling the operation rod of the stick controller 31A serving as the V controller, the operation effect period is It may not be started. Alternatively, even when the specific motion is not detected, the motion performance period may be started when the specific timing for motion performance is reached. If it is the action effect period (step 87AKS052; Yes), control for executing the action effect is performed (step 87AKS053).

The player's specific action detected to execute the action effect may be an action of tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 31A, unlike a pulling action such as a push operation on the V controller. Alternatively, the player's specific action may be an action of pressing the push button 31B. The operation of the player is not limited to being detectable, but based on the detection result of any change or difference in the detection target such as the execution state of processing or control in the detection target, the shape, pattern, or color change of the detection target. Thus, an arbitrary effect corresponding to the motion effect may be made executable. A detection device capable of detecting an operation, a change, a difference, etc. in a detection target is, for example, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, and detects the state of the detection target mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. Any configuration that can be detected may be used. Alternatively, the result of photographing the detection target using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video-type motion capture) to detect the state of the detection target. As an example of detecting the state of the detection target using the camera, the screen display state of the mobile terminal may be detected, and the effect may be executable based on the detection result.

When it is determined in step 87AKS052 that it is not the action effect period (step 87AKS052; No), after the control in step 87AKS053 is executed, for example, the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern is performed. Based on this, control for executing the effect during other variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step 87AKS054), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

When the variable display time has elapsed in step 87AKS041 (step 87AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 87AKS055). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step 87AKS055; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

When the design confirmation command is received in step 87AKS055 (step 87AKS055; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) as the display result is performed (step 87AKS056). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step 87AKS057). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step 87AKS058), the variable display effect process is ended.

9-18 to 9-22 show execution examples of variable display of decorative designs and various effects. FIG. 9-18 shows an example of execution from the start of variation, which is the start of variable display, to the execution of the suggestive effect corresponding to the first timing before the reach is established. FIG. 9-19 shows a case where the variable display ends in the case of non-reach (miss) after the change effect corresponding to the first timing before the reach is established is executed, and in the case other than non-reach (non-reach). The execution example of the reach establishment in which the variable display is the reach mode is shown. FIG. 9-20 corresponds to an example of execution of variable end in which variable display is ended in the case of normal (miss), and a second timing at the time of cut-in effect from super development in which reach effect that is super reach is started. It shows an execution example until the suggestive effect is executed. FIG. 9-21 illustrates an execution example in which the promotion effect is executed after the change effect corresponding to the second timing in the cut-in effect is executed. FIG. 9-22 shows an example of execution from the execution of the action effect to the end of variable display, which is the end of variable display.

Corresponding to the start of variable display of the effect execution example 87AKM01 shown in FIG. 9-18(A), in the effect determination process executed in step 87AKS022 of the variable display start setting process, the final display image in the active display is displayed. The change pattern of the change effect, the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the effect mode of the cut-in effect, the operation mode of the promotion effect, and the like are determined. After the start of the variation in the performance execution example 87AKM01, it is possible to execute the suggestion performance that suggests that the display mode of the active display changes corresponding to before the reach establishment which is the first timing. FIG. 9-18(B1) shows an effect execution example 87AKM11 in the case where the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD1 is executed corresponding to the first timing. FIG. 9-18(B2) shows an effect execution example 87AKM12 in the case where the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD2 is executed corresponding to the first timing. FIG. 9-18(B3) shows an effect execution example 87AKM13 in the case where the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD3 is executed corresponding to the first timing. As described above, the suggestive effect can be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes depending on which of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 is used. In the case where the change effect is not executed corresponding to the first timing, when the step 87AKS103 of the effect determination processing determines that “no execution” is performed, which does not execute the gasse suggestive effect, the suggestive effect is not executed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is advanced to. After the suggestion effect in any of the effect execution examples 87AKM11 to 87AKM13 is executed corresponding to before the reach is reached, which is the first timing, the change effect may or may not be executed. Of these, when the change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed according to the change pattern of the first timing determined in step 87AKS103 of the effect determination process.

FIG. 9-19(A1) shows an effect execution example 87AKM21 in the case where the change effect is not executed corresponding to the change pattern at the first timing. Since the display image 87AKC1 is displayed in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM21, the display mode of the active display remains white. In this case, the suggestion effect in any of the effect execution examples 87AKM11 to 87AKM13 is a geek suggestion effect executed when there is no change effect. However, in the decision example 87AKM32 shown in FIG. 9-11(B), if the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD3 like the effect execution example 87AK13 is executed, the change patterns 87AKP1-1 to 87AKP1- Since it is determined to be any one of 6, there is no possibility of being a geek suggestive effect.

FIG. 9-19(A2) shows an effect execution example 87AKM22 when the change effect according to the change pattern 87AKP1-1 is executed corresponding to the first timing. By displaying the display image 87AKC2 in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM22, the display mode of the active display changes to blue display. FIG. 9-19(A3) shows an effect execution example 87AKM23 when the change effect according to the change pattern 87AKP1-2 is executed corresponding to the first timing. By displaying the display image 87AKC3 in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM23, the display mode of the active display changes to green display. FIG. 9-19(A4) shows an effect execution example 87AKM24 when the change effect according to the change pattern 87AKP1-3 is executed corresponding to the first timing. By displaying the display image 87AKC4 in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM24, the display mode of the active display changes to red display.

After the variable display of the effect execution example 87AKM01 is started and before the reach which is the first timing is established, a suggestion effect by displaying one of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 as in the effect execution example 87AKM11 to 87AKM13. After the execution, in the change effect by the change pattern 87AKP1-1, the display image 87AKC2 like the effect execution example 87AKM22 is displayed in the active display area 87AKA1, so that the display mode of the active display changes to blue display. After the variable display of the effect execution example 87AKM01 is started and before the reach which is the first timing is established, a suggestion effect by displaying one of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 as in the effect execution example 87AKM11 to 87AKM13. After the execution, in the change effect by the change pattern 87AKP1-2, the display image 87AKC3 like the effect execution example 87AKM23 is displayed in the active display area 87AKA1, so that the display mode of the active display changes to green display. After the variable display of the effect execution example 87AKM01 is started and before the reach which is the first timing is established, a suggestion effect by displaying one of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 as in the effect execution example 87AKM11 to 87AKM13. After the execution, in the change effect by the change pattern 87AKP1-3, the display image 87AKC4 like the effect execution example 87AKM24 is displayed in the active display area 87AKA1, so that the display mode of the active display changes to red display.

In the case of the performance execution example 87AKM21, in the variable display by the non-reach variation pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination like the performance execution example 87AKM31 shown in FIG. The display result of the display is derived and the process ends. In the case of the effect execution example 87AKM21, in the variable display by the variation pattern other than the non-reach variation pattern, the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode like the effect execution example 87AKM32 shown in FIG. 9-19 (B2). , Reach reached. After the reach is established, there are a case where the reach effect that is the normal reach is executed and the variable display is ended, and a case where the reach effect that is the super reach is executed is a super development.

FIG. 9-20(A1) shows an effect execution example 87AKM41 of variable end in which the variable display ends when the fixed decorative design of the reach combination is stopped and displayed when the reach effect that is the normal reach is executed. . FIG. 9-20(A2) shows a performance development example 87AKM42 of super development in which the reach production that becomes the normal reach develops into the reach production that becomes the super reach. When the reach effect that is the super reach is executed as in the effect execution example 87AKM42, the decorative patterns in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be reduced and displayed. . Further, a small symbol display area may be arranged at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. The small symbol display area is smaller than the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and is provided at a predetermined position such as the lower right portion on the screen of the image display device 5. There is. In the small symbol display area, variable display of small symbols is performed corresponding to variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. The effect image showing the small design is made smaller than the identification information image which is the effect image showing the decorative pattern, and variable display can be executed in a mode in which some or all of the identification information images showing the decorative pattern are common. It may be a reduced identification information image. For example, when the identification information image showing a decorative pattern includes a part showing a number and a part showing a character, the effect image showing a small design corresponds to the same design number as the part showing a number included in the decorative design. Since it is an image showing a number and does not include a part showing a character, it is sufficient that the small design can be displayed in a simpler mode than the effect image showing the decorative design. In this way, in the small symbol display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the small symbols serving as reduced identification information are variably displayed, and the definite small symbol serving as the display result is derived. The effect image showing the small design may be displayed at a position that can be always visually recognized. In the small symbol display area, by displaying the small symbols in a simple manner, it is sufficient to prevent the display contents and display results of the small symbols from being erroneously recognized by the player.

Following the super development in the effect execution example 87AKM42, the reach effect that is the super reach may be advanced as in the effect execution example 87AKM43 shown in FIG. After the reach effect in the effect execution example 87AKM43, the display mode of the active display is changed with or without the cut-in effect, corresponding to the cut-in effect which is the second timing. A suggestive production that suggests is executable. FIG. 9-20(C1) illustrates an effect execution example 87AKM51 in which, when the cut-in effect is not executed, the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD1 is executed corresponding to the second timing. In step 87AKS105 of the effect determination process, it is determined that there is no display image to be used for the cut-in effect, so even if the cut-in effect is not executed, in step 87AKS103 of the effect determination process, the display of the suggested effect corresponding to the second timing. When the image is determined, the suggestive effect can be executed even if the cut-in effect is not executed during the cut-in effect that is the second timing. FIG. 9-20(C2) shows an effect execution example 87AKM52 in which, when the cut-in effect by the display of the display image 87AKE2 is executed, the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD2 is executed corresponding to the second timing. ing. FIG. 9-20(C3) shows an effect execution example 87AKM53 in which, when the cut-in effect by the display of the display image 87AKE3 is executed, the suggestive effect by the display of the display image 87AKD3 is executed corresponding to the second timing. ing. The change effect is executed after the suggestion effect in any of the effect execution examples 87AKM51 to 87AKM53 is executed corresponding to the cut-in effect that is the second timing. At this time, the display mode of the active display can be changed in accordance with the change pattern of the second timing determined in step 87AKS103 of the effect determination process.

FIG. 9-21(A1) shows an effect execution example 87AKM61 when the change effect according to the change pattern 87AKP1-1 is executed corresponding to the second timing. By displaying the display image 87AKC2 in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM62, the display mode of the active display changes to blue display. FIG. 9-21(A2) shows an effect execution example 87AKM62 when the change effect according to the change pattern 87AKP1-2 is executed corresponding to the second timing. By displaying the display image 87AKC3 in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM62, the display mode of the active display changes to green display. FIG. 9-21(A3) shows an effect execution example 87AKM63 when the change effect according to the change pattern 87AKP1-3 is executed corresponding to the second timing. By displaying the display image 87AKC4 in the active display area 87AKA1 of the effect execution example 87AKM63, the display mode of the active display changes to red display.

After execution of the reach effect that is the super reach such as the effect execution examples 87AKM42 and 87AKM43, at the time of the cut-in effect that is the second timing, one of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 is displayed as in the effect execution examples 87AK51 to 87AKM53. In the change effect by the change pattern 87AKP1-1, the display image 87AKC2 such as the effect execution example 87AKM61 is displayed in the active display area 87AKA1 after the suggestion effect by displaying The mode changes to blue display. After execution of the reach effect that is the super reach such as the effect execution examples 87AKM42 and 87AKM43, at the time of the cut-in effect that is the second timing, one of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 is displayed as in the effect execution examples 87AK51 to 87AKM53. In the change effect by the change pattern 87AKP1-2 after executing the suggestion effect by displaying or The mode changes to green display. After performing the reach effect that is the super reach such as the effect execution examples 87AKM42 and 87AKM43, at the time of the cut-in effect that is the second timing, one of the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3 is displayed as in the effect execution examples 87AK51 to 87AKM53. In the change effect by the change pattern 87AKP1-3 after executing the suggestion effect by displaying or The mode changes to red display. After some or all of the cut-in effect, suggestive effect, and change effect corresponding to the second timing have been executed, or after the reach effect has proceeded without executing these effects, the player's motion is promoted. The promotion effect is executed.

FIG. 9-21(B1) shows a performance execution example 87AKM71 in which the promotion performance by the display of the display image 87AKF1 is executed subsequent to the performance execution example 87AKM63. FIG. 9-21(B2) shows an effect execution example 87AKM72 in which a promotion effect by displaying the display image 87AKF2 is executed subsequent to the effect execution example 87AKM63. FIG. 9-21(B3) shows a performance execution example 87AKM73 in which the promotion performance by the display of the display image 87AKF3 is executed subsequent to the performance execution example 87AKM63. After the cut-in effect that is the second timing, a case where the promotion effect is executed in the effect mode of the small V-con display by the display of the display image 87AKF1 such as the effect execution example 87AKM71, and the effect execution example 87AKM72. The promotion effect is executed in the case where the promotion effect is executed in the effect mode of the medium V control display by the display of the display image 87AKF2 and in the effect mode of the large V control display by the display of the display image 87AKF3 such as the effect execution example 87AKM73. There are cases. In step 87AKS106 of the effect determination process, a determination example 87AK51 of the promotion effect related to the characteristic portion 87AK, a determination example 88AK01 of the promotion effect related to the characteristic portion 88AK, a determination example 89AK01 of the promotion effect related to the characteristic portion 89AK, and the like are performed according to the characteristic portions 87AK to 89AK. The display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect are determined in proportion. With the execution of the promotion effect, an effective detection period for effectively detecting the motion of the player comes. In the effective detection period, the player can detect an operation of tilting the operating rod of the stick controller 31A, such as a pulling operation on the V controller. The action effect can be executed based on the result of detecting the action of the player in the valid detection period.

FIG. 9-22(A1) shows an effect execution example 87AKM81 when the operation effect is executed in correspondence with the display result of the variable display being “miss”. In this case, the fixed decorative design which is a reach loss like the effect execution example 87AKM91 shown in FIG.

FIG. 9-22(A2) shows an effect execution example 87AKM82 in the case where the operation effect is executed corresponding to the display result of the variable display being “big hit”. In this case, the fixed decorative design of the big hit combination like the effect execution example 87AKM92 shown in FIG. 9-22 (B2) is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is derived and the process ends.

In this way, the promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player includes the presence/absence of the cut-in effect and the effect mode, the presence/absence and timing of the effect of the change effect, the final display image of the active display, the presence/absence of the effect effect and the effect mode. It is possible to change the ratio of the effect mode according to other effects and display states. Further, depending on the effect mode of the promotion effect, the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", and the degree of expectation for controlling the big hit game state can be varied. Further, the suggestive effect, the change effect, and the cut-in effect can be executed without detecting the movement of the player. It is possible to execute the promotion effect in a predetermined manner at different ratios according to the presence/absence of execution of the effect that can be executed without detecting the movement of the player, the effect mode, and the timing. As a result, by increasing the player's interest in various effects, the player's sense of expectation can be appropriately increased by the effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is possible to solve at least one problem in the related art, and the part described in the above-mentioned embodiment It may be provided with the structure of. For example, in the configuration in which the production mode of the promotion production can be determined regardless of whether or not the cut-in production is executed and the production mode, as in the determination example 88AK01 of the promotion production regarding the characteristic part 88AK and the determination example 89AK01 of the promotion production regarding the characteristic part 89AK. The cut-in effect may not be executed.

It suffices that the promotion effect can be executed by changing the ratio of the effect modes depending on the presence or absence of execution in any effect different from the promotion effect, the effect mode, the timing, or a combination of some or all of these. For example, when the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed, the ratio of the effect mode of the promotion effect to the predetermined mode may be changed depending on the presence/absence of the execution, the effect mode, and the timing. In the variable display effect of "pseudo-link", the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started, and then the variable display is performed once or a plurality of times. When the variable display is temporarily stopped, a predetermined temporary stop mode such as a pseudo consecutive chance may be used. The pseudo consecutive chances may include a combination of a plurality of types of temporary stop symbols according to the combination of decorative symbols. In this case, for example, the proportion of the effect mode of the promotion effect may be changed in accordance with the pseudo consecutive chance displayed as a temporary stop.

When "Variable" variable display effects are executed, multiple promotion effects and motion effects can be executed before and after revariable display and after each revariable display. May be In this case, of the plurality of promotion effects, the second promotion effect executed after the first promotion effect is the presence/absence of execution in the first promotion effect, the effect mode, the timing, or a part or all of these. Depending on the combination, the ratio of the effect modes may be changed so as to be able to be executed.

A hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display may be executable together with the change effect that changes the display mode of the active display or instead of the change effect that changes the display mode of the active display. In this case, the hold information regarding the variable display is stored as the hold data including the random number value for display result determination, and the first hold display based on the hold information is stored in the first hold display area 87AKB1 and the second hold display area 87AKB2. Or the second hold display is executed. Then, before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is started, a hold change effect of changing the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display at a different ratio depending on whether the hold information is specific information or not. It may be executable. In such a configuration in which the pending change effect can be executed, the promotion effect may be executable by changing the ratio of the effect modes depending on whether or not the pending change effect is executed, the effect mode, and the timing.

The production modes such as suggestive production, change production, cut-in production, and promotion production are not limited to those in which some or all of the production modes have different production modes due to the display of different display images, and various production devices are used. It may be that the arbitrary presentation mode is different. For example, together with the display of the display image, or instead of the display of the display image, a sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, a light emission mode in a light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 or a production LED, and an operation mode in the production movable member. Alternatively, the effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes according to a combination of some or all of these.

The advantageous state is not limited to the big hit game state, and may include a special game state such as a time saving state or a probability variation state. In addition, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, "15") that is larger than the second round number (for example, "7"), and can be executed in the time saving state. The upper limit number of times of variable display is the first number (eg, “100”) larger than the second number (eg, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (eg, 1/50). 1 probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5"). It may include that a game situation that is more advantageous to the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive chans (for example, “10”), is obtained. The display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4 that are the final display images of the active display and the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect may be determined at different ratios depending on whether these advantageous states are controlled. ..

As an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player, the variable display result may be controlled to a KT (small hit time) state in which the probability that the small hit is high. For example, after the jackpot gaming state has ended, the KT state may be controlled at a predetermined rate (including 100%). The gaming state that is not in the KT state may be referred to as the non-KT state. Further, a period controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a KT period, and a period not controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a non-KT period.

In the non-KT state, the variable display time of the second special figure is set to a very long time (for example, about 30 minutes). On the other hand, in the KT state, the variable display time of the second special figure is set to a relatively short time (for example, 5 seconds). For this reason, in the KT state, when the second start winning due to the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening continues to occur, the execution frequency of the variable display using the second special map is the non-KT state. It will be much better than when. Corresponding to the variable display using the first special diagram and the second special diagram, the rate at which the variable display result is determined as "small hit" is higher than the rate at which the variable display result is determined as "big hit". ing. For example, the variable display result is determined to be "small hit" at a ratio of 99/100 (99%), and the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" at a ratio of 1/100 (1%). When the variable display result using the first special map is "small hit", it is difficult for the game ball to pass through (enter) the special winning opening because the period for which the special winning opening is open is short. Therefore, the payout of the game ball, which is essentially the prize ball, is not performed. In the KT state, the execution frequency of the variable display using the second special figure is improved, so the frequency of the variable display result using the second special figure is also "small hit", and the small hit game state. The big prize hole is easy to open. In the KT state, the player shoots the game ball toward the right side game area (right-handed), so that the frequency of opening the special winning opening is improved as compared with the non-KT state, which is advantageous for the player. Become. The display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4 which are the final display images of the active display and the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3 used for the promotion effect may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the KT state is controlled.

Various restrictions may be applied within an arbitrary range or limit as long as they do not deviate from the achievement purpose of the invention of the present application, the problem to be solved, and other gist. The limit range may be any condition that makes the presence/absence, percentage, or other quantity of the process, control, or action execution different. The content may be different (for example, when stopping, reducing, or reducing).

(Problem solving means and effect of the characteristic portion 87AK)
A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a stick controller 31A and a controller sensor unit 35A. And a specific display unit capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display, such as an active display area 87AKA1, a first reserved display area 87AKB1, a second reserved display area 87AKB2, and the like. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that promotes a motion, for example, a promotion effect executing unit such as a effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS051 of the variable display effect process, and an action effect can be executed based on the detection result of the detection unit. For example, an effect production executing unit such as the production control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS053 of the variable display effect production, and a predetermined effect that can be executed while the variable display is being executed, for example, an effect that executes step 87AKS049 of the variable display effect production. The specific display means includes a predetermined effect executing means such as the control CPU 120, and the specific display means includes a specific mode such as a red display using the display image 87AKC4, for example, a plurality of displays such as display colors corresponding to the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4. The specific display can be displayed in any of the modes, and the promotion effect executing means includes a special mode such as a large V-con display using the display image 87AKF3, for example, a V-con display according to the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3. The promotion effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes such as the size of, and the predetermined effect executing means includes a predetermined mode such as a message of "intense heat!!" using the display image 87AKE3, for example. The predetermined effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes such as a message corresponding to the display images 87AKE1 to 87AKE3, and a display mode of the specific display, for example, a cut-in effect determination example 87AK41 in FIG. 9-12. According to the predetermined aspect, the predetermined effect is executed in the predetermined aspect at different rates, and for example, as in the example 87AK51 of the promotion effect determination according to the cut-in effect in FIG. The promotion effect is executed according to the special mode, and for example, as in the example 87AK51 of the promotion effect determination according to the variable display result in FIG. 9-13, the advantageous state is controlled at a different ratio according to the effect mode of the promotion effect. As a result, by increasing the player's interest in various effects, the player's expectation can be appropriately increased by the effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (B3), the predetermined effect can be executed by the predetermined effect executing means after the specific display is displayed by the specific display means and before the motion effect is executed by the motion effect executing means. You may. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, it may be possible to change the display mode of the specific display in response to the execution of the predetermined effect, such as during the cut-in effect at the second timing in FIG. 9-9 (B3). As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, in a case where the display image 87AKE1 to 87AKE3 is determined in the cut-in effect determination example 87AK41, the display mode of the specific display at a different ratio depending on which of the plurality of effect modes the predetermined effect is executed. May be changeable. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the case where the first timing is determined to be the change pattern 87AKP1-3 in the change pattern determination example 87AK22, it corresponds to the case where the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode before the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means. Thus, the display mode of the specific display may not be changed. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, etc., is provided with setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player. Depending on the setting, the specific display may be displayed in any of a plurality of display modes at different ratios. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, etc., is provided with setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. Depending on the setting, the predetermined effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different rates. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, or the like, is provided with setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and for example, FIG. Like the determination example 87AK61 of the promotion effect in -16, the promotion effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios according to the setting of the setting unit. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

(Problem solving means and effects of the characteristic portion 88AK)
A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a stick controller 31A and a controller sensor unit 35A. And a specific display unit capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display, such as an active display area 87AKA1, a first reserved display area 87AKB1, a second reserved display area 87AKB2, and the like. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that promotes a motion, for example, a promotion effect executing unit such as a effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS051 of the variable display effect process, and an action effect can be executed based on the detection result of the detection unit. For example, step 87AKS045 of the effect display during variable display capable of executing the action effect execution means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS053 of the effect display during variable display and change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display. Change effect execution means such as the CPU 120 for effect control, and the specific display means, for example, like the effect execution examples 87AKM01 to 87AKM73, the red color using the display image 87AKC4 from the period before the execution of the action effect. The specific display can be displayed in any one of a plurality of display modes such as a display color corresponding to the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4 including the specific mode such as the display, and the promotion effect execution unit uses the display image 87AKF3, for example. The promotion effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes including a special mode such as the large V-con display, for example, the size of the V-con display according to the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3, and the change effect execution means is For example, the change effect can be executed at any one of a plurality of timings, such as the change effect executable timing in FIG. 9-9 (B3), and the final display image in FIG. As in the decision example 88AK01 of the promotion effect, the promotion effect is executed in the special mode at different ratios according to the display mode of the specific display, for example, the decision example 88AK01 of the promotion effect in accordance with the change effect in FIGS. 9-14. In addition, the selection ratio of the timing at which the change effect is executed is different between when the promotion effect is executed in the special mode and when it is not executed in the special mode. For example, in the promotion effect according to the variable display result in FIG. 9-14. As in decision example 88AK01 According to the above, the advantageous state is controlled at different rates. As a result, by increasing the player's interest in various effects, the player's expectation can be appropriately increased by the effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (B3), the predetermined effect can be executed by the predetermined effect executing means after the specific display is displayed by the specific display means and before the motion effect is executed by the motion effect executing means. You may. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, at the time of the cut-in effect at the second timing in FIG. 9-9 (B3), the change effect execution unit may be capable of executing the change effect in response to the execution of the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect execution unit. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the case of determining any of the display images 87AKE1 to 87AKE3 in the determination example 87AK41 of the cut-in effect, the change effect can be executed at different rates depending on which of the plurality of effect modes the predetermined effect is executed. May be As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, in a case where the first timing is determined to be the change pattern 87AKP1-3 in the change pattern determination example 87AK22, it corresponds to the case where the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode before the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means. Thus, the change effect may not be executed by the change effect executing means. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, etc., is provided with setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player. Depending on the setting, the specific display may be displayed in any of a plurality of display modes at different ratios. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, etc., is provided with setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. Depending on the setting, the predetermined effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different rates. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, or the like, is provided with setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and for example, FIG. Like the determination example 87AK61 of the promotion effect in -16, the promotion effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios according to the setting of the setting unit. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

(Problem solving means and effects of the characteristic portion 89AK)
A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a stick controller 31A and a controller sensor unit 35A. And a specific display unit capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display, such as an active display area 87AKA1, a first reserved display area 87AKB1, a second reserved display area 87AKB2, and the like. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that promotes a motion, for example, a promotion effect executing unit such as a effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS051 of the variable display effect process, and an action effect can be executed based on the detection result of the detection unit. For example, it is possible to execute an action effect execution means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87AKS053 of the variable display effect process, and a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the specific display is changed. The specific display means includes a specific effect such as a red display using the display image 87AKC4, for example, a display corresponding to the display images 87AKC1 to 87AKC4. The specific display can be displayed in any one of a plurality of display modes such as colors, and the promotion effect executing means includes, for example, a special mode such as a large V-con display using the display image 87AKF3, for example, the display images 87AKF1 to 87AKF3. The promotion effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes such as the size of the V-con display according to the above, and the suggestion effect executing means may have a plurality of effect modes such as the suggestion mode according to the display images 87AKD1 to 87AKD3. The suggestion effect can be executed by any of the above, and, for example, as in the decision example 87AK32 of the suggestion effect in FIG. Which of the plurality of effect modes is displayed at different rates depending on whether or not the accelerated effect is executed in the special mode, for example, as in the determination example 89AK01 of the accelerated effect according to the suggested effect in FIG. 9-15. In this way, the suggestive effect is executed, and as in the determination example 89AK01 of the promotion effect according to the variable display result in FIG. 9-15, for example, the advantageous state is controlled at different ratios according to the effect mode of the promotion effect. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (B3), the predetermined effect can be executed by the predetermined effect executing means after the specific display is displayed by the specific display means and before the motion effect is executed by the motion effect executing means. You may. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, it may be possible to change the display mode of the specific display in response to the execution of the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect execution means, such as during the cut-in effect at the second timing in FIG. 9-9 (B3). As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, in a case where the display image 87AKE1 to 87AKE3 is determined in the cut-in effect determination example 87AK41, the display mode of the specific display at a different ratio depending on which of the plurality of effect modes the predetermined effect is executed. May be changeable. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the case where the first timing is determined to be the change pattern 87AKP1-3 in the change pattern determination example 87AK22, it corresponds to the case where the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode before the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means. Thus, the display mode of the specific display may not be changed. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, etc., is provided with setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player. Depending on the setting, the specific display may be displayed in any of a plurality of display modes at different ratios. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, etc., is provided with setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. Depending on the setting, the predetermined effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different rates. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

For example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process in step S6A in FIG. 8-6, or the like, is provided with setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and for example, FIG. Like the determination example 87AK61 of the promotion effect in -16, the promotion effect may be executed in any of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios according to the setting of the setting unit. As a result, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's sense of expectation by the effect and improve the interest of the game.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display,
A promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the movement of the player,
A motion effect executing means capable of executing a motion effect based on the detection result of the detecting means;
And a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes,
The specific display means can display the specific display by any one of a plurality of display modes including a specific mode,
The promotion effect execution means can execute the promotion effect in any one of a plurality of effect modes including a special mode,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect in any of a plurality of effect modes,
Depending on the effect mode of the suggestive effect, the specific display is displayed by the specific mode at different ratios,
Depending on whether or not the promotion effect is executed by the special mode, the suggestion effect is executed by one of a plurality of effect modes at different ratios,
Depending on the production mode of the promotion production, the advantageous state is controlled at different rates.
A gaming machine characterized by that.