JP2020096764A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing a notification performance properly, in the game machine having a setting function.SOLUTION: A notification performance is executed, which shows that there is a hit in a reservation memory buffer in a jackpot game state. When a reservation memory of a jackpot or a small hit exists, the notification performance is executed at a different ratio corresponding to setting values 1-6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-13

Description

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

Conventionally, there is one that can set any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the setting change operation, and suggests the setting by the character displayed in the variable display. There was a pachinko gaming machine that executes the effect of performing (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a pachinko gaming machine that performs a notification effect such as a holding consecutive notification that notifies that a big hit will occur after that during a big hit round (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP, 2010-200902, A JP, 2017-29784, A

However, in the case of performing the notification effect as in Patent Document 2 in the game machine having the setting function as in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the notification effect cannot be suitably performed.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that suitably performs a notification effect in a gaming machine having a setting function.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any one of a plurality of kinds of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, different jackpot probabilities),
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 102, RAM 122, hold storage buffer) capable of storing information regarding variable display as hold information;
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103, the effect control CPU 120),
Determination means capable of determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled before the determination of the determination means (for example, the CPU 103, the effect control CPU 120),
A notification effect for notifying that the hold information controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means while being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notification effect as shown in FIG. 8-12). And a notification effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect at different rates according to the set value set by the setting means when the hold information controlled to the advantageous state is stored (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-13(A), when there is a big hit or a small hit pending storage, whether or not to execute the notification effect is determined at different rates according to the set values 1 to 6).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by suitably performing the notification effect in the gaming machine having the setting function.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The setting means has a first set value (for example, setting 1) and a second set value (for example, setting 6) having a higher degree of advantage for the player (for example, a higher jackpot probability) than the first set value. And can be set,
In the case where the holding information controlled to the advantageous state is stored, the notification effect means is set to the second set value more than to the set value to the first set value. However, the notification effect can be executed at a high rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13(A), the setting 6 is determined to be higher than the setting 1 as the notification effect execution).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the value is the second set value by executing the notification effect, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The setting means has a first set value (for example, setting 1) and a second set value (for example, setting 6) having a higher degree of advantage for the player (for example, a higher jackpot probability) than the first set value. And can be set,
In the case where a plurality of pieces of holding information controlled to the advantageous state are stored, the notification effect means is configured to set the second set value more than the first set value. In this case, it is possible to execute the notification effect indicating that a plurality of pieces of the hold information controlled to the advantageous state are stored at a high rate (for example, as shown in FIG. Also, setting 6 has a higher execution rate of the notification effect indicating that a plurality of hits are stored).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the value is the second set value by executing the notification effect indicating that a plurality of pieces of holding information controlled in the advantageous state are stored, and thus the game can be played. The interest is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the notification effect is to be executed (for example, suggestive effect by suggestive image 152F001 as shown in FIG. 8-12(a)). ) Is further provided,
The suggestive effect execution means can execute the suggestive effect at a common ratio regardless of any set value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (D) and (E), the suggestive effect is set). 1 to 6 are common execution rates).

According to such a configuration, since the suggestive effect is executed at a common ratio regardless of the set value, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation for the informative effect, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
If the notification effect means does not execute the notification effect after being controlled to the advantageous state for the specific number of times and is controlled to the advantageous state for the specific number of times, the second setting It is possible to execute the notification effect at a rate higher than the rate at which the notification effect is executed (for example, when the notification effect is not executed when the jackpot is controlled ten times as shown in the modified example). Indicates that the notification effect is executed at a rate higher than 60%, which is the execution rate of setting 6.)

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game due to the notification effect not being executed a specific number of times, and it is possible to improve the interest of the notification effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The setting means has a first set value (for example, setting 1) and a second set value (for example, setting 6) having a higher degree of advantage for the player (for example, a higher jackpot probability) than the first set value. And can be set,
The advantageous state is provided with a first advantageous state (eg, 4R jackpot) and a second advantageous state (eg, 15R jackpot) that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state,
The notification production means,
When the hold information controlled to the first advantageous state is stored, the ratio when the second setting value is set is higher than when the holding information is set to the first setting value. The notification effect can be executed (for example, as shown in the modification, when there is a 4R big hit holding storage, the setting effect can be executed at a higher rate in the setting 6 than in the setting 1) ,
In the case where the hold information controlled to the second advantageous state is stored, there is a common ratio between when the first setting value is set and when the second setting value is set. The notification effect can be executed (for example, as shown in the modification, when there is a 15R big hit holding storage, the notification effect is executed at a common ratio between setting 1 and setting 6).

According to such a configuration, even in the first advantageous state where the degree of advantage is low, the notification effect is executed, so that it can be expected to be the second set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The gaming machine is capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball),
A launch promotion effect means capable of executing a launch promotion effect (for example, right hitting effect, left hitting effect in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6) that promotes the shooting of the game medium to a specific path in the movement path of the game medium. (For example, CPU120 for effect control, S176, S170-S173) is further provided,
The launch promotion effecting means (e.g., setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means (e.g., golden right hitting effect, black right hitting effect selected in FIG. 9-8, FIG. 9- 9 and the blue right (left) striking effect, the green right (left) striking effect, and the red right (left) striking effect selected in FIG. 9 and FIG. 9-10 can execute the firing promotion effect (for example, FIG. 9- 5(C1) setting change suggesting right-handing effect, FIG. 9-5(C2) first setting value suggesting right-handing effect, FIG. 9-6(D1) second setting value suggesting right-handing effect, FIG. 9-6 (E1) a right-handing effect that produces a third set-value suggestion right-handing effect, a left-handing effect that performs a set-value suggestion left-handing effect in FIG. 9-6 (H1), and the like).

According to such a configuration, the launch promotion effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, so that the suggestion regarding the setting means can make the game more exciting.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The gaming machine is capable of playing games using operating members (for example, a hit ball operating handle 30, a lever, a stop button),
Corresponding to changes in the game state, operation promotion effect for promoting a predetermined operation (for example, right hit effect, left hit effect, start switch operation notification, stop button operation notification in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6) Further provided is an executable operation promoting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, S176, S170 to S173),
The operation-promoting effect production means (e.g., setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) corresponding to a mode (for example, setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) (for example, golden right hitting effect, black right hitting effect, selected in FIG. 9-8, FIG. 9- 9 and blue right (left) striking effect, green right (left) striking effect, red right (left) striking effect, navigation display with navi effect, bonus confirmation display with bonus confirmation effect) selected in FIG. 9 and FIG. 9-10. The operation promoting effect can be executed (for example, setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1), first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), and FIG. 9-6 (D1). ) Second setting value suggesting right-handing effect, FIG. 9-6 (E1) third setting value suggesting right-handing effect, FIG. 9-6 (H1) setting value suggesting left-handing effect, left-handing effect, navigation effect Set value suggestion production in, and set value suggestion production in bonus fixed production).

According to such a configuration, the operation promotion effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, so that the suggestion regarding the setting means can make the game more exciting.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 152F. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pretreatment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process. It is the display screen figure which shows the production example of information production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification production execution presence/absence determination table, the notification production content determination table, the V aspect determination table, the hit presence suggestion production execution determination table, and the hit non-time suggestion production execution determination table. It is a flow chart which shows information production processing. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portions 102F and 103F. It is the figure which illustrates the production control command in feature section 102F. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing in the feature section 102F. It is the flowchart which shows the sub side game stop processing in the feature section 102F. FIG. 16 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of an effect capable of executing a setting suggestion effect in a launch promotion effect when a big hit occurs. Probability setting setting can be executed in the launch promotion production executed in each of the high-probability high base state after the end of the big hit game state of the probability jackpot and the low-probability base state after the end of the normal jackpot game state It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus 5 which shows an example. It is a figure showing a data table used for deciding the presence or absence of execution of setting change production and various set value suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the setting change suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the kind of setting change suggestion effect. It is a diagram showing a set value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of set value suggestion effect for each game state. It is a diagram showing a set value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of set value suggestion effect for each game state.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (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 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. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. 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 change 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 (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which 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 in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to a variable display in execution. 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 hold storage number is displayed by, and the second hold display unit 25B displays the second hold 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 port which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game balls enter the first starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) 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, and thus the tip of the movable wing piece. Is close to the prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an 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 will be open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are 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 lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. 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 special 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 driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning a prize sphere device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large 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 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 the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter 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, the winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as 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. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of saved universal figure reserves, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. 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 a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion 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 lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. 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 can be tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that the player can press. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. 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. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "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, opening control is performed to open the variable winning a prize ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 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 start 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 when the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state to be described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting winning is not immediately executable), the execution of the special illustration game based on the entry is suspended up to 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, it becomes a "big hit symbol" and a big hit symbol. 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 different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming 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 as a 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 gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., described below) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain 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 the big hit game state in 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 big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the big hit type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. 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 easy 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 an advantageous state 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 continue until any one of the ending 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 is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cut (shortening of times of time cut, certainty of times of times cut, etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a gaming state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "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). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing is 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 state and the low base state are also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed and the game state before the special display 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 cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

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 a 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 (notification of the progress status of the game and/or excitement of 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 operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the image display device 5, as the effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. 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 (combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is a situation in which is continuing.

Further, 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 ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. The reach production includes, 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 pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design 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 big hit" which is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot game state is terminated, the probability variation state is made. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). 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. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of a part of big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state 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 loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach loss"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss"). (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a look-ahead notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (the 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 medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating 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, some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the same mode as the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following gaming state high accuracy state) 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-precision 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, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including hold management), execution of a 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, and 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 partially or entirely stopped. 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 updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting a gaming ball. A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when it has entered is taken in 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), and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, state of opening big winning opening, winning of prize, number of reserved memories, gaming state), command for designating error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board 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 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above 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 a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), a CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), a VRAM (VideoRAM), 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 corresponding 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 a 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 sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for 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 numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute 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 the production control command 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 game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interruption prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of the stack pointer, setting of registers of built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible.

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.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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 backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data 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 when the power supply was stopped, 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 gaming 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. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being recovered from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, 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, start information (starting). Data such as the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change) are 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, thereby realizing 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. See below).

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

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure 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 transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, processing for 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 reserved information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of reserved 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, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the look-ahead determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize thus set to be transmitted is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120), 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 or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In addition, in the special symbol normal process, 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" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which a decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. 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 variation 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 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". Includes 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 variation time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether there is reach, etc.), 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". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in 1st special design display 4A and 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation 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 process, 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 that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a 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 "miss", the game state is updated when the time cut state or the probable variation state is controlled and when the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of 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 round execution 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, the upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and the upper limit number of times of round execution 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, 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 big hit opening process is terminated.

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. 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". This big hit end process, waiting process until the waiting time corresponding to the period during 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 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 pretreatment is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing 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. 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 small hitting open process ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in 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 setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit) is done. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing the 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, for example, the CTC register setting. 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 every 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, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 may be stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. 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 driving operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control content of the production operation using various production devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

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 of 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 the winning prize transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified by the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the 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 of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the 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 variable display of the decorative design (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern by 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 unit 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 and 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 variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an 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 specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command 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 effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

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

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

The big hit mid-hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid-game production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit mid-game production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of ending effect control 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.

Although 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 prizes based on the occurrence of a prize, the game media is enclosed and points are awarded 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 if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating “-” may not be displayed as the display result).

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 152F)
Next, the characteristic part 152F of the present embodiment will be described. Regarding the characteristic portion 152F, a technique for a pachinko gaming machine in which setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player such as a winning probability of a big hit can be set by the setting means will be described as follows. The game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) also has a function as a setting unit capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player as a setting value of the winning probability of the big hit. ..

First, the set value will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the present example, the winning probability of the jackpot according to the set value is changed by a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or the like operated by a person (a clerk at the game hall) on the game hall side. It is configured.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103), a setting change process is executed to change the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in response to a setting change operation. Thereby, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table according to the set value, the setting change process that allows the jackpot winning probability to be changed is executed. The set value is composed of, for example, 6 stages (a plurality of stages) of 1 to 6, and the jackpot winning probability increases in the order of set value 1<set value 2<set value 3<set value 4<set value 5<set value 6. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is set in the order of set value 2<set value 3<set value 4<set value 5<set value 6. It will gradually increase. It should be noted that the set value is not limited to six levels as long as it has a plurality of levels. In this way, the rate of balls (number of balls per unit time (number of prize balls)) changes according to the fact that the winning probability of the big hit can be changed. It can be said that it is to do.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the 6 setting values, for example, the setting values 4 to 6 may be referred to as a high setting having a high jackpot winning probability, and the setting values 1 to 3 may be referred to as a low setting having a low jackpot winning probability.

Also, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 6 like the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may also be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 6 like the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the variation pattern may also be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 6 like the winning probability of the big hit.

Regarding the characteristic part 125F, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values, when it is controlled to a big hit game state, it hits the RAM 122 as a reserve storage buffer (big hit or small hit). There is a case where a holding sequence in which holding information determined to be controlled to be hit is stored is executed. Specifically, the holding sequence is the holding information that exists when the big hit occurs, and there is holding information that will be a hit in the future, and the holding information that exists when the big hit occurs after the big hit game state ends. The continuous hit within the pending information range in which the next hit occurs continuously (holding-interior resort). Incidentally, in the case of a small hit, since the small hit via big hit is based on the occurrence of the V winning, the small hit holding information can be said to be the held storage information of the big hit in the future. When such a holding sequence is executed, a notification effect for notifying that the holding sequence is performed may be executed.

FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 152F. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 152F, the same components as those in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG.

In the game area where the driven game balls can flow down, the first path of the flow-down path through which the game balls flow down is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. A second route, which is different from the first route, of the downflow route along which the sphere flows down is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Driving a game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left hitting. Driving the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to make the game ball flow down to the second path is called right hitting. The first route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area, and thus may be called a left hitting route. Further, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area.

It should be noted that the first route and the second route may be configured by different routes or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be divided by, for example, the end surface of the image display device 5 in the game area, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like.

The game ball that is launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball operation handle 30 and is driven into the game area is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example, when it is guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the left game area.

As a structure into which a game ball struck in the left game area of the game area can enter, a prize ball device 6A having a first starting prize hole is provided. The winning ball device 6A is arranged below the image display device 5. The winning ball device 6A is provided with a first starting opening switch 22A for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening.

A passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V determination winning device 87 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the right game area of the game area can enter. The variable winning ball device 6B has a second starting winning port through which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each, a gate switch 21 inside the passage gate 41, a second starting opening switch 22B inside the second starting winning opening, a V determination winning device 87. Inside, a V winning switch 87a, a V judging winning switch 15a and a V judging discharging switch 15b are provided respectively.

In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the first start winning hole of the winning hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the second starting winning opening of the winning opening structure and the passage gate 41. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening and the passage gate 41, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

The passage gate 41 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal symbol is variably displayed. Ordinary symbols will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the first start winning hole of the winning hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the second starting winning opening of the winning opening structure and the passage gate 41. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening and the passage gate 41, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining a V winning of a game ball which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V determination winning device 87 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 has a width at the top that allows game balls to pass through in the front-rear direction, and has walls on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that inclines from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a guide path along which the game ball is guided is formed along the path. In the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, it is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds × 10 opening periods + 1 second closing period (interval period) × 9 times + ending period 1 second). By repeating opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can be won within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of projections as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball in such a manner that a plurality of projections are alternately projected on both sides of the wall portion, so that the ball is hit right. , V determination winning device 87 has a structure in which a game ball slowly flows (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) in a passage above an operation port.

In the small hitting game state, until the entry of 10 game balls into the V determination winning device 87 is detected, or until a predetermined period elapses, the V determination winning device 87 is operated for a relatively long period of time. The opening control is executed. In the V-judgment winning device 87, a portion of the guideway where the operation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873. A movable portion 872 is provided at a position where the actuating port can be opened and closed so as to move forward and backward on the actuating port.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operating port. In a state in which the operating port is closed by the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. To do. In the state where the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the guideway, so that the game ball guided to the guideway can fall from the operating port into the V determination prize winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V determination winning device 87 (operating port), a V winning region 870 as a specific region is a center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V determination winning device 87 as a winning region in which a game ball entering from the operating port can win. Further, an inclined path is provided which is provided in the section and guides all of the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning area 870 by an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and can guide the gaming ball entering through the V winning hole downward.

At the uppermost end of the V winning area (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, there is provided a plate-like opening/closing member (not shown) capable of switching the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state. There is. The opening/closing member is driven by the solenoid 24 and can be moved forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. In the state where the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in the state where the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes on the opening/closing member and opens near the downstream side of the V winning area 870. In the winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically opened, and in the small hitting gaming state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, one gaming ball is When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins the prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a provided in the V winning area 870. In the small hitting game state, when one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a, the opening/closing member is controlled to be in the closed state, and the game ball guided thereafter on the V winning region 870 is within the winning ball region. Will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15a provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one game ball is detected by the V prize switch 87a and the subsequent game ball is detected by the V judgment prize switch 15a.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the V judging winning switch 15a reaches 10, the operating port is closed and the game ball enters in the V determination winning device 87 opened in the small hitting game state. Impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to join together at the lower side, and the gaming ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the joined discharge passage has a predetermined size inside the game board 2. It is discharged to the discharge path. The discharge passage is provided with a V determination discharge switch 15b capable of detecting discharged game balls, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, a game ball is won in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. , The jackpot occurrence conditions are met, and the jackpot is controlled in a gaming state. The winning of the game ball in such a V winning area 870 is called a V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, during the period in which the small hit occurs and the working opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are averaged without requiring any special operation. Has a structural design and control design so that the player can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and when a game ball can enter the V-judging winning device 87, the gaming ball is always (100%) in the V-winning area. The structural design is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handing promotion notification for instructing a right-handing is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball on the V determination winning device 87. It

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed stroke should be made except when the player does not shoot a game ball or when the player makes a left-handed hit during the opening period of the working opening of the V-judgment winning device 87. For example, a (100%) game ball will surely enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the deceleration structure for the game balls is provided in the V determination winning device 87 has been shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operation port that allows the game ball to be dropped is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and during the period of the small hit game state. In order to enter about 10 game balls into the V winning area 870, a configuration may be used in which the operating port is opened 10 times.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it may be possible that the game balls hit in the left game area enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of playability, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the game area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state in which the game nail is implanted.

The special variable winning ball device 7 has a big winning opening whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door, and when a big hit occurs, the solenoid tilts the door forward around the bottom, and the big winning opening appears ( Open). Inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. To the special variable winning ball device 7, a winning route is provided by a game nail or other structure so that the gaming ball can be won in the special winning opening only when the game ball is hit in the right gaming area. It is restricted. It should be noted that even if the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win the special winning opening.

Big hit, when the big hit pattern (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the big hit pattern (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, respectively. Occurs in. When it is determined to be a big hit by lottery based on the game ball winning the first start winning hole, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. When it is determined to be a big hit by a lottery based on the fact that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that has entered when the operation hole of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state entering the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, the game ball entering the V winning area 870 and detected by the V winning switch 87a is referred to as a V winning. The small hit is a hit in which the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition of the V winning. In the V determination winning device 87, the game state in which the operating opening is opened is called a "small hitting game state". And, in the small hitting game state, the big hit which is generated on the basis of the fact that the game ball wins V is called “the big hit via the small hit”. On the other hand, based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the big hit game state is called "big hit by special symbol".

The big hit game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player for giving a predetermined value, and the special variable winning ball device 7 repeats the open state and the closed state for a predetermined number of times to repeat and continue control. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (the special winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the jackpot gaming state, after the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, a predetermined ending condition of the opening state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opening state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) The closed condition is established in accordance with the satisfaction of the opening end condition) that the winning balls of (1) have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, a game ball is After passing through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening as the starting winning area (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is It is a state that is not being executed, and is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not being executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) has elapsed, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

In addition, regarding the variable display in which the starting condition is not satisfied yet even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, it is still started within the predetermined upper limit number. Storing information about variable display that does not satisfy the condition is called pending storage. Further, such a term “reserved storage” is also used to indicate (specify) information stored in a reserved manner. The reserved memory is also called a starting memory or a starting winning prize memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening. When the big hit occurs in the state where the first holding memory or the second holding memory exists, the holding memory that existed before the big hit occurs is maintained as it is, and the variable display is displayed after the end of the big hit game state. Used for.

When the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed even if the first starting winning is held and stored. It In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the second hold consisting of four display units for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening, that is, the second holding storage number. A display 25B is provided. The second hold indicator 25B increments the number of indicators that light up each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

Above the second hold indicator 25B, there is provided a first hold indicator 25A composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening, that is, the first reserve memory number. .. The first hold indicator 25A increases the number of indicators that are turned on each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots a game ball such that "left hitting" which aims at the left game area and "right hitting" which aims at the right game area are selectively used, thereby changing. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player sits in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball is won in the first start winning slot by left-handed hitting. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (big hit due to the special symbol), the game is aimed at the special variable winning ball device 7 which is switched from left hitting to right hitting. .. After the jackpot game state is over, a right-handing promotion notification is given on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to play the game by right-handing. Specifically, a display such as "Aim right" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

During the big hit game state, a game is performed in which the opened special variable winning ball device 7 is aimed by hitting it to the right. During the big hit game state, a right-handed promotion notification is given. After the jackpot game state is over, if a time saving state described later is reached, the game is continued by right-handed striking. After the jackpot game is over, a time saving notification is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the time saving status is started if the time saving status has been entered. Further, during the time saving state, the right-handing promotion notification is also given. If it does not become a time saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot gaming state ends, so that the right-handed ball is switched to the left-handed ball and the game ball wins at the first start winning port. To play the game. If the time-saving state does not occur, a left-handing promotion notification (also referred to as left-handing notification) that prompts the player to return to left-handing and play a game is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. May be.

During the time saving state after the big hit game is finished, a game is played by aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning hole by right-handing. When the game ball wins the second start winning hole and the display result is a big hit (big hit due to the special symbol), the game is aimed at the special variable winning ball device 7 while right-handed. Also, if a game ball is won in the second start winning hole and the display result is a small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit game state, so that the V determination is made with the right hit. A game is played aiming at the winning device 87. At the start of the small hitting game state, a small hitting start notification for notifying that the small hitting game state is started on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed. In addition, when the game is controlled in the small hitting game state, a specific timing (a small hitting display start timing which is executed before the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in accordance with the small hitting depending on the game situation) , Or at a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed.) The right-handing promotion notification is also performed.

When the working hole of the V determination prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hitting game state, the game ball falls inside the V judging prize winning device 87 from the working aperture, enters the V winning region 870, and is detected. When a V winning occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V prize is generated, V prize notification for notifying that a V prize has been generated is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, when the small hit game state ends, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. After the small hit, the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. Therefore, the player aims at the special variable winning ball device 7 while right-handed and plays the game.

Further, when a game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hitting game state, when the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area other than the V winning area 870, the big hit Does not occur. In this way, when the V winning is not generated during the small hitting game state, the V winning failure notification for notifying that the V winning has failed on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed. At the end of the small hitting game state, a small hitting end notification for notifying that the small hitting game state has ended on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed. Then, after the end of the small hitting game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to right-handedly aim the variable winning ball device 6B and play the game. When the time saving state has ended, the game is played so that the right-handed ball is switched to the left-handed ball and the game ball is won in the first start winning port. At the end of the time saving state, a time saving end notification for notifying that the time saving has ended on the screen of the image display device 5 and a left hit promotion notification for prompting the player to return to left hit and play a game are given.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. The hit type table shows, for each type of hit, a big hit occurrence condition, a control state (game state) after the big hit, the number of times of opening (the number of rounds) in the big hit, and the opening time of each round in the big hit. In this embodiment, as the type of big hit, a symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot, a symbol 4R hour/hour jackpot, a small hit via 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot, a small hit via 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot, and a small hit via 5(4 ) R time short and big hit is provided. The number in the parenthesis for the big hit via the small hit indicates the number of times the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening provided in the variable winning ball device 6B, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. The determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is performed in advance by random number lottery (small symbol judgment of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is entered, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit. In the small hit, the prize balls are paid out to the game balls that have won the V prize area 870 in the V determination prize device 87 during the small hit game state. It is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated during the small hit game state, and about 30 winning balls can be paid out in accordance with the winning balls.

If the game ball is won into the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 while the operation opening is open and the game ball enters the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87 (V winning), a big hit occurs. To do. Such a big hit via a small hit is called a big hit via a big hit. Through the small hits, the big hits include 16(15)R hour/hour big hits via small hits, 9(8)R hour/hour big hits via small hits, and 5(4)R hour/hour big hits via small hits. Be done. The small hit that is linked so as to be a 16(15)R hourly short hit is called the first small hit. 9(8)R A small hit linked so as to be a short-time big hit is called a second small hit. 5(4)R The small win that is tied so as to be a short-time big hit is called the third small hit.

On the other hand, the big hit that is directly generated by the variable display of the special symbol without passing through the small hit is called a symbol big hit. As the symbol big hit, there is a symbol 15R time short jackpot that directly occurs based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and a symbol 4R time short jackpot.

In this way, as the big hit, the symbol big hit which is directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the small prize based on the variable display of the second special symbol are generated by the V prize. It includes a big hit and a big hit. Each big hit of the symbol big hit and the small hit via big hit is a big hit that is controlled in a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state, and is named as a time saving big hit. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in the present embodiment also includes opening of the special variable winning ball device 7.

The symbol 15R short-time jackpot is a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R short-time jackpot is a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened four times (4R). In the case of 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot via small hit, after the V determination winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds×10 times), the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device is opened for 16 rounds, but the number of times the big winning opening is actually opened is 15, and the player is a big hit similar to the symbol 15R short-time big hit regarding the opening of the big winning opening. I feel like a type. In the case of 9(8)R short-time big hit via small hit, after the V determination winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds×10 times), the big winning opening is opened 8 times (8R) on condition of V winning. Is. In the case of 5(4)R short-time big hit via via small hit, after the V determination winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds×10 times), the big winning opening is opened four times (4R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device is opened for 5 rounds, but the number of big winning openings is practically 4 times, and the player is a big hit similar to the symbol 4R short-time big hit regarding the opening of the big winning opening. I feel like a type.

The time saving state after the symbol 4R time-short and big hit is the ending condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 1, and the ending condition that the total number of the variable display numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set. In this way, the number of times of the time saving ending condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 1 is that the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enter the V winning region 870 at a rate of 100%. Has been set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the ending condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is once, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, at a rate of about 1/7, may generate a big hit via a small hit. There are times.

The number of times of the time saving ending condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 1 is set for the following reason. In the case of the symbol 4R time saving big hit, basically the time saving state (including the electric support state) is continued until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to variably display the second special symbol, It is necessary to make a right hit to enter the game ball into the passage gate 41 to open the variable winning ball device 6B, and in that state to win the game ball to the variable winning ball device 6B. There is a case where it takes time to win the game ball to 6B, and the first special symbol that has been held and stored is variably displayed first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times is immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, a big hit. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol due to the reserved memory based on the first start winning that can be stored up to four before the game state is started, the second special symbol that is easily determined as a jackpot that is advantageous to the player 1 This is a condition for surely enabling variable display of batches. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol due to the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, and thus the jackpot which is advantageous to the player in the time saving state is likely to be determined. It can be prevented that the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed.

After the big hit other than the symbol 4R short-time big hit, the ending condition that the variable display count of the second special symbol is 7 times, and the ending condition that the total number of the variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times Two end states are set. The number of times of 7 times as the end condition of the time saving state is set in consideration of the fact that the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enter the V winning region 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the variable display number of the second special symbol is 7 times, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, compared to the symbol 4R time short and big hit, may generate a big hit via a small hit. Is set to be significantly higher. This allows the player to pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit and enhances the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit.

Further, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, a big hit. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol due to the reserved memory based on the first start winning that can be stored up to four before the game state is started, 7 of the second special symbol that is easily determined as a jackpot that is advantageous to the player This is to ensure that the variable display of the number of times of fluctuation can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol due to the hold storage based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, and thus the jackpot which is advantageous to the player in the time saving state is likely to be determined. It is possible to prevent the number of times the second special symbol changes from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state which is the normal state, the first start winning port is provided so that the winning can be made from the first route, so that the game ball flowing down the first route is the second route. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting winning than the game ball flowing down the path. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, since the special variable winning ball device 7 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route, the one in which the game ball flows down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in winning the big hit than for the game ball to flow down. Further, in a specific state such as a small hitting game state, the V determination winning device 87 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route, so that the game ball flowing down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous to the player in that a big hit occurs than when the game ball flows down.

Not limited to such comparison of advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (whether for starting winning or non-starting winning) may be the first route. And the second route, in the low base state as a normal state, the first route is easier to win the variable winning port than the second route, the high base state, the big hit game state, and the small In other states such as the winning game state, the second route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first route, from another viewpoint, in the normal state, the game medium is the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and it is advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path in other game states.

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram of each random number. In FIG. 8-3, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for judging whether to make a big hit and whether to make a small hit. Random 1 is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then again and added from 0. (2) Random 1: Type of jackpot (type, symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot, symbol 4R hour/hour jackpot, via small hit 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot, via jackpot 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot, and via jackpot 5 (4) R time short and big hits) and big hit symbols are determined (for big hit type determination, big hit symbols determination). (3) Random 2: Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3: Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4: It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of Random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value).

In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific game state, a symbol 15R time short big hit, a symbol 4R time short big hit, a small hit via 16(15)R time short big hit, a small hit via 9(8)R time short big hit, and a small hit It includes multiple types of via 5(4)R hour/hour jackpot. Therefore, based on the value of the random number for random determination (random R), when it is determined to be a big hit or when it is determined to be a small hit, based on the value of the random number for determining big hit type (random 1) The jackpot type is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the decided big hit becomes invalid unless a V winning is generated. Further, when the type of big hit is determined, at the same time, the big hit symbol is also determined based on the value of the random number for determining big hit type (random 1). Therefore, Random 1 is also a random number for jackpot symbol determination. Further, when it is determined that the type of small hit, it is determined at the same time the small hit symbol. Therefore, the random number 1 is also a random number for determining small hit symbols.

Further, the fluctuation pattern is first included in the fluctuation pattern type determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the fluctuation pattern type and using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type without reach and a reach variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type with reach.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special drawing hit determination table, a second special drawing hit determination table, and various jackpot type judgment tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 101.

FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure-based determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for making a big hit determination for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random R is set. “Probability” shown in FIG. 8-4(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit.

The jackpot probability of the first special symbol is different depending on the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the jackpot probability is high in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

FIG. 8-4(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure-based determination table. The second special drawing hit determination table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value to be compared with the random R and a small hit judgment value are set. It is a table. The upper row in FIG. 8-4(B) is the big hit determination table portion, and the lower row in FIG. 8-4(B) is the small hit determination table portion. The “probability” shown in the upper part of FIG. 8-4(B) shows the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the “probability” shown in the lower part of FIG. 8-4(B) shows the probability (ratio) of a small hit. ..

The jackpot probability of the second special symbol varies depending on the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the jackpot probability is high in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. On the other hand, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1/7.35 regardless of the set value. A small hit may be provided on the first special symbol. In such a case, it is desirable that the first special symbol has a smaller winning probability for the small hit than the second special symbol. For example, the small hit probability based on the first special symbol may be set to 1/100.

When the CPU 103 detects a start prize (first start prize) to the first start prize hole or a start prize (second start prize) to the second start prize hole, the random number circuit 124 at a predetermined timing. The count value (random R) of is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the jackpot is given for the first special symbol. To decide. For the second start prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the second special drawing hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot determination values, the jackpot is given to the second special symbol. To decide. When the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is compared with any of the small hit judgment values. When they match, it is decided to make a small hit for the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (described as a tentative decision because the big hit is not controlled if no V winnings occur during the small hit). ..

In addition, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to a big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do it. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means to decide whether or not.

FIGS. 8-4(C), (D), and (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. 8-4(C) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 8-4(D) is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-4(C), the numerical values that are compared with the value of random 2 for jackpot type determination are “symbol 15R hour/hour jackpot” and “symbol 4R hour/hour jackpot”. The jackpot determination value corresponding to each of and is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-4 (D), a jackpot determination value that is a numerical value to be compared with the value of Random 1 and that corresponds to "symbol 15R hour short jackpot" is set.

Further, as shown in (C), (D) of FIG. 8-4, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To be For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R hour short win" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to "15R short-time big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 matches with the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern that you made. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

In the small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. 8-4(E), there are numerical values that are compared with the value of Random 2 for big hit type determination. Big hit judgment values are set corresponding to each of "9(8)R hour/hour big hit through small hit" and "5(4)R hour/short hit big via via small hit". However, the big hit type determined in the small hit via big hit type determination table is the first small hit (the one that becomes the 16(15)R hour/hour short hit) and the second small hit (the one that becomes the 9(8)R hour/hour short hit). , Is a temporary jackpot type associated with each of the third jackpots (those that become 5(4)R hourly and jackpots), and is invalid unless a V winning occurs in the jackpot gaming state.

8-5 and 8-6 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. 8-5 and 8-6 show the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6 will be described. The command 80XX(H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is given to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C06(H) are display result designating commands showing a display result including a misalignment display result, a big hit type, a big hit display result for each small hit type, and a small hit display result.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol fixed designation command that designates to end the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

Commands A001 to A005 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the big hit game state for each big hit type.

The command A1XX(H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a command after opening the special winning opening, which indicates after (close) opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A305(H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit game state for each kind of big hit.

The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize specifying command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402(H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting prize has been won.

The command B000(H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command that specifies that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command that specifies that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designating command for designating the first reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX(H) is a second reserved storage number designating command for designating the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100, when subtracting the reserved storage number, transmits a reserved storage number designation command for designating the reserved storage number after the subtraction, but is not limited to this. For each of the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages, a reserved storage number subtraction designation command for designating subtraction of the number of reserved storages by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX(H) and the command C3XX(H) indicate the contents of the determination result at the time of winning such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening It is the effect control command shown. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command showing whether or not a big hit, whether or not it is a small win, and a result of determination of a type of big hit, out of the determination result at the time of winning. Further, the command C3XX(H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type random number in the winning determination result. Is.

The command C401(H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. The command C402(H) is a command designating the start of the second small hit. The command C403 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C501 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. The command C502 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. The command C503(H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V winning designation command that designates that there is a V winning. The command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command that specifies that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) to the V determination winning device 87 is detected.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the RAM 102 is provided with a first reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the first special symbol. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. The first pending storage buffer has a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 3) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 102 is provided with a second reserved memory buffer for storing the reserved memory information of the second special symbol. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 3) is stored.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening, the CPU 103 extracts random number values from each of the random number circuit 124 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and saves them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of (storing). Specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first reserved storage buffer based on the winning of the first start winning opening. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning opening, the CPU 103 extracts random number values from each of the random number circuit 124 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. Execute the process to save (store) in. Specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second reserved storage buffer based on the winning of the second start winning opening.

The storage of the information related to the starting winning in the storage buffer in this way may be referred to as "stored". It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the reserved storage buffer in advance, but at the time of the variation of the special symbol. You may make it extract.

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing a starting opening switch passing process executed as a part of the process of S101. In the starting opening switch passage process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A is in the ON state (S1211). If the first starting opening switch 22A is not on, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first starting opening switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 103 extracts the values from the random number circuit 124 and the counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning-time effect process that pre-determines a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting prize of the first special symbol is subsequently executed (S1215).

In this embodiment, after the start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening and various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as the reserved storage information, the start condition for the variable display is changed. If established, at the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal process (S110), based on the pending storage information, for the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) to start the variable display, the variable display result Is determined as a big hit display result, and the big hit type is determined based on the big hit determination value and the big hit type determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S111) is performed using the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. Based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is started, specifically, the game ball is the first starting winning opening. Alternatively, at the timing when the winning prize for the starting prize is given to the second starting winning opening (the timing when the reserved memory information is stored), the reserved memory information that stores various data obtained at the time of the winning start is pre-read, and based on the pre-read reserved memory information. In advance, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, whether it is a small hit, determination of the type of big hit, and determination of the variation pattern type. The winning effect processing is performed based on the determination value, the jackpot type determination value, and the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 predicts the variable display result in advance before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, variable effect display of the effect symbol. It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading announcement that gives a notice of a big hit (possibly a big hit).

Then, the CPU 103 performs control of transmitting a symbol designating command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1216), and also performs control of transmitting the variation type command to the effect control CPU 120 ( S1217). In addition, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first start prize-winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1218), sets the value of the first holding storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the first holding storage number designation command. The control for transmitting to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1219).

By executing the processing of S1216, S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the game state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, gaming state such as jackpot game state) Every time a winning start is awarded at the starting winning opening, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening occurs, a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first starting winning designating command and A set of four commands of the first reserved storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is in the on state (S1221). If the second starting opening switch 22B is not in the ON state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1222). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 103 extracts the values from the random number circuit 124 and the counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 103 executes the winning-time effect processing similar to the winning-time effect processing as described in S1215 for the detected winning prize of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a symbol designating command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1227). ). In addition, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second start prize-winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1228), sets the value of the second holding storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the second holding storage number designation command. The control for transmitting to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the game state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, game state such as jackpot game state) Every time the winning a prize is given to the starting winning opening, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the start winning to the second starting winning opening occurs, a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a second starting winning designating command and A set of four commands of the second reserved storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

8-8 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no reserved storage data in the reserved storage buffer in S51, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in S51, the CPU 103 confirms whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, to the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, depending on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Be seen. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. Is done.

By the control of S52 to S54, if at least one data of the second reserved storage exists in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 4B based on the data of the second reserved storage, It is executed in priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A based on the data of the first reserved memory.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, the CPU 103, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It stores in the random number buffer of RAM102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the storage area of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, the CPU 103, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates "first", in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102. Each random number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always consistent with the order of the first reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. In addition, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order in which the second reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4 It is like this.

In addition, CPU103, based on the value of the reserved storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after the subtraction, performs a control to transmit the reserved storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU120 (S59). ). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first starting winning opening, that is, "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening, that is, data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. , Special symbol pointer is set. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted can be made common.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the big hit determination random number extracted in S1214 of the starting mouth switch passing process or S1224 of the starting mouth switch passing process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the big hit determination. The big hit judging module is a program for executing a process of comparing a predetermined big hit judging value or a small hit judging value with a big hit judging random number, and deciding to make a big hit or a small hit if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the big hit determination process, if the first special symbol matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8-4(A), for the second special symbol any big hit shown in FIG. 8-4(B) If it matches the judgment value, it is determined to be a big hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to be a big hit, it is to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but also to determine whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol ..

When it is decided to make a big hit in S61 (Y of S61), a big hit flag showing that it is a big hit is set (S71).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is “first”, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-4(C) is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer does not indicate “first” (in the case of “second”), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8D is selected (S74). , S75.

In S75, the jackpot type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is set to the jackpot type using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74. The determination is made (S75), and the process proceeds to S81.

Further, if the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any big hit determination value in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second". By checking whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). When the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not data indicating "second" (variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S82 described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is data indicating "second" (which is a variable display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit in Fig. 8-4(B) By using the determination table, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches the small determination value of the small hit, thereby performing the processing of the small hit determination (S77). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8-4(B) (Y in S77), it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. To do. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating a small hit is set (S78).

After the small hit flag is set, the small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. 8-4(E) is selected (S79), and the value of the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. The big hit type corresponding to the value matching with is determined as the type of the big hit via big hit (S80). Then, the process proceeds to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82 described later.

In S81, the data indicating the big hit type determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 102 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the big hit type is "symbol 15R hour short big hit", "01" is set in the big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "symbol 4R hour short big hit", the data showing the big hit type As a result, "02" is set in the big hit type buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “16(15)R hour short big hit through small hit”, “03” is set in the temporary big hit type buffer different from the big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is a small hit via 9(8)R short time big hit, "04" is set in the temporary big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. When the type of big hit is 5(4)R short-time big hit via big hit, "05" is set in the temporary big hit type buffer as data showing the big hit type. Of these, the data showing 16(15)R hour/hour jackpot via small hit, 9(8)R hour/hour jackpot via small hit, and 5(4)R hour/hour jackpot via via small hit are V winnings in the small hit game state. If it does not occur, there is data that is not valid without a big hit and is provisionally set.

In S82, the stop symbol of the special symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. If the small hit flag is set, one of the small hit symbols “1”, “5”, and “9” which is the small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit type selected and determined in S80 is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. To do. When the big hit flag is set, either "3" or "7" which is a big hit symbol according to the big hit type selected and determined in S75 is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S111) (S79).

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 controls the solenoid 22 to move the movable portion 872 to the open state based on the opening mode of the small hit, and starts the opening operation of the working opening of the V determination winning device 87 ( S411). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control CPU 120 (S412). Next, the CPU 103 sets the V determination winning number counter as a counting means in order to use the winning number to the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small hit as the ending condition of the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V determination winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V winning number is made. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting open process (S119) (S414).

8-10 is a flowchart showing a small hitting open process (S119) in the special symbol process process. In the process of opening the small hit, the CPU 103 updates the small hit opening control timer by -1 (S430). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V determination winning number counter that counts the number of V winnings is "0" in S435 described later (S431). The V determination winning number counter is set to “10” in S413 of FIG. 8-9, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the count value becomes “0”. When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0" in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the count value of the V determination winning number counter is not “0” in S430, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit opening control timer has timed out (timer value=0) (S432).

If the small hit opening control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the small hit opening control timer has not timed out in S432, the movable portion 872 is opened by controlling the solenoid 22 in accordance with the time value of the small hit opening control timer based on the small hit opening mode. It is operated to perform processing for opening and closing the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 (S433).

Next, in order to determine whether or not a V prize generated by a game ball entering the V prize area 870 that is in an open state inside the V determination prize winning device 87 from the V prize opening is detected, It is determined whether the switch 87a is in the on state (S434). When it is in the ON state in S434, it is when the V winning is detected, and the V winning flag which is set when the V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, processing for transmitting the V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the V winning ball has been detected, and thus can recognize the V winning number. Next, the opening/closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first one of the game balls that has entered the V determination winning device 87 receives a V prize, the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 is closed, and thereafter, the game that enters the V determination winning device 87. All the balls are guided to the winning ball area and detected by the V determination winning switch 15a.

On the other hand, when it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15a is in the ON state (S438). If it is in the on state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and if it is not in the on state in S438, the process ends.

In S439, to down-count the count value of the V determination winning number counter set to "10" in S413 of FIG. 8-9 to "-1" (S439), to transmit the V determination winning ball detection designation command. Is processed (S440). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 has been detected after the V winning ball has been detected, and the game that has entered the determination winning device 87 has been detected. It becomes possible to recognize the number of spheres.

When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0" in S431, it means that the small winning V winning number has reached the upper limit value, and thus the opening ending condition for the small hit is satisfied. When the small hit opening control timer times out in S432, it means that the small hit opening end condition is satisfied because the small hit opening control ends. At these times, the CPU 103 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in a closed state, and closes the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V determination prize number counter is “0”, even if the V determination prize device 87 according to the opening mode of the small hit is being opened, the count value of the V determination prize number counter is determined according to the count value. The V determination winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit opening control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed in response to the end of the small hit opening control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed is set in the V winning effective period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process ( The value is updated to the value corresponding to S120 (S443), and the process ends. As a result, timing of a specific period, which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed, is started. By setting the specific period which is the V winning effective period in this way, even when the game ball passes through the V winning region later than the time when the game ball normally passes at some time, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since the specific period is set, even if someone illegally tries to win the V winning area, only the period is detected, so it is possible to prevent fraud.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S120) in the special symbol process process. In the process after the small hit, the CPU 103 updates the V winning effective period timer by -1 (S441) and confirms whether the V winning effective period timer has timed out (timer value=0) (S442).

When the V winning effective period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 or S445 is set when the V winning is already detected (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is determined in order to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. It is determined whether or not is on (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it means that the V winning is detected during the V winning valid period, and the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is detected is set (S445). Then, the processing for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the processing is ended. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control can recognize that the V winning has occurred.

When the V winning effective period timer has timed out in S442, processing for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control can recognize that the small hit has ended. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 22, control is performed to open the opening/closing member to return the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

As described above, in the small hitting game state, if the player makes a right hit in accordance with a right hit promotion notification described later, the game ball can be inserted into the V judgment prize winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%, and the V judgment prize is won. The game ball that has entered the device 87 always wins the V prize in the V prize area 870, so that the V prize flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 of FIG. 8-10), and in S449. The big hit flag is set and the big hit game state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 103 determines that the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer in S81 is officially a big hit due to the occurrence of the V winning, and the data is changed to the big hit type buffer. Officially memorize (S450). Then, the time saving flag set at that time is once reset (S451).

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control can recognize that the big hit gaming state is starting. Next, the jackpot control timer is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time at which the image display device 5 notifies that a jackpot has occurred) (S453).

Further, referring to the big hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 101, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval depending on the kind of big hit. Opening pattern data indicating an opening mode such as time (closed winning opening time between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 102 (S454). Among such data, the release count data is set in the release count counter for counting the release count. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S114) (S455), and the processing ends. As a result, when a V winning occurs in the small hit game state, the big hit game state is entered.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the jackpot gaming state does not occur, so the data indicating the jackpot type via the jackpot stored in the jackpot temporary type buffer in S81 is erased (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S110) (S457), and the process ends. As a result, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit game state, the big hit game state is not shifted.

FIG. 8-12 is a display screen diagram showing an example of the information effect. As shown in FIG. 8-12(a), in the ending period during the big hit game, a notification effect is executed to notify that the hold information regarding the hit (big hit or small hit) in the hold storage buffer is stored. A suggestion image 152F001 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a suggestion effect suggesting. The suggestion image 152F001 displayed as the suggestive effect is a V-shaped effect image that suggests that the notification effect of the holding sequence by the display of “V” is subsequently executed.

The notification effect according to the first aspect and the notification effect according to the second aspect are provided in the notification effect executed after the suggestion effect. The notification effect according to the first aspect is an effect in which a small white "V" is displayed. The notification effect according to the second aspect is an effect in which a large red "V" is displayed. Further, the number of hits in the reserved storage buffer is indicated by a number after "V". For example, “V×1” indicates that there is one or more hits in the pending storage buffer, “V×2” indicates that there are two or more hits in the pending storage buffer, and “V×3” indicates There are three or more hits in the pending storage buffer, and “V×4” indicates that there are four hits in the pending storage buffer. The number after the "V" may indicate that there are more hits in the pending storage buffer than are displayed. For example, “V×1” may be displayed even when the number of hits is 2-3 instead of one.

If the notification effect is not executed from the state of FIG. 8-12(a), the ending image is played as shown in FIG. 8-12(b). On the other hand, FIG. 8-12(c) shows a case where the notification effect according to the first mode is executed from the state of FIG. 8-12(a). As shown in FIG. 8-12(c), as the notification effect according to the first mode, the first mode image 152F002 with a small white “V” is displayed. In FIG. 8-12(c), since it is “V×1”, it is indicated that there is one or more hits in the pending storage buffer.

A case where the notification effect according to the second mode is executed from the state of FIG. 8-12(a) is shown in FIG. 8-12(d). As shown in FIG. 8-12(d), as the notification effect according to the second mode, the second mode image 152F003 with a large red “V” is displayed. In FIG. 8-12(d), since it is “V×3”, it is indicated that there are three or more hits in the pending storage buffer.

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a notification effect execution presence/absence determination table, a notification effect content determination table, a V-mode determination table, a hit presence suggestive effect execution determination table, and a hit imminent suggestion effect execution determination table. FIG. 8-13(A) is a notification effect execution presence/absence determination table for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect. As shown in FIG. 8-13(A), whether or not to execute the notification effect is determined at different rates according to the set value. Specifically, in setting 1, 35% of notification effect execution existence and 65% of notification effect execution absence are determined, and in setting 2, notification effect execution existence is determined to be 40% and notification effect execution absence is set to 60%. In 3, the notification effect execution existence is determined to be 45% and the notification effect execution absence is determined to be 55%. In the setting 4, the notification effect execution existence is determined to be 50% and the notification effect execution existence is determined to be 50%, and in the setting 5, the notification effect execution existence is determined. Is set to 55%, no notification effect execution is set to 45%, and in setting 6, the notification effect execution is determined to be 60% and the notification effect execution is not to be 40%. In other words, the ratio of determination of execution is high in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

FIG. 8-13(B) is a diagram showing a notification effect content determination table. The pattern of the notification effect content to be executed differs depending on the number of hits in the hold storage buffer. Then, the determination rate of the pattern of the notification effect content differs depending on the set value. First, when the number of hits in the hold storage buffer is 1, "V×1" is determined as the common notification effect contents in the settings 1 to 6. When the number of hits is 1, a common effect is executed regardless of the set value. Further, when the number of hits in the reserved storage buffer is 2, the notification effect by “V×2” or “V×1” is executed. It is easy to determine the notification effect contents of “V×2” in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

Further, when the number of hits in the reserved storage buffer is 3, one of the notification effects from "Vx3", "Vx2" and "Vx1" is executed. It is easy to determine the notification effect contents of “V×2” or “V×3” in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. Further, in each set value, “V×3” is easier to be determined than “V×2”. When the number of hits in the reserved storage buffer is 4, any one of "Vx4", "Vx3", "Vx2" and "Vx1" is executed. .. It is easy to determine the notification effect contents of “V×3” or “V×4” in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. Further, when the set value is low, the rate of determination as “V×1” or “V×2” is high, and when the set value is high, it is determined as “V×3” or “V×4”. The percentage is high.

FIG. 8-13(C) is a diagram showing a V-mode determination table. The V mode is provided with a first mode indicated by a white small V display and a second mode indicated by a red large V display. Any of the set values is more likely to be determined as the first mode than the second mode. Further, the ratio determined in the second mode is higher in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

FIG. 8-13(D) is a hit-time suggestive effect execution determination table. When there is a hit in the hold storage buffer, it is determined that the suggestive effect is always executed regardless of the set value. FIG. 8-13(E) is a hit-time suggestive effect execution determination table. When there is no hit in the pending storage buffer, regardless of the set value, the presence of the suggested effect is determined to be 30%, and the execution of the suggested effect is determined to be 70%.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing the notification effect process. The notification effect process is included in the process executed in the prefetching notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current game state is at the time of a big hit start (152FS001). Whether or not to execute the notification effect and the content of the notification effect are determined at the timing when the big hit starts. If it is not the time of the big hit start (152FS001; N), the process ends. If it is a big hit start (152FS001; Y), the inside of the pending storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 is confirmed (152FS002). As a result, it is possible to confirm whether or not information regarding various flags and commands is in the pending storage buffer.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notification effect completion flag, which is set when the notification effect is executed, is set (152FS003). If the notification effect flag has been set (152FS003; Y), the process ends. If the notification effect flag has not been set (152FS003; N), it is determined whether there is a big hit or a small hit pending storage (152FS004). When there is a big hit or a small hit pending storage (152FS004; Y), whether or not to execute the notification effect according to the set value is determined by the notification effect execution presence/absence determination table shown in FIG. 152FS005).

After 152FS005, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the notification effect is determined (152FS006). When it is determined that the notification effect is not executed (152FS006; N), the process proceeds to 152FS010. When it is determined that the notification effect is executed (152FS006; Y), the notification effect completed flag is set (152FS007). Next, the content of the notification effect according to the number of hits and the set value is determined from the notification effect content determination table shown in FIG. 8-13(B) (152FS008). Next, the V mode is determined by the V mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-13(C) (152FS009). Next, the presence/absence of execution of the suggestive effect is determined by the hitting suggestive effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-13(D) (152FS010). It should be noted that in 152FS010, it is determined that the suggestive effect is always executed. After that, the processing shifts to 152FS011.

When it is determined in 152FS004 that there is no pending storage for a big hit or a small hit (152FS004; N), whether or not the suggestive effect is executed is determined by the hit irrelevant suggestive effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-13(E). It is determined (152FS012). After that, the processing shifts to 152FS011. In the processing of 1523FS011, it is set to execute the determined various effects during the ending of the big hit (152FS011). Then, the process ends.

[Main Configurations and Effects Obtained by Characteristic Parts 152F, 153F]
[1] When the holding continuous notification is performed by the gaming machine having the setting function, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, and thus the execution ratio of the held continuous notification depends on the set value, and there is a possibility that the notification effect cannot be suitably performed. is there. In the characteristic portion 152F, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect for notifying that the holding sequence is controlled to win (big hit or small hit) in the ending period of the big hit game state. Then, in the characteristic part 152F, as shown in FIG. 8-13(A), when there is a big hit or a small hit pending storage, whether or not to execute the notification effect is determined at different rates according to the set values 1 to 6. It Accordingly, by changing the execution ratio of the notification effect according to the set value, it is possible to execute the notification effect according to the situation. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by suitably performing the notification effect in the game machine having the setting function.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-13(A), the setting 6 is determined to have the notification effect execution at a higher rate than the setting 1. Specifically, it is easy to determine that notification effect execution is performed in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. As a result, it is possible to expect that the setting is high due to the notification effect being executed, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-13(B), the execution ratio of the notification effect indicating that a plurality of hits is stored is higher in setting 6 than in setting 1. Specifically, when a plurality of hits are stored in the hold storage buffer, notification effects related to the same number of hits are executed in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. It is easy to be done As a result, a notification effect indicating that a plurality of pieces of holding information for a big hit (a big hit or a small hit) determined to be controlled to a big hit game state (including a big hit via a small hit) is stored is executed. You can expect to have a high setting, and the enjoyment of the game will improve.

[4] The effect control CPU 120 can execute the suggestive effect by the suggestive image 152F001 shown in FIG. 8-12(a). Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (D) and (E), the suggestive effect is a common execution ratio in the settings 1 to 6. As a result, since the suggestive effect is executed at a common rate regardless of the set value, the player's sense of expectation for the notification effect can be fueled and the enjoyment of the game is improved.
[5] When the holding consecutive notification is performed by the gaming machine having the setting function, the jackpot probability is different depending on the set value, so that the execution ratio of the holding consecutive notification depends on the set value, and there is a possibility that the notification effect cannot be suitably performed. is there. In the characteristic part 153F, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect for notifying that it is a holding station controlled to win (big hit or small hit) in the ending period of the big hit game state. Then, in the characteristic part 153F, as shown in FIG. 8-13(C), when there is a big hit or a small hit pending storage, a notification effect according to any one of the V modes is generated at a different ratio according to the set values 1 to 6. It is decided to be executed. Accordingly, by changing the mode of the notification effect according to the set value, it is possible to estimate the set value according to the mode of the notification effect. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by suitably performing the notification effect in the game machine having the setting function.

[6] As shown in FIG. 8-13(C), it is determined that the setting effect of the setting 6 is higher than that of the setting 1 to execute the notification effect in the V mode of large red. Specifically, the V mode of the second mode of large red is likely to be determined in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. As a result, it is possible to expect that the setting is high by executing the notification effect according to the second aspect, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

[Other Modifications of Characteristic Parts 1522F and 153F]
[1] A high setting (for example, setting 6) after the notification performance is not executed while being controlled to the specific number of big hitting game states and being controlled to the specific number of big hitting game states The notification effect may be executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the notification effect is determined to be executed. Specifically, when the notification effect is not executed although the hold information for the hit may be stored when the big hit is controlled 10 times, it is determined in setting 6 that the notification effect is executed. The notification effect may be executed at a rate higher than 60%. If the notification effect is not executed for too long, the interest of the game may be reduced, but if this is done, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game due to the notification effect not being executed a specific number of times, for example, 10 times, and the notification effect You can improve your interests. It should be noted that the specific number of times is not limited to 10 times, and may be any number of times. If there is a hit in the holding storage buffer but the notification effect is not executed, only the number of big hits is counted, and if there is no hit. The number of jackpots may be not counted. Further, the greater the number of big hits in which the notification effect is not executed regardless of whether or not there is a hit, the higher the ratio of the notification effect execution determined.

[2] A big hit game state may be provided with a plurality of big hits having different advantages. For example, a 4R jackpot with a different number of rounds and a 15R jackpot may be provided. Then, in the jackpot gaming state, when there is a 4R jackpot pending storage, the setting effect can be executed at a higher rate than in the setting 1, and when there is a 15R jackpot pending storage, The notification effect may be executed at a common ratio between the setting 1 and the setting 6. That is, when the jackpot that is disadvantageous to the advantageous person is in the holding storage buffer, the higher the setting, the more easily the notification effect is executed, and the jackpot that is advantageous to the advantageous person is set in the holding memory buffer. The notification effect may be executed at a common rate regardless of the value. By doing so, even if a big hit with a low degree of advantage is subsequently executed, it can be expected that the degree of advantage is low but the setting is high, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[3] When a plurality of hits are stored in the pending storage buffer, the notification effect according to the V mode of large red may be executed at a higher rate than the V mode of small white. By doing this, it is possible to expect that a plurality of pieces of hold information determined to be controlled to the big hit game state are stored when the notification effect in the V mode of large red is executed, The interest of the game is improved.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a variable winning means (V winning device) that allows a game medium to enter in a predetermined state (small hit), and a specific area provided in the variable winning means and into which a game medium can enter (V winning opening), first state control means (per kind) for controlling to an advantageous state based on the display result, and specific state within the variable winning means by controlling to a predetermined state (small hit) based on the display result The game machine having the second state control means (per two types) for controlling the game medium to be in an enterable state and controlling the game medium to the advantageous state based on the game medium entering the specific area in the predetermined state has been described. In summary, in the above-described embodiment, a big hit based on a game ball winning (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a V winning device (so-called accessory) provided in a game area. Although the gaming machine that shifts to the gaming state (so-called second type gaming machine) has been described, a gaming machine that shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of special symbols and effect symbols (so-called first type gaming machine). May be applied to. Even in such a case, the execution rate of the notification effect may be increased as the set value is increased. Further, the notification effect according to the second aspect may be easily executed as the set value becomes higher. In this way, if it is one type + two types of gaming machines, it can be appealed by the notification effect that it is a high setting, and if it is one type of gaming machine, it is notified based on the jackpot probability due to the setting difference. It is possible to easily adjust the execution ratio of the effect.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification effect is executed in the ending effect period of the big hit has been described. However, the notification effect may be executed in any other period. For example, it may be executed in the round immediately after the start of the big hit or in the round during the big hit game. Further, the notification effect may be executed at a plurality of timings during the big hit game. For example, the notification effect may be executed during the period during the round and the ending period. Further, the proportion of which timing of the plurality of timings the notification effect is executed may be different depending on the set value.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the total number of balls acquired during the round may be displayed when the big hit ends. Then, while the display is being executed, an effect may be executed in which the appearance is revived when the big hit ends. Further, the notification effect may be executed when the effect to be restored is executed.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the inside of the holding storage buffer is checked at the start of the big hit, and when the hit holding information is stored, the presence/absence of the notification effect is determined by one lottery. I explained the case. However, when there are a plurality of wins, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect may be executed for each win. Further, the ratio of whether or not the notification effect is executed may be changed depending on the number of hits. For example, when there are a plurality of hits in the pending storage buffer, the execution ratio of the notification effect may be higher than when there is only one hit. As a result, it is possible to easily infer the set value in a state with a low probability of occurrence that there are a plurality of hits in the pending storage buffer, and it is possible to execute an advantageous notification to the player in such a state. it can. Moreover, the execution ratio of the notification effect may be changed depending on the timing at which the hold information in which the winning is stored is executed. Specifically, the execution rate of the notification effect when the variable display that is executed next after the big hit is a hit is higher than the execution rate of the notification effect when the variable display that is four destinations after the big hit is a hit. It may be.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the execution ratio of the notification effect is higher as the setting is higher is described. However, the lower the execution ratio of the notification effect, the higher it may be. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the effect during the big hit by the notification effect even if the setting is low. Further, even if the setting is low, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to the setting high. Further, the execution ratio of the notification effect may be adjusted to be the same in the high setting and the low setting. With this configuration, the notification effect is executed at the same rate regardless of whether the high setting has a high jackpot probability or the low setting has a low jackpot probability, so that it is difficult to guess the current set value.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the V-mode includes the first mode of small white and the second mode of large red. However, there may be more than one type of V mode, and only different colors or shapes may be used. Further, there may be a mode in which it is displayed only with a specific set value. Specifically, there may be a rainbow-colored V mode as a third mode that is displayed only when the setting is 4 or more (the setting 6 may be confirmed). In the high setting, the second mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the first mode.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion image may be provided with a plurality of types of modes. Then, whether or not the image of V that is the notification effect can be acquired (whether or not it is displayed) and the number of Vs that can be acquired that is the content of the notification effect are suggested according to the mode of the suggestion image to be executed. Good. Specifically, white, blue, and red modes are provided as suggestive images, and the expectation level of V acquisition and the expectation level of V number when acquired are increased in the order of white<blue<red. Good.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, a high setting confirmation pattern may be provided in the V mode, and the high setting confirmation pattern may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the notification effect may be executed with a probability of 100% when the predetermined condition that there are four hits in the pending storage buffer is satisfied in the settings 5 and 6.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern whose specific setting value is denied may be provided. Specifically, setting 1 may be negated when the notification effect is not executed even though there are four hits in the hold storage buffer. By doing this, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the pending hit is exhausted.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation of high setting may be higher when the same notification as the actual number of hits is notified than when the notification is different from the actual number of hits. Specifically, when the number of hits is 3, the notification of “V×3” is expected to have a higher setting than when the notification of “V×3” is performed when the number of hits is 4. The degree may be higher.

[14] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display of the V mode displayed on the screen as the change of the mode of the notification effect is different has been described. However, as the change of the form of the notification effect, a change such as output sound, light emission by a lamp for game effect, vibration, jet of air, or the like may be performed. Specifically, in the notification effect including the first aspect and the second aspect, the same display is performed on the screen, but when the notification effect of the second aspect is performed, only the player in the game can feel it. You may make it give a vibration. By doing so, only the player who is playing the game can know the suggestion of the high setting, and thus it is possible to prevent another player who sees the display on the screen from aiming at the game table. it can. Alternatively, the high setting may be notified by sound or a lamp to indicate the high setting. In this way, it is possible to give a feeling of uplifting to the player who plays a game on the table of high setting suggestion.

[Structure of the game area of the characteristic portions 102F and 103F]
FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic parts 102F and 103F, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Regarding the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A, parts different from the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 1 will be mainly described.

The movement path of the game ball in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 of FIG. 9-1 is the first movement path through which the game ball can flow in the left-side game area of the image display device 5, and the image display device 5. It includes a second movement path through which the game ball can flow in the right game area. The launching operation (launching operation) by the player who strikes the game ball on the first movement path is called a left-handed hitting operation (left-handed hitting operation). The launching operation (launching operation) of the player who hits the game ball on the second movement path is called a right-handed operation (right-handed operation). The first movement route is also called a left-handed route. The second moving route is also called a right-handed route.

The first movement route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down in response to the game ball being launched with a relatively weak launching force by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. The second movement path is a path that allows the game ball to flow down in response to the game ball being launched with a relatively strong firing force by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30.

Unlike FIG. 1, the passage gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is not provided in the left side game area which is the first movement path, but is provided in the right side game area which is the second movement path. The passage gate 41 is also called a right passage gate. The gate switch used for the passage gate 41 provided in the right game area is also called a right gate switch. Similar to FIG. 1, the winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5 in the center of the game area in the left-right direction. The position where the winning ball apparatus 6A is provided is included in the first movement route.

Unlike in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 6B is not provided on the first moving path below the winning ball device 6A, but is provided below the passage gate 41 in the right game area which is the second moving path. At the upper part of the variable winning ball device 6B, a blocking member is provided to prevent the game ball from entering the variable winning ball device 6B when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. As a result, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port when the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, and the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. The tip of one piece is close to the blocking member, and the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, which is a closed state.

Unlike in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is not provided in the first moving path below the winning ball device 6A, but is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B in the right game area that is the second moving path. ing.

A plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7. By disposing such an obstacle nail, a game ball that is shot by a left-handed operation and flows down the first movement route can enter the winning ball device 6A, but is provided on the second movement route. It is impossible to enter the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. On the other hand, since such obstacle nails are provided, the game balls that are launched by the right-handing operation and flow down the second moving route are the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B provided on the second moving route. , And the special variable winning ball device 7 can be entered, but the winning ball device 6A cannot be won.

In the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, in the case of the low-probability low-base state, the one who hits left and aims for the start winning prize to the winning ball device 6A, hits the right and targets the starting prize to the variable winning ball device 6B. Starting prizes are more likely to occur than those who do. Therefore, in the low-probability low-base state, the player basically hits left. Further, in the case of a big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 provided in the second movement route is opened, so that the player makes a right hit. In the high-probability high-base state after the probability variation big hit and the low-probability high base state after the normal big hit, it is the person who hits the right and hits the left to hit the start winning prize to the variable winning ball device 6B. Starting prizes are more likely to occur than those aiming for 6A starting prizes. Therefore, the player basically hits left in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, it is necessary for the player to selectively use left hitting and right hitting in hitting ball launching operations. In particular, right-handedness needs to be executed in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a big hit game state, a high certainty high base state after the probability variation big hit, and a low certainty high base state after the normal big hit. Therefore, in the gaming state where it is necessary to make a right-handed stroke, the right-handed lamp 102F001 that emits light for the purpose of giving an operation promotion notification of a right-handed operation (hereinafter referred to as an operation promotion effect) is on the right side of the image display device 5. It is provided on the side. The right-handed lamp 102F001 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic parts 102F and 103F, in the jackpot gaming state, the highly accurate high base state after the probability variation big hit, and the low certainty high base state after the normal jackpot, in the image display device 5, the right Images such as various right-pointing arrow images (hereinafter referred to as right-handed images) are displayed in order to provide a hitting operation promotion effect. In this way, the operation promotion effect using the right-handed image and the right-handed lamp 102F001 is called a right-handed effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, at the end of each of the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state after the normal big hit, in the image display device 5, a left-handed operation promotion effect is produced. In order to do this, various images such as leftward arrow images (hereinafter referred to as left-handed images) are displayed. In this way, the operation promotion effect using the left-handed image is called the left-handed effect.

[Composition of command of characteristic parts 102F and 103F]
FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used by the characteristic units 102F and 103F. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification) and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 9-2 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals forming the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-2, the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command that specifies fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. It is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) of a design or the like. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern and the like.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in FIG. 9-8(B), for example, a determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “miss”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ) Or different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the variable stop (determination) of the decorative symbol in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time saving control is not performed, and a command 9501H is a game state in which time saving control is performed (high base state). , The second game state designation command corresponding to the (time saving state).

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command for designating the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is possible to identify which error (abnormality) has occurred on the production control board 12 side. Therefore, the occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by the error notification processing described later.

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start opening winning a prize designation command notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning award designating command is transmitted based on that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the second starting opening winning award designating command is transmitted, for example, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command cause the special figure game to be executed when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved storage number is decreased). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

Command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A has been activated without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A has been activated by clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that the operation for changing the setting value has started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started in the setting value changing state). .. The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has ended in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the setting value confirmation operation has started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started in the setting value confirmation state). .. The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the operation of confirming the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 9A has been completed.

The commands are F1XXH and F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination at the time of the start winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command that indicates whether or not to be a big hit in the winning determination result, and the determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result.

The command F1XXH is a symbol designating command that shows whether or not a big hit is included in the winning judgment results, and the judgment result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result.

The command F301H is a right-handing lamp lighting designation command that designates that the right-handing lamp 102F001 is turned on. The command F302H is a right-handing lamp turn-off designation command that designates turning off the right-handing lamp 102F002.

[Processing based on fluctuation pattern designation command]
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing the variation display of the decorative pattern to be displayed. In addition, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constant small symbol of a reduced decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing the variable display of the constantly displayed small symbols.

[Production control main processing]
Next, the effect control main processing executed in the characteristic units 102F and 103F will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing in the characteristic units 102F and 103F. 9C, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and the CTC (counter/counter) mounted on the effect control board 12. Register settings for the timer circuit).

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception waiting timer is decremented by 1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed, and the command reception waiting timer waits until it times out.

When the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hot start notification command has been received (207SGS406). When the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 9A is restored from the power failure, player information stored in the RAM 122 (player information input described later) After the input of the player information is accepted in the processing, the information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 is cleared (207SGS407) and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When the hot start notification command is not received (207SGS406; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold notification command is received (207SGS408). When the cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 122 since the last time the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started, the number of big hits, (207SGS409) while clearing the information including the number of super-reach, etc., and notifying that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared and that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. A RAM clear notification process for executing (RAM clear notification) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by displaying an image on the image display device 5, emitting the game effect lamp 9, and outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). It suffices to be able to inform the clerk of the game hall that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. After the RAM clear notification process is executed, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

If the cold start notification command is not received (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). When the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 9A is activated in the set value changed state or the set value confirmed state. , Performs setting value related notification processing for performing notification of setting value changing operation (setting value changing notification) and setting value confirmation notification (setting value checking notification) (207SGS412). In the set value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting variable is being updated and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

After the setting value related notification process is executed in 207SGS412, the sub game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, for the production control CPU 120 to stop the game when the production control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The process is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4.

After the sub-side game stop processing is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). When the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and when the set value change end notification command and the set value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416; Y). ) Proceeds to 207 SGS427.

When the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command have not been received by the 207SGS 411 (207SGS411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an error specification command has been received (207SGS425). When the error designation command is received (207SGS425; Y), the error notification process (207SGS426) for performing the error notification indicated by the error designation command is executed, and when the error designation command is not received (207SGS425; N), , 207 SGS403.

When the process proceeds to 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 specifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command is received, and in the image display device 5. The display of the initial symbol corresponding to the received command is started. For example, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, when a new set value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 Then, the display of the decorative design is started on the image display device 5 as the initial design with a combination of "1", "2", and "3" from the left. Further, when the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A, the image display device 5 is initialized. As a design, the display of the decorative design is started with a combination of “4”, “5”, and “6” from the left.

In addition, when a new setting value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A, when a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, “3”) is set, The decorative design may be displayed as a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as the initial design at a higher rate than the case where the setting value that is disadvantageous to the person is set (for example, "1"). By doing so, it is possible to suggest that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a setting value that is advantageous for the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, a case where a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "3") is set, and The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different when the set value which is disadvantageous to the person (for example, “1”) is set. In addition, the speaker 8L, 8R is used depending on whether a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "3") is set or a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is set (for example, "1"). The volume of the output sound, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be different.

Next, in order to restrict the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the first four changes, "4" is set in the pre-reading restriction counter (207SGS428). After that, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processing.

The effect control CPU 120 first executes a start notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A has been started (207SGS431). In the activation notification processing, for example, it is determined whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If it is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is specified which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command is received, The boot notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and the boot notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. After the start notification process timer is started, the start notification process is executed at the next and subsequent interrupts to start the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table. Notification may be performed.

In the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 9-1 is activated is a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change end notification command, or a setting value confirmation end notification. The mode of activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs depending on which of the commands is given. For example, when a hot start notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, that is, a new set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1. When is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound A for 30 seconds. It should be noted that the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound A from the speakers 8L, 8R for 30 seconds are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds is the same. The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

Further, when the cold start notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A, that is, no new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the data in the RAM 102 is When it is cleared, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Although the emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, the emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds is the same. The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

With the specific control in the present invention, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started in a hot start or in a setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R. From the output of the output sound A for 30 seconds, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the production control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L, 8R for 30 seconds. Output sound B is output.

Further, when the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speaker 8L. , 8R, the output sound C is output for 20 seconds, and the image display device 5 displays a message image for 40 seconds (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value change is completed). Note that the light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same, The emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

In particular, when the set value change end notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, a hot start notification command or a cold start notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1. Unlike the case where the message is displayed, the image display device 5 displays the message image, so that it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

It should be noted that an example is shown in which the start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A is started is executed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a gaming machine management computer or a counter of each machine, and a start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. As an alternative, a signal capable of specifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

Moreover, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started in any of a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, and a setting confirmation state, the device for executing the start notification is partly common (in either case. Also performs the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started or cold-started. , The device that executes the start notification is different depending on whether it is started in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5). Is displayed, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, a signal may be output to the management device from the external output terminal described above).

In addition, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9A is activated in a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state, the notification mode in each device that executes the startup notification may be different. Good. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, all the gaming effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are made to emit light, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state. In this case, only some of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made to emit light.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started in the setting change state, the gaming machine frame is in an open state, so sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (pachinko gaming machine). (If the gaming machine 1 is provided with three or more speakers, sound is output only from some speakers.) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the gaming machine frame is closed. Since it is often in the state of being on, the sound may be output from all the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, while displaying a message image indicating that the setting is being changed such as “setting changing” on the image display device 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When the image display device 5 is activated at the start, a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or the RAM 122 has been cleared, such as “RAM has been cleared”, may be displayed on the image display device 5.

Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is provided with a plurality of external output terminals, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, as a setting value change notification, a period until the setting value change ends (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value designation command is received). A signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over a period of time) to the management apparatus, and after the setting value change is completed, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear to the management apparatus as a RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear to the management device as a RAM clear notification.

When the external output terminal is commonly used in each notification, the timing of outputting a signal to the management device may be different according to each notification.

As described above, in the activation notification process, the activation notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different depending on the received command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The startup notification of may be executed in the notification mode of 1 regardless of the received command. In addition, the activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is executed when any of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value confirmation end notification command, and the setting value change end notification command is received. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if received among these hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value confirmation end notification command, setting value change end notification command A command that does not execute the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided.

Further, as an initialization effect, a different mode of activation notification is executed according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is activated, or the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. Accordingly, different combinations of decorative patterns may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of the start notification as these initialization effects and the combination of decorative patterns are determined according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. And all may be different, or only some may be the same.

In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started by hot start, cold start, started in setting change state, or started in setting confirmation state, the start notification is executed. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a hot start or in a setting confirmation state, these activation notifications are not executed. Good.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power-off detection process (207SGS432). In the power-off detection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less is input. If the power-off signal is not input, the process is terminated, and if the power-off signal is input, the backup data including the setting value information and the player information stored in the RAM 122 is specified and specified. The backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis processing, which command (see FIG. 9-2) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (207SGS434). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

Next, a production random number updating process (207SGS435) that updates the count value of the counter for generating a production random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number, a player information input process (207SGS436) that receives input of player information, and a game. A player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting player information, and a performance information totaling process (207SGS438) for totaling performance information are executed. Then, it transfers to S52.

In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 operates the player's stick controller 31A or push button 31B to operate a password (a password generated by an external server in which the player's game information is stored in advance). The player accesses the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and receives the input of the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc., as the player information stored every time the variable display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed.

In the player information output processing, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player, and the two-dimensional code is generated. Is displayed on the image display device 5. After the completion of displaying the two-dimensional code, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. It should be noted that the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone to transmit the player information aggregated in the current game to an external server, so that FIG. It is possible to store cumulative player information in one pachinko gaming machine 1 in the server.

In the effect information totaling process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as the effect information each time the variation display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed. To do.

[Sub-side game stop processing]
FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing the sub-side game stop processing executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop processing, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). When it is determined that the first variation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. When it is determined that the first variation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby causing the variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. When it is determined that the second variation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. When it is determined that the second variation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby causing the variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby performing the variation display of the decorative pattern by operating the image display device 5 or the variation display of the constantly small symbols. Can be prevented from running. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the special winning opening open designation command has been received. When it is determined that the special winning opening opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS014. When it is determined that the special winning opening open designation command is received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The CPU 120 for effect control updates the display of the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the special winning opening opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You can turn it off. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the first start winning opening designation command is received. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. If it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command is received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second start winning opening designation command is received. If it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command is received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so that the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 is not displayed. can do. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not a symbol designating command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designating command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the symbol designating command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to be emitted by discarding the symbol designating command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the winning-at-end hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the symbol designating command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. .. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command is received. If it is determined that the fluctuation type designation command has not been received, the process shifts to 40FS018. When it is determined that the fluctuation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can avoid executing the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. it can. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command directly transmitted to the production control board 12 from a device for sending a command for confirming the state of the screen and the state of the accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of factory shipment. .. When transmitting the test command, various test commands are transmitted in a state in which a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command is connected to the effect control board 12.

If it is determined in 40FS018 that the test command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS019. When it is determined that the test command is received, the control according to the test command is executed even in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the test command for checking the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and thereby the predetermined control is performed. Display the check screen. In this way, the processing based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS019, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, the commands shown in FIG. 9-2. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the processing ends. When it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from performing an effect by discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Then, the process ends.

[Effects obtained by the sub-side game stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if the variation pattern designation command is received while being controlled to the setting change state. Do not perform control based on reception. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if the variation pattern designation command is received while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control based on reception. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled to the setting change state. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received, the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, since the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening specifying command even when the special winning opening opening specifying command is received while being controlled to the setting change state, The control based on the reception of the command for opening the special winning opening is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening designation command even if the special winning opening opening designation command is received while being controlled to the setting confirmation state. The control based on the reception of the command for opening the special winning opening is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning a prize port designation command and the second starting winning a prize port designation command while being controlled to the setting change state. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first starting winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning a prize port designation command and the second starting winning a prize port designation command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first starting winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designating command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting change state, and therefore, is based on the receipt of the symbol designating command and the variation type command. Do not execute control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designating command and the variation type command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, and therefore, is based on the receipt of the symbol designating command and the variation type command. Do not execute control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp or the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but thereafter discards the received command as in 40FS021. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting for displaying the image notifying that the setting change state is set, and the reception of the setting value confirmation start notification command Based on the above, the setting for displaying the image notifying that the setting confirmation state is set is made. By doing so, it is possible to show that the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if the irregular display command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like. It is possible to prevent the predetermined rendering means from malfunctioning.

As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 9D, the control according to the test command is executed even when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. With this configuration, even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is controlled, the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

[Examples of launch promotion effects that can suggest settings]
Next, with respect to the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, an example of an effect capable of executing the setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) in the launch promotion effect will be described.

FIG. 9-5 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of an effect capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) in the launch promotion effect when a big hit occurs. In FIG. 9-5, the state of the right-handed ramp 102F001 is also shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(A), variable display of decorative patterns is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned off because it is necessary to hit the left-handed person. When it is determined by the CPU 103 that the started variable display is to be a big hit, the “left”, “middle”, “left”, “middle”, The “right” decorative design is stopped and displayed with the same design, and the jackpot display result is displayed.

After the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the characters "big hit!" are displayed on the image display device 5 as a fanfare effect, as shown in FIG. 9-5(B). At that time, the right-handed lamp lighting designation command is transmitted, and the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. The lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the big hit game state.

After that, the first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5(C), the setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5(C1), and the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5(C2). According to one of the effect modes, the right-handing effect is executed as the launch promotion effect for informing the right-handing. As a result, it is possible to promote right-handed firing in the big hit game state for the player.

The first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5(C) is a right-handing effect that does not accompany the setting change suggesting effect and the first set value suggesting effect. The setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the setting change suggesting effect. The first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the set-value suggesting effect.

In the first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5(C), the basic right-handing image 102F002 at the start of the big hit in which the character “right-handed” is shown in one large rightward arrow is displayed in the center of the screen. It The color of the arrow of the first basic right-handed image 102F002 at the start of the big hit is the basic color white.

9-5(C1) setting change suggestion In the right-handing effect, setting change suggestion that the color of the first basic right-handing image 102F002 shown in the first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5(C) is gold or black The right-handed image 102F003 is displayed. In the setting change suggesting right striking effect, the possibility that the setting has been changed is suggested by the color of the setting change suggesting right striking image 102F003.

In the first set value suggesting right striking effect of FIG. 9-5(C2), the color of the first basic right striking image 102F002 shown in the first basic right striking effect of FIG. 9-5(C) is changed to blue, green or red. The first set value suggesting right-handed image 102F004 is displayed. In the first set value suggesting right striking effect, the color of the first set value suggesting right striking image 102F004 indicates which set value the set value is set to.

When a predetermined time elapses after the right striking effect of any one of FIGS. 9-5 (C2) is executed, such right striking effect ends. Then, a predetermined effect image corresponding to the round game of each round in the big hit game state is displayed. At that time, as a right-handed effect, a relatively small right-handed image is displayed at a position that does not disturb the round game, such as the upper right corner of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(D), at the end of the big hit game state, the characters "big hit end" are displayed on the image display device 5. At that time, the right hitting lamp 102F001 is turned on because it is necessary to continue the right hitting by controlling to the high accuracy high base state or the low accuracy high base state after the big hit game state ends. The right-handed lamp 102F001 may be turned off once at the end of the big hit game state and then turned on at the start of execution of control to the high certainty high base state or the low certainty high base state.

FIG. 9-6 is a setting suggestion in the launch promotion effect executed in each of the high-accurate high-base state after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot and the low-accurate-high base state after the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot. FIG. 11 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of effects capable of executing effects (setting value suggestion effects). In FIG. 9-6, the state of the right-handed ramp 102F001 is also shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-6(A), after the production at the end of the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 9-5(D) is executed, 100 times variable after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot is finished. In the display, the time saving control of the variable display in the highly accurate and high base state is executed. In addition, after the jackpot game state of the normal jackpot, the variable display time reduction control in the low accurate high base state is executed in the variable display 100 times.

At the start of the control of the time saving state (high accurate high base state) in the probability changing state, the character string “probability fluctuation rush 100 times” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6(B). As a result, it is notified that 100 time-saving fluctuations will be executed in the probability variation state. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the high accuracy and high base state. On the other hand, at the start of the control of the time saving state (low accurate high base state) in the non-probability change state, the character string "Chance time rush 100 times" is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in Fig. 9-6C. To be done. As a result, it is informed that 100 time-saving fluctuations will be executed in the non-probability variation state. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the low accurate high base state.

After that, the firing to notify the right-handed by any one of the production modes of the second basic right-handed production of FIG. 9-6(D) and the second set value suggestive right-handed production of FIG. 9-6(D1). A right-handed production as a promotion production is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote right-handed firing in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state for the player.

The second basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(D) is a right-handing effect without setting change suggesting effect and setting value suggesting effect. The second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the set-value suggesting effect.

In the second basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(D), at the start of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, a plurality of (three) medium-sized right-pointing arrows (triple arrows) and above them. The second basic right-handed image 102F005 composed of the characters "right-handed" shown in Fig. 2 is displayed in the center of the screen. The color of the arrow of the second basic right-handed image 102F005 at the start of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is the basic color white.

In the second set value suggesting right striking effect of FIG. 9-6(D1), the color of the second basic right striking image 102F005 shown in the second basic right striking effect of FIG. 9-6(D) is changed to blue, green, or red. The second set value suggesting right-handed image 102F006 is displayed. In the second set value suggesting right striking effect, the color of the second set value suggesting right striking image 102F006 indicates which set value the set value is set to.

9-6 (D) or (D1), when the predetermined time has elapsed after the right-handing effect was executed, such right-handing effect is ended. Then, when the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is started, the third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(E) and the third set value suggesting right-handing of FIG. 9-6(E1). Depending on one of the effect modes, the right-handed effect as a launch promotion effect for informing the right-handed person is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote right-handed firing in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state for the player.

The third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(E) is a right-handing effect without setting change suggesting effect and setting value suggesting effect. The third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (E1) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the set value suggesting effect.

In the third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(E), one small right-pointing arrow and the word "right-handed" shown on the left side are displayed in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state. A third basic right-handed image 102F007 consisting of is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. The color of the arrow of the third basic right-handed image 102F007 during the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is the basic color white.

In the third set value suggestive right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(E1), the color of the third basic right-handling image 102F007 shown in the third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(E) is changed to blue, green, or red. The third set value suggesting right-handed image 102F008 is displayed. In the third set value suggesting right striking effect, the color of the third set value suggesting right striking image 102F008 indicates which set value the set value is set to.

At the time of ending the control of the time saving state (high accurate high base state) in the probability changing state, the character string “probability change end” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6(F). As a result, it is notified that the execution of the 100 time saving fluctuations in the probability changing state has ended. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. On the other hand, when the control of the time saving state (low accurate high base state) in the non-probable change state is completed, the character string “opportunity time end” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6(G). .. As a result, it is notified that the execution of 100 time-saving fluctuations in the non-probable change state has ended. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on.

After that, as a firing promotion effect for notifying the left-handed hit, one of the basic left-handed effect shown in FIG. 9-6 (H) and the set value suggesting left-handed effect shown in FIG. 9-6 (H1) is used. Left-handed production is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote a left-handed launch in a low-probability low-base state for the player.

The basic left-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(H) is a right-handing effect without setting change suggesting effect and setting value suggesting effect. The setting value suggestive left-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1) is a left-handing effect accompanied by the setting value suggesting effect.

In the basic left-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(H), at the end of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, that is, at the start of the low-accuracy low base state, one large left-pointing arrow indicates " The basic left-handed image 102F009 at the start of the big hit, in which the character "left-handed" is displayed, is displayed in the center of the screen. The color of the arrow in the basic left-hand hit image 102F009 at the start of the big hit is the basic color white.

In the setting value suggesting left-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1), the setting value suggesting left-handing in which the color of the basic right-handling image 102F009 shown in the basic left-handing effect of FIG. 9-6(H) is blue, green, or red The image 102F010 is displayed. In the setting value suggesting left-handed rendering, the color of the setting value suggesting left-handed image 102F010 indicates which setting value the setting value is set to. The right striking lamp 102F002 is extinguished by transmitting the right striking lamp extinguishing designation command that designates extinguishing the right striking lamp 102F002.

[Example of data table that enables setting suggestion in launch promotion production]
Next, in order to execute the setting change suggestion effect and the setting value suggestion effect, how to execute the setting change suggestion effect and the setting value suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6 is executed. An explanation will be given using a data table used for.

In the effect control CPU 120 of FIG. 9-5 (C1), after the CPU 120 for effect control selects and determines using the data table whether or not to execute such an effect, if it is determined to execute, It can be executed by selecting and determining the type of effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effects using a data table.

Further, the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), the second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (D1), and the third set value suggesting right of the FIG. 9-5 (E1). The hitting effect and the set value suggesting left hitting effect of FIG. 9-5 (H1) are selected to be executed after each of the effects is selected and determined using the data table. Then, the type of effect to be executed can be executed by selecting and determining from a plurality of kinds of effects using the data table.

[Example of data table for determining presence/absence of execution of setting change suggestion effect and setting value suggestion effect]
FIG. 9-7 is a diagram showing a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the setting change effect and various setting value suggesting effects.

The setting change suggesting effect is set such that the ratio of execution is different between the right hitting effect in the first big hit after the setting change and the right hitting effect in the big hit after the first big hit.

FIG. 9-7 (A1) shows a first setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination table used for selectively deciding whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect at the time of right hitting effect in the first big hit after the setting change. It is a figure. FIG. 9-7 (A2) is a second setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination used for selectively deciding whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect at the time of right hitting effect after the first big hit after the setting change. It is a figure which shows a table.

In each of FIG. 9-7 (A1) and (A2), the extracted value of the random number SR2 (numerical value range of 0 to 799) for determining the setting suggestion effect execution among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120. , “Setting change suggestive effect execution is performed” and “Setting change suggestive effect execution is not performed” are shown. In each of FIGS. 9-7 (A1) and (A2), regarding the allocation of SR2 setting change suggestion production execution presence/absence, how many data are allocated among the 800 numerical data of 0 to 799? It is shown.

In the first setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination table of FIG. 9-7(A1), “setting change suggestion effect execution” is selected as compared with the second setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination table of FIG. 9-7(A2). The data is set so that the rate of being performed is high. In the second setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination table, at a predetermined ratio different from the first setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination table so that the setting change suggestion effect can be executed in the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. The data may be set so that “with setting change suggestion effect execution” can be selected.

FIG. 9-7 (B1) is a first setting used for selectively determining whether or not to execute the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2) that can be executed at the time of big hitting right-handing effect. It is a figure which shows a value suggestion production presence determination table. FIG. 9-7 (B2) executes the second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (D1) that can be executed at the start of time saving control in the probability variation state and at the start of time saving control in the non-probability variation state. It is a figure which shows the 2nd setting value suggestion production|presentation presence/absence determination table used in order to select and determine whether to do.

FIG. 9-7 (B3) shows whether or not to execute the third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (E1) which can be executed during the time saving control in the probability changing state and during the time saving control in the non-probability changing state. It is a figure which shows the 3rd setting value suggestion production|presentation presence/absence determination table used in order to selectively determine whether. FIG. 9-7 (B4) shows whether or not to execute the set value suggesting left-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (H1) that can be executed at the time of ending the time saving control in the probability changing state and at the time of ending the time saving control in the non-probability changing state. It is a figure which shows the 4th setting value suggestion production presence/absence determination table used for selecting and determining.

In each of FIG. 9-7 (B1) to (B4), the extracted value of the random number SR2 for determining the setting suggestion effect execution presence/absence, and “the setting value suggestion effect execution is performed” and “the setting value suggestion effect execution is not performed”. The selection relationship with each is shown.

In the first set value suggestion effect presence/absence determination table to the fourth set value suggestion effect presence/absence determination table of FIGS. 9-7 (B1) to (B4), the ratios of selecting “set value suggestive effect execution” are different. The data is set. As a result, the first set value suggestive effect, the second set value suggestive effect, the third set value suggestive effect, and the fourth set value suggestive effect are executed at different rates. Therefore, the rate at which the set value suggestive effect is executed varies depending on the game state.

[Example of data table for setting change suggestion production type selection]
FIG. 9-8 is a diagram showing a setting change suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of setting change suggestion effect.

In FIG. 9-8, when the setting is changed (“changed”) and when the setting is not changed (“unchanged”), the effect control random number updated by the effect control CPU 120 is divided. Of these, the extracted value of the setting suggesting effect (including the setting change suggesting effect and the setting value suggesting) type determination random number SR3 (the numerical range of 0 to 99) and the “golden right hitting effect” and “black right hitting effect” A selection relationship with various setting change suggestion production types is shown. In FIG. 9-8, regarding the allocation to the setting change suggestive effect type of SR3, how many data are allocated among the 100 numerical data of 0 to 99 is shown.

The “golden right-handing effect” of FIG. 9-8 is an effect of displaying the setting change suggesting right-handing image 102F003 in gold in the setting change suggesting right-handing effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1). The “black right hitting effect” of FIG. 9-8 is an effect of displaying the setting change suggesting right hitting image 102F003 in black in the setting change suggesting right hitting effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1).

In the setting change suggestion effect type selection table of FIG. 9-8, the ratio of selecting “gold right hitting effect” is higher in the case of “with change” than in the case of “without change”, and in the case of “without change” The data is set so that the ratio of selecting “black right hitting effect” is higher than that in the case of “changed”. As a result, in the case where the setting change suggestion effect is executed, when the “golden right striking effect” is executed, the height of the ratio at which the setting is changed by selecting the color type of the setting change suggestion right striking image 102F003. Can be suggested to the player.

[Example of data table for setting value suggestion production type selection]
Each of FIG. 9-9 and FIG. 9-10 is a diagram showing a set value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of the set value suggestion effect for each game state. FIG. 9-9(A) shows a big-hit-time setting value suggestive effect type selection table. FIG. 9-9(B) shows a set value suggesting effect type selection table at the start of probability variation etc. FIG. 9-10(C) shows a set value suggesting effect type selection table during execution of probability variation or the like. FIG. 9-10(D) shows a set value suggesting effect type selection table at the end of the probability change or the like.

In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, the setting suggestion effect type determination random number is divided into a set value 1, a set value 2, and a set value 3. Extracted value of SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 99), "blue right hitting effect" or "blue left hitting effect", "green right hitting effect" or "green left hitting effect", and "red right hitting effect" Alternatively, a selection relationship with a set value suggestive effect type such as “red left-handed effect” is shown. 9-9 and 9-10 show how many pieces of data among 100 pieces of numerical data from 0 to 99 are allocated to the SR3 setting value suggestion effect type. There is.

The "blue right-handed effect" in each of the tables shown in FIGS. 9-9(A), (B) and 9-10(C) is shown in FIG. 9-5(C2), FIG. 9-6(D1), and FIG. In the setting value suggesting right hitting effect in each game state such as -6 (E1), the setting value suggesting right hitting images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 are displayed in blue. 9-9 (A), (B) and 9-10 (C) in each table "green right hit production", "blue right hit production" described in each gaming state described "game right hit production" In the effect, the setting value suggesting right-handed images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 are displayed in green. 9-9 (A), (B) and 9-10 (C) in each table "red right hit production", "blue right hit production" has been described in each game state suggestion right hit In the effect, the setting value suggesting right-handed images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 are displayed in red.

In the table shown in FIG. 9-10(D), the "blue left-handed effect" is the set value suggestive left-handed effect 102F010 in blue in the set value suggestive left-handed effect in the gaming state as shown in FIG. 9-6(H1). It is a display to be displayed. The “green left-handed effect” in FIG. 9-9(D) is an effect of displaying the set-value suggestive left-handed image 102F010 in green in the set value suggestive left-handed effect in the game state described for the “blue left-handed effect”. is there. The "red left hitting effect" in FIG. 9-9(D) is an effect of displaying the setting value suggesting left hitting image 102F010 in red in the set value suggesting left hitting effect in the game state described for the "blue left hitting effect". is there.

In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, in the firing promotion effects such as the right-handed effect and the left-handed effect, when the setting value is 1, the blue color is selected at the highest ratio. When the value is 2, the green color is most selected, and when the setting value is 3, the red color is most selected. As a result, for the setting value suggesting right-handed images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008, and the setting value suggesting left-handed image 102F004, the effect of suggesting the current setting value by the image color is executed.

[Processing example of executing setting suggestion effect]
[Setting change suggestion]
The setting suggestion effect including the setting change suggestion effect and the setting value suggestion effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120. For example, the setting change suggesting right-handing effect shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1) is activated at the time of starting before performing the right-handing effect at the start of the big hit in the big hit medium effect processing (S176) in the effect control process of FIG. Check whether or not the setting change end notification command (see FIG. 9-2) is received, and whether or not the big hit game state executed this time is the first big hit after the setting change (for example, By providing a counter that counts the number of times the big hit game state is executed, and confirming how many big hits it has after starting by checking the count value.), at the time of right-handed staging at the first big hit after setting change It is determined whether or not it is the right hitting performance in the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. Then, based on the determination result, the setting change suggestion effect presence/absence determination table of (A1) or (A2) of FIG. 9-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the setting is performed based on the extracted value of SR2. It is determined whether to execute the change suggestion effect.

Whether or not the setting change end notification command is received at startup is set in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6 when the command is received, and the setting change end notification command reception flag is set. It may be determined by checking whether it is set.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, confirms whether or not the setting has been changed, and based on the extracted value of SR3, the setting change suggestion effect type selection table of FIG. 9-8. The type (color) of the setting change suggesting effect is selected and determined by using. In that case, whether or not the setting has been changed is confirmed by checking whether or not the setting change end notification command has been received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started. .. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting change suggestion effect, and when the type (color) of the setting change suggestion effect to be executed is determined, in the big hit medium effect process (S176), the big hit. When the right-handing effect at the start is executed, the setting change right-handing effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

[Set value suggestion]
For example, the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2) is before the right-handing effect at the start of the big hit in the big hit medium effect process (S176) in the effect control process of FIG. By selecting the first set value suggestion effect presence/absence determination table in (B1) of FIG. 9-7, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value suggestion effect at the start of the jackpot is executed based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether or not.

When it is determined to execute the set value suggesting effect at the time of jackpot start, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, confirms the current set value, and based on the extracted value of SR3, The type (color) of the set value suggestive effect is selected and determined using the big hit setting value suggestive effect type selection table 9-9(A). In that case, the confirmation of the current set value may be performed as follows. Check whether or not a setting value designation command (see FIG. 9-2) that can specify the changed setting value (setting value 2 or setting value 3) that is output when the setting value is changed at startup is received, If it has been received, the changed set value specified by the received command is confirmed. When the production value control CPU 120 receives the setting value designation command, it recognizes the changed setting value specified by the command as the current setting value, and when it does not receive the setting value designation command, it sets the default setting value. The setting value 1 which is a value is recognized as the current setting value.

Whether or not the setting value designation command is received at the time of startup is set in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6 when the command is received, the setting value designation command reception flag is set, and the flag is set. It may be determined by checking whether or not Further, when the set value designation command is received, in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6, the changed set value data indicating the set value specified by the received set value designation command is stored in the changed set value data storage of the RAM 122. It should be stored in the department. By performing such a procedure, the effect control CPU 120 can easily recognize the current set value.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the set value inducement effect at the time of big hit, and when the type (color) of the set value inducement effect to be executed is decided, the big hit medium effect process (S176). In executing the right hitting effect at the time of starting the big hit, the first set value suggesting right hitting effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

Further, for example, the second set value suggesting right hitting effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1) is the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. 7, at the start of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or non- At the start of the probability change state and the time saving state, the second set value suggestion effect presence/absence determination table of (B2) in FIG. 9-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value is set based on the extracted value of SR2. It is determined whether or not the suggestive effect is executed.

When it is determined to execute the set value suggesting effect at the start of the probability changing state and the time saving state, or at the time of starting the non-estimate changing state and the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, and the current value. Of the set value suggestion production is selected using the set value suggestion production type selection table at the start of the probability change etc. of FIG. 9-9B based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggesting effect at the start of the big hit described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducing effect at the start of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or at the start of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, and executes the set value inducing effect. When the type (color) is determined, in the big hit medium production process (S176), at the time of starting the probability changing state and the time saving state, or when executing the right striking effect at the start of the non-probability changing state and the time saving state, A second set value suggesting right-handing effect as shown in FIG. 9-6 (D1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

Further, for example, the third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (E1) is the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. 7, during the execution of the probability changing state and the time saving state, or During execution of the probability variation state and the time saving state, the third set value suggestion effect presence/absence determination table in (B3) of FIG. 9-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value is set based on the extracted value of SR2. It is determined whether or not the suggestive effect is executed.

When it is determined to execute the set value suggesting effect during execution of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or during execution of the non-estimation state and time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, and the current value is set. Of the set value suggestion production is selected by using the set value suggestion production type selection table during execution of probability variation etc. of FIG. 9-10C based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggesting effect at the start of the big hit described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the set value inducing effect during the execution of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or the indeterminate variation state and the time saving state, and executes the set value induction effect. When the type (color) is determined, the special symbol normal process (S110), the variable display start setting process (S171), the variable display effect process (S172), and the special symbol hit waiting process (S173) are changed. 9-6 (E1) with the effect of the determined type (color) when executing the right-handing effect during the execution of the state and the time saving state, or during the execution of the uncertain variation state and the time saving state. 3 Set value suggestion Right-handed production is executed.

Further, for example, the set value suggesting left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1) is a special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. 7, immediately after the end of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or the non-determination state. Immediately after the end of the time saving state, the fourth set value suggestion effect presence/absence determination table in (B4) of FIG. 9-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value suggestion effect is generated based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether to execute.

When it is determined to execute the set value suggestion effect immediately after the end of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability variation state and the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, and the current value. Of the set value suggestion effect is selected by using the set value suggestion effect type selection table at the end of the probability change of FIG. 9-10D based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggesting effect at the start of the big hit described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducement effect immediately after the end of the probable variation state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, and executes the set value induction effect. When the type (color) is determined, in the special symbol normal processing (S110), immediately after the end of the probability changing state and the time saving state, or when performing the left striking effect immediately after the end of the non-probability changing state and the time saving state, With the effect of the determined type (color), the set value suggesting left-handed effect as shown in FIG. 9-6 (H1) is executed.

[Other operation promotion notification]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, the game ball is launched to the left hitting route in the low-probability low base state, and the game ball is moved to the right-handing route in accordance with the high-probability high base and the low-probability high base game state. A game to fire is performed. When such a game ball is distributed and launched, there is no particular benefit to the player even if the game ball is launched to the right-handed route in the low-probability low-base state, and in the low-probability low-base state in game control. The game control corresponding to the act of launching the game ball to the right-handed route is not particularly executed. Therefore, in the configuration in which the passage gate 41 is provided on the right-hand side path side as shown in FIG. 9A, in the case where it is not necessary to make the right-hand drive as in the low accuracy low base state, the right gate provided on the passage gate 41 is used. You may employ|adopt the structure which performs a left-handed production as an operation promotion display production, when a gate switch detects passage of the game machine to the passage gate 41.

When such a configuration is adopted, the setting suggestion effect is not executed for the operation promotion display effect that is executed when the right gate switch provided in the passage gate 41 detects the passage of the gaming machine to the passage gate 41. May be controlled as follows.

[Applicable range of the characteristic part 103F]
Regarding the characteristic portion 103F, in a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, a predetermined value corresponding to a change in the game state including a launch promotion effect is provided. The example has been described in which, when the operation promotion effect for promoting the operation can be executed, the operation promotion effect can be executed by the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means. In addition, as the operation promotion effect, a predetermined bet number 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 symbols according to the operation of the stop button by the player. When the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the game is stopped, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART , CZ (hereinafter, referred to as a bonus, etc.) may be applied to an operation promotion effect in a slot machine equipped with one or more.

For example, in the image display section of the slot machine, in the bonus confirmation screen showing that the bonus, which is an advantageous state for the player such as the big bonus and the regular bonus, has been confirmed, the push symbol is displayed to display the bonus type. The setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) may be performed according to the display mode of the image showing the stop button which is the operation member when displaying.

Further, in the image display section of the slot machine, it is an operation member when displaying a press order navigation effect (an effect of navigating the order of operation) of the stop button during AT and ART, which is in an advantageous state advantageous for the player. The setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) may be performed according to the display mode of the image showing the stop button.

Further, in the image display section of the slot machine, in the internal winning state, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a continuous effect for leading to such an advantageous state (for example, a battle effect is repeated to perform a button operation a plurality of times). Setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) may be performed according to a display mode of a button image showing an operation member such as a button image displayed in (effect to be caused).

Further, when performing an effect that promotes the operation of the operation lever that is the operation member of the slot machine, when an image corresponding to the operation lever is displayed on the image display unit of the slot machine, the setting is made according to the display mode of the image. Suggestive production (setting change suggestive production, setting value suggestive production) may be performed.

In this way, with respect to various operation members provided in the slot machine, setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) is performed using the image corresponding to the hitting ball operation handle 30 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above. The effect as described above may be executable. In addition, regarding the pachinko gaming machine 1, various buttons (push buttons and the like) provided as operating members other than the hitting ball operating handle 30, jog tires, and other operating members such as various lever members are also displayed with corresponding images. You may display and perform the setting suggestion production (setting change suggestion production, setting value suggestion production) as mentioned above.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the characteristic portions 102F and 103F]
[1] Setting change suggestive right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1), first setting value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), second setting value suggesting right-handing of FIG. 9-6 (D1) Setting, as shown in the production, the right-handed production that performs the third set value suggesting right-handed production of FIG. 9-6 (E1), the left-handed production that performs the set-value suggestion left-handed production of FIG. 9-6 (H1), and the like. The launch promotion effect can be executed by a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the means. As a result, it is possible to make the game more interesting by suggesting the setting means.

[2] Setting change suggestive right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1), first setting value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), second setting value suggesting right-handing of FIG. 9-6 (D1) Setting, as shown in the production, the right-handed production that performs the third set value suggesting right-handed production of FIG. 9-6 (E1), the left-handed production that performs the set-value suggestion left-handed production of FIG. 9-6 (H1), and the like. The launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) can be executed by a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the means. As a result, it is possible to make the game more interesting by suggesting the setting means.

[3] In FIG. 9-7, the left-handed effect, such as the execution ratio of the set value suggestive effect, is different between the right-handed effect of (A1), (A2), (B1), and (B2) and the left-handed effect of (B3). The rate of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) according to the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means is different between the launch promotion effect of No. 1 and the right launch promotion effect. As a result, it is possible to diversify the type and frequency of the effect that suggests the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[4] As shown in FIG. 9-6 (H1), when the advantageous states such as the probable variation state and the time saving state are finished, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the setting means in the predetermined launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect). Is. As a result, it is possible to diversify the execution time of the effect that makes a suggestion regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6, in the right-handing effect by the right-handing display images 102F002 to 102F010, setting change effect or setting value suggesting effect can be executed, but the right-handing lamp 102F001 is turned on. Then, the setting change effect or the set value suggestion effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to diversify the type and frequency of the effect that suggests the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[6] As shown in FIG. 9-7 and the like, the ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) according to the mode corresponding to the suggestion about the setting means is different depending on the type of the game state, so that the setting means is related. It is possible to diversify the type and frequency of the suggested performance, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

[7] As shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A1), (A2), etc., when the setting value is changed, when the big hit game state is first controlled, and after that, the big hit game state is controlled. The time and the ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) according to the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means are different. As a result, when the set value is changed, it is possible to diversify the relationship between the timing of controlling to the advantageous state and the frequency of the effect that suggests the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game. it can.

[8] When the advantageous state shifts from the first advantageous state (big hit game state) to the second advantageous state (probability change state, time saving state, etc.) as shown by the triple arrow in FIG. 9-8 (D1) It is possible to execute the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) in a special mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means. As a result, it is possible to diversify the types of effects that suggest the setting means, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

[9] As described in [Other operation promotion notification], in a normal time (low accurate low base state), it is not necessary to pass the game ball through the gate. In the unnecessary game state, when a game medium is detected in a specific route, a predetermined launch effect such as left-handed effect can be executed, and when the predetermined launch effect is performed in the game state, a set value suggestion effect Do not run. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying an unintended game as an intended game.

[10] The gaming machine can play a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball), and a shooting promotion effect for promoting the launch of the game medium to a specific path of the moving path of the game medium (for example, 9-5 and FIG. 9-6, the shooting promotion effect means (e.g., CPU 120, S176, S170 to S173 for effect control) capable of executing the right hit effect and the left hit effect) is further provided. Is a mode (e.g., a setting change suggestion, a setting change suggestion) corresponding to the suggestion (e.g., setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) (e.g., golden right hitting effect, black right hitting effect, FIGS. The firing promotion effect can be executed by the blue right (left) hitting effect, the green right (left) hitting effect, and the red right (left) hitting effect selected in 10 (for example, in FIG. 9-5 (C1). Setting change suggesting right-handing effect, first set value suggesting right-handing effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2), second setting value suggesting right-handing effect in FIG. 9-6 (D1), and FIG. 9-6 (E1) (3) Right-handing effect that produces a set-value suggesting right-handing effect, left-handing effect that performs a set-value suggesting left-handing effect, etc. in FIG. 9-6 (H1). According to such a configuration, the launch promotion effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, so that the suggestion regarding the setting means can make the game more exciting.

[11] The gaming machine is capable of playing games using operating members (for example, a hitting ball operation handle 30, a lever, a stop button), and an operation promotion effect that promotes a predetermined operation in response to changes in the game state. (For example, production control CPU 120, S176, S170) capable of executing (e.g., right-handing effect, left-handing effect, start switch operation notification, stop button operation notification in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6). -S173), the operation promotion effecting means, the operation promoting effect means, corresponding to the suggestion (eg, setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) related to the setting means (for example, golden right hitting effect selected in FIG. 9-8, black) Right hitting effect, blue right (left) hitting effect selected in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, green right (left) hitting effect, red right (left) hitting effect, navigation display by navi effect, bonus confirmation effect The operation promotion effect can be executed by the bonus confirmation display in (for example, setting change suggesting right hitting effect in FIG. 9-5 (C1), first set value suggesting right hitting effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2). , The second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1), the third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (E1), and the set value suggesting left-handing effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1). Left-handed production, set value suggestion production in navigation production, set value suggestion production in bonus fixed production). According to such a configuration, the operation promotion effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, so that the suggestion regarding the setting means can make the game more exciting.

[Other Modifications of Characteristic Parts 102F and 103F]
[1] The advantageous states that are advantageous to the player include, in addition to the jackpot gaming state described above, other advantageous states such as a high-probability state (probability variation state), a short-time state, and a high base state. Further, the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player may include a state where a small hit can frequently occur and a ball can be obtained by the small hit, such as a so-called small hit rush state.

[2] As the set value in the above-described embodiment, an example in which there are three kinds of setting stages of the set value 1 to the set value 3 is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, such as six kinds of setting steps of setting values 1 to 6 and the like, there may be more setting steps of setting values than three kinds of setting values 1 to 3 Good.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect is different for each of a plurality of types of game states such as a big jackpot start, a probability variation state and a time reduction state start, a probability variation state and a time reduction state execution. Regarding such a game state, there are a plurality of game states such as a big hit game state, a small hit game state, a probability change state, and a so-called small hit rush state, and the proportion of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on those game states. You may do it.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, setting suggestion effect can be executed for a gaming machine (so-called first-type gaming machine) that shifts to the big hit gaming state based on a variable display result of special symbols and effect symbols. Although the example has been described, the jackpot game state is achieved based on the fact that the game ball has won (V prize) in the specific prize hole (V prize hole) in the variable prize ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area. The setting suggestion effect may be executable in a game machine to be transferred (a so-called second type game machine) or a game machine in which the first type and the second type are combined. In such a gaming machine, in a gaming state in which a game ball needs to be won in a specific winning opening (V winning opening), a launch promotion effect for a winning in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) is executed, In the effect, the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executable.

[5] In the gaming machine in which the first type and the second type described above are combined, in some cases, in order to store the reserved memory due to the start winning, the launch promotion effect for promoting the launch of the gaming machine to the specific area may be executed. However, in the effect, the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executable.

[6] As an example in which the setting suggesting effect can be executed, after a variation display result is derived and displayed as a probability variation big hit, a specific area (V area) provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set. In the gaming machine in which the probability variation state control of the probability variation determination device type (so-called V probability variation type) is executed when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed, a specific region (V region) ) May be executed, and the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executed in the effect.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which, out of the setting suggestion effects, the setting change suggestion effects can be executed only for some game states. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting change suggesting effect may be executable for all the game states in which the setting value suggesting effect is executed, and one of all the game states in which the setting value suggesting effect is executed. It may be possible to execute the game status of a part.

[8] At the start of the big hit game state, the emission promotion effect is executed by controlling the light emitting body such as the LED provided corresponding to the special variable winning ball device (big winning opening) to be opened. In the gaming machine, the setting suggestion effect may be executable depending on the light emitting mode (lighting, blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the light emitting body.

[9] As mentioned above. In the example, the right-handed lamp 102F001 does not allow the setting suggestion effect to be executed. Similarly, in the gaming machine capable of displaying a special symbol variable display state and a right hit state by light emission of a plurality of segment LEDs controlled by the CPU 103 on the game control side, in addition to the right hit state by light emission of the segment LED You may perform the control which does not perform setting suggestion production. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the segment LED light emitting state.

[10] The effect control for executing the setting suggestion effect in the above-described launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) is executed in combination with the setting suggestion effect executed by displaying the specific image on the image display device 5 during the variable display. Alternatively, it may be executed in combination with a setting suggestion effect executed by displaying a special image on the image display device 5 during the big hit game state after the variable display is stopped. Moreover, you may perform the setting suggestion production combined with both these productions.
(Explanation regarding the association of the characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to the characteristic part may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to another characteristic part. The feature portions combined in this way or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the respective configurations relating to other feature portions.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for production control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding information;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state,
Before the determination of the determination means, a determination means capable of determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state, a notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect to notify that the hold information controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means,
A gaming machine, wherein the notification effect means is capable of executing the notification effect at different rates depending on the set value set by the setting means when the hold information controlled to the advantageous state is stored.

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