JP2020110232A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an operating rate of the game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: setting means capable of setting to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for a player; setting suggestive performance executing means capable of executing a setting suggestive performance for making a suggestion regarding the setting; and condition setting means capable of setting at least one of a plurality of conditions including a first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition that is more difficult to be achieved than the first predetermined condition as a specific condition. The setting suggestive performance executing means can execute the setting suggestive performance on the basis of the achievement of a specific condition set by the condition setting means. The ratio of setting the first predetermined condition as the specific condition by the condition setting means when a first period elapses without executing a variable display is higher than the ratio at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when a second period shorter than the first period elapses without executing the variable display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-1

Description

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

A gaming machine is proposed that suggests the setting values before and after the change by changing the setting values in multiple stages based on the operation and displaying any one of a plurality of types of character images according to the setting values before and after the change. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-200902, A

However, there is room for improvement regarding the suggestion regarding the set value executed in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Setting means (eg, FIG. 8-14, etc.) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (eg, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 or the like) capable of advancing the game,
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-8, etc.) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect for making a setting suggestion;
At least one of a plurality of conditions including a first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition that is harder to achieve than the first predetermined condition can be set as a specific condition (for example, an execution condition) (for example, a condition setting unit). 9-1 to 9-3, 9-5, 9-7, etc.),
Equipped with
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the setting suggestion effect based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means (for example, FIG. 9-1, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
The ratio at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the first period elapses without executing the variable display is higher than the first period without executing the variable display. Is higher than the rate at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the second period that is also short has elapsed (for example, FIG. 9-5),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The plurality of conditions include a first condition and a second condition that is more difficult to achieve than the first condition (for example, FIG. 9-5),
The rate at which the first condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means in a predetermined period after power is turned on is the first condition as the specific condition set by the condition setting means outside the predetermined period. Higher than the ratio (for example, FIGS. 9-1 and 9-5),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the execution of a game in a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising condition presenting means capable of presenting the specific condition set by the condition setting means to the player (for example, FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-8, etc.)
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the specific condition.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The setting suggestion effect executing means sets the setting suggestion effect to one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode which is more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode. Can be executed (eg, FIGS. 9-3, 9-4, 9-7, etc.),
The condition presenting means is capable of presenting to the player a plurality of conditions set as the specific conditions by the condition setting means in the same period,
The ratio of the setting suggestive effect executed in the second effect mode when the first number of conditions among the plurality of conditions presented by the condition presenting means is achieved is the first of the plurality of conditions. When the condition of the second number less than one number is achieved, the setting suggestive effect is higher than the ratio executed in the second effect mode,
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The plurality of conditions include a special condition that can be set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit during a predetermined period after the power is turned on and that is not set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit outside the predetermined period. (For example, FIG. 9-5)
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the execution of a game in a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The setting suggesting effect executing means, based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means, as the setting suggesting effect, a plurality of kinds of effects depending on the set value set by the setting means. It is possible to execute an effect of displaying any one of the images (for example, FIGS. 9-4 and 9-8),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
After setting the specific condition, the condition setting unit can reset the specific condition based on the lapse of a specific period without executing variable display (for example, FIG. 9-1). , FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Advantageous state suggestion production execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggestion production (for example, front variable display suggestion production) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, performing variable display during production processing shown in FIG. 7). CPU120 for production control etc.) is further provided,
The advantageous state suggesting effect execution means provides the advantageous state suggesting effect as a first aspect (for example, a character effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display) and a second aspect (for example, as a suggestion effect during front variable display). Timer production, etc.), and can be executed in any of a plurality of types of production modes including
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second aspect is controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first aspect. Higher than the
The setting suggestion effect executing means suggests the setting suggestion at a higher rate when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the first mode. It is possible to execute the effect after executing the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the suggesting effect during front variable display, the character is used as the suggesting effect during front variable display). (A part that can perform setting suggestion production at a higher rate than when performing production),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect is produced when the player pays attention to the subsequent development because the second mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the relatively advantageous state is relatively high is executed as the advantageous state suggesting effect. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine related to a characteristic portion 153SG. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine related to a characteristic part 153SG. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the effect control command which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot classification determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots which concern on the characteristic part 153SG. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A) related to the characteristic portion 153SG, and (B) is a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B, big hit C) related to the characteristic portion 153SG. FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hitting variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for deviations which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. (A) is a front view of a display monitor related to the characteristic unit 153SG, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor related to the characteristic unit 153SG, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents related to the characteristic unit 153SG. is there. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control related to the characteristic part 153SG, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning award reception command buffer related to the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the starting winning a prize judging processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the random number value determination processing at the time of winning concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows a part of production control process processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-reading notice setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the display pattern of the prefetching notice production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the rear part variable display suggestive effect determination processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production|presentation performed as a rear part variable display during suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, (B) is the jackpot suggestion production which is performed as a rear part variable display during suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production pattern of setting suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of the setting suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production decision processing during front part variable display concerning feature part 153SG. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production|presentation performed as a front variable display indication suggestion production when execution of the jackpot suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG is decided, (B) relates to the feature part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production|presentation performed as a front variable display during suggestion production when execution of a setting suggestion production is determined, (C) is performed as a front variable display during suggestion production concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production pattern of the character production and timer production which are performed, and (D) is a figure which shows the big hit expectation degree of the character production and timer production which concern on the characteristic part 153SG, and the execution expectation degree of setting suggestion production. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of the character production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, (B) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of the timer production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, (C). It is the figure which shows the contents of each production pattern of the timer production which relates to feature section 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production execution period in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the execution determination ratio as a front part variable display suggestion effect of the character effect and the timer effect in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold storage display and effect image in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion production in the variable display of the normal reach, the non-shortening non-reach, and the short non-reach in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the transition of the achievement difficulty of the execution condition which concerns on the characteristic part 097AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production control process processing concerning the characteristic part 097AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of execution condition setting processing concerning a characteristic part 097AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the setting suggestion production mode determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 097AK. It is a figure etc. which show the structural example of the initial condition setting table which concerns on the characteristic part 097AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 097AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during change display concerning a characteristic part 097AK. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation which concerns on the characteristic part 097AK.

(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 being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The 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 variation.

The special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a 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 (Electro Luminescence), 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 whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. 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 that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory 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 a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the 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, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the tilted position of the movable wing piece (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the 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 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed 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 ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning 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, winning at the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays the 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 stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

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 upper 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 gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a 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 can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B which allows the player to 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)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hitting 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 loss symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol defect". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

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

When the game ball enters the second 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, In the case where the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can 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.

The type of big hit is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) 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, by shortening the average figure change time (the period during which figure changes) compared to the normal state, and improving the probability of "per figure" in the figure game from 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 it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until 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 condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability change 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). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is 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 cut, 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 the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and 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 in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the image display device 5, as the effects 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 drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing at which the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (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 an aspect 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 big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach production are executed. 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 the 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 pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" and the like) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state 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 reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is "small hit", the fixed decorative pattern (for example, "" which is a predetermined small hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 "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 is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be displayed as a stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative 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 production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then the variable display is restarted, so that 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 medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state 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 possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

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

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for 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 in the RAM 102.

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

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port into 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, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

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

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

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

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

The production control CPU 120 displays the execution of production based on the 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 (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal 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 manner 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, a 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 for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). 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. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is 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 game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. 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 power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After completing 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, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number updating 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 this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure". The execution of the general figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of general figure reservations is displayed by turning on the general figure reservation display 25C.

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

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

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random 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 change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether the reach or not), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

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

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol which 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", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on the fact 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 open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened 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 ended.

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 special 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 processing, waiting processing 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, and the probability 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 big hit ending process ends.

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

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

(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. 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 etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned 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 each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs 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, the effect 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 substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an 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 turned 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 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, 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 executing the command analysis process 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 contents of the production operation using various production devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the production control command or the like 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 in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process processing shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes prefetching advance notice setting processing (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 effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any 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 a decorative design 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 pattern (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 the effect display during variable display, 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 end of variable display 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 is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect effect processing during the variable display ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the main board 11 receives an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state. 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 gaming 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 in response to receiving a command for ending the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. It 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 process, 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-game production process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "6". In this big hit medium 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 midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", 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 pay-out 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 when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the 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, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine 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 distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line 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 comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 153SG)
Next, a gaming machine in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 153SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a gaming board (gauge that constitutes a gaming board surface. Board 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 153SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, in the gaming machine frame 153SG003, a glass door frame 153SG003a having a glass window is provided between a door open position for opening the front surface of the gaming machine frame 153SG003 and a door closed position for closing the front surface of the gaming machine frame 153SG003. The game area is rotatably provided and can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 153SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 153SG003a is closed.

Further, the gaming machine frame 153SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. The door frame 153SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 153SG002L is a game area in which a relatively weakly-launched (left-handed) game ball flows down by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30, and the right game area 153SG002R is a left game area 153SG002L by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. The game ball that has been stronger (right-handed) than the game ball that flows down is a game area that flows down after passing through the upper path 153SG002C of the image display device 5.

In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 153SG002L, and in the right game area 153SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 153SG002R, the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, the general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L can be won in the first start winning hole formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R is variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 can be won and the passage gate 41 can be passed.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 153SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L is unable to win the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R is unable to win the first starting winning opening. Is becoming

Further, a first pending storage display area 153SG005D and a second pending storage display area 153SG005U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, a hold storage display for displaying the number of hold storages of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold storage number) is specified.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 153SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. The state is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 153SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable setting value state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) and the like to be described later in the setting value change state. A setting switch 153SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value and an opening sensor 153SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 153SG003 are provided. As will be described later in detail, the setting value change state in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a store clerk or the like of a game hall can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ) Is also.

The setting switching main body portion provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting switching switch 153SG052, is housed in the substrate case 153SG201 together with the main substrate 11, and the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting switching switch 153SG052 are accommodated. Is exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case 153SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 153SG201.

Since the board case 153SG201 having the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting changeover switch 153SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is closed. By using the game machine frame 153SG003 to open, operation becomes possible. Further, the lock switch 153SG051 needs to be operated by a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, so that only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 153SG051. Further, the lock switch 153SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON/OFF switching operation described later with a setting key. In the characteristic part 153SG of this embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but they may be combined with one key.

Further, a display monitor 153SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 153SG201. The display monitor 153SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 153SG201. That is, the display monitor 153SG029 is arranged in front of the main case 11 of the board case 153SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. The main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is not opened. Therefore, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 153SG003 opened. It is the front when viewed, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, 1 special symbol display device 153SG004A capable of performing variable display of 1 special map, second special symbol display device 153SG004B capable of executing variable display of second special symbol, first reserved display capable of displaying first reserved memory number 153SG025A, a second holding display 153SG025B capable of displaying the second number of reserved storages, a normal symbol display 153SG020 capable of executing a variable display of the normal design, a general figure holding display 153SG025C capable of displaying the number of ordinary holdings, In a gaming state in which a round display 153SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds of the jackpot game (jackpot type) during a jackpot game, and a gaming ball such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot gaming state is launched toward the right gaming area 153SG002R. A game information display unit 153SG200 is provided in which a right-handed hitting lamp 153SG132, a probability variation lamp 153SG133 that is illuminated in the probability variation state, and a time saving lamp 153SG134 that is illuminated in the high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are each composed of 8 segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is a deviation or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed in a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is a variable display result with two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derivation display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is variably displayed with two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of illuminated LEDs) for each big hit type. Results and derivation display are possible.

In the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is different from the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, although the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different. At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 153SG004B may be overlapped.

The first hold indicator 153SG025A and the second hold indicator 153SG025B each have LEDs of four segments arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 153SG025A and the second hold indicator 153SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left each time the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left are sequentially turned on. Then, each time the variable display is executed, in response to the reduction (consumption) of the pending storage, the LEDs in the pending display corresponding to the variable display have a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the portion 153SG, the light goes out toward the left).

In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending storage and the second special figure pending storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending storage is preferentially executed. It is like this. Therefore, for example, when there is one first special figure reservation memory and two second special figure reservation memories (only the LED at the left end of the first reservation indicator 153SG025A is lit, and the second reservation is stored). When the left two LEDs of the display unit 153SG25B are lit), the variable display is executed based on the second special figure pending storage, and the first special figure pending storage becomes after the second special figure pending storage becomes 0. Variable display based on memory is executed.

The round indicator 153SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the big hit type in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, there are provided a total of three big hit types: a big hit A which is a big hit of 5 rounds, a big hit B which is a big hit of 10 rounds, and a big hit C which is a big hit of 15 rounds. However, which of the segments configuring the round indicator 153SG131 is lit differs depending on the type of jackpot.

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

In the effect control board 12 in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the first movable body 153SG321 and the second movable body 153SG322 that are operable between the respective origin positions and the effect positions during variable display and the like are provided. The first movable body 153SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 153SG321, and the origin detection sensor 153SG331 and the second movable body 153SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 153SG322. The origin detection sensor 153SG332 that can detect this is connected.

FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used by the characteristic unit 153SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a design. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in, for example, FIG. 8-4(B), the result of determination as to whether the variable display result is “out”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ), or different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) specification command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is 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 referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the 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 opening 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 to notify 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 that designates 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, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the big winning opening after notification command, different EXT data is set according to the number of times of round execution (eg, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. 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 153SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning time determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” and a big hit type (probability change or non-probability change) determination result as a winning determination result. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating the determination result as to whether the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination has a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super reach”, or “other” as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

Command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started 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 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and activated (cold start).

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and a numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are configured.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 to temporarily store various data, and the variable data write operation to store various data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the characteristic part 153SG of this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type and the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the universal figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be updated by software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

Although the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which each of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, and A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a “big hit”. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach off-variation pattern”), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out variation pattern”). In addition, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the outlier variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Although only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and like normal reach α, normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Further, as the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β are used. Is set shorter than. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed In this case, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variable display result is set to be the “big hit” in the order of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high, and thus the normal reach variation pattern and the In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are classified into variation pattern types such as non-reach type, normal reach type, and super reach type. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided and these fluctuations are set. It is also possible to first determine the type of the variation pattern from the random number for determining the pattern type, and then determine the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the form in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 with out-of-normal reach, if the set value that is set is 1, the variation pattern with out-of-normal reach is set, and if the set value that is set is 2, the pseudo continuous production is performed. If the set value that is set is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and that is out of reach, a pseudo continuous production is executed three times and a variation pattern that is out of super reach...

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, whereby various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-11, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table for storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7(A), a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7(B), and FIG. -8(A) big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-8(B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit It includes a variation pattern determination table, a deviation variation pattern determination table, a public figure display result determination table (not shown), a public figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit is changed. .. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. In other words, the set value is 6 which is the largest value, which is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous value the game hall side has. Become.

8-7(A) and 8-7(B) are explanatory views showing the display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination tables for the first special diagram and the second special diagram are used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), when the set value is 1 and the variation special chart is the second special chart, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), when the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), when the set value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 is provided when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), when the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit determination values that are compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit determination values that are compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled Then, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, and 1/260 when the set value is 3, Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, 1/200 when the setting value is 6, compared to the special figure display result as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state Then, the probability of determination is increased (in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2 and 1/180 when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, 1/120 when the setting value is 5, and 1/100 when the setting value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state or the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is different according to each set value (for example, the setting If the value is 1, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time shortening state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state against the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state The multiplier is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the short-time state at each set value is set to be constant (for example, 5 times). Good.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that is determined to control the special figure display result "small hit" to the small hit game state has the same value. The judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of determining to control the game state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each of the second special figure display result determination tables, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" to be controlled in the small hit game state is determined by the first special value regardless of the game state and the set value. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the graphic display result determination table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of determining to control the game state is set to 1/100.

In the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the set value and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as the small hitting result may be different according to the set value. Further, the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hitting game state as the “small hit” as the small hitting display result is different according to the variation special drawing, The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the fluctuation special figure and the small hit game state is controlled may be the same probability.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set as the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are common. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) set to 10 and the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases as the set value increases. Go

In the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 in the numerical range different from the big hit judgment value range (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6 as 32767 as the small hit judgment value reference value (small hit reference value). Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the big numerical value falls within the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical value range are assigned to "big hit". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) set to 10 and the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases as the set value increases. Go

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

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the setting value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are common. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) set to 10 and the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases as the set value increases. Go

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6 described above. Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the large numerical value is not included in the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hit". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) set to 10 and the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases as the set value increases. Go

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, and The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since the range is set to a range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical value range or the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set with the hit determination value of 1020 as a reference. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical value range of 1 is set as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the continuous numerical value range of 1 is based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value (common. The variable display result is judged with the judgment value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value.

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

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result as "big hit" is the largest. The lower the value of the set value, the larger the value of the set value is, and the determination value is assigned so that the probability of being determined to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" is set (big hit probability: set value 6>set value). 5>set value 4>set value 3>set value 2>set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol A to jackpot C) is decided. Moreover, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B stop symbols in It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 set values 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. The set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-8(A) and 8-8(B) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-8 (A), using the pending storage based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) determines the jackpot type It is a table when doing. In addition, FIG. 8-8 (B) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a case table.

The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination. Is a table that is referenced to determine

Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also called an uncertain variation big hit) that only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state to shift to the low accuracy high base state, and the big hit game After the completion, the high-accuracy control and the time reduction control are executed, and a big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a probable variation big hit) are set so as to shift to the high-accuracy and high-base state.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normally open big hit which is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Further, the big hit game state by "big hit C" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

The time saving control executed after the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 153SG of this embodiment), or a special number of times of the predetermined number of times. Before the figure game is executed, the jackpot game state is entered and the game ends.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control executed after the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is big hit B or big hit C, high-precision control and time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so the big hit game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It occurs in the so-called condominium state.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, an example in which three types of big hit types A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types are two. You may provide less than four types or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 is assigned to the jackpot A in the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2. 100 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 of the determination value range of MR2 of 0 to 299 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination ratio is different depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for big hit type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is It may be determined using MR1 which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when the variable display result is predetermined to be the "big hit" and the variable display result is set to the "small hit" The jackpot variation pattern determination table that is used when it is predetermined, and the offset variation pattern determination table that is used when it is determined that the variable display result is “offset” are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation patterns of the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3) are set. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10(A) and 8-10(B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A is used when the big hit type is big hit A). And a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is jackpot B and jackpot C. These jackpot variation pattern determination tables (jack jacks) A) and the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits B and big hits C) show fluctuation patterns for normal reach big hits (PB1-1), fluctuation patterns for super reach α big hits (PB1-2), and super reach β big hits. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the variation pattern determination random value MR3 can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), in the large hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), 1 to 400 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 400 are the variation patterns (PB1) of the normal reach big hit. -1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit, and 851 to 997 are changed to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). It is assigned.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), 1 to 200 of the range of MR3 determination values from 1 to 200 are variations in normal reach jackpot. It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-). It is assigned to 3).

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10(C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, 0 to 997 of the variation value range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are variation patterns of small hits ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only the PC 1-1 is provided as the variation pattern for small hits in the feature portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns for small hits are provided. You may provide the fluctuation pattern of.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation, the variation pattern determination table A for deviation used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less in the low base state where the game state is not subjected to time saving control, and the low base Variation pattern determination table B for outliers used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and variation for outliers used when the number of total pending storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state The pattern determination table C and the out-of-shift variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is the high base state in which the time saving control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range, the non-reach out-of-range variation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-2), the super-reach α out-of-range variation pattern A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can have for the variation pattern (PA2-3) with out-of-reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(A), in the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range (for one or less low base medium total pending storage number), 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α deviation. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super-reach β deviation.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super-correspondence corresponding to the total pending storage numbers of 2 to 4 are shown. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of out-of-reach α (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3) within the range that random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(B), in the variation pattern determination table B for outliers (for the number of low-base medium total pending storage numbers 2 to 4), 1 to 1 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is used. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are deviated from the super reach α. Is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of deviation of the super reach β.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super-correspondence corresponding to the total pending storage number of 5 to 8 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of out-of-reach α (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3) within the range that random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(C), in the variation pattern determination table C for out-of-range (for 5 or more low base medium total pending storage numbers), 1 to 550 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to non-reach variation patterns (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to normal reach variation patterns (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to super reach α. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super-reach β deviation (PA2-3).

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time saving control are performed. (PA2-2), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) with a deviation of super reach β from the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(D), in the out-of-range variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), 1 to 550 out of the range of the determination values of MR3 of 1 to 550 are non-reach variation. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach outlier variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α outlier variation pattern (PA2-2). , And 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super-reach β deviation.

As described above, when the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the rate of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the rate of determining the super reach variation pattern. Further, when the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to D are used, regardless of the variation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values are variation patterns of super-reach α deviation, and 901 to 997 are of super-reach β variation. If the variable display is assigned to each variation pattern, that is, if the variable display result is out of range, the variation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination rate. It is possible to prevent the effect from decreasing.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super-reach α deviation and the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super-reach β deviation are completely the same between the set values as the variation patterns for the deviation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination rate of the variation pattern of these super-reach α deviations and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β deviations are between the set values. May differ by a slight difference (for example, about 1%).

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, or any variation of non-reach and normal reach Only the pattern determination rate may be the same.

The variation time of the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is less The fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) of the outlier has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, and the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4. If the number of reserved memories is reduced, it is possible to avoid unnecessary starting prizes that are not retained by making a winning start when the number of retained memories is reduced. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time is lengthened, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the variable display not being executed.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C), fluctuations are made by using the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation that differs according to the total number of pending storages. Although the mode for deciding the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending storage in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol is the first The number of special symbols pending storage, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol) the variation pattern may be determined by using a different variation pattern determination table for deviation according to the number of pending storage numbers of the second special symbols.

Further, although the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the reach effect is executed for each determined variation pattern and which reach effect is to be executed in a one-to-one correspondence. However, the present invention is not limited to this, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special pattern change time of the change pattern, the variable display result, and the like, and which reach effect is executed. You may decide by lottery whether to do it.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

Next, the display on the display monitor 153SG029 in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described.

As illustrated in FIG. 8-12A, the display monitor 153SG029 includes a first display portion 153SG029A, a second display portion 153SG029B, a third display portion 153SG029C, and a fourth display portion 153SG029D. Each of the first display unit 153SG029A to the fifth display unit 153SG29E is composed of 7 segments that are formed by 7 segments that draw the shape of "8", and dots that are arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display portion 153SG029A to the fifth display portion 153SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 153SG029 in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 or the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

On the display monitor 153SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-12(B) and 8-12(C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for each out 6000 balls in the full game state Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), base 1 that is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all game states, and in all game states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) for every 2nd out 6000 balls, and the normal state for every 3rd out 6000 balls (low accuracy low base state) in all game states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in step 3, can be displayed. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 in percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display 153SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display 153SG029B to display “bL.” which is an abbreviation for the base L. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. Further, when the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display portion 153SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display portion 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. Further, when the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display portion 153SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display portion 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b2.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. Further, when the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display portion 153SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display portion 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b3.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D.

The display monitor 153SG029 of the present embodiment is configured to execute the control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display of the display monitor 153SG029 at an interval of 5 seconds in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3. The display of each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is different in display color according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “1”, each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is When it is "2", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “ When it is "5", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. Therefore, a clerk or the like in the game arcade can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 simply by checking the display color of the display monitor 153SG029, without the CPU 103 executing the set value changing process described later. ing.

In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example effect control as shown in FIG. 8-13(A). A data holding area 153SG190 is provided. The production control data holding area 153SG190 shown in FIG. 8-13(A) includes a production control flag setting unit 153SG191, a production control timer setting unit 153SG192, a production control counter setting unit 153SG193, and a production control buffer setting unit 153SG194. I have it.

The production control flag setting unit 153SG191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to a production operation state such as a production image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or a production control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 153SG191 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

The effect control timer setting unit 153SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 153SG192 stores data indicating the timer value of each of the plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 153SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the data forming the received command buffer for start-up winning command 153SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-13(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194. In the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A, in the storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (eg, “4”) of the total reserved storage number of the first special figure reserved storages. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure being displayed in a variable manner are provided. In addition, in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A, a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number of the second special figure reserved storages. ", and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "2-0") corresponding to the second special figure being displayed in a variable manner. When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designating command, variable category designation Four commands, that is, a command and a reservation storage number notification command (a first reservation storage number notification command or a second reservation storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A are these start mouth winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command, A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage separately in association with the reserved storage number notification command is secured.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest-order reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. As described above, the storage contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” that stores the contents of the pending storage where the start condition is satisfied are shifted to the upper position one by one as shown in FIG. It is adapted to be cleared in the decorative pattern variation stop processing which is executed when terminating.

Further, in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the reserved storage display in the prefetching notice setting process (FIG. 8-18) described later. A storage area for the reserved display flag in which is set is reserved for each storage area (entry).

It should be noted that the hold display flag stores "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the prefetching notice setting process described later. In this way, when the reserved storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U, and execution of the reserved display notice effect is determined. Is a "1" (rectangle (◇)) or a "2" (star ( ☆)) or "3" (blue camera) or "4" (red camera) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display of special mode (for example, blue or red camera) is set, The hold storage display of a mode different from the display mode of No. 1 is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, and in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, there is a possibility of being a big hit or a super jackpot. It is pre-announced that there is a high possibility that a reach will occur and that a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be executed.

The effect control CPU 120 stores a command from the beginning (the entry having the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A at the time of the winning a prize for the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning in the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A. Go. At the time of starting winning, the commands from the starting mouth winning designation command to the number-of-holding-memory notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the start mouth winning award designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the tails "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending storage or the second special figure pending storage, respectively. , The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning award received command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13(B) is an entry (buffer) corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display which is finished immediately before the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. The entry stored in the number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2" corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started is deleted. -1”) and the stored contents of the entry after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-13(B), when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the first special figure reservation storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number is deleted. Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". The commands that have been shifted and stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” becomes an area (entry) for storing each command regarding the pending storage which is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described. 8-14 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main processing, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (153SGSa001). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (153SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) or whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). When backup data is not stored (153SGSa003; N) or RAM 102 is not normal (153SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSaa017, and when backup data is stored and RAM 102 is normal (153SGSa003; Y, 153SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (153SGSa005).

If the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (153SGSaa005; N), the processing proceeds to 153SGSaa017, and if the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (153SGSaa005; N). Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value changing process to be described later was being executed before the power failure (power failure occurred during execution of the setting value changing process). It is determined (153SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (153SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 153SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process described later has been executed is executed. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (153SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (153SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (153SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 153SGSa011 (153SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa008; N), 153SGSa010 is not executed and 153SGSa011 is set. move on.

In 153SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011). When the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa012). When the open sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 153SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame 153SG003 opened (153SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not (153SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013a; Y), the set value changing process (153SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 153SGSa013d, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (153SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d.

In the setting value change process (153SGSa013b), the CPU 103 first displays the setting value currently set on the display monitor 153SG029. Next, each time the setting changeover switch 153SG052 is operated, update display of the set value on the display monitor 153SG029 is performed. Then, the set value displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 based on that the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off, and the set value can be specified so that the set value newly updated and stored in the RAM 102 can be specified. The command is output to the effect control CPU 120.

In the set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c), the CPU 103 displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 153SG029. Then, the display of the set value on the display monitor 153SG029 may be terminated based on that the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off.

If the lock switch 153SG051 is off (153SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is off (153SGSa012; N) in 153SGSa011, the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d without executing the processes of 153SGSa013a to 153SGSa013c.

In 153SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not to clear the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated this time (whether to execute the RAM clear processing (153SGSa009)) ( 153SGSa013d). If the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 153SGSaa014. If the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e). To 153SGSa014 without executing.

In the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e), the CPU 103 executes a process of setting "00H" to all addresses except the address where the set value is stored and the address where the RAM clear flag is stored (set). .. That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGSa001 to 153SGSa013e and 153SGSa017 to 153SGSa021, which will be described later, when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102, the address at which the set value is stored and the RAM clear flag are stored. The contents of all addresses are cleared except for the dresses.

In 153SGSa014, the CPU 103 again determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 153SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa014; N), the power supply to the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Recovery processing for returning to the state of (153 SGSa015) is performed.

In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, the CPU 103 transmits the command at the time of restoration including the hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, and proceeds to 153SGSa028. (153SGSa016).

Further, in 153SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is operated (153SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (153SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018) or the open sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa019).

When the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is opened, and the lock switch 153SG051 is turned on, while operating the clear switch, the pachinko gaming machine is operated. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (153SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (153SGSa021). Then, the processes of 153SGSa009 to 153SGSa016 described above are executed.

When the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa017; N), the lock switch 153SG051 is OFF (153SGSa018; N), and the open sensor 153SG090 is OFF (153SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSa031.

Further, in the 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a command at the time of restoration including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start (153SGSa022). Then, the cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (153SGSa023), and the notification of the cold start is started by starting the blinking of all the segments composing the display monitor 153SG029. (153SGSa024).

After executing 153SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (153SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (153SGSa026; N), the processes of 153SGSa025 and 153SGGSa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 153SG029. Ends blinking (153SGSa027), and proceeds to 153SGSa028.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, all the segments composing the display monitor 153SG029 are blinked over the period (for example, 5 seconds) of the cold start notification timer at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least a part of the segments forming the display monitor 153SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in 153SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (153SGSa028) that initializes the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to take a timer interrupt at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (153SGSa029) and the interrupt is enabled (153SGSa030). 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.

Further, in 153SGSa031, the CPU 103 tells the effect control board 12 that the abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), or that power is restored from the power interruption during the setting change described later. And transmits an error designation command corresponding to the abnormal setting value (153SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (153SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (153SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (153SGSa034). If the error notification execution wait timer has not timed out (153SGSa034; N), the processing of 153SGSa033 and 153SGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution wait timer has timed out (153SGSa034; Y), a set value error occurs. As a notification (error notification) of occurrence of a power failure and recovery from power failure during setting change (error notification), the first display unit 153SG029A, the second display unit 153SG029B, the third display unit 153SG029C, and the fourth display unit 153SG029D included in the display monitor 153SG029. “E.” is displayed in each of the three (153SGSa035).

Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B (153SGSa036), and also through a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to the management device such as the management computer in the field, and the flow advances to 153SGSa032 (153SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 153SGSa032 to 153SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of the clerk of the game hall or the like), thereby the display monitor 153SG029. , The first special symbol display device 153SG004A, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B error occurrence notification is executed.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the display monitor 153SG029, the first when the abnormal set value is set, or when the power is restored during the change of the set value. Since the special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk or the like in the amusement hall, the occurrence of the error from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to recognize that the power was cut off during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the gaming machine management device, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Has become.

In the game control main processing of the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-14, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 153SGSa008 (153SGSa008; Y) or in 153SGSa021 the setting value is being changed. Although the mode in which the RAM clear processing (153SGSa009) is executed after the flag is cleared is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing is performed. Determines that the RAM clear flag is set in 153SGSa014 (153SGSa014), not when the clear switch is determined to be ON in 153SGSa008 (153SGSa008; Y) or not after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 153SGSa021 (153SGSa014 ; Y) may be performed.

8-15 is a flowchart showing a start winning determination process (S101) executed by the CPU 103 in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not (153SGS101). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (153SGS101; Y), the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is "4") (153SGS102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in 153SGS102 (153SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "1" (153SGS103). ).

When the first starting opening switch 22A is off in 153SGS101 (153SGS101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in 153SGS102 (153SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by (153SGS104). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (153SGS104; Y), the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (153SGS105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in 153SGS105 (153SGS105; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "2" (153SGS106). ).

After executing any of the processes of 153SGS103 and 153SGS106, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting mouth buffer value that is the stored value of the starting mouth buffer is updated by adding 1 (153SGS107). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first holding storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second holding storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (153SGS108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

After executing the processing of 153SGS108, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination or the big hit type determination from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating a random number value MR2 for use with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (153SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (153SGS110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure pending storage unit (not shown), while when the starting opening buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown).

Numerical data showing the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are used to determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and further the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot when "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the processing of 153SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts the numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for the determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time.

Subsequent to the processing of 153SGS110, transmission setting of a starting opening winning award designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (153SGS111). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is controlled. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning a prize designation command is performed. The start-up winning award designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

Following the process of 153SGS111, a winning random number determination process is executed (153SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reservation storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (153SGS113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

After executing the processing of 153SGS113, it is determined whether or not the starting opening buffer value is "1" (153SGS114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (Y in 153SGS114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (153SGS115), and then the process of 153SGS104 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (N in 153SGS114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and the starting winning process is executed. finish. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting prize for a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 8-16(A) is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed by the 153SGS 112 of FIG. 8-15 as the random number value determination process at the time of winning. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal process (S110 of FIG. 5) is used to display the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol). Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit", whether to control to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the prize random number determination process of 153SGS112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, and whether or not it is determined that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol Determines whether or not to be in a predetermined display mode with super reach. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, that is, it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is made at the start of the variable display. Before the special drawing display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the variable display mode is determined, and based on this determination result Then, the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes the hold display notice effect, as described later.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8-16(A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in, for example, a game control flag setting unit (not shown), etc. The current gaming state in the gaming machine 1 is specified (153SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the probability variation state is the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is necessary to specify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of 153SGS121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 is selected and set (153SGS122). At this time, the CPU 103 sets the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7(A) if the starting opening buffer value is 1, and FIG. It suffices to set the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG.

After that, referring to the numerical range of the big hit (judgment range of the big hit) according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the set display result judgment table, the special figure extracted by 153SGS109 of FIG. 8-15 It is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for display result determination is within the jackpot determination range (153SGS123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by making a comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment values included in the big hit judging range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit judging range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jackpot”.

When it is determined by 153SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot does not occur during variable display (153SGS123; N), it is set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the set display result determination table. Refer to the numerical range for small hits (judgment range for small hits) corresponding to the set value, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment extracted by 153SGS109 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within the small hit determination range (153SGS124). In the small hit judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the process of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each judgment value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence/absence of a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by making a step-by-step comparison between and. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment values included in the small hit judgment range, and the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum or maximum value of the small hit judgment range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range by comparing with. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the small hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined as “small hit”.

When it is determined by 153SGS124 that it is not within the small hitting determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit does not occur during variable display (153SGS124; N), the variable display result is “out”. The transmission setting of the symbol designating command is executed (153SGS125), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether the current game state is the time saving state (153SGS126). When the time saving flag is not set (153SGS126; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A is selected and set (153SGS127), and when the time saving flag is set (153SGS126; Y), the deviation variation pattern is set. The determination table D is selected and set (153SGSS128).

It should be noted that the deviation pattern determination table A for deviation is a fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation used when the number of pending storage is 1 or less as shown in FIG. 8-11(A). In addition, the variation pattern determination table for deviation D is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the game state is the high base state in which the time saving control is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-11(D). is there.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in addition to these deviation pattern determination table A for deviation and fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation D, the deviation used when the total number of pending storage is 2 to 4 Variation pattern determination table B and a variation pattern determination table C for deviation that is used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. However, as shown in FIG. In the variation pattern determination tables A to C for outliers, in the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range, a value from 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern In the deviation variation pattern determination tables B and C, a value exceeding 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. On the other hand, in the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables A to C, values 701 to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns of super reach in the possible range of the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination.

Therefore, in 153 SGS 132, which will be described later, by determining the variation pattern (variation category) using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation, the determination of non-reach and super-reach is always performed even if the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since the variation pattern is a non-reach or super-reach variation, the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range is used in the determination at the time of the start winning.

As shown in FIG. 8-16(A), when the 153SGS123 determines that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when the jackpot is determined to be the jackpot during variable display (153SGS123;Y), the jackpot type determination is made. The jackpot type is determined on the basis of the random number value MR2 for use (153SGS130). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value”. , The big hit type judging table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type judging table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

In addition, the transmission setting of the symbol designating command according to the jackpot type determined in 153SGS130 is executed (153SG131), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. Set (153SG132).

Further, when it is determined in 153SGS124 that it is within the small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit occurs during variable display (153SGS124; Y), the symbol designating command corresponding to the small hit type is transmitted. The setting is executed (153SG129).

After performing any of the processing of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, 153SGS132, numerical data indicating the fluctuation pattern determination table set by the processing of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, and 153SGS132 and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is used to determine the variation category according to the range of the determination value that includes the random number value MR3 (153SGS133). In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-16(B), at least when the variable display result is “out”, the common “non-reach” regardless of the total number of reserved memories. The variable category that is a variable display mode, the variable category that is a variable display mode of “Super Reach”, and the “other” that is a variable display mode other than “non-reach” and “Super Reach” (for example, normal reach or small hit) It suffices to provide a variation category and determine whether or not the variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 153SGS132 to the effect control board 12 (153SGS134), the winning random number determination processing is ended.

FIG. 8-17 is a part of the flowchart of the effect control process process (S76) in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment. In the effect control process process in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, after the prefetching notice setting process (S161) shown in FIG. Any one of S170 to S177 shown in FIG. 7 after executing the hold display update process for updating the display mode and the number of display of the held storage display according to the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13(B) The process of is executed.

FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading notice setting process (S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8-17. In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the content of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A (153SGS241) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (153SGS242). If there is no entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4. It is determined whether or not there is an entry set (153SGS243).

If there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4, that is, if the hold display notice effect has already been executed, the entry (the hold display flag is set in 153SGS242). (0) that corresponds to the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is set to the pending display flag of the entry that is determined not to exist (that is, the pending storage display corresponding to the entry is determined to be displayed as “◯”). Then, the pre-reading notice setting process ends (153SGS251). As will be described later, the case where there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4 is the case where the hold display notice effect has already been executed. In other words, in the process of 153SGS243, if a pending display notice effect has already been executed, execution of a new pending display notice effect is restricted.

In the 153SGS 243, the effect control CPU 120, if there is no entry set to any of the values 1 to 4 of the hold display flag, the entry (the entry determined to be the hold display flag not set in 153SGS 242). It is determined whether or not the symbol designating command in () indicates a big hit (153SGS244). When the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a big hit, the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (153SGS245), and extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193. Whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the hold display is performed by referring to a big hit hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect and the jackpot type specified in 153SGS245. The display pattern in the case of executing the notice effect is determined (153SGS246).

In the 153SG246, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern (preliminary notice type) are determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 8-19(A). In the setting example of the determination rate shown in FIG. 8-19(A), the determination rate of the presence or absence of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern (notification type) is varied according to the jackpot type identified in the process of 153SGS245.

In the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, four types of display patterns α, display patterns β, display patterns γ, and display patterns δ are provided as display patterns (preliminary type) of the pending display notice effect. Of these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square (◇) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the pending display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the pending storage display is a white star (☆) and is displayed in the first pending storage display area 153SG005D or the second pending storage display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the hold storage display is displayed on the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U with the blue camera, and the hold display is displayed. When the display pattern of the notice effect is determined to be the display pattern δ, the holding storage display is displayed in the first holding storage display area 153SG005D or the second holding storage display area 153SG005U by the red camera. When the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the hold storage display is displayed in a white circle (◯) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8-19(A), when the type of big hit is big hit A (non-probable variation big hit), non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 55%. Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined, execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined with a ratio of 20%, and 10% of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern γ is determined. Is determined, and the execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 10%. When the type of jackpot is the jackpot B or the jackpot C (probable variation jackpot), 5% of non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined, and 20% of the pending display notice effect of the display pattern α. Execution is determined, 55% of the executions of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern β are determined, and 10% of the executions of the pending display notice effect of the display pattern γ are determined, and the rate of 10%. Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined.

Returning to 153SGS244, the effect control CPU 120 specifies a variation category from the variation category designation command of the entry (153SGS248) when the symbol designation command of the entry is a miss or a small hit, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the production control. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the counter setting unit 153SG193 and the big hit type identified in 153SGS249, a small hit/outside hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) is referred to. Thus, the presence/absence of execution of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern are determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-19(B), when the variable display result is out of order and the variation category is non-reach, non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 5%, execution of the hold display notice effect at the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 0%, and is performed at the display pattern γ at a rate of 0%. The execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. If the variable display result is out or small hit and the variation category is other (normal reach is out or small hit), non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 75%, and 20%. Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined by a ratio, execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined by a rate of 5%, and reservation display notice by the display pattern γ is determined by a rate of 0%. Execution of the effect is determined, and execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of order and the variation category is super reach, non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 55%, and the hold display notice effect at the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. Execution is determined, the execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 10%, the execution of the pending display notice effect at the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 5%, and is performed at a rate of 5%. Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-19(A) and 8-19(B), in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed, when the hold display notice effect is not executed. It is designed to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state at a higher rate than that, and when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, than when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α. Is set so that the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C (probably variable jackpot) at a high rate. With such a setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notification type), the big hit type is displayed more than when the display pattern α is displayed. The probability of being a probability variation jackpot is increased, and the player's expectation for a probability variation jackpot can be increased.

Since the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are display patterns that suggest execution of setting suggestive effects, which will be described later, the degree of expectation for being controlled to the big-hit gaming state rather than the display pattern α and the display pattern β (big-hit expectation degree). Is not set to be high, and the expectation for the jackpot type being jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variation jackpot expectation) is the same.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is a big hit are the variation patterns of normal reach and super reach, and as shown in FIG. The case where the display pattern δ is determined is a case where the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is out and the variation category is super reach. That is, it is also suggested that the pending storage display of the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (a mode of a blue or red camera) is a variable display of super reach capable of executing the setting suggestive effect described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-19(B), when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when the special figure variation time is determined to be shorter than the super reach. Does not display the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera.

Returning to FIG. 8-18, after performing the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the pending display notice effect has been determined (153SGS250). When the execution of the reserved display notice effect is determined, a value (one of 1 to 4) corresponding to the display pattern determined in the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 is set in the reserved display flag of the entry and preread. The notice setting process is ended (153SGS247). In addition, when the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated ( 153SGS251).

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271). When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reserved storage in the start winning prize reception command buffer (not shown) are set. Various command data and various flags stored in association with each other (that is, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first special symbol that is being variably displayed, in the first to fourth first special figure reserved storage Corresponding various command data and various flags) are shifted upward by one buffer number (153SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so they are erased.

Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”, 1 special figure shifts so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” of reserved storage are stored in association with buffer number “1-2”, and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “1-3” and stored.

When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 153SGS271 (153SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273). When the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (153SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and when the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273; Y), the figure No Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning winning command buffer (that is, variably displayed) Various command data and various flags corresponding to the second special symbol, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first to fourth second special symbol reservation storage) are shifted upward by one buffer number. (153SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so the contents are erased.

Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. 2 Various special command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” of the special storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “2-3” and stored.

After executing 153SGS272 or 153SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (153SGS275).

Next, the display result of the decorative design (stop design) is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (153SGS276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop design of the decorative design according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop design of the decorative design in the decorative design display result storage area. To do.

In the characteristic unit 153SG, in the case where the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has three symbols as an even symbol as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of decorative patterns (big hit pattern). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", " 333”, “555”, “999” and other decorative pattern combinations). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit C, the combination of the decorative designs (big hit design) in which the three designs are “7” as the stop design is determined. To do. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, as a stop symbol, there is a chance to indicate that it is a small hit (three symbols are under a specific rule. "334", "556", "778", etc., which are not aligned with each other. When the received variable display result designating command is the first variable display result designating command corresponding to the outlier, it is a decorative design in which the three designs are not uniform as the stop design, and the combination other than the above-mentioned chance Determine (outlier pattern).

In the determination of these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop design of the decorative design may be determined. That is, the stop design may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative designs corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern (153SGS277). If the variation pattern of the variable display is not the variation pattern of the super reach, the process proceeds to 153SGS285, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of the super reach, the rear variable display suggestion effect during the reach production of the variable display. A rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display-in-progress suggestion effect (153SGS278). In other words, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGS277 to 153SG278, the rear part variable display during indication effect (big hit suggestion effect or setting suggestion effect) is variable in the variation pattern of the super reach with a long special figure change time. It can be executed only by the display, and it is not executed by the variable display of the normal reach or the non-reach change pattern where the special figure change time is short.

In the variable display of the super reach in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the variable display result becomes a big hit as the front variable display in-progress suggestion effect from the start timing of the variable display. That is, it is possible to execute a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or a timer effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit and also indicates a period until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggesting effect. , A big hit suggesting effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit as a rear variable display suggesting effect during the reach effect that is the latter half of the variable display, or a setting that suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Suggestive production can be executed. That is, the process of 153SGS278 is a process of deciding whether to execute the rear variable display during suggestion effect and whether to execute the big hit suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect during the reach effect as the rear variable display during suggestion effect. ..

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect (either the big hit suggestive effect or the setting suggestive effect) has been decided in the process of 153SGS278 (153SGS279). When it is determined in the processing of 153SGS278 that non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is not executed, the processing proceeds to 153SGS285. A front variable in-display suggestive effect determination process for determining which of a character effect and a timer effect is to be executed as the in-variable-display suggestive effect is executed (153SGS280). That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, unless execution of the rear variable display effect is determined, execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is not determined, that is, setting suggestion effect cannot be executed. In the variable display of reach and normal reach, the timer effect and the character effect are not executed as the suggestion effect during front variable display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect (153SGS281). When it is decided to execute the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, a time period until the rear variable display instructive effect start timer is set in the rear variable display instructive effect start waiting timer (as shown in FIG. 8-28(A)). Set a value according to (5 seconds after the start of the reach effect), proceed to 153SG285 (153SGS282), and if the execution of the timer effect is decided as the suggestion effect during front variable display, wait for the start of the suggestion effect during rear variable display. The time period until the suggestion start of the rear variable display on the timer (as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), a value corresponding to the effect pattern of the timer effect (specifically, the effect pattern of the timer effect is 25 seconds of effect) 5 seconds after the start of the reach production in the case of the pattern TS-1 which is the period, and 10 seconds after the start of the reach production when the production pattern of the timer production is the pattern TS-2 which is the production period of 30 seconds) ) Is set and the process proceeds to 153SGS285 (153SGS283).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern in 153SGS285. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (153SGS286).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the operation section control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect device (image display as effect parts) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation section (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (153SGS287). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In the characteristic unit 153SG, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (153SGS288). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (153SGS289). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left-middle-right decorative pattern to the VRAM every time the predetermined time has elapsed, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting processing ends (153SGS290).

FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a rear variable display during suggested effect determination process (153SGS278) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the rear variable display during suggested effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning time reception command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13(B) and holds display flag corresponding to the variable display. The value of is specified (153SGS301). In the process, if the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the entry “1-0” of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A is specified, and the second variable display start command reception flag is set. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry "2-0" of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A may be specified.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines, based on the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301, whether or not the rear part variable display suggestive effect is executed and the effect to be executed as the rear part variable display suggestive effect (153SG302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “0”, that is, the hold display notice effect is being executed for the variable display. If not, 90% of the time, the non-execution of the rear part variable display suggestive effect is decided, 10% of the part is decided to execute the big hit suggestion effect as the rear part variable display suggestive effect, and 0% of the rear part. The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during variable display. In addition, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “1” or “2”, that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or star as a hold display notice effect targeting the variable display. If so, the non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 50%, the jackpot suggestive effect is determined to be executed as a rear variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 50%, and 0% is determined. The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “3”, that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 The ratio of% determines non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect, the ratio of 35% determines execution of the big variable suggestive effect as the rear variable display suggestive effect, and the ratio of 35% determines rear effect variable display during suggestive effect. Determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect. When the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “4”, that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 0 is set. The ratio of% determines non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect, the ratio of 30% determines execution of the big hit suggestive effect as the rear variable display suggestive effect, and the ratio of 70% determines rear effect variable display during suggestive effect. Determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending display notice effect is executed for the variable display, it is more than when the pending display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set that the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a high rate. Furthermore, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is “3” or “4”), It is higher than when the hold memory display is displayed as a white rectangle or star as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). It was set that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display was determined by the ratio, and the hold storage display was displayed as a white square or a star as the hold display notice effect targeting the variable display. It is set that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display at a higher rate than in the case.

Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is “3” or “4”). Then, when the hold memory display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a higher rate than the case where it is displayed as a camera with a blue hold memory display as a pending display notice effect targeting the variable display. It is set that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case of being displayed in.

As described above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed as a quadrangle or a star as the hold display notice effect intended for the variable display, it is used as the rear variable display suggestion effect. While it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the big hit suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. In this case, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestive effect is executed as the rear variable display indicative effect.

Further, when the hold memory display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the rear variable display during suggestion effect is higher than that of the case where it is being displayed, the game is further performed as to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear part variable display during suggestion effect. You can get people to pay attention.

Returning to FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect has been decided in the process of 153SGS302 (153SGS303). When the non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined in the process of 153SGS302, the rear variable display suggestive effect determination process is ended, and when the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined in the process of 153SGS302, , 153 SGS 302, it is determined whether or not the execution of the big hit suggestion effect has been decided as the rear variable display suggestion effect (153 SGS 304 ).

In the process of 153SGS302, when the execution of the big hit suggestion effect is determined as the rear variable display during suggestion effect, the effect pattern of the big hit suggestion effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable display during suggestion effect determination process is executed. The process ends (153SGS305).

As effect patterns that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS305, as shown in FIG. 8-22(B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio (big hit expectation) of the variable display result being a big hit is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is It is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the pattern AS-3 has the highest ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit. It is a production pattern that suggests a high price (big hit expectation: high).

Then, in the processing of 153 SGS 305 described above, as shown in FIG. 8-23, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern of the big hit suggestive effect at a pattern AS-1 at a rate of 10%. The pattern AS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, in the processing of 153SGS302, when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets the setting value from the setting value designation command received from the CPU 103 (the pachinko game machine 1). (The set value set in step 153) is specified (153SGS306). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified setting value, and ends the rear variable display in-effect suggestion effect determination process (153SGS307).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in 153SG307, as shown in FIG. 8-22(B), a total of five patterns, pattern SS-1 to pattern SS-5, are provided. Among these patterns SS-1 to SS-5, the pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the pattern SS-2 has an even set value ( For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting closer to the odd number (for example, 3 or 5), and the pattern SS-4. Indicates that the set value may be equal to or higher than the even-numbered intermediate setting (for example, 4 or 6), and the pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (for example, 6).

Then, for the patterns SS-1 and SS-2, if the set value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), it is determined at a high rate, so that either of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is considered that the degree of expectation that the setting value is 5 is low, and the pattern SS-3 and the pattern SS-4 are determined at a high rate when the setting value is either 5 or 6, and thus the setting value 5, It is said that the expectation of being 6 is high.

In the characteristic part 153SG, the setting values 1 to 4 will be described as low settings, and the setting values 5 and 6 will be described as high settings. However, the setting values 1 to 3 may be low settings and the setting values 4 to 6 may be high settings. The setting values 1 and 2 may be set low, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set intermediately, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set high to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

In the processing of 153SGS307 described above, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-24, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect pattern is a pattern SS- at a rate of 60%. 1%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 6%, and pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Determined as SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 60%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 9%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 50%, and 10 The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 30%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 5%.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG, it is suggested that the set value is any of 1 to 4 by executing the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the set value suggestion is suggested. It is suggested that the setting value is 5 or 6 by the production being executed in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is determined that the setting value is 6.

FIG. 8-25 is a flow chart showing a front variable display during suggested effect determination process (153SGS280) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the front variable display suggestive effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (153SGS311). Further, it is determined whether or not execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display (153SGS312).

If the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the presence or absence of the execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display and the suggestion during the front variable display based on the execution of the big hit suggestive effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as the effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS313). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26(A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 30%. The execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect, and the execution of the timer effect is determined as the front variable display instructive effect at a rate of 30%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment, 70% of the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined, and 25% of the non-execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect. Then, the execution of the timer effect is decided as a suggestion effect during front variable display at a rate of 5%.

In other words, when the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the rear part variable display suggestive effect, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate when the variable display result is the big hit than when the variable display result is the off. The execution of the suggestive effect is determined, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result is determined. If the value is out of proportion, the execution of the character effect is determined at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during front variable display, that is, the expectation of the big hit of the timer effect is higher than the expectation of the big hit of the character effect. It is set.

In addition, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the rear part variable display during suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the front variable display during suggestion effect based on the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the variable display result. The presence/absence and the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during front variable display are determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS314). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26(B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the rate of 0%. The execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect, and the execution of the timer effect is determined as the front variable display instructive effect at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the character effect is determined to be executed as the front variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 0%. Then, at a rate of 20%, the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during front variable display.

In other words, when the execution of the setting suggestive effect is determined as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display, the variable display result is a big hit, and the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of control. The execution of the suggestive effect is determined, and the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestive effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a failure. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of control. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25, after the execution of 153SGS313 or 153SGS314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the front variable display suggestive effect has been decided (153SGS315). If it is determined that the front variable display suggestive effect is not executed, the front variable display suggestive effect determination process is ended. It is determined whether or not execution of the character effect has been decided as the suggestion effect during variable display (153SGS316).

When the execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display instructing effect, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the front variable display instructing effect determination process is ended. (153SGS317).

As the effect pattern of the character effect that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. 8-26(C), two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided in total. .. Of these effect patterns, the pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (a big hit expectation degree: low) that suggests that the variable display result is the biggest hit by displaying the character A (not shown) on the image display device 5. Yes, the pattern CS-2 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than the pattern CS-1. ).

Therefore, in the processing of 153SGS317, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27A, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the character effect is the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. The pattern CS-2 is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined to be the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern CS-2 at a rate of 20%.

When the execution of the timer effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect, the effect control CPU 120 causes the timer effect effect pattern based on the effect which is determined to be executed as the rear variable display suggestive effect. Is determined and stored, and the part variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process is ended (153SGS318).

As the effect patterns of the timer effect that can be determined in the process of 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-26(C), two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided in total. Among these effect patterns, the pattern TS-1 suggests that the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect patterns CS-1 and CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) Together with the image of the character X for 25 seconds to suggest the period until the execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect is started, and the pattern TS-2 is a ratio in which the variable display result is a big hit in the image display device 5. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 or the pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation: high), and the time until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during rear variable display is continued for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. This is an effect suggested by (see FIG. 8-27(C), FIG. 8-29(D), and FIG. 8-29(E)).

For this reason, in the process of 153SGS318, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27(B), if the rear variable display-indicative effect that is determined to be executed is a big hit suggestive effect, a timer effect effect. The pattern is determined to be the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when the rear variable display during suggestion effect that is determined to be executed is the setting suggestion effect, effect control CPU 120 determines pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and pattern TS- at a rate of 20%. Decide to 2.

That is, in the case where the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer effect is executed). In the case where the effect production period is long and the character B is displayed rather than the character A on the image display device 5), the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display in-progress effect is set to be higher. Therefore, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is possible to expect the player to execute the setting suggestion effect more than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-26(D), in the case where the timer effect is executed as the front variable display-indicating effect, the front variable display-indicating effect is performed. The big hit expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed as a hint, and is set as the rear variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. The performance is designed to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-20 to 8-28, when the execution of the front variable display suggested effect during the variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines in the variable display effect process (S172). It suffices to set process data according to the effect pattern of the front suggestion during variable display, and control the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data according to the process timer in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172). In addition, when it is determined to execute the rear variable display suggestive effect during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestive effect start waiting timer by -1 every time the variable display in-progress effect processing is executed. Then, based on the value of the rear variable display during suggestion effect start waiting timer becoming 0, the process data corresponding to the decided effect pattern of the rear variable display during suggestion effect is set. Then, in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28(A) and 8-28(B), the big hit suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear part variable display in the feature part 153SG are performed during the reach effect execution period. At 7 seconds, which is a period (see FIG. 8-6) longer than the special figure variation time of the non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, even if the player leaves the image display device 5 for a moment, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the big hit suggesting effect and the setting suggesting effect.

Next, an effect mode during variable display in the feature unit 153SG will be described based on FIGS. 8-29 to 8-31. First, as shown in FIG. 8-29(A) and FIG. 8-29(B), a new start winning is generated during variable display, and based on the starting winning, the display of the reserved memory display as a pre-reading notice effect. When the pattern is determined to be the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, a new reserved memory display is displayed in a blue or red camera mode in the first reserved memory display area 153SG005D or the second reserved memory display area 153SG005U. ..

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-29(C) to 8-29(E), when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the mode of the camera is started as a new variable display, the front portion is displayed. A timer effect is started as a suggestion effect during variable display. At this time, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-1, as shown in FIG. 8-29(D), the image 153SG005X of the character X is displayed on the left part of the image display device 5, and the rear part is displayed. The timer renewal display for 25 seconds, which is the period until the suggestion effect during variable display, is started. When the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2, the image 153SG005Y of the character Y is displayed on the left part of the image display device 5 and the rear variable as shown in FIG. Update display of the timer for 30 seconds, which is the period until the suggested effect during display, is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-30(F) to 8-30(H), when the variable display progresses along with the timer update display up to the rear variable display suggestive effect, the super reach effect is started. When the timer reaches 0 seconds during execution of the super reach effect (timer effect ends), a big hit suggestion effect or a setting suggestion effect is started as the rear variable display in-progress effect.

Specifically, when the execution of the big hit suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display, if the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-1, as shown in FIG. 8-30(I). In the image display device 5, a message such as "Chance!" indicating that the big hit expectation degree is low is displayed, and if the decided effect pattern is the pattern AS-2, it is shown in FIG. 8-30(J). As described above, a message indicating that the jackpot expectation degree such as “hot!” is higher than the pattern AS-1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and if the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-3, FIG. As shown in -30 (K), a message indicating that the jackpot expectation degree such as "Geki Atsu!" is higher than the pattern AS-2 is displayed on the image display device 5.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display, the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect is set as shown in FIG. 8-31(L) to FIG. 8-31(P). In the case of the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, the set value suggestion images 131SG005H, 131SG005I, 131SG005J, 131SG005K of different characters are displayed on the image display device 5, and are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The set value that is present is suggested. Furthermore, when the effect pattern of the set value suggestion effect is the pattern SS-5, the set value suggestion image 131SGS005L in which all the characters displayed on the image display device 5 in the patterns SS-1 to SS-4 are gathered is the image display device. 5 is displayed.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pre-reading notice is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice is not executed or the pre-reading notice is displayed. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when is displayed as a white square or a star. For this reason, the player suggests the setting by using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, which the player holds in anticipation that the setting suggestion effect will be executed in advance when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. You can now prepare to shoot the production. That is, the hold storage display of the mode of the blue or red camera in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment is also an effect that prompts the player to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect.

As described above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the character effect and the timer effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the character effect can be executed as the front variable display suggestion effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree, and FIG. As shown in −26(D), when the timer effect is executed during the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed during the variable display. To be executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed, the player pays more attention to whether or not the variable display result is a big hit because the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the character effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed in a state where the user is paying attention, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

As the front variable display suggestive effect during variable display, in addition to the character effect, it is possible to execute a timer effect that suggests a period until the start of the rear variable display suggestive effect. By being executed, the player can easily recognize the execution start timing of the setting suggestion effect.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as the timer effect, a numerical value is displayed as a timer effect until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect (see FIGS. 8-29(D) and 8-29(E)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the timer effect, for example, by indicating an increase/decrease display of a gauge, a meter, etc. The period until the execution of the effect is started may not be clearly notified (only the approximate period is suggested).

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-29(D) and 8-29(E), the timer effect is executed by image display on the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and image display on the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, emission of the game effect lamp 9, display means other than the image display device 5. It is also possible to execute any one of the above-mentioned displays or a plurality of combinations.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-30(H) and 8-31(L), the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as the timer effect is 0. Based on this, a jackpot suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear variable display. In other words, even when the timer effect is executed, the big hit suggestion effect may be executed instead of the setting suggestion effect, so that it is possible to produce an unexpectedness and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as the timer effect, the setting suggestion performance and the big hit suggestion effect are performed as the suggestion effect during rear variable display. Although a mode in which only one of them can be executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as a timer effect. The setting suggestion performance and the jackpot suggestion effect may both be executable as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Further, the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the rear part variable display suggestive effect is always executed when the timer effect is executed as the front part variable display suggesting effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the rear variable display in-direction suggestive effect is not executed even if the timer effect is executed as the front variable display-indicating effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-27(B) and 8-27(C), as the effect patterns of the timer effect, a pattern TS-1 having an effect period of 25 seconds and a pattern having an effect period of 30 seconds are used. TS-2 is provided, and when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. That is, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is suggested that the setting suggestion effect is executed for a longer period of time than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to further prevent the player from missing the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the rear part variable display during suggestion effect including the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, so the setting suggestion effect by the player. It is possible to further prevent the overlooking.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the setting suggesting effect is executed during the reach effect period which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a case may be provided in which the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first half period of the variable display of super reach.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 and 8-22, the display mode of the pending storage display as a pre-reading notice is changed to that of a white quadrangle or star, or a blue or red camera. In the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4) that is a blue or red camera mode in which the display mode can be executed, a hold display notice effect that can be displayed in a mode or the like can be executed. The execution of the setting suggestion effect can be determined at a higher rate than that of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the display value of the hold display flag is 1 or 2) in which the display mode is a white square or a star. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4) in which the display mode is a blue or red camera mode, the player determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed while paying attention, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-31, when the hold display notice effect is executed, it corresponds to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect. The setting suggestion effect can be executed in the above-described variable display (variable display immediately after ending the hold display notice effect). Therefore, since the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the object of the hold display notice effect, it is more possible for the player to overlook the setting suggestion effect. It can be prevented further.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the form in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch notice is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice is used as the prefetch notice. It may be possible to execute an effect other than the effect and suggest that the setting suggestion effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect (the variable display immediately after the hold display notice effect is finished) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during execution of the hold display notice effect (that is, rather than the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display that is the target of the hold display notice effect). The setting suggestion effect may be executable from the previous timing).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the ratio of displaying the holding memory display in the form of a blue or red camera as the prefetching notice effect is such that the holding memory display is a white rectangle or a star as the prefetching notice effect. Since it is set lower than the ratio to be displayed, the holding memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera so that the holding memory display is displayed as a white square or a star. It is possible to make the person pay attention, and it is possible to further prevent the engineer from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the ratio of displaying the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the prefetching notice effect is such that the pending storage display is a white square or star shape as the prefetching notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a prefetching notice effect. The ratio may be set higher than the ratio of displaying the reserved memory display as a white rectangle or a star as the read-ahead notice effect, or the reserved memory display of a blue or red camera as the read-ahead notice effect. It is also possible to make the display ratio in the form and the display ratio of the hold storage display as a white quadrangle or a star shape as the pre-reading notice effect the same.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display advance notice effect, a hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera so that the player can be prepared to shoot the setting suggestion effect. Since the player can prepare a portable terminal such as a smartphone before the start of the setting suggestion effect, the player can increase the success rate of shooting the setting suggestion effect.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, a hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera so that the player is ready to shoot the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect, the speaker 8L, 8R is used. Alternatively, the player may be separately urged to prepare for photographing the setting suggestive effect by the sound output, the message image displayed on the image display device 5, or the like.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the pending display notice effect is provided by the display pattern γ for displaying the pending storage display in the form of the blue camera and the display pattern δ for displaying the pending storage display in the form of the red camera. Execution is possible, and as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 3) and when the hold storage display is red. The ratio in which the setting suggestive effect is executed is different from that in the case of being displayed in the form of the camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 4). In particular, when the hold storage display is displayed in the red camera mode, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold storage display is displayed in the blue camera mode. When the display is displayed in the form of a red camera, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, as compared with the case where the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the hold storage display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is started. Although the mode in which the mode does not change is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case where the display mode of the pending storage display changes from the mode of the blue camera to the mode of the red camera may be provided. In addition, there is provided a case where the pending storage display corresponding to the variable display being executed is continuously displayed as the active display and the display mode of the active display is changed from the blue camera mode to the red camera mode. May be. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention as to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed until the variable display is finished, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the rear part variable display inclusive suggestion effect including the setting suggestion effect is only in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach where the special figure variation time is long. It is possible to execute, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach or the non-reach fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation time is short, so it is possible to suppress the setting suggestion effect from being executed during the short variable display period, and to play the game. It is possible to prevent the person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-28, the execution period of the setting suggestive effect is set to 7 seconds, which is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the shortened non-reach, so that the super reach variable It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect during display (during execution of the reach effect).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a super-reach capable of executing the setting suggestion effect. Since the variable display is suggested, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by displaying the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when the special figure variation time is determined to be shorter than the super reach, the pending display is displayed. Since the hold storage display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a notice effect, the player was paying attention because the hold storage display was displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated without executing the setting suggestion effect because the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is the variable display such as non-reach or normal reach.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 20 to 28-28, while the variable display of the super reach is performed, the suggestion effect in the front variable display including the timer effect can be executed. The timer effect is not executed during variable display of non-reach or normal reach with a short variation time, so rear effect variable display including setting suggestion effect is not performed.Timer effect is displayed during variable display of non-reach or normal reach where suggestion effect is not executed. It is possible to prevent inconsistency in the performance due to execution of.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

For example, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-26(D), when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the front variable display in-effect effect is generated. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8-32 as a modified example 153SG-1, execution of a timer effect is performed as a suggestion effect during front variable display. Is set to be lower than the rate to determine the execution of the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, and when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the front variable The setting suggestion effect may be set to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is performed as the display suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as a pre-reading notice, the reserved storage display in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U of the image display device 5 is a white square, a star, or a blue color. Although the form in which the pending display notice effect displayed in the form of a red or red camera can be executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a modified example 153SG-2 is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8-33(B), when the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, the first hold storage display area 153SG005D in the image display device 5 is displayed. When the predetermined effect image 153SG005E is overlapped with the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U, at least the reserved storage display in the form of a blue or red camera is displayed with priority over the effect image 153SG005E (blue or red camera). The hold storage display of this mode is displayed so as not to be hidden by the effect image 153SG005E). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the pending storage display of the blue or red camera mode by blocking the pending storage display of the blue or red camera mode by the effect image 153SG005E. be able to.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds is illustrated only during the variable display of the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modified example 153SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 8-34(A) and 8-34(B), setting suggestive effects can be executed for 7 seconds during variable display of normal reach and non-reach without shortening. Good. Further, during the variable display of the shortened non-reach, it is the special figure variation time of the variable display of the shortened non-reach (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-34(C)). The setting suggestion effect may be executed for 3 seconds shorter than 3.75 seconds to 5.75 seconds.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the case where the hold storage display is displayed in the form of the blue camera and the form of the red camera as the hold display notice effect. The example in which the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is different from that in the case of being displayed in is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 153SG-4, a mode in which the pending storage display is blue The determination rate of at least one effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether it is displayed in or in the form of a red camera. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the blue camera mode and the red camera mode the hold storage display is displayed as the hold display notice effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the above-described embodiment, two timings (25 seconds and 30 seconds after the start of variable display) are provided as the start timing of the rear part variable display suggestive effect during variable display of super reach, and Although the form in which the setting suggestion effect is more likely to be executed as the rear variable display suggesting effect has been illustrated by executing the rear variable display suggesting effect from the timing, the present invention is not limited to this, and modification 153SG-. 5, when the start timing of the setting suggestive effect is 30 seconds after the start of the variable display, the setting suggestive effect is patterned at a higher rate than when the start timing of the setting suggestive effect is 25 seconds after the start of the variable display. You may perform by the production pattern which suggests high setting values, such as SS-3 to pattern SS-5. By doing so, the player can be focused on the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the effect executed as the front variable display in-time suggestion effect and the display mode of the hold memory display displayed as the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect executed as a front variable display during suggestion effect and a pending display notice effect are displayed. Whether or not the setting suggesting effect is executed may be suggested only by one of the display mode of the hold storage display. Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect during the variable display in which the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result of the variable display for executing the timer effect is a big hit, the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game (the advantageous state in the present invention) based on the variable display. May be executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-mentioned embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, the form in which the execution of the new hold display notice effect is restricted is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, if the pending display notice effect is already executed, execution of only some display patterns of the new pending display notice effect may be restricted. For example, when the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera), a new hold display notice effect is generated. Only the execution by the display pattern α and the display pattern β (the display of the reserved storage by a white square or a star) is limited. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming difficult to understand due to simultaneous execution of a plurality of pending display notice effects with different suggested contents. Further, when the pending display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ in this way, it is limited to execute the new pending display notice effect in the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Thus, the player can be made to pay more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. Also, if the pending display notice effect has already been executed with the display pattern α or the display pattern β (when the pending storage display is displayed with a white square or a star), a new pending display notice effect is displayed. Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit by limiting only what is executed with the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera) It is possible to make the player pay more attention.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a form in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch effect in the present invention is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this and the prefetch effect is not limited thereto. As for, as long as it is an effect that can be executed from the timing before the target variable display starts, an effect other than the pending display notice effect may be executable.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the character effect and the timer effect can be executed as the front variable display in-progress suggesting effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit has been exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the front variable display during suggestion effect may be an effect other than the character effect and the timer effect as long as the effect suggests that the variable display result is a big hit.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 097AK)
Hereinafter, the characteristic unit 097AK according to the present embodiment will be described.

In the characteristic unit 097AK, similarly to the above-described characteristic unit 153SG, the setting change operation by the player (for example, by operating the lock switch 153SG051 described above, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is switched to a changeable setting value state). After that, based on the operation of changing the setting value by operating the above-described setting changeover switch 153SG052 in the setting value changing state), any one of the plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. The CPU 103 as the game control means is configured to be able to proceed with the game based on the set value that has been set.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, similarly to the characteristic unit 153SG, the setting value is changed by executing processing such as the setting value changing processing of step 153SGSa013b in the game control main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8-14. Is configured to.

Further, in the present embodiment, similarly to the characteristic unit 153SG, in the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 is referenced, and at that time point. Depending on the set value that has been set, it is determined whether or not to be a big hit (for example, FIG. 8-15, FIG. 8-16, etc.), and in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process process. , By referring to the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7, and determining whether or not to be a big hit according to the set value set at that time, the player according to the set value set. It is configured such that the ratio (big hit expectation) controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for is different.

In the present embodiment, similarly to the characteristic part 153SG, the set value is made up of 6 stages of 1 to 6, and when 6 is set as the set value, the big hit expectation degree is the highest, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 5. The smaller the value in the order of 1, the lower the jackpot expectation. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage to the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage to the player decreases stepwise. ..

In the characteristic part 097AK, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of conditions having different achievement difficulty levels (ease of achievement) as the execution condition (specific condition), and the set execution condition is achieved (established). ) Based on the above, it is configured to be able to execute a setting suggestion effect that makes a suggestion regarding the setting.

Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a plurality of conditions that are achieved when different times of variable display are executed are provided in advance, and any one of the plurality of conditions is an execution condition. Is set as. The more variable displays are performed before the condition is achieved, the more difficult it is to achieve the condition. That is, the one condition is that the variable display is performed once (for example, 20 times) (the one condition is achieved when the variable display is performed once), and the like. If the condition is that the variable display is executed a greater number of times (for example, 50 times) than the one condition, the other condition is more difficult to achieve than the one condition.

In the present embodiment, the execution condition is set and a new execution condition is set every time the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the achievement of the set execution condition. There is.

The characteristic part 097AK is configured such that the achievement difficulty level of the set execution condition differs depending on the timing at which the execution condition is set.

FIG. 9-1 shows the transition of the achievement difficulty level of the execution condition regarding the characteristic part 097AK.

Hereinafter, the setting of the execution condition for the first time performed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is referred to as the initial setting of the execution condition. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-1, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the execution condition is initially set, and the execution condition set in the execution condition is initially set. When the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the fact that is achieved, the execution condition is set again and a new execution condition is set.

Although details will be described later, in the characteristic part 097AK, a plurality of conditions that can be set as execution conditions are one condition (first condition) and another condition (second condition) that is harder to achieve than the one condition. And a ratio in which the one condition is set as the execution condition in the initial setting of the execution condition is the second and subsequent execution conditions performed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The setting is such that the execution condition becomes higher than the ratio at which the one condition is set. With such a configuration, in the initial setting of the execution condition, it is easier to achieve the execution condition as compared with the execution condition set in the second and subsequent execution condition settings performed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Conditions are set. According to such a configuration, the execution of the game is promoted during the period from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on until the execution condition set by the initial setting of the execution condition is achieved, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The operating rate of can be improved.

In the characteristic part 097AK, as shown in FIG. 9-1, after the execution condition is set, the variable display is not executed (the game is not executed), and the preset reset period is set. It is configured that the execution condition can be set again and the execution condition can be changed (updated) based on the elapsed time. In the present embodiment, the reset period as the specific period is preset to 5 minutes. Hereafter, after the execution condition is set, before the execution condition set by the execution condition setting is achieved, the execution condition is set again and the execution condition is changed. This is called reset.

Although details will be described later, in the characteristic part 097AK, a plurality of conditions that can be set as execution conditions are configured to include one condition and other conditions that are difficult to achieve than the one condition. , If the execution condition is reset based on the fact that the reset period has elapsed without executing the variable display after the execution condition has been set, the execution condition will be set as the execution condition in the reset of the execution condition. The ratio at which the one condition is set is set to be higher than the ratio at which the one condition is set as the execution condition in the setting of the execution condition. With such a configuration, when the execution condition is reset after the execution condition is set, a condition that is easier to achieve than the execution condition set in the execution condition setting is set as the execution condition. It According to such a configuration, when the player leaves the seat and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state where no game is being performed (a so-called “empty stand” state), execution of the game is promoted. The operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

In the characteristic part 097AK, as shown in FIG. 9-1, in a state where the execution condition is set, the execution condition can be reset based on the lapse of the reset period without executing the variable display. It is configured such that the execution condition can be set again and the execution condition can be changed based on the elapse of a preset reset period without executing the variable display. ing. As shown in FIG. 9A, the reset period as the first period is set longer than the reset period as the second period. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the reset period is preset to 5 minutes and the reset period is preset to 10 minutes. After the execution condition is reset, the execution condition is set again and the execution condition is changed before the execution condition set by the execution condition reset is achieved. This is referred to as resetting the condition.

Although details will be described later, in the characteristic part 097AK, a plurality of conditions that can be set as execution conditions include one condition (first predetermined condition) and another condition that is harder to achieve than the one condition (second predetermined condition). Condition) and the variable display is not executed after the execution condition is reset based on the lapse of the reset period without executing the variable display. When the re-setting of the execution condition is performed based on the lapse of the re-setting period, the rate at which the one condition is set as the execution condition in the re-setting of the execution condition is executed in the re-setting of the execution condition. As a condition, the ratio is set to be higher than the rate at which the one condition is set. With such a configuration, in the resetting of the execution conditions performed after the resetting of the execution conditions is performed, as the execution conditions, there are conditions that are easier to achieve than the execution conditions set in the resetting of the execution conditions. Is set. According to such a configuration, when the player leaves the seat and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state where no game is being played, execution of the game is promoted and the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased. Can be improved.

The characteristic part 097AK is configured to be able to present the set execution condition to the player. With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the execution condition. Specifically, in the present embodiment, by displaying a condition presentation image, which is an effect image showing the set execution condition, on the screen of the image display device 5, the execution condition as a specific condition can be presented to the player. Is configured.

In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the set execution condition has been achieved, one of a plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a setting suggestion effect depending on the set value that is set. It is configured to be able to execute the effect displayed on. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of a plurality of types of effect images is displayed, and to improve the interest of the game.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is represented by an effect mode A in which the first character image, which is an effect image showing the character A, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and an effect image showing the character B. A production mode B in which a certain second character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and a production mode C in which a third character image, which is a production image showing the character C, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It is configured to be executable in any of the presentation modes. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, it is determined which one of the effect modes A to C the setting suggestion effect is to be executed in accordance with the currently set setting value. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the currently set setting value is suggested by the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing regarding the characteristic part 097AK. The effect control process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2 may be executed instead of the effect control process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7.

When the effect control process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an execution condition setting process for setting an execution condition (step 097AKS101). After executing the process of step 097AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice setting process in the same manner as the effect control process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 (step S161), and then sets the value of the effect process flag. Accordingly, any one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step 097AKS101 of the effect control process processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2 as the execution condition setting processing regarding the characteristic part 097AK.

When the execution condition setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the initial setting executed flag is on (step 097AKS201).

The initial setting executed flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is set to the ON state (step 097AKS222) based on the execution condition being initially set (step 097AKS221), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. Is turned off (supply of electric power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped), and is set to the off state. The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the initial setting of the execution condition has been performed by determining whether or not the initial setting executed flag is on.

When it is determined that the initial setting executed flag is not on (step 097AKS201; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect, and stores the data indicating the determination result in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122. (Step 097AKS219).

Specifically, in step 097AKS219, the effect control CPU 120 performs random number lottery using the setting suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Depending on whether or not, the production mode of the setting suggestive production is determined to be any one of the production modes A to C. In the present embodiment, similarly to the characteristic unit 153SG, a setting value designation command (command D0XXH in the characteristic unit 153SG) indicating a newly set setting value is sent from the main board 11 based on the change of the setting value. It is configured to be transmitted (transmitted) to the production control board 12. In step 097AKS219, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the currently set setting value based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11, and determines the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect according to the specified setting value. decide.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, the effect mode of the setting suggestive effect is lower than the rate determined as effect mode C, and effect mode B When the set value is set to any one of 4 to 6, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be effect mode A while the effect mode is determined to be effect mode A at a rate lower than the rate determined to effect mode B. The effect mode B is determined at a rate higher than the rate determined as the effect mode C, and the effect mode A is determined at a rate higher than the rate determined as the effect mode B.

Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode B, the player can easily infer the setting value currently set as compared with the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode C, and the setting suggestion is performed. When the effect is performed in the effect mode A, it is easier for the player to guess the currently set setting value than when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode B. Therefore, the production mode B is more advantageous to the player than the production mode C, and the production mode A is more advantageous to the player than the production mode B.

Returning to FIG. 9-3, after executing the processing of step 097AKS219, the effect control CPU 120 performs random number lottery by using the initial condition setting table shown in FIG. Any one of the conditions A to C shown in a) is selected (step 097AKS220).

The condition A is that the variable display is executed 20 times, the condition B is that the variable display is executed 50 times, and the condition C is that the variable display is executed 100 times. Condition B is a condition that is more difficult to achieve than condition A, and condition C is a condition that is more difficult to achieve than condition B.

Returning to FIG. 9-3, after executing the process of step 097AKS220, the effect control CPU 120 performs the initial setting of the execution condition for setting the condition selected in step 097AKS220 as the execution condition, and sets the set execution condition. The indicated data is stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 097AKS221).

Specifically, in step 097AKS221, effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the set execution condition in association with the data indicating the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect determined in step 097AKS219. In the present embodiment, based on that the execution condition is achieved, the setting suggestion effect is configured to be executed in the effect mode indicated by the data stored in association with the data indicating the execution condition. ing. With such a configuration, the setting suggestive effect is executed in the effect mode determined in step 097AKS219, based on that the execution condition set in step 097AKS221 is achieved.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS221, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial setting execution completion flag to the ON state (step 097AKS222), and displays the condition presentation image indicating the execution condition set in step 097AKS221 on the image display device 5. Is displayed on the screen (step 097AKS223). In the present embodiment, as the condition presentation image, an effect image indicating the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition is achieved is displayed.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS223, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display number count value, which is the stored value of the variable display number counter, to the initial value according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS221 (step 097AKS 224), and the execution condition setting process ends. The variable display number counter is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and counts the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition is achieved.

When it is determined in step 097AKS201 that the initial setting executed flag is ON (step 097AKS201; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial setting suggesting effect executed flag is ON (step 097AKS202). ).

The initial setting suggestion effect execution completion flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like, and the setting suggestion effect is executed based on that the execution condition set in the initial setting of the execution condition (step 097AKS221) is achieved. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (step 097AKS405), it is cleared and set to the off state. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial setting suggesting effect execution completed flag is ON, so that the setting suggesting effect is generated based on the fact that the execution condition set in the initial setting of the execution condition is achieved. It can be determined whether it has been performed.

In step 097AKS202, when it is determined that the flag indicating that the initial setting suggestion effect has been executed is not on (step 097AKS202; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution condition setting process. In the present embodiment, with such a configuration, the execution condition is reset (step 097AKS208) before the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the execution condition set in the initial setting of the execution condition being achieved. ) And re-setting of execution conditions (097AKS215) are not performed. According to such a configuration, the execution of the game is promoted during the period from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on until the execution condition set by the initial setting of the execution condition is achieved, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The operating rate of can be improved.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the initial setting suggestion effect executed flag is on (step 097AKS202; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display stop timer value, which is the timer value of the variable display stop timer, to 5 minutes or more. By determining whether or not the variable display is not executed, it is determined whether or not the reset period (5 minutes in the present embodiment) has elapsed (step 097AKS203). The variable display stop timer is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and measures the time during which variable display is not executed. The variable display stop timer value is updated only when variable display is not executed.

When it is determined in step 097AKS203 that the variable display stop timer value is less than 5 minutes (step 097AKS203; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution condition setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display stop timer value is 5 minutes or more (step 097AKS203; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display stop timer value is 10 minutes or more (step 097AKS204). ). When it is determined that the variable display stop timer value is less than 10 minutes (step 097AKS204; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the reset execution completion flag is on (step 097AKS205).

The reset execution completion flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is set to the ON state (step 097AKS209) based on the execution condition being reset (step 097AKS208), and the variable display is started. Based on this, it is cleared and set to the off state (step 097AKS302). The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the execution condition has been reset by determining whether or not the reset execution completion flag is on.

When it is determined in step 097AKS205 that the reset execution completion flag is ON (step 097AKS205; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution condition setting process. According to the present embodiment, with such a configuration, the resetting of the execution condition is performed after the reset period has elapsed without executing the variable display and before the reset period has elapsed without executing the variable display. Is configured so that it does not occur multiple times.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reset execution completion flag is not on (step 097AKS205; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs random number lottery by using the condition reset table shown in FIG. 9-5(c). Then, any one of the above-mentioned condition B, condition D shown in FIG. 9-5(c), and condition E shown in FIG. 9-5(c) is selected (step 097AKS 206).

The condition D is that the variable display is performed 35 times, and the condition E is that the variable display is performed 25 times. The condition D is a condition harder to achieve than the condition E, and the condition B is a condition harder to achieve than the condition D.

Returning to FIG. 9-3, after executing the process of step 097AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable display execution count corresponding to the condition selected in step 097AKS206 is equal to or greater than the current variable display count value. It is determined whether or not (step 097AKS207). When it is determined that the variable display execution count corresponding to the selected condition is equal to or larger than the current variable display count value (step 097AKS207; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution condition setting process.

According to such a configuration, when the execution condition is set (step 097AKS416) and then the execution condition is reset (step 097AKS208), the execution condition is set as the execution condition in the execution condition reset. The condition to be achieved is set based on the variable display being executed more times than the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition set in the execution condition setting is achieved. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged due to the increase in the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the suggestive effect is executed, and to suppress the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game.

On the other hand, in step 097AKS207, when it is determined that the number of executions of the variable display corresponding to the condition selected in step 097AKS206 is less than the current variable display number count value (step 097AKS207; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines The execution condition for setting the condition selected in step 097AKS 206 as the execution condition is reset, and the data indicating the set execution condition is stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 097AKS 208).

As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the presentation mode of the next setting suggestion effect is determined based on the setting suggestion effect being executed (step 097AKS407) (step 097AKS414), and the execution condition is set. This is performed (step 097AKS416), and the data indicating the execution condition set in step 097AKS416 is stored in association with the data indicating the effect mode determined in step 097AKS414.

In step 097AKS208, the effect control CPU 120 resets the execution condition for setting the condition selected in step 097AKS206 as the execution condition, and stores it in association with the data indicating the effect mode determined in step 097AKS414. The data indicating the execution condition set in step 097AKS416 is deleted, and the data indicating the execution condition set by resetting the execution condition is stored in association with the data indicating the effect mode. With such a configuration, the setting suggestive effect is executed in the effect mode determined in step 097AKS414 based on the execution condition set in the resetting of the execution condition in step 097AKS208 being achieved.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS208, the effect control CPU 120 sets the reset execution flag to the ON state (step 097AKS209), and changes the display mode of the condition presentation image according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS208. The display mode is updated (step 097AKS210).

After executing the process of step 097AKS210, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display number count value to the initial value according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS208 (step 097AKS211), and ends the execution condition setting process. To do.

When it is determined in step 097AKS204 that the variable display stop timer value is 10 minutes or more (step 097AKS204; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the re-reset execution flag is on (step 097AKS212). ).

The re-reset execution completion flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is set to the on state (step 097AKS216) based on the re-resetting of the execution condition (step 097AKS215), and the variable display is started. Based on this, it is cleared and set to the off state (step 097AKS304). The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the re-resetting of the execution condition has been performed by determining whether or not the re-resetting execution flag is on.

When it is determined in step 097AKS212 that the re-reset execution flag is ON (step 097AKS212; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution condition setting process. In the present embodiment, with such a configuration, the execution condition is not re-reset a plurality of times after the re-reset period elapses without executing the variable display.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the re-reset execution completion flag is not on (step 097AKS212; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs random number lottery by using the condition re-reset table shown in FIG. 9-5(d). Then, any one of the above-mentioned condition B, condition D and condition E is selected (step 097AKS 213).

In the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(d) used for resetting the execution condition, the condition B is different from the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(c) used for resetting the execution condition. And the ratio of the condition D is set to be high. As described above, the condition D is a condition harder to achieve than the condition E, and the condition B is a condition harder to achieve than the condition D. That is, a plurality of conditions that can be set as execution conditions are configured to include one condition (first predetermined condition) and another condition (second predetermined condition) that is harder to achieve than the one condition. Therefore, the variable display is executed at a rate at which the one condition is set as the execution condition when the execution condition is reset again based on the elapse of the resetting period without the variable display being executed. When the execution condition is reset based on the fact that a reset period that is shorter than the reset period has elapsed without being reset, it becomes higher than the ratio at which the one condition is set as the execution condition. It is configured.

Returning to FIG. 9C, after executing the processing of step 097AKS213, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable display execution count corresponding to the condition selected in step 097AKS213 is equal to or greater than the current variable display count value. It is determined whether or not (step 097AKS 214). When it is determined that the variable display execution count corresponding to the selected condition is equal to or larger than the current variable display count value (step 097AKS214; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution condition setting process.

According to this configuration, when the execution condition is reset (step 097AKS208) and then the execution condition is reset (step 097AKS215), the execution condition is set as the execution condition in the execution condition reset. , The condition to be achieved is set based on the execution of the variable display more than the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition set by the resetting of the execution condition is achieved. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by the increase in the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the setting suggestion effect is executed, and to suppress the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game.

On the other hand, in step 097AKS214, when it is determined that the variable display execution count corresponding to the condition selected in step 097AKS213 is less than the current variable display count value (step 097AKS214; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines The execution condition for setting the condition selected in step 097AKS 213 as the execution condition is reset, and the data indicating the set execution condition is stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 097AKS 215).

As described above, in step 097AKS208, the effect control CPU 120 resets the execution condition, and sets the data indicating the execution condition set by the execution condition reset in the setting determined in step 097AKS414. The data is stored in association with the data indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect.

In step 097AKS215, the effect control CPU 120 resets the execution condition for setting the condition selected in step 097AKS213 as the execution condition, and stores it in association with the data indicating the effect mode determined in step 097AKS414. The data indicating the execution condition set in step 097AKS208 is deleted, and the data indicating the execution condition set in the resetting of the execution condition is stored in association with the data indicating the effect mode. With such a configuration, the setting suggestive effect is executed in the effect mode determined in step 097AKS414 based on the execution condition set in the resetting of the execution condition in step 097AKS215 being achieved.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS215, the effect control CPU 120 sets the re-execution completion flag to the ON state (step 097AKS216), and displays the condition presentation image according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS215. The display mode is updated (step 097AKS217).

After executing the process of step 097AKS217, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the variable display number count value to the initial value according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS215 (step 097AKS218), and ends the execution condition setting process. To do.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2 as the variable display start setting process for the characteristic unit 097AK.

When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the reset execution completion flag is ON (step 097AKS301). When it is determined that the reset execution flag is on (step 097AKS301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the reset execution flag and sets it to the off state (step 097AKS302).

After performing the process of step 097AKS302, or when determining that the reset execution flag is not on in step 097AKS301 (step 097AKS301; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the reset execution flag is on again. It is determined (step 097AKS303). When it is determined that the re-reset execution flag is on (step 097AKS303; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the re-reset execution flag and sets it to the off state (step 097AKS304).

After performing the processing of step 097AKS304, or when determining in step 097AKS303 that the re-reset execution flag is not on (step 097AKS303; No), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the variable display count value. The variable display stop timer is reset (step 097AKS306) and the variable display stop timer is reset (step 097AKS305).

After executing the process of step 097AKS306, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display count count value updated in step 097AKS305 to the execution count of the remaining variable display count until the execution condition indicated by the condition presentation image is achieved. (Step 097AKS307).

After executing the processing of step 097AKS307, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the final stop design or the like that becomes the fixed decorative design as the variable display result of the decorative design (step 097AKS308).

In the present embodiment, the variable display result such as whether or not the display result of the special design or the decorative design is "big hit" and the big hit type in the case of "big hit" is displayed in step S110 of the special symbol process processing. It is configured to transmit a variable display result notification command, which is a performance control command indicating the determined variable display result, in the special symbol normal process to be executed, from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. Further, in the present embodiment, a variation pattern designating command, which is a production control command indicating the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, is produced from the main board 11. It is configured to transmit to the substrate 12.

In step 097AKS308, the effect control CPU 120 based on the variable display result such as the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11 or the variation pattern such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 11. , Determine the final stop design.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS308, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect control pattern (step 097AKS309). Specifically, in step 097AKS309, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns prepared (set) in advance according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command received from the main board 11. Is selected and set as the effect control pattern to be used.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS309, the effect control CPU 120 initializes the effect control process timer provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command received from the main board 11. A value is set (step 097AKS310).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for starting variable display of decorative patterns and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 097AKS 311). Specifically, in step 097AKS311, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command (command) designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined in step 097AKS309 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. As a result, the variation of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS311, the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting for updating the display of the hold display or the active display displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of the variable display. Perform (step 097AKS312).

After executing the process of step 097AKS312, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 097AKS313), and executes the variable display start setting process. finish.

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2 as the effect display process during variable display regarding the characteristic part 097AK.

When the variable display effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure variation time, which is a variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Is determined (step 097AKS401). Specifically, in step 097AKS401, the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the effect control process timer by, for example, subtracting 1, and corresponds to the updated timer value from the effect control pattern determined in step 097AKS309. By determining whether or not the end code is read, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 097AKS401; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the variable display count value is 0. It is determined (step 097AKS402).

When it is determined that the execution condition is achieved (step 097AKS402; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect flag is on (step 097AKS403).

The setting suggestion effect flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, is set to an ON state when the setting suggestion effect is executed (step 097AKS406), and is cleared when a new execution condition is set. Is set to the off state (step 097AKS413). The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the execution condition being satisfied by determining whether or not the setting suggestion effect flag is ON.

When it is determined in step 097AKS403 that the setting suggestion effect flag is not on (step 097AKS403; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial setting suggestion effect executed flag is on (step 097AKS404). .. When it is determined that the initial setting suggestion effect executed flag is not on (step 097AKS404; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial setting suggestion effect executed flag to the on state (step 097AKS405).

After performing the processing of step 097AKS405, or when it is determined in step 097AKS404 that the initial setting suggestion effect execution completed flag is on (step 097AKS404; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting suggestion effect flag to the on state. (Step 097AKS406).

After performing the processing of step 097AKS406 or when determining that the setting suggestion effect flag is ON in step 097AKS403 (step 097AKS403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 097AKS407). ).

After executing the process of step 097AKS407 or when determining that the execution condition is not achieved in step 097AKS402 (step 097AKS402; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern determined in step 097AKS309 to the setting or the like. Based on the other, control is performed to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step 097AKS 408), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

When it is determined in step 097AKS401 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 097AKS401; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol finalization command is received from the main board 11 (step 094AKS409). The symbol determination command is a production control command for designating the variable stop (decision) 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.

When it is determined that the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 097AKS409; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been received (step 097AKS409; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 097AKS308 by, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) is performed (step 097AKS410).

After executing the processing of step 097AKS410, the effect control CPU 120 causes the variable display stop timer to start measuring the time (step 097AKS411), and determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect flag is ON (step 097AKS412).

When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect flag is on (step 097AKS412; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the setting suggestion effect flag and sets it to the off state (step 097AKS413).

After executing the processing of step 097AKS413, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery using the setting suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Depending on which one of them, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be one of the effect modes A to C, and the data indicating the determination result is stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 097AKS414). .. In step 097AKS414, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the currently set setting value based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11, and determines the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect according to the specified setting value. decide.

Returning to FIG. 9-7, after executing the processing of step 097AKS414, the effect control CPU 120 performs the random number lottery by using the condition setting table shown in FIG. Any one of C is selected (step 097AKS415).

In the initial condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(a) used for the initial setting of the execution condition, the selection ratio of the condition A is set to a ratio higher than 0%, and the condition A is selectable. In the condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(b) used for setting the execution condition for the second time after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the selection ratio of the condition A is set to 0%, and the condition A is set. Is configured not to be selected. Further, in the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(c) used for resetting the execution condition and the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(d) used for resetting the execution condition also. The condition A is configured not to be selected.

That is, a plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution condition can be set as the execution condition in the initial setting of the execution condition, and as the execution condition in the second and subsequent execution condition settings after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The condition A as a special condition that is not set is included. According to such a configuration, the execution of the game is promoted during the period from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on until the execution condition set by the initial setting of the execution condition is achieved, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The operating rate of can be improved.

As described above, the condition B is a condition that is harder to achieve than the condition A, and the condition C is a condition that is harder to achieve than the condition B. In other words, the plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution condition are configured to include the condition A as the first condition and the condition B and the condition C as the second condition. The ratio of the condition A set as the execution condition is higher than the ratio of the condition A set as the execution condition in the second and subsequent execution condition settings performed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Is configured.

In the condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(b) used for setting the execution condition, one of the conditions A to C is selected, while the conditions D and E are not selected. In the condition reset table shown in FIG. 9-5(c) used for resetting the execution condition, any one of condition B, condition D, and condition E is selected. ing. As described above, the condition D is a condition harder to achieve than the condition E, and the condition B is a condition harder to achieve than the condition D.

That is, the plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution conditions are configured to include the conditions D and E, and the conditions B and C that are more difficult to achieve than the conditions D and E, and the execution conditions are set. When the execution condition is reset after the execution, the rate at which the condition D and the condition E are set as the execution condition in the reset of the execution condition is the condition D and the condition as the execution condition in the setting of the execution condition. The ratio E is set to be higher than the set ratio.

Returning to FIG. 9-7, after executing the processing of step 097AKS415, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the condition selected in step 097AKS415 as the execution condition, and sets the data indicating the set execution condition to, for example, a predetermined value in the RAM 122. The data is stored in the area or the like (step 097AKS416).

Specifically, in step 097AKS416, effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the set execution condition in association with the data indicating the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect determined in step 097AKS414. With such a configuration, the setting suggestive effect is executed in the effect mode determined in step 097AKS414 based on the execution condition set in step 097AKS416 being achieved.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS416, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display mode of the condition presentation image to the display mode according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS416 (step 097AKS417).

After executing the processing of step 097AKS417, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display number count value to the initial value according to the execution condition set in step 097AKS416 (step 097AKS418).

After performing the processing of step 097AKS418, or when determining that the setting suggestion effect flag is not on in step 097AKS412 (step 097AKS412; No), the effect control CPU 120 is predetermined as a hit start designation command reception waiting time. Set the time (step 097AKS419). The hit start designation command is an effect control command that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and is also called a fanfare command.

After executing the processing of step 097AKS419, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is the value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step 097AKS420), and executes the effect processing during the variable display. finish.

Hereinafter, an example of the production operation related to the characteristic unit 097AK will be described with reference to FIGS.

Specifically, the case where the execution condition is initially set based on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 being turned on, and the above-described condition A is set as the execution condition will be described as an example.

9-8 (a), based on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, each of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C of the image display device 5, In 5R, a preset demo design (“375”) is stopped and displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(a), the condition A (variable display is executed 20 times) set as the execution condition in the initial setting of the execution condition is shown on the screen of the image display device 5. As the condition presentation image AK1, an effect image showing a message “Great announcement in 20 more games!” is displayed.

FIG. 9-8(b) shows a state in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. ing. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(b), the display form of the condition presentation image AK1 is “A big announcement in the other three games!” according to the variable display count value updated based on the execution of the variable display. Has been updated to a display mode showing a message "."

Hereinafter, a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode A based on the fact that the execution condition set in the initial setting of the execution condition is achieved will be described as an example.

FIG. 9-8(c) shows a state where the setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode A. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(c), the first character image AK2 showing the character A is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(c), variable display of decorative patterns is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. ..

Hereinafter, when the setting suggestion performance is executed based on the achievement of the execution condition set in the initial setting of the execution condition, the execution condition is set and the condition C is set as the execution condition. An example will be described.

FIG. 9-8(d) shows a condition presentation image AK1 indicating condition C (variable display is executed 100 times) set as the execution condition, which is a presentation showing a message "Great announcement in 100 more games!" The image is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(d), the lost design (“394”) is stopped in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. The displayed state is shown.

Hereinafter, after the execution condition is set, the execution condition is reset based on the fact that the reset period has elapsed without executing the variable display, and the condition D is set as the execution condition as an example. It will be explained using.

FIG. 9-8(e) shows that the display mode of the condition presentation image AK1 indicates the condition D (variable display is executed 35 times) set as the execution condition by resetting the execution condition. "A big announcement!" is displayed in the display mode. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(e), the variable display of the decorative design is not performed, and the customer waiting demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration effect) is executed. In the present embodiment, in the customer waiting demonstration effect, as shown in FIG. 9-8(e), the promotion image AK3 relating to the effect image (for example, the character image) used for the effect performed during the execution of the game is an image. It is displayed on the screen of the display device 5. In addition, in the customer waiting demonstration production, in addition to the promotion image AK3 or instead of the promotion image AK3, the logo display of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the logo display of the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine It is possible to display an arbitrary effect image such as a history display showing the game history in 1.

An example will be described below in which the execution condition is reset again based on the lapse of the reset period without the variable display being executed, and the condition E is set as the execution condition.

FIG. 9-8(f) shows that the display mode of the condition presentation image AK1 indicates the condition E (variable display is executed 25 times) set as the execution condition by re-setting the execution condition. "A big announcement!" is displayed in the display mode. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(f), the variable display of the decorative design is not performed, the customer waiting demonstration effect is executed, and the promotion image AK3 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. ..

As described above, in the feature unit 097AK according to the present embodiment, the plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution conditions (specific conditions) are the condition A (first condition), the condition B, and the condition C (second condition). ), and the ratio of setting the condition A as the execution condition in the initial setting of the execution condition (setting of the first execution condition performed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on), It is configured to be higher than the rate at which the condition A is set as the execution condition in the second and subsequent execution condition settings performed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. With such a configuration, the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

Further, the characteristic unit 097AK is configured to be able to present the set execution condition to the player. With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the execution condition.

In the characteristic part 097AK, a plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution condition can be set as the execution condition in the initial setting of the execution condition, and the second and subsequent executions performed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It is configured to include a condition A (special condition) that is not set as an execution condition in the condition setting. According to such a configuration, the execution of the game is promoted during the period from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on until the execution condition set by the initial setting of the execution condition is achieved, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The operating rate of can be improved.

In addition, in the characteristic part 097AK, it is possible to execute an effect that displays one of a plurality of kinds of effect images according to the set value that has been set, as the setting suggestion effect, based on the fact that the set execution condition has been achieved. Is configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the characteristic part 097AK, after the execution condition is set, the execution condition can be reset based on the lapse of the reset period (specific period) without executing the variable display. Has been done. With such a configuration, the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic unit 097AK, the plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution conditions include one condition (first predetermined condition) and another condition (second predetermined condition) that is harder to achieve than the one condition. When the re-resetting of the execution condition is performed based on the lapse of the re-resetting period (first period) without executing the variable display, the one condition is set as the execution condition. The ratio to be set corresponds to the execution condition when the execution condition is reset based on the lapse of the resetting period (second period) shorter than the resetting period without executing the variable display. It is configured to be higher than the rate at which one condition is set. With such a configuration, the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technique can be solved. It may have a part of the configuration.

In the above-described embodiment, all of the conditions A to E that can be set as execution conditions are conditions that are achieved based on the execution of the preset number of times of variable display (related to the number of executions of variable display. Conditions). However, this is merely an example, and any type of condition can be set as the execution condition.

For example, as the execution condition, a condition (a condition related to the number of shot balls) to be achieved based on the fact that a preset number of game balls are shot may be set. With such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, the number of game balls that have been shot is counted by providing a ball launching device that can detect the game balls that have been shot in the hit ball launching device and counting the number of times the game ball has been detected by the shot ball sensor. do it.

The greater the number of game balls that are shot before the condition is achieved, the more difficult it is to achieve the condition. That is, one condition is that one number (for example, 500) of game balls is fired (one condition is achieved when one number of game balls is fired), and the like. If the condition is that another number of game balls (for example, 1000) that is larger than the one number is to be launched, the other condition is more difficult to achieve than the one condition.

Alternatively, as the execution condition, a condition that is achieved based on the execution of a preset type of effect (a condition related to the type of effect) may be set. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of effect to be performed and improve the interest of the game.

One condition is that one type of effect (for example, reach effect of normal reach) is executed (one condition is achieved when one type of effect is executed), and the other condition is , If another type of production (for example, reach production of super reach) whose execution ratio (execution frequency) is lower than that of the one type of production is to be executed, the other condition is more than the one condition. It is difficult to achieve.

Alternatively, the jackpot gaming state is based on the fact that the operation of the player is detected by the detecting means capable of detecting the operation (operation) of the player such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B during the preset operation effective period. Is configured to be executable to suggest a possibility of being controlled to, and as an execution condition, based on the fact that the player's action of a preset number of times during the operation valid period is detected by the detection means. The condition to be achieved (condition relating to the number of operations) may be set. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. In this case, the number of times the player's motion is detected may be counted by counting the number of times the player's motion is detected by the detection means.

The more the number of player actions detected before the condition is achieved, the more difficult it is to achieve the condition. That is, one condition is that the player's motion is detected once (for example, ten times) (the one condition is achieved when the player's motion is detected once. If the other condition is that the motion of the player is detected more times (for example, 20 times) than the one number, the other condition is more than the one condition. It is difficult to achieve.

In the above embodiment, the initial condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(a), the condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(c), and FIG. In at least one of the condition resetting tables shown in FIG. 5D, a plurality of conditions that can be selected as execution conditions include a condition relating to the number of executions of the variable display, a condition relating to the number of shot balls, and A plurality of types of conditions may be included among the types of conditions and the number of operations. For example, in the condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), conditions that can be selected as execution conditions include a condition related to the number of executions of variable display, a condition related to the number of shot balls, and a condition related to the type of effect. In the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(c), the conditions selectable as the execution condition include the condition relating to the number of shot balls, the condition relating to the type of effect, and the condition relating to the number of operations. May be included.

In the above embodiment, any one of the plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution condition is set as the execution condition. However, this is only an example, and two or more conditions among the plurality of conditions that can be set as the execution condition are set as the execution condition, and any one of the plurality of conditions set as the execution condition is achieved. The setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.

In this case, when a plurality of conditions are set as the execution condition, the plurality of conditions are a condition related to the number of executions of the variable display described above, a condition related to the number of shot balls, a condition related to the type of effect, and an operation. You may comprise so that two or more types of conditions may be included among the conditions regarding frequency.

Further, in this case, a plurality of conditions set as execution conditions may be presented to the player in the same period. Specifically, by displaying a plurality of condition presentation images AK1 respectively showing a plurality of conditions set as execution conditions on the screen of the image display device 5 in the same period, it is possible to present the plurality of conditions to the player. Good.

As described in the above embodiment, the effect mode B has a higher advantage for the player than the effect mode C, and the effect mode A has a higher advantage for the player than the effect mode B. .. That is, in the characteristic part 097AK, the setting suggestion effect includes one effect mode (first effect mode) and another effect mode (second effect mode) more advantageous to the player than the one effect mode. It is configured to be executable in any of a plurality of types of effect modes.

In the above-described embodiment, in a state where a plurality of conditions are presented as the execution conditions, the setting suggesting effect is one effect when the first number of conditions (for example, three) of the plurality of conditions are achieved. A setting suggestion is made when a second number (for example, one) that is smaller than the first number in the plurality of conditions is achieved in a rate that is executed in another effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the mode. The effect may be configured to be higher than the rate of being executed in the other effect mode. With such a configuration, the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

For example, in a state where three conditions are presented as execution conditions, when the first execution condition is achieved, the setting suggestion effect is provided at a rate of 25% more than the effect modes B and C. In the production mode A which is advantageous to the player, and when the second execution condition is achieved after the first execution condition is achieved, the setting suggestion production is executed in the production mode A at a rate of 50%. However, when the third execution condition is achieved after the second execution condition is achieved, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the effect mode A at a rate of 100%.

In the above-described embodiment, the first setting of the execution condition is executed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. However, this is only an example, and the initial setting of the execution condition can be executed at an arbitrary timing after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. For example, the execution condition may be initially set when a preset period (for example, 5 minutes) elapses after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

In the above embodiment, the condition A can be set as the execution condition in the initial setting of the execution condition, while the condition A is set as the execution condition in the second and subsequent execution condition settings after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It has been described as being configured not to be set. However, this is only an example, and when setting the execution condition for the second time after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the condition A is the execution condition and the condition A is the execution condition when the execution condition is initially set. It may be configured such that the ratio is set lower than the set ratio and higher than 0%. Specifically, at least one of the condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(c), and the condition resetting table shown in FIG. 9-5(d). Then, the selection ratio of the condition A may be set to a value lower than the selection ratio of the condition A in the initial condition setting table shown in FIG. 9-5(a) and higher than 0%.

In the above-described embodiment, by determining the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect according to the currently set setting value, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect suggests the currently set setting value. It was explained as being done. However, this is merely an example, and the setting suggestion effect may be an effect that makes an arbitrary suggestion regarding the setting of the setting value. For example, when the set value is changed based on the setting change operation, by determining the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect according to the set value before and after the change, the change of the set value is caused by the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect. It may be configured as suggested. For example, when the changed set value is a set value that is more advantageous to the player than the set value before the change, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode A is It may be configured such that the setting suggestive effect is higher than the ratio executed in the effect mode A when the set value is less advantageous to the player than the set value before the change. In this case, the data indicating the setting value before the change may be stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

In the above-described embodiment, as the setting suggestion effect, the effect of displaying the effect image (first character image AK1, second character image, third character image) is executed. However, this is merely an example, and the setting suggestion effect is an arbitrary effect by displaying an effect image, outputting a sound, lighting a light emitting means (for example, a 7-segment LED or the like), operating a role object, or a combination thereof. May be

In the above embodiment, the execution condition is presented to the player by displaying the condition presentation image AK1. However, this is merely an example, and by performing an arbitrary effect by displaying an effect image, outputting a sound, lighting a light emitting means (for example, a 7-segment LED or the like), operating a role object, or a combination thereof. The execution condition can be presented to the player.

In the above embodiment, after the execution condition is set, the setting suggestion effect may be executed when the big hit game state is controlled in a state where the execution condition is not yet achieved. That is, when the execution condition is set and the variable display count value is set to the initial value according to the execution condition, and then the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the variable display count value at that time is 0. Regardless of whether or not, the setting suggestion effect may be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the game and improve the interest of the game. Specifically, in this case, for example, when the control to the big hit game state is started, a setting suggestion effect is displayed to display any one of the above-mentioned first character image AK2, second character image, and third character image. do it.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, after the execution condition is set and the variable display count value is set to the initial value according to the execution condition, in a state where the execution condition is not yet achieved, the jackpot game state is controlled. , When the high base state (probability change state, time saving state) is controlled after the end of the big hit game state, the variable display number count value is updated when the variable display is executed during the period controlled to the high base state. Alternatively, the variable display count value may be updated when the variable display is executed after the high base state is finished and the low base state is controlled.

With such a configuration, even if the variable display is executed during the period of being controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game state, the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition is achieved is not reduced. The configuration suggestion effect is not executed during the period. According to such a configuration, the execution of the game can be promoted in the period after the high base state is finished, and the operation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

In this case, the condition presentation image AK1 is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (erased from the screen) while the condition is being controlled to the high base state, so that the execution condition is presented to the player. Is performed (the presentation of the execution condition is stopped), and the execution condition is presented to the player by restarting the display of the condition presentation image AK1 when the high base state is ended and the low base state is controlled. May be restarted. With such a configuration, the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition indicated by the condition presentation image AK1 is achieved, even though the variable display is executed during the period in which the high base state is controlled. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged and the interest in the game from being deteriorated by not decreasing.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, after the execution condition is set and the variable display count value is set to the initial value according to the execution condition, in a state where the execution condition is not yet achieved, the jackpot game state is controlled. , When the high base state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state is ended, when the variable display is executed during the period in which the high base state is controlled, and when the high base state is ended, the low base state is controlled. The variable display count value may be updated either when the variable display is performed after the display is performed.

With such a configuration, each time the variable display is executed during the period of being controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game state, the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the execution condition is achieved is reduced. In addition to being configured, it is configured to be able to execute the setting suggestion effect during the period. According to such a configuration, it is possible to promote the execution of the game during the period of being controlled to the high base state and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above-described embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the achievement of the execution condition, the execution condition relating to the next setting suggestion effect is set. However, this is only an example, and after the execution condition is achieved, the variable display is executed for a preset limit period (for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, once, twice, ten times, etc.)). The execution condition is not set (the execution condition setting is stopped (restricted)) until the execution condition is reached, and the execution condition is You may make it set. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the setting suggestion effect from being impaired by the effect of presenting the set execution condition to the player, and to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable during the period from when the execution condition is achieved to when the above-described limit period elapses. That is, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable without setting the execution condition (when the execution condition is not achieved) in the period from the execution condition being achieved until the time limit elapses. .. For example, in the period from when the execution condition is achieved until the time limit elapses, the setting suggestion effect is executed every time the variable display is executed, and the time limit is passed after the execution condition is achieved. After the execution condition is set, the setting suggestion effect may be executed every time the execution condition is achieved. According to such a configuration, in the period from when the execution condition is achieved to when the limited period elapses, it is possible to promote the execution of the game and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Any part or all of the configurations described above can be combined with each other in any method.

Each configuration related to the characteristic unit 097AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to another characteristic unit. The feature parts combined in this way or the individual feature parts that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to other feature parts.

For example, the characteristic unit 153SG may be introduced into the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic unit 097AK. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic unit 097AK, the front variable display suggesting effect as the advantageous state suggesting effect in the characteristic unit 153SG may be executed. In this case, similar to the characteristic unit 153SG, any one of a plurality of types of effects including a character effect (first mode) and a time effect (second mode) is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. It is configured to be possible, and when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the proportion controlled to the big hit game state is the big hit game when the time effect is executed as the front variable display suggesting effect. It may be configured to be higher than the rate controlled by the state. Further, in this case, as in the case of the characteristic part 153SG, when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, for example, as shown in FIG. The setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable at a higher rate than when it is executed. According to such a configuration, when the player is paying attention to the subsequent development, the timer effect, which is controlled relatively to the big hit game state, is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 097AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 097AK is
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Setting means (eg, FIG. 8-14, etc.) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (eg, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 or the like) capable of advancing the game,
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-8, etc.) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect for making a setting suggestion;
Condition setting means (for example, FIG. 9-) that can set at least one of a plurality of conditions including a first condition and a second condition that is harder to achieve than the first condition as a specific condition (for example, execution condition). 1-FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-5, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
Equipped with
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the setting suggestion effect based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means (for example, FIG. 9-1, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
The rate at which the first condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means in a predetermined period after the power is turned on is the first condition as the specific condition set by the condition setting means in a period other than the predetermined period. Higher than the ratio (for example, FIGS. 9-1 and 9-5),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1) related to the characteristic part 097AK,
Further comprising condition presenting means capable of presenting the specific condition set by the condition setting means to the player (for example, FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-8, etc.)
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the specific condition.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2) related to the characteristic part 097AK,
The setting suggestion effect executing means sets the setting suggestion effect to one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode which is more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode. Can be executed (eg, FIGS. 9-3, 9-4, 9-7, etc.),
The condition presenting means is capable of presenting to the player a plurality of conditions set as the specific conditions by the condition setting means in the same period,
The ratio of the setting suggestive effect executed in the second effect mode when the first number of conditions among the plurality of conditions presented by the condition presenting means is achieved is the first of the plurality of conditions. When the condition of the second number less than one number is achieved, the setting suggestive effect is higher than the ratio executed in the second effect mode,
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3) related to the characteristic part 097AK,
The plurality of conditions include a special condition that can be set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit during the predetermined period and is not set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit during periods other than the predetermined period (for example, FIG. 9-5). Such),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the execution of a game in a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4) related to the characteristic unit 097AK,
The setting suggesting effect executing means, based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means, as the setting suggesting effect, a plurality of kinds of effects depending on the set value set by the setting means. It is possible to execute an effect of displaying any one of the images (for example, FIGS. 9-4 and 9-8),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5) related to the characteristic part 097AK,
After setting the specific condition, the condition setting unit can reset the specific condition based on the lapse of a specific period without executing variable display (for example, FIG. 9-1). , FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of the above (6) related to the characteristic part 097AK,
The plurality of conditions include a first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition that is more difficult to achieve than the first predetermined condition (for example, FIG. 9-5),
The ratio at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the first period elapses without executing the variable display is higher than the first period without executing the variable display. Is higher than the rate at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the second period that is also short has elapsed (for example, FIG. 9-5),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7) related to the characteristic part 097AK,
Advantageous state suggestion production execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggestion production (for example, front variable display suggestion production) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, performing variable display during production processing shown in FIG. 7). CPU120 for production control etc.) is further provided,
The advantageous state suggesting effect execution means provides the advantageous state suggesting effect as a first aspect (for example, a character effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display) and a second aspect (for example, as a suggestion effect during front variable display). Timer production, etc.), and can be executed in any of a plurality of types of production modes including
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second aspect is controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first aspect. Higher than the
The setting suggestion effect executing means suggests the setting suggestion at a higher rate when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the first mode. It is possible to execute the effect after executing the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the suggesting effect during front variable display, the character is used as the suggesting effect during front variable display). (A part that can perform setting suggestion production at a higher rate than when performing production),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect is produced when the player pays attention to the subsequent development because the second mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the relatively advantageous state is relatively high is executed as the advantageous state suggesting effect. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

The above-described embodiment includes the constituent elements related to the characteristic portion 097AK and the constituent elements related to the following characteristic portion 098AK.

(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 098AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Setting means (eg, FIG. 8-14, etc.) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (eg, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 or the like) capable of advancing the game,
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-8, etc.) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect for making a setting suggestion;
At least one of a plurality of conditions including a first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition that is harder to achieve than the first predetermined condition can be set as a specific condition (for example, an execution condition) (for example, a condition setting unit). 9-1 to 9-3, 9-5, 9-7, etc.),
Equipped with
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the setting suggestion effect based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means (for example, FIG. 9-1, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
The ratio at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the first period elapses without executing the variable display is higher than the first period without executing the variable display. Is higher than the rate at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the second period that is also short has elapsed (for example, FIG. 9-5),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1) related to the characteristic part 098AK,
The plurality of conditions include a first condition and a second condition that is more difficult to achieve than the first condition (for example, FIG. 9-5),
The rate at which the first condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means in a predetermined period after the power is turned on is the first condition as the specific condition set by the condition setting means in a period other than the predetermined period. Higher than the ratio (for example, FIGS. 9-1 and 9-5),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the execution of a game in a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2) related to the characteristic part 098AK,
Further comprising condition presenting means capable of presenting the specific condition set by the condition setting means to the player (for example, FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-8, etc.)
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the specific condition.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (3) related to the characteristic part 098AK,
The setting suggestion effect executing means sets the setting suggestion effect to one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode which is more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode. Can be executed (eg, FIGS. 9-3, 9-4, 9-7, etc.),
The condition presenting means is capable of presenting to the player a plurality of conditions set as the specific conditions by the condition setting means in the same period,
The ratio of the setting suggestive effect executed in the second effect mode when the first number of conditions among the plurality of conditions presented by the condition presenting means is achieved is the first of the plurality of conditions. When the condition of the second number less than one number is achieved, the setting suggestive effect is higher than the ratio executed in the second effect mode,
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4) related to the characteristic part 098AK,
The plurality of conditions include a special condition that can be set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit during a predetermined period after the power is turned on and that is not set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit outside the predetermined period. (For example, FIG. 9-5)
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the execution of a game in a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5) related to the characteristic part 098AK,
The setting suggesting effect executing means, based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means, as the setting suggesting effect, a plurality of kinds of effects depending on the set value set by the setting means. It is possible to execute an effect of displaying any one of the images (for example, FIGS. 9-4 and 9-8),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6) related to the characteristic unit 098AK,
After setting the specific condition, the condition setting unit can reset the specific condition based on the lapse of a specific period without executing variable display (for example, FIG. 9-1). , FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7) related to the characteristic part 098AK,
Advantageous state suggestion production execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggestion production (for example, front variable display suggestion production) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, performing variable display during production processing shown in FIG. 7). CPU120 for production control etc.) is further provided,
The advantageous state suggesting effect execution means provides the advantageous state suggesting effect as a first aspect (for example, a character effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display) and a second aspect (for example, as a suggestion effect during front variable display). Timer production, etc.), and can be executed in any of a plurality of types of production modes including
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second aspect is controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first aspect. Higher than the
The setting suggestion effect executing means suggests the setting suggestion at a higher rate when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the first mode. It is possible to execute the effect after executing the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the suggesting effect during front variable display, the character is used as the suggesting effect during front variable display). (A part that can perform setting suggestion production at a higher rate than when performing production),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect is produced when the player pays attention to the subsequent development because the second mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the relatively advantageous state is relatively high is executed as the advantageous state suggesting effect. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes variable display and 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,
A game control means capable of advancing a game,
Setting suggestion production execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion production that makes a suggestion regarding the setting,
Condition setting means capable of setting at least one of a plurality of conditions including a first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition that is more difficult to achieve than the first predetermined condition as a specific condition,
Equipped with
The setting suggestion effect executing means is capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the achievement of the specific condition set by the condition setting means,
The ratio at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting means when the first period elapses without executing the variable display is higher than the first period without executing the variable display. Is higher than the rate at which the first predetermined condition is set as the specific condition by the condition setting unit when the second short period is also short,
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