JP2020110236A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress a decrease in game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine can display a specific image and execute prescribed performance after changing a display mode of the specific image. It can perform, as an execution pattern of the prescribed performance, either a first pattern in which a first specific image is displayed and the prescribed performance is executed after changing the display mode of the first specific image or a second pattern in which the first specific image is displayed, a second specific image and a third specific image are displayed after changing the display mode of the first specific image, prescribed performance is executed after a display mode of the second specific image is changed, and prescribed performance is executed after a display mode of the third specific image is changed. The degree of expectation to which control into an advantageous state is performed is different between in a case where the prescribed performance is executed in the first pattern and in a case where the prescribed performance is executed in the second pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-5

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a start condition is established by winning the game medium in a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification are made. Information is variably displayed on the variably display device (hereinafter, also referred to as “fluctuation” or “variable display”), and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There are gaming machines that have improved In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. For example, a gaming machine that has been in the jackpot game state has a special electric prize called an jackpot or attacker in an open state, and continuously provides a player with a state in which it is extremely easy to win a game ball. To do. In such a gaming machine, various types of effects are performed to notify the player of the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state, before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

As such a gaming machine, for example, there is one that produces an effect in which a plurality of types of items appear from a treasure box (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2007-167444, A

However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the treasure box is opened, the items are displayed in a bare state, so that the player's expectation cannot be maintained and there is a risk that the entertainment of the game will be reduced.

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 suppressing a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A specific effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined effect after displaying the specific image and changing the display mode of the specific image (for example, effect control CPU 120 capable of executing the predetermined effect),
The predetermined effect execution means,
As the execution pattern of the predetermined effect,
A first pattern (for example, a predetermined effect pattern of pattern 1) for displaying the first specific image and executing the predetermined effect after changing the display mode of the first specific image;
The first specific image is displayed, the second specific image and the third specific image are displayed after changing the display mode of the first specific image, and the predetermined effect is displayed after changing the display mode of the second specific image. And a second pattern (for example, a predetermined effect pattern of pattern 3) for executing the predetermined effect after changing the display mode of the third specific image.
Can be either
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different between when the predetermined effect is executed in the first pattern and when the predetermined effect is executed in the second pattern (for example, in pattern 1 and pattern 3). Big hit expectation is different),
It is characterized by

With such a configuration, by newly displaying the second specific image and the third specific image, the player can be surprised and the expectation can be maintained, thereby suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the execution pattern of the predetermined effect to be executed is the second pattern, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that in the case of the first pattern (for example, pattern 3 is a big hit than pattern 1). High expectations etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the second pattern is performed.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
There are multiple types of the predetermined effects (for example, item A to item E),
The ratio of which type of the predetermined effect is executed varies depending on the timing when the display mode of the first specific image changes (for example, the timing when the box as the first specific image opens depending on the item that appears). Are different)
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be focused on the timing when the display mode of the first specific image changes.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
There are multiple types of the predetermined effects (for example, item A to item E),
At least one kind of the predetermined effects executed when the second specific image or the third specific image display mode is changed in the predetermined effect of the second pattern has an expected degree of being controlled to the advantageous state with a predetermined expectation. It is a notification that the number of times is equal to or more than a degree (for example, when item D appears, it is determined that the super reach is confirmed).
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to secure the reliability of the predetermined effect of the second pattern and prevent the player from being disappointed.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
There are multiple types of the predetermined effects (for example, item A to item E),
The number of timings when the display mode of the first specific image changes depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed, and when the number of the timings is small, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled is higher (for example, The number of timings at which the display mode as the specific image changes depending on the degree of expectation may be different, and the smaller the number of timings, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpots, etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is easy to identify the timing at which the predetermined effect with high expectation is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
Any one of a plurality of setting values with different probabilities of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a value from 1 which is the most unfavorable setting value to the player to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value to the player) Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes setting value change processing) that can set the setting value of
And a setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value in a predetermined period (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step 063AKS007),
When the predetermined effect of the second pattern is executed, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the predetermined effect of the first pattern is executed (for example, pattern 2 is more than pattern 1 than pattern 2). Pattern 3 has a higher execution rate of setting suggestive effects),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the second pattern will be executed.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
Any one of a plurality of setting values with different probabilities of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a value from 1 which is the most unfavorable setting value to the player to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value to the player) Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes setting value change processing) that can set the setting value of
And a setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value in a predetermined period (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step 063AKS007),
The setting values of the plurality of levels include at least a first setting value and a second setting value that is less advantageous than the first setting value (for example, 1 which is the most disadvantageous setting value to the player and is most advantageous to the player). Such as values up to 6 which are various set values),
The execution mode of the setting suggestive effect includes a first mode in which the ratio selected when the first setting value is set is high, and a ratio selected when the setting value is set in the second setting value. Higher second mode is included (for example, in “mode 1”, the higher the set value is set, the higher the determined ratio is, while in “mode 2”, the set value is set. The lower the percentage, the higher the percentage that is determined).
The setting suggestion effect execution means executes the setting suggestion effect of the first aspect for a longer period than the setting suggestion effect of the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8, T2>T5).
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking that the setting suggestion effect of the first aspect that suggests an advantageous setting value has been performed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

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. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in the probability change state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a probability change state. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is the flowchart which shows the processing inside the game control main processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show a random number value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display result determination module. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in pre-reading notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination rate of the presence or absence of execution of a prefetch chance. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of decision processing, such as a non-reach lost stop symbol. It is a flow chart which shows an example of predetermined display deciding processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of execution of predetermined display, and its determination rate. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of predetermined display, and its determination ratio. It is a flow chart which shows an example of final variation production setting processing. It is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when a predetermined display or a count value display for each type is performed. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production start setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of execution of setting suggestion production, and its determination rate. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution mode of setting suggestion production, and its determination ratio. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production operation control processing when there is setting suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in waiting processing for a special figure. It is a time chart showing an execution period of ending effects and the like. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when ending production and the like is executed. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of specified production setting processing. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the specified production execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of a predetermined effect pattern. It is the figure which shows the timing chart of specified production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of pattern 1 is executed. It is an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of pattern 2 is executed. It is an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of pattern 3 is executed. It is the flowchart which shows one example of specified production setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a setting suggestion production execution determination table.

(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 048AK)
Next, the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIG. 8-1, a pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface, and a game. It is composed of a gaming machine frame (underframe) that supports and fixes the 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, a glass door frame having a glass window is rotatable about the left side between a door opening position that opens the front surface of the gaming machine frame and a door closing position that closes the front surface. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame is closed.

Also, the gaming machine frame can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a clerk of the game hall into the lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and players other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame and the glass door frame. Can not be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, a first reserved storage display area 207SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 207SG005U 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 207SG005D and the second hold storage display area 207SG005U, a hold storage display is displayed which allows the variable display hold storage number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold storage number) to be specified. The left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is a game. The ball is formed in the right game area 207SG002R which can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball relatively weakly launched (left hit) by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is a left game area 207SG002L 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 through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5.

In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 207SG002L, and in the right game area 207SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R, 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 207SG002L 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 207SG002R 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 207SGK1 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 207SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot enter the first starting winning opening. Has become.

Although illustration is omitted, the main board 11 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and the pachinko game machine 1 is provided. It is mounted on the back of. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value state, and a winning probability (ball-out rate) of a jackpot which will be described later in the set value changed state. A setting switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value and an opening sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment is also a state (set value confirmation state) in which a store clerk or the like in the game hall can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The setting switching main body portion provided with an operating unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switching switch 207SG052, is housed in the substrate case 207SG201 together with the main substrate 11, and the locking switch 207SG051 and the setting switching switch 207SG052 Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame is closed, and a predetermined door key is used. It becomes possible to operate by opening the game machine frame. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 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 it. The lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch that can execute an ON/OFF switching operation, which will be described later, with a setting key. In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but they may be combined with one key.

Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying the set value and the base value is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and arranged on the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main case 11 in the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is visually recognizing the back surface side of the game board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame is opened. This is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment is configured so 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. If the payout rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, or the jackpot probability is constant but the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state changes depending on the set value. It is good (the same applies to the following characteristic part 063AK). Further, the set value that has been set is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side as a set value designation command (the same applies to the following characteristic part 063AK).

FIGS. 8-2(A) to 8-2(B) are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. 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. In the characteristic part 048AK 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. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 8-2(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are The "big hit" is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and the 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. 8-2(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Out”. 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. 8-3(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1253 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are The "big hit" is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and the 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. 8-3(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1253 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Out”. 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. 8-4(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1272 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are The "big hit" is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and the 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. 8-4(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1272 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Out”. 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. 8-5(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1292 of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are The "big hit" is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and the 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. 8-5(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1292 of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Out”. 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. 8-6(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (set value 4) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are The "big hit" is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and the 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. 8-6(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 5) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Out”. 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 first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are The "big hit" is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and the 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 second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the setting value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Out”. 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 as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability to be determined (in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting 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 being determined becomes high (in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, when the setting value is 1, 1/200, when the setting value is 2, 1/180, and when the setting value is 3, 1/ 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 part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 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 respectively changed according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability change state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortened state is 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the probability change to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortened state The ratio of the big hit probability in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability variation state to the big hit probability in the normal state and 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 or the shortened state at each set value is all constant (for example, 5 times). ) May be set.

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, FIG. 8-2(A), FIG. 8-3(A), FIG. 8-4(A), FIG. 8-5(A), FIG. 8-6(A), FIG. 8-7( As shown in A), in the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is determined. It 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, FIG. 8-2(B), FIG. 8-3(B), FIG. 8-4(B), FIG. 8-5(B), FIG. 8-6(B), FIG. 8-7( As shown in B), in the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is determined. It is set to 1/100.

In the characteristic part 048AK 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. However, 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 048AK of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hitting game state is set as "small hit" as the special hit display result according to the fluctuation special drawing, The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the small hit game state is controlled may be the same probability regardless of the fluctuation special figure.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the first special figure display result determination table in this case, the range from 1024 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set to 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 be continuous 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 048AK 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. Of 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 the "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, as shown in FIG. 8-9, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

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 be continuous 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 048AK 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. Of 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 common numerical value range is included in the big hit judgment values. 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

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the 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.

As shown in FIG. 8-10, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

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 be continuous 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 048AK 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 set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of 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 the "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, as shown in FIG. 8-11, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

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 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, when the setting value is 1, the value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Among 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 part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in each display result determination table, the hit determination value of 1020 is used as a reference regardless of the game state and the set value. As a judgment value included in the numerical value range of the common numerical value range or a continuous 1 numerical value range consisting of a common numerical value range and a non-common numerical value range as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, regardless of the gaming state and the set value, the hit judgment The variable display result is determined with the determination value included in the continuous one numerical value range (common numerical value range) based on the value 32767 as the small hit determination value numerical value range.

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) A to jackpot F) 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 FIGS. 8-2(A) to 8-7(B) 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 stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a total of six setting values 1 to 6 as settable values, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is to the player (the jackpot probability increases, and the jackpot C as the jackpot type becomes easy to be determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself does not change, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game playability is not limited to this, and may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a game characteristic of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the probability of jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, the game ball during the big hit game is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. While the game state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to a probable state based on passing, the game property (so-called V that the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map). Probability variation type), if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time saving control) The game may be controlled to a big hit game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called mixed type 1 type 2 type). Furthermore, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 1-3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and A setting may be provided in which the small hit probability is high, but the number of prize balls obtainable during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 to 6). ..

Furthermore, in this way, when changing the game characteristic according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is a switch for effect (in order to execute a predetermined effect every time the game ball passes through a predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used to control the game state to the probability change state or the big hit game state based on the game switch (the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). Switch).

Next, the jackpot type in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type determination table. In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as a big hit type in the first special figure and the second special figure, high-precision control and time saving control are executed after the end of the big-hit game, and a big hit moves to the high-precision high-base state. Big hit types of A to big hit F (also referred to as probability variation big hits) are set. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, 100% certainty variation control is performed once a big hit occurs. In addition, in either or both of the first special figure and the second special figure, a big hit G (also called an uncertain variation big hit) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state to shift to the low certainty high base state It is also possible to set a big hit type of No. 1 or a big hit type of big hit H in which the probability variation control continues (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) until the next big hit. Further, there may be a big hit type in which neither the highly accurate control nor the time saving control is executed after the big hit game is finished.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed four times (so-called 4 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 8 times (so-called 8 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big hit game state by "big hit C" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed twice (so-called 2 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player ( It is a so-called "ask" jackpot.) In addition, the big hit game state by "big hit D" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player, The big hit game state by "big hit E" is a normally open big hit that 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 the "big hit F" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed twice (so-called 2 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player ( It is a so-called "ask" jackpot.)

The high-accuracy control and the time saving control (probability change state state) executed after the end of the big hit game state of “big hit A” to “big hit F” are performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game state (characteristics of this embodiment). Part 048AK, the special figure game is executed 100 times, or the big hit game state is entered before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed, and the game ends. Therefore, when a big hit occurs again, since the high-precision control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, the big hit game state continuously occurs without going through the normal state, a so-called condominium It becomes a state.

Note that, for example, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of determining a so-called sudden big hit such as big hit C or big hit F may be lowered in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the payout rate is the highest, and as the set value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the payout rate becomes lower. Good. In addition to this, the proportion of the big hit type determined according to the set value may be different, and in this case, the higher the set value, the higher the payout rate for the player. As described above, in the feature part 048AK of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is different according to the set value set, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Next, the processing in the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the game control main processing, which is performed in the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. The processing in the game control main processing is, for example, in the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, after setting the interrupt prohibition, setting the stack pointer, built-in device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) It is only necessary to execute after initial settings such as the register setting of 1) and the setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to this, when the abnormal set value is set or when the power is restored during the change of the set value, the error is caused by the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B. Since the occurrence notification is executed, the clerk at the game hall or the like can recognize that an error has occurred from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power interruption while changing the set value. Becomes 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. Become.

FIG. 8-14(A) is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in the process of step S101 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this feature part 048AK, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display of the special symbol) is performed by the special symbol normal process (step S110 of FIG. 5, FIG. 8-15) described later. It is determined whether or not to control the big hit game state with "result" as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" with the special figure display result. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the random number value determination process at the time of winning at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). The determination of whether or not it is determined to stop and display the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol as the special symbol display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the predetermined display mode with super reach are performed. .. 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, whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined at the start of the variable display is determined. 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 a pre-reading notice effect such as a hold display notice effect as described later.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8-14, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 or the like, and thereby the pachinko game machine 1 The current game state is specified (207SGS521). 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 207SGS521, the CPU 103 refers to the head address in the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-14(B)) and identifies the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS522). Next, the special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current game state, starting opening buffer value and setting value is selected and set (207SGS524). After that, the variable display result determination module (207SGS525) shown in FIG. 8-16 performs a process of determining whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-16, in the variable display result determination module, the CPU 103 is a numerical value indicating the numerical range of the jackpot determination value in the set special figure display result determination table and the specified random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination. It is compared with the data (207SGS571), and it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (207SGS572). At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of 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 as the “jackpot”.

When it is determined in 207SGS572 that it is within the jackpot determination range (207SGS572; Y), it is determined that it is a jackpot in the variable display (207SGS576). On the other hand, if 207SGS572 determines that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the variable display does not result in a big hit (207SGS572; N), the small hit determination in the set special figure display result determination table is performed. The numerical value range of the value is compared with the numerical data indicating the specified random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination (207SGS573), and the numerical value data indicating the random value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is within the predetermined small hitting judgment range. It is determined whether or not it is within (207SGS574).

When it is determined that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (207SGS574; Y), it is determined that the small display is a small hit in the variable display (207SGS577). On the other hand, when it is determined in 207SGS574 that it is not within the small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit does not occur in the variable display (207SGS574; N), it is determined that there is a deviation in the variable display (207SGS575). ).

Returning to FIG. 8-14(A), it is confirmed whether or not the variable display is determined to be a big hit in the variable display at 207SGS575 (207SGS526), and when it is determined not to be the large hit (207SGS526; N), the variable display is performed at the 207SGS525. It is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit (207SGS527), and when it is determined not to be a small hit, that is, when it is determined to be a deviation in the variable display (207SGS526; N), the variable display result is "a deviation. The transmission setting of the first symbol designating command, which is the symbol designating command, is executed (207SGS527a), and whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether the current game state is the time saving state or not. It is determined (207SGS528).

When it is determined in 207SGS526 that the jackpot is a big hit in the variable display (207SGS526; Y), the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination random number MR2 and the jackpot type determination table (207SGS533). 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.

Also, a symbol designating command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, a second symbol designating command when it is a jackpot A, a third symbol designating command when it is a jackpot B, and a fourth symbol when it is a jackpot C. Symbol design command, if the jackpot D is the fifth symbol design command, if the jackpot E is the sixth symbol design command, if the jackpot F is the seventh symbol design command transmission setting (207SGS534) ) After that, as a table for determining the big hit variation pattern, a big hit variation pattern determination table corresponding to the big hit type is selected and set (207SGS535), and the process proceeds to 207SGS536.

Further, when it is determined in 207SGS527 that it is a small hit in the variable display (207SGS527; Y), the transmission setting of the eighth symbol designating command which is a symbol designating command according to the variable display result being "small hit" Is executed (207SGS531), the small hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (207SGS532), and the process proceeds to 207SGS536.

If the time saving flag is not set in 207 SGS 528 (207 SGS 528; N), the variation pattern determination table A for deviation is selected and set (207 SGS 529), and if the time saving flag is set (207 SGS 528; Y). ), the variation pattern determination table D for deviation is set and selected (207SGS530). The out-of-shift variation pattern determination table A is an out-of-shift variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of reserved memories is two or less. The out-of-shift variation pattern determination table D is an out-of-shift variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is the high base state in which the time saving control is executed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 048AK, in addition to these deviation pattern determination table A for deviation and fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation D, fluctuation pattern determination for deviation used when the number of total pending storage is 2 to 4 Although the table B and the variation pattern determination table C for deviating used when the number of total pending storages is five or more are prepared in advance, the variation pattern determination table A for deviating is used for non-reach variation patterns. On the other hand, of the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take, the setting value 1 is 1 to 450, the setting value 2 is 1 to 430, and the setting value 3 is 1 to 1. 410, 1 to 390 when the set value is 4, 1 to 370 when the set value is 5, and 1 to 350 when the set value is 6.

Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, for a non-reach variation pattern, within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can have, if the setting value is 1 to 500, the setting value is 1 to 480 when the value is 2, 1 to 460 when the setting value is 3, 1 to 440 when the setting value is 4, 1 to 420 when the setting value is 5, and 1 to 4 when the setting value is 6. 400 are assigned respectively.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation C and the variation pattern determination table for deviation D, when the setting value is 1 in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take for a non-reach variation pattern. 1 to 550, 1 to 530 when the set value is 2, 1 to 510 when the set value is 3, 1 to 490 when the set value is 4, 1 to 470 when the set value is 5, When the value is 6, 1 to 450 are assigned.

On the other hand, in each of the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables, 701 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach for the variation pattern of the dynamic pattern determination, regardless of the set value. There is.

Therefore, in 207SGS529, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation variation pattern determination table A or the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the determination of the non-reach and the super reach changes the number of pending storages after the determination. Since the variation pattern will always be a non-reach or super-reach variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern determination table A for loss or the variation pattern determination table D for loss in the determination at the time of starting winning. ..

After performing any one of the processes of 207SGS529, 207SGS530, 207SGS532, and 207SGS535, the fluctuation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are used to disturb A variation category corresponding to the range of the determination value including the numerical value MR3 is determined (207SGS536). In the present characteristic portion 048AK, as shown in FIG. 8-14(B), at least when the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of “non-reach” is common regardless of the total reserved storage number. And a variation category that is a variable display mode of “Super Reach”, and a variation category of “Other” that is a variable display mode other than “Non-reach” and “Super Reach” (for example, normal reach or small hit), It is sufficient to determine whether or not to be determined in such a variation category based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the determination result by the process of 207SGS536 (207SGS537), the winning random number determination process is ended. The symbol designating command and the variation category designating command are transmitted by the CPU 103 executing the command control process.

8-15 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as a special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is “0” (207SGS541). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 207SGS541, the second hold storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 207SG154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" in 207SGS541 (207SGS541; N), it is regarded as the reservation data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151B corresponding to the reservation number "1". Numerical data indicating 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 random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out and specified (207SGS542). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the processing of 207SGS542, the second special figure pending storage number and the total pending storage number are decremented by one, and the second special figure pending storage number count value and the total pending storage number count value are updated by subtracting 1 from them. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151B are updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the reservation number “1” in the second special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151B are set. The reserved data shown is shifted upward by one entry (207SGS543).

After that, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (207SGS544), and then the process proceeds to 207SGS549.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in 207SGS541 (207SGS541; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (207SGS545). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 207SGS545, if the game control counter setting unit 207SG154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. Thus, the process of 207SGS545 is executed when it is determined in 207SGS541 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and whether the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Determine whether. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls have entered (passed) and the starting winnings have occurred. In this case, a table that stores data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be decided.

When the number of first special figure reservation storages other than "0" in 207SGS545 (207SGS545; N), as the reservation data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number "1". Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out and specified (207SGS546). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the processing of 207SGS546, the first special figure pending storage number and the total pending storage number are updated by subtracting 1 from the first special figure pending storage number and the total pending storage number. And the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151A is updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries (eg, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the reservation number “1” in the first special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151A are set. The reserved data shown is shifted upward by one entry (207SGS547).

After that, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "1" (207SGS548), and then the process proceeds to 207SGS549.

In 207SGS549, for example, by confirming the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 or the like, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (207SGS549). 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.

Subsequent to the processing of 207SGS549, the CPU 103 refers to the head address of the RAM 102 and identifies the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS550).

Next, the CPU 103 refers to the game information stored in the RAM 102, and determines whether or not the determination used set value is stored (207SGS551). When it is determined that the judgment used set value is stored (207SGS551:Y), the set value specified in 207SGS550 is compared with the stored judgment used set value (207SGS552), and the specified set value is determined. It is determined whether or not the determination used set value that is stored is the same (207SGS553).

In 207SGS553, when it is determined that the specified setting value and the stored determination used setting value are not the same (207SGS553:N), an error designation command according to the abnormality of the setting value is issued to the effect control board 12. The setting for transmission is performed (207SGS554), and the security signal is output to the management device such as the management computer of the game hall through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS555), and the loop is executed. Start processing. After that, the CPU 103 does not execute any other processing, so that the loop processing puts the pachinko gaming machine into a game-disabled state (game-disabled state). The error designation command is transmitted by the CPU 103 executing the command control process.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment stores the set value (determined used set value) referred to when the previous variable display is executed and the head address of the RAM 102 at present. If the set values that are present are different, it is possible to recognize that the determined used set values and the set values currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different in the management device of the game hall, so that a pachinko game is possible. The security of the machine 1 can be improved.

In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the loop processing so as not to execute other processing, thereby controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 into the inoperable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the CPU 103 does not restrict the launch of the game balls, and does not perform the payout of the prize balls or the variable display of the special symbols even if the game balls enter each winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to be in a game-disabled state by executing it.

Further, in the special symbol normal processing of this feature unit 048AK, it is determined that the determination used set value and the set value currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different from each other, and the abnormality is managed in the game hall management device. Although the recognizable form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, blinking the display monitor 207SG029, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, " By displaying "E.", the abnormality may be notified to the player, the clerk of the game hall, or the like.

Further, in the special symbol normal process of this feature unit 048AK, if the determination used set value and the set value currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different, transmission of an error designation command to the production control board 12 and game Although the example in which the security signal is output to the field management device only once is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and transmission of these error designation commands and output of the security signal are illustrated. May be repeatedly executed every predetermined period in the above-mentioned game-disabled state.

Further, in the special symbol normal process of this feature unit 048AK, if the determination used set value and the set value currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different, the CPU 103 puts the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game-disabled state. Although the mode of controlling is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the determined used set value and the set value currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different, the CPU 103 causes the pachinko game to play. It is not necessary to control the machine 1 into the game-disabled state.

Furthermore, when the determination used set value and the set value currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different from each other, when the CPU 103 does not execute the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game-disabled state, for example, a game hall. Only the output of the security signal to the management device may be executed, or the setting value stored in the head address of the RAM 102 may be reset and designated. When resetting the set value stored in the head address of the RAM 102, for example, the determined used set value may be stored in the head address of the RAM 102, or the most disadvantageous value to the player (the book). By setting 1) in the characteristic part 048AK of the embodiment, it may be prevented that the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes excessively advantageous to the player against the intention of the game hall.

When it is determined that the determination used set value is not stored in 207SGS551, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by cold start and executes the first variable display (207SGS551:N) or the set value specified in 207SGS553 When it is determined that the determination used set value that is stored is the same (207SGS553: Y), the special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current game state, the starting mouth buffer value and the set value is selected. Set (207SGS556). After that, the same process as the process executed by the variable display result determination module in 207SGS525 shown in FIG. 8-14A, that is, the process of 207SGS571 to 207SGS577 shown in FIG. 8-16 is performed (207SGS557).

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit in the variable display in 207SGS557 (207SGS558), and when it is determined that it is not the big hit (207SGS558; N), whether or not it is determined in the variable display that the small hit is made in the 207SGS557. Is confirmed (207SGS559).

When it is determined in 207SGS558 that the jackpot will be a big hit in the variable display (207SGS558; Y), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 is set to the on state (207SGS561). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 8-12(A) and (B) is selected and set as the use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (207SGS562). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this manner, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation and "bonus A" to "bonus F" in the jackpot type determination table Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each of the jackpot types, the jackpot type is determined to be one of the plurality of types according to the determination ratio shown (207SGS563).

By determining the type of jackpot in the process of 207SGS563, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, whichever of the gaming states is a time saving state or a probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the time saving state. Whether to control will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 207SG155 (207SGS564), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, the types of big hits may be "1" to "6" depending on "big hit A" to "big hit F".

On the other hand, if it is determined in 207SGS559 that a small hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS559; Y), the flow proceeds to 207SGS560 to set the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 to the on state (207SGS560). ..

On the other hand, when it is not determined in 207SGS559 that the small hit is generated in the variable display, that is, when the variable display is out of alignment (207SGS559; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS565.

In 207SGS565, whether or not to control to the big hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), whether to control to the small hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set) Predetermined result of, further, corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of a big hit game state, set the fixed special symbol. As an example, the special symbol indicating the symbol "-" which is the off symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol in correspondence with the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "off". In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol display result is “big hit” in 207SGS558, for example, when the big hit type in “207SGS563” is “big hit A”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” is determined. Set to. Further, when the big hit type is "big hit B", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, when it is determined in 207SGS559 that the special figure display result is "small hit" (when the small hit flag is set in 207SGS560), advance notice that the special figure display result is "small hit" Corresponding to the determination result, the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is a small hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. It should be noted that these fixed special symbols are examples, and fixed special symbols other than these may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as fixed special symbols.

After setting the definite special symbol in 207SGS565, after updating and storing the setting value specified in 207SGS553 in the RAM 102 as the determination used setting value (207SGS566), the value of the special drawing process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process. Is updated to "1" (207SGS567), the special symbol normal process is ended.

In addition, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in 207SGS545 (207SGS545; Y), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (207SGS568), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been transmitted, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, since the determination used set value is stored in the RAM 102 as one of the game information, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the first variable Although the form in which the determination used set value does not exist when executing the display is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination used set value is cleared by the RAM clear processing in the RAM 102. By storing in an area that is not stored, even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the determination used set value and the setting stored in the top address of the RAM 102 are executed when the first variable display is executed. The values (set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) may be compared.

In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15, the variable display result determination module that executes common processing is used to determine the variable display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result determination module includes the setting value specified by the CPU 103 (the setting value stored at the head address of the RAM 102) and the determination used setting value. Controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game stop state when the comparison processing (207SGS551 to 207SGS553 shown in FIG. 8-15) and the setting value specified by the CPU 103 as the processing result do not match the determination used setting value Processing (207SGS554 to 207SGS555) and the like may be included. By doing so, the process of comparing the set value specified by the CPU 103 with the determined used set value even when the winning random number determination process is executed, and the set value specified by the CPU 103 as the result of the process are used. Since the process of controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game stopped state can be executed when the set value does not match, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be further improved.

Next, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

8-17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing (processing in the prefetching notice setting processing) performed in the prefetching notice setting processing in step S161 of FIG. 7. In the process of the prefetching notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step 048AKS001). If no new start winning award command is received (step 048AKS001; No), the pre-reading notice is not executed, so the process in the pre-reading notice setting process ends.

When a new start winning command is received (step 048AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received starting winning command is "1" (step 048AKS002). If the hold display number corresponding to the command at the time of winning the start winning is "1" (step 048AKS002; Yes), the processing in the prefetching advance notice setting processing is ended. On the other hand, when the pending display number corresponding to the newly received command for start-winning winning is not "1" (in the case of "2" to "4") (step 048AKS002; No), the execution prohibition condition of the prefetching notice is satisfied. It is determined whether or not (step 048AKS003). The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting the execution of the prefetching notice. Here, the winning determination result specification command included in the newly received start winning prize command specifies “no determination”. When, that is, when there is a judgment other than "non-reach" in the variable display executed before the target (check the contents of the command buffer at start winning award, hold display number corresponding to the newly received command at start winning award Each winning judgment result designation command of the hold display number before the above, or each winning stored in the second starting winning command buffer when the newly received starting winning command is the first starting winning command It is a condition that is satisfied in a judgment result designation command when there is a command that specifies a winning judgment result other than "non-reach" (a judgment result of reach or higher). It should be noted that the execution prohibition condition is also satisfied when it is determined that the pre-reading chance eye is already executed in the variable display executed before the target (when the pre-reading chance eye flag described later is in the ON state). As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading opportunity for a plurality of targets from being executed and prevent the player from being confused. In addition to this, the pre-reading chance may be executed when the target is at or above the reach. The execution of the pre-reading opportunity means to execute the pre-reading notice effect by displaying the pre-reading opportunity.

If the execution prohibition condition of the prefetching notice is satisfied (step 048AKS003; Yes), the process in the prefetching notice setting process is ended. On the other hand, if the execution prohibition condition of the prefetching notice is not satisfied (step 048AKS003; No), the presence or absence of the execution of the prefetch opportunity is determined (step 048AKS004). Specifically, in step 048AKS004, whether or not to execute the pre-reading chance eye and the type of the pre-reading chance eye when executing the pre-reading chance eye are determined according to the determination result shown in FIG. In the characteristic part 048AK, as shown in FIG. 8-18, any of “no execution”, “prefetch chance eye A”, and “prefetch chance eye B” is determined at the illustrated determination rate. The read-ahead chance is an effect that is executed as a read-ahead notice, and is a variable display of the variable display of decorative patterns (in the case where a plurality of variable displays are executed, each of a plurality of variable displays) executed before the target. As a result, it is an effect to derive and display a predetermined chance eye (a non-reach chance eye when the reach is not established in variable display).

In the characteristic portion 048AK, two types of pre-reading chance eyes are prepared, one of which is the “pre-reading chance eye A” and the other is “pre-reading chance eye B”. The “pre-reading chance eye A” and the “pre-reading chance eye B” have different jackpot expectations of the target and different chances to stop (as in the case of FIG. The predetermined chance is stopped, and the pre-read chance B is stopped at the predetermined chance of “345”.) It should be noted that the decorative pattern may be made to emit light when the chance eye is stopped. In this case, the "pre-read chance eye A" and the "pre-read chance eye B" have different emission colors to distinguish the two. You may do so. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the “prefetch chance eye B” is executed than when the prefetch chance eye A” is executed.

In addition to this, for example, the determination rate of the display result derived and displayed as the pre-reading chance may be different according to the set value. For example, in the case where the pre-reading chance is composed of a combination of odd decorative patterns such as 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, only when the setting value is "6", the combination of "315" (successful) is the pre-reading chance. It may be displayed as an eye. Further, for example, in the case of the low setting, the proportion of the combination in which the middle symbol and the right symbol have the same number, such as "133", "155", "377" as the prefetch chance, is derived and displayed. Is high (because the middle symbol and the right symbol are the same numbers for the predetermined display described later, in that case, one of them is designated as the middle symbol so that the prefetch chance eye and the predetermined display are distinguished. If the setting is high, it is the same as "135", "357", "379", etc. as the prefetch chance when the left design and the middle design have the same numbers instead of the right design. It is also possible to increase the ratio at which so-called "separated" combinations that do not include numbers are derived and displayed. That is, the set value may be suggested according to the type of the prefetch chance that is derived and displayed (the prefetch chance may include the setting suggestion effect).

Returning to FIG. 8-17, after executing the processing of step 048AKS004, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch opportunity (step 048AKS005). When the pre-reading chance is not executed (step 048AKS005; No), the process in the pre-reading notice setting process is ended. When the pre-reading chance is executed (step 048AKS005; Yes), the pre-reading chance flag indicating that the pre-reading chance is executed is set to the ON state (step 048AKS006), and then the processing in the pre-reading notice setting process is ended. To do. The prefetch chance flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

It should be noted that, for example, in order to allow the player to visually recognize which target of the pre-reading chance, the pending display notice effect is given to the hold of the target of the pre-reading chance, and the target is the target of the pre-reading chance. The display mode of the hold display may be changed to a mode different from the normal mode. That is, when the pre-reading chance is executed, the hold display notice effect may be executed together. Further, the hold display notice may be executed separately from the prefetch chance.

FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the characteristic unit 048AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-19, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “missed”. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S521; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read by, for example, reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the pre-reading chance eye, predetermined display, as the combination of the fixed decorative pattern which is the final stop pattern forming the non-reach combination, Which of the other displays, which is to be displayed, is determined by the non-reach-miss-stop symbol design determination process (step 048AKS010).

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an example of determination processing such as non-reach lost stop symbol determination processing executed in step 048AKS010 of FIG. 8-19. In the non-reach losing stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 8-20, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetch chance flag is set to the on state (step 048AKS011). When the pre-reading chance flag is on (step 048AKS011; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the type of pre-reading opportunity eye determined in step 048AKS004 of FIG. If it is the look-ahead chance B, the decorative pattern of “345” corresponding thereto is determined as the final stop pattern (step 048AKS012).

After executing the process of step 048AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change is one change before the change which is the target of the prefetch chance (change immediately before the target) (step 048AKS013). If the fluctuation is not immediately before the target, the non-reach-miss stop symbol determination processing is ended. On the other hand, if the change is immediately before the target (step 048AKS013; Yes), the readahead chance flag is cleared to an off state (step 048AKS014) so that the readahead chance eye is not derived and displayed in the target change. The process for determining the reach loss stop symbol is ended. Note that, for example, if the look-ahead chance is executed only when the change in the target is a change greater than or equal to the reach (if the change in the target is a non-reach change, the read-ahead chance is not executed), the target The look-ahead chance flag may be cleared to the OFF state at the end of the change of. In this way, the pre-reading chance eye is continuously displayed from the time the pre-reading chance eye flag is set to the ON state to the change immediately before the change of the target. It should be noted that a plurality of variations for displaying the pre-reading chances are prepared in advance (for example, when the variation of the target is the fourth variation and the variation is performed three times to the target, the pre-reading chances of the first and third times are changed. The pattern for displaying eyes, the pattern for displaying the pre-reading chances at the second and third times, etc.), and the pre-reading chances may be displayed according to the pattern.

When the prefetch chance flag is off in step 048AKS011 (step 048AKS011; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined display determination process (step 048AKS015). In the characteristic part 048AK, as a predetermined display, a combination of some decorative patterns of the fixed decorative patterns of the non-reach combination is displayed at a different ratio according to the set value, thereby giving a suggestion about the set value. Perform setting suggestion. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the fixed decorative design of the non-reach combination of type A to type C is displayed at different ratios according to the set value, thereby performing the setting suggestive effect. Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK, the predetermined display is performed in the probability change state after the big hit game state is over.

8-21 is a flowchart showing an example of the predetermined display determination process performed in step 048AKS015 of FIG. 8-20. In the predetermined display determination process shown in FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation control is being performed (step 048AKS041). Whether or not the probability variation control is being performed may be determined, for example, by reading the EXT data in the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When the probability variation control is not in progress (step 048AKS041; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined display determination process. On the other hand, when the probability variation control is being performed (step 048AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not the previous flag is on (step 048AKS042). The previous flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the predetermined display is displayed in the immediately preceding change (previous change) of the change that is the target of whether or not to display the predetermined display. It is provided.

When the previous flag is on, that is, when the predetermined display is displayed in the previous change (step 048AKS042; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined display determination process. On the other hand, when the previous flag is OFF (step 048AKS042; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the predetermined display is displayed, that is, whether or not the setting suggestion effect for displaying the predetermined display is executed according to the determined ratio shown in FIG. 8-22. The determination is made (step 048AKS043), and the predetermined display determination processing ends. As described above, in the characteristic part 048AK, when the predetermined display is displayed in the previous change, the predetermined display is not displayed, thereby preventing the predetermined display from being continuously displayed. On the other hand, for the pre-reading chance eye that is an effect that suggests a big hit expectation degree, since it is continuously displayed with a plurality of fluctuations as described above, it is a production that suggests a big hit expectation degree or a setting that suggests a set value. This makes it easier for the player to recognize whether or not it is a suggestive effect, and prevents it from being confused with the look-ahead chance when the predetermined display is continuously displayed. In addition, in this example, an example of determining whether or not the predetermined display is displayed in the previous change is shown. However, for example, the continuous number is counted, and if the continuous number is 2, the predetermined display can be displayed. If the number of times is three, the predetermined display may be restricted not to be displayed. Further, the number of times the predetermined display is continuously displayed may be different depending on the set value being set. According to this, the variation of the production is increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Hereinafter, executing the setting suggestion effect by displaying the predetermined display is simply referred to as executing the predetermined display.

FIG. 8-25 is a diagram showing a determination rate for determining whether or not to perform the predetermined display. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 048AK, it is determined whether or not the condominium is in a so-called condominium state (whether or not a condominium flag described later is on), that is, whether it is the first big hit. Accordingly, the rate of determining to execute the predetermined display is different. In the example shown in the figure, the determined ratio is set so that the predetermined display is not executed in the case of being in a condominium. According to this, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being easily guessed by executing the predetermined display in the so-called condominium state, and to attract the player's attention after the first big hit ends. It should be noted that even during the continuous vacation, the predetermined display may be executed at a small rate such as 2%.

Returning to FIG. 8-20, after executing the process of step 048AKS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the predetermined display, that is, whether or not the predetermined display is present (step 048AKS016). When there is a predetermined display (step 048AKS016; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of predetermined display to be executed according to the set value in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-23 (step 048AKS017).

FIG. 8-23 is a diagram showing a determination ratio for determining the type of predetermined display to be executed. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 048AK, predetermined displays of types A to C are prepared in advance. In type A, a combination of decorative patterns of “344” is derived and displayed, and in type B, a decorative pattern of “399” is displayed. Is displayed in a derived manner, and in the type C, a combination of decorative patterns of "577" is derived and displayed. Then, the high setting is suggested in the order of type A<type B<type C. Although this example shows an example of suggesting which setting value is, for example, the setting value is changed, the setting value is an odd number or an even number, and the lowest setting is "1". If it is a suggestion regarding the set value such as not being a value, the suggestion content may be different. Further, there may be a predetermined display of a type that is displayed only when the set value that has been set is a high setting. It should be noted that the high setting may be set values of the upper half such as 4 to 6 out of 1 to 6, or may be the upper two such as 5 and 6. The setting value 6, which is the highest setting value, is referred to as the highest setting value.

Returning to FIG. 8-20, after executing the processing of step 048AKS017, the effect control CPU 120 determines a predetermined display of the type determined in step 048AKS017 (a combination of the determined decorative symbols) as the final stop symbol (step). 048AKS018). Then, the previous flag is set to the ON state (step 048AKS019), the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is incremented by 1 (step 048AKS020), and the non-reach lost stop symbol etc. determination processing is ended. The count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is the count value provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the predetermined display of the types A to C is performed during the probability changing state (only when not in the condominium state). It is for counting the number of times it is displayed. In step 048AKS020, 1 is added to the count value corresponding to the predetermined display of the type determined as the final stop symbol. The count value is referred to in the final variation effect setting process (see FIG. 8-24) described later, displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-25(f), and then cleared.

When it is determined that there is no predetermined display in step 048AKS016 of FIG. 8-20 (step 048AKS016; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that a non-prescription display and a combination of decorative patterns to be the look-ahead chance (other than the predetermined display, etc.) The reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol (step 048AKS021). As an example, in the process of step 048AKS021, first, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left confirmed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined left confirmed stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right fixed symbol that is updated by a random counter provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined from the fixed decorative designs. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative design by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination, which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 of the final decorative design. It should be noted that, in order not to be a combination of the decorative symbols that are the predetermined display and the pre-reading chance, the decorative symbols that constitute the predetermined display and the pre-reading chance (predetermined display, etc.) are not selected from each fixed symbol determination table. Alternatively, when the combination of the decorative patterns is determined, if the combination of the decorative patterns matches a predetermined display or the like, re-lottery may be performed. Further, in the processing of step 048AKS021, for example, when the probability change state is not present, the same decorative pattern combination as the predetermined display may be displayed at a lower rate than in the special state regardless of the set value. You can

After executing the processing of step 048AKS021, the production control CPU 120 clears the previous flag to the off state (step 048AKS022), and then ends the non-reach lost stop symbol etc. determination processing. In this way, when the pre-reading chance is executed, the pre-reading chance is executed prior to the predetermined display. The pre-reading chance is executed regardless of whether it is the probability changing state, whereas the predetermined display is executed only while the probability changing state is being controlled, and after the first jackpot gaming state has ended (that is, Does not run in the state of the condominium). Further, the pre-reading chances are continuously displayed with a plurality of changes, whereas the predetermined display is not continuously displayed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention during the probability change state, make it easier for the player to recognize whether it is the pre-reading chance or the predetermined display, and improve the interest. Even when the prefetch chance is displayed, the predetermined display may be prioritized in the case of the probable change state. In this case, if the final stop symbol after the predetermined display is displayed is the pre-reading chance, the player may be confused. Therefore, if the predetermined display is prioritized, the pre-reading chance for the predetermined period is increased. The execution of eyes may be restricted. Specifically, execution of the prefetch chance may be restricted until the predetermined display is displayed five times. Further, the execution of the pre-reading chance may be restricted from the time the predetermined display is displayed five times to the end of the change three times. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the prefetch chance being displayed continuously to the display of the predetermined display. In addition, the extended game state is once controlled to the big hit game state, and then becomes a large hit again during the probability variation state after the end (the extended game flag is set to an on state). Further, after entering the extended holiday state, the regular variation control is performed without a big hit again and a predetermined number of times of variation in which the probability variation control is performed is ended (the extended holiday flag is cleared to the off state).

Returning to FIG. 8-19, when it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the reach combination is determined ( Step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left/right determination symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined left/right determination previously stored in the ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-determined symbol determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the finalized decorative designs, the middle finalized decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, the difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S521; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" (big hit C or big hit F. (Yes), or if the special figure display result is "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is a "probability" or a "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, a final decoration to be the final stop design corresponding to the "probable" or "small hit" such as the opening opportunity. The combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, corresponding to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol that constitutes any one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Decide the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined chance chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns that form any of the opening chance eyes.

After performing any one of the processing of step 048AKS010, step S524, and step S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final variation is in the probability variation state (step 048AKS031). In step 048AKS031, for example, when the probability variation control is performed in 100 variations after the end of the big hit game state, it is controlled to the probability variation state and it is determined whether or not the variation is the 100th variation. When it is the final variation (step 048AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the final variation effect setting process (step 048AKS032).

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing an example of the final variation effect setting process performed in step 048AKS032 of FIG. 8-19. The final variation effect setting process is a process performed when the probability variation state ends without a big hit. In the final variation effect setting process, the frequency of the displayed predetermined display is set to be visually displayed to the player for each type, or the number of balls that have been acquired during the condominium is set to be visually displayed to the player. Be seen. In the final variation effect setting process shown in FIG. 8-24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the extended vacation flag is set to the on state, that is, whether or not the extended vacation is in progress (step 048AKS051).

When it is not in the extended holidays, that is, when the extended holidays flag is off (step 048AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display of the respective count values provided according to the type of the predetermined display (for each type). (Count value display setting) is performed (step 048AKS052). In step 048AKS052, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25(f), the appearance frequency of types A to C is displayed in a bar graph. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 clears the respective count values provided according to the type of the predetermined display to 0, and if the previous flag is on, clears it to the off state and sets the acquired payout count value to 0. After clearing to (step 048AKS053), the final variation effect setting process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 048AKS051 that the continuous vacation is in progress, that is, when the continuous vacation flag is on (step 048AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of exits acquired during the continuous vacation. Setting (acquired ball display setting) is performed (step 048AKS054). It should be noted that the number of balls (acquired balls) acquired during the continuous vacation is started by being controlled to the big hit game state, and when the continuous vacation is not performed, it is cleared by the above step 048AKS053, and the continuous vacation is performed. If it does, it is cleared in step 048AKS056 described later. That is, it is only necessary to continuously count the outgoing balls acquired in the jackpot gaming state in the period from when the Renso flag is turned on until it is turned off.

After executing the process of step 048AKS054, the effect control CPU 120 clears the extended game flag to the off state (step 048AKS055), and proceeds to the process of step 048AKS053 described above.

Returning to FIG. 8-19, when it is determined in step S525 that the result is other than "probability" or "small hit" (any of big hit A, big hit B, big hit D, and big hit E) (step S525; No), The combination of the fixed decorative design which is the final stop design forming the jackpot combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and subsequently, a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is a big hit A, a big hit B, a big hit D, or a big hit E, a different decorative pattern may be determined to be the fixed decorative pattern.

After performing either of the processing of step S526 and the processing of step 048AKS032, or when it is determined in step 048AKS031 that it is not the final fluctuation in the probable variation state (step 048AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets other effect execution settings. Is performed (step S530). For example, at the start of variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution, speaker 8L, 8R outputs a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.), or a game effect. Immediately announce that the variable display result will be a "big hit" by executing a predetermined-mode effect that includes a part or all of the flash-mode effects that are included in the lamp 9 or the like. The notification of the one-shot notification mode may be executed. Alternatively, as the changing notice effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result of "big hit" may be executed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” or the like, for example, settings may be made to execute an effect in a predetermined mode for bustling. More specifically, it suffices to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode, such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 is lit, or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variation time effect control patterns prepared in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S532). Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure variation time effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

FIG. 8-25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation when a predetermined display or a count value display for each type is performed. The illustrated example shows an example in which the predetermined display of the type A is executed, not in the condominium. Further, the probability variation control is performed, and the probability variation control is performed until the variation is performed 100 times after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The fluctuation starts as shown in FIG. 8-25(a). It is assumed that FIG. 8-25(a) is the 99th variation after the jackpot gaming state is over. When it is determined to execute the predetermined display in the variation and the type is the type A, as shown in FIG. 8-25(b), a combination of decorative patterns of “344” (determined in step 048AKS018 of FIG. 8-20) The combination of the selected decorative patterns) is derived and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25(c), the 100th variation, that is, the final variation in the probable variation state is started, and as shown in FIG. 8-25(c), a lost symbol (step 048AKS021 in FIG. The combination of decorative patterns determined by the above) is derived and displayed. As a result, the probability change state ends. At the end of the probability variation state, a message indicating that fact (a message display indicating the end of the ST mode in the probability variation state) is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-25(e) after the final variation. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25(f), the count value for each type set in the process of step 048AKS052 in FIG. 8-24 is displayed (graphed for each type), and the normal state is set. It will shift to the mode.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. Regardless of the above, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values. Then, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), according to each set value from 1238. The range up to the specified value is set as the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value. In other words, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the hit determination value of 1020 is used as the jackpot reference value, and the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value are Since it is set to be a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, the value of the random number value MR1 is from 1020 to the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the value is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in the advantageous state.

In particular, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the numerical range of the big hit determination value is set to one place with 1020 as the reference value within the range of 0 to 65535, so that there are a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value. It is not necessary to perform the determination as to whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) a plurality of times as compared with the case where it is provided. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probability variation state, the above-described hit determination value Since the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value are set to be continuous numerical value ranges with 1020 as the big hit reference value, it is determined whether or not the big hit game state is controlled. Is whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and from 1020, the non-common numerical range according to the probability variation state. Since it suffices to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hitting determination value is determined according to whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The number of judgment values included in the range is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hitting judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the number of judgment values in the second special figure is 2 The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is 655, which is about double.) On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). It is set. For this reason, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting game state, the value of the random number value MR1 is a numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is within, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting gaming state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the judgment value of the big hit when the set value that is set is 6, whether or not the big hit game state is controlled When determining whether or not, it suffices to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value, and the small hitting game state is controlled. When determining whether or not to make the determination, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether to control the big hit game state and the processing load for determining whether to control the small hit game state.

Further, the RAM 102 in the characteristic unit 048AK of the present embodiment can store the installation value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 in the characteristic unit 048AK of the present embodiment stores the variable display every time the variable display is started (every time when the variable display result of the variable display to be started is determined). While reading out the set value that is present, set the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value corresponding to the read set value (set the display result judgment table according to the set value), and enter the big hit game state Whether to control or not is determined. That is, since the CPU 103 reads the set value from the RAM 102 every time the variable display is executed and sets the display result determination table according to the read set value, an inappropriate variable is read by reading an inappropriate set value. It is possible to prevent the display result from being determined.

In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the setting value is read from the RAM 102 every time variable display is executed, and the display result determination table corresponding to the read setting value is set. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the CPU 103 may read the set value from the RAM 102 and set the display result determination table according to the read set value. .. In addition, when setting the display result determination table according to the set value read from the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in this way, the setting is made during the period until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. All variable display results may be determined using the display result determination table.

Further, the CPU 103 reads out the set value stored in the RAM 102 each time the variable display is started (every time when the variable display result of the variable display to be started is determined), and the read set value and the previous variable display result are read. The set value read out from the RAM 102 (judgment used set value) is compared to make a decision, and if the set value read out from the RAM 102 this time does not match the decision used set value, the image Since the error notification is executed by the image displayed on the display device 5, it is possible to prevent the inappropriate determination of the variable display result due to the reading of the inappropriate setting value. Further, it is possible not only to more accurately identify that the inappropriate setting value is set in the RAM 102, but also to make the surroundings of the gaming machine recognize that the setting value set in the RAM 102 is abnormal. Therefore, the clerk or the like in the game arcade can promptly deal with the abnormal set value.

In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is compared with the determined used setting value every time variable display is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the set value and the determined used set value stored in the RAM 102 may be executed a predetermined number of times of variable display or based on the elapse of a predetermined time.

Further, the CPU 103 compares the set value read from the RAM 102 with the previously used set value, and when the set value read out from the RAM 102 this time does not match the determined used set value as the comparison result, the effect is produced. The error control command is transmitted to the control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification image 207SG005M4 on the image display device 5 based on the reception of the error control command from the CPU 103. It is possible to more reliably prevent an inappropriate determination of the variable display result from being read.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 to 8-16, the CPU 103 is variable by using a variable display result determination module that is common when executing the winning random number determination and when performing the special symbol normal processing. Since the display result is determined, a part of the process can be shared between when performing the winning random number determination and when performing the special symbol normal process, and the processing load of the CPU 103 can be suppressed.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, if the variation special maps are the same, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a small hit Although the numerical ranges of the determination value are the same, the CPU 103 sets the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the setting value read from the RAM 102 when executing the variable display (the setting value read from the RAM 102 Since the display result determination table is set according to this), it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state. Furthermore, like the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the RAM 102 When setting the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value in accordance with the set value read from, the processing for setting the display result determination table corresponding to the set value read from the RAM 102 is made common. Therefore, the capacity of the processing program can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, when 1 (the setting value with the lowest jackpot probability) is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set. Since 1 is not set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state only for the common numerical value range as the numerical range of the jackpot determination value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control the jackpot gaming state.

In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the jackpot reference value is set to the lowest value in the common numerical value range of jackpot determination values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit reference value may be set to the maximum value in the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values. That is, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to be continuous from the maximum value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value may be set to be continuous from the minimum value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, an example is shown in which the small hit reference value is set to the lowest value in the common numerical value range of the small hit determination values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit reference value may be set to the maximum value of the common numerical value range of the small hit determination values.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK, during the control in the probability variation state, as a predetermined display, a combination of some decorative patterns among the fixed decorative patterns of the non-reach combination is displayed at a different ratio according to the set value being set. To do. Further, in addition to the predetermined display, the pre-reading chances configured by the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern are also displayed as the variable display result, so that it is possible to increase the variation of the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, the read-ahead chances may be displayed at different rates depending on the set value that has been set. According to this, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game because it is suggested which set value is set by the variable display result during the control in the probability changing state.

Further, the probability variation state is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the big hit game state is ended, or the big hit game state is entered before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. finish. That is, when the big hit game state is not achieved again, the probability variation state continues until at least a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Therefore, even if the probability change state is controlled and the normal state is resumed without being controlled to the big hit game state again, the predetermined display can be displayed to prevent the deterioration of the game enjoyment.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK, with respect to the predetermined displays of types A to C, different types of predetermined displays are displayed at different ratios according to the set values that have been set. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to which type of predetermined display is displayed.

Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK, the non-reach-combined fixed decorative pattern forming the prefetch chance is a combination of symbols different from the non-reach-combined fixed decorative pattern forming the predetermined display. Therefore, it is possible to differentiate the look-ahead effect and the setting suggestion effect, and prevent it from being confused with the notice effect of the jackpot expectation. Further, while the pre-reading chance can be continuously displayed over a plurality of fluctuations, the predetermined display is restricted so as not to be continuously displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the predetermined display from being confused with the pre-reading notice exercise by being continuously displayed.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK, after the probability change state is controlled, the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is displayed at the timing when the normal state is controlled, so that the frequency of the predetermined display is displayed. Can be recognized by people. According to this, the player can confirm the frequency at which the predetermined result is displayed, and the setting value can be easily predicted. Further, the display of the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is performed when the extended flag is off, that is, at the timing when the normal state is reached without once again being a big hit after being controlled to the probability variation state once. Only done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being easily guessed by displaying the count value during the continuous vacation. On the other hand, in the case of a continuous vacation, instead of displaying the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display, the number of outgoing balls acquired during the normal vacation is displayed at the timing when the normal state is set. .. According to this, the winning payout in the condominium is displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Modification of the characteristic part 048AK)
In the characteristic part 048AK, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the numerical range of the small hit determination value (the common numerical value range of the small hit determination values) is set to the large hit determination value regardless of the game state or the set value. Although it is provided in a different range which is not continuous with the numerical range of, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example, as shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) and 8-26 (B), The numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value may be continuously provided regardless of the state or the set value.

When a numerical range of the big hit judgment value and a numerical range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical value range of the small hit judgment value) are continuously provided in this manner, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value is increased. By shifting the reference value of the small hit determination value accordingly, the numerical range of the small hit determination value may be changed while maintaining the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Specifically, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 8-26(A), when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1024 to 1237. And the common numerical value range of the small hitting judgment value is set to 1238 to 1565 (1238 is a reference value of the small hitting judgment value) so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range of the big hit judging value. When the setting value is 2, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1238 to 1253 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) of the big hit determination value, and the small hit determination value The common numerical value range is set to 1254 to 1581 (1254 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value. When the set value is 3, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1238 to 1272 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) of the big hit determination value, and the small hit determination value The common numerical value range is set to 1273 to 1600 (1273 is a reference value of the small hitting judgment value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical value range of the big hitting judgment value. After that, even when the set values are 4 to 6, the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value may be similarly set.

When the game state is the probability change state, as shown in FIG. 8-26(B), when the setting value is 1, the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1024 to 1346 and the small hit determination is made. The common numerical value range of the values is shifted by an amount that the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is increased from the normal state or the shortened time state, and 1347 to 1674 (1347 is the small hit judgment value so as to continue to the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value. Standard value). When the set value is 2, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1347 to 1383 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) of the big hit determination value, and the small hit determination value The common numerical value range is set to 1384 to 1711 (1384 is the reference value of the small hitting judgment value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical value range of the big hitting judgment value. When the set value is 3, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1347 to 1429 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) of the big hit determination value, and the small hit determination value The common numerical value range is set to 1430 to 1757 (1430 is the reference value of the small hitting judgment value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical value range of the big hitting judgment value. After that, even when the set values are 4 to 6, the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value may be similarly set.

As shown in FIG. 8-27, as a mode in which the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value (common numerical range of the small hit determination value) are set to be continuous, as shown in FIG. The numerical range of the small hitting judgment value is set to a range of 65308 to 65535 (the range of the trailing end of the numerical value that the hitting judgment value can take), and the large hitting judgment value is set to be continuous to the numerical range of the small hitting judgment value. You may set a common numerical range (64990-65207). Further, in this case, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to be continuous to the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value, and the minimum value of the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is changed according to the set value. Therefore, the jackpot probability may be changed according to the set value.

When setting the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value as shown in FIG. 8-27, the CPU 103 first determines the value of the random number value MR1 when judging the variable display result. Is greater than or equal to the minimum jackpot determination value (64990 for setting value 1, 64974 for setting value 2, and 64954 for setting value 3 in the example shown in FIG. 8-27). When it is determined that the value of the numerical value MR1 is greater than or equal to the minimum value of the big hit determination value, it is changed by further determining whether or not the random number value MR1 is 65208, which is the reference value of the small hit determination value. It may be determined whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit. By performing the variable display determination in this way, the variable display result is determined without performing both the determination whether the variable display result is a big hit and the determination whether the variable display result is a small hit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the determination of the variable display result of the CPU 103.

As described above, in FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27, the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value (the big hit judgment value when 1 is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1) Of the common numerical value range and the small numerical value of the small hit judgment value, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to 2 to 6, the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value and the non-common numerical value range of the small hit judgment value The common numerical range) is set as a continuous numerical range from 1020 which is the reference value of the big hit judgment value, and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the big hit judgment regardless of the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to include the same number of determination values in a continuous range from the numerical range of values. Therefore, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of 1020 and the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the set value, and thereby the large hit game state or the small hit game state. It is possible to determine whether or not to control. Further, when it is determined to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is judged whether or not the random number value MR1 is equal to or more than the minimum value of the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the set value, thereby the big hit game. Since it is possible to determine which of the state and the small hitting game state is controlled, the CPU 103 determines whether to control the big hitting game state or not, and whether or not to control the small hitting game state. It is possible to reduce the processing load.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the game state is controlled by the CPU 103 to the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value increases as a continuous numerical value range from the jackpot reference value 1020, and the jackpot determination value increased. Since the numerical range of the small hit determination value shifts according to the numerical range of, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the big hit game state within the numerical range in which the number of the large hit determination values increases, and the small hit game state. Since it is only necessary to determine whether to control, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 that determines whether to control the jackpot gaming state and the processing load that determines whether to control the jackpot gaming state. be able to.

Further, also in the form shown in FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, since the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is not set, The CPU 103 only needs to determine whether to control the jackpot gaming state only for the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value, so that the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control the jackpot gaming state is reduced. can do.

In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27, a mode in which the numerical range of the small hit determination value is set so as to be continuous with the maximum value of the numerical range of the big hit determination value has been illustrated. However, the numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set so as to be continuous with the minimum value of the numerical range of the big hit determination value.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value are continuously set is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in 8-28 and FIG. 8-29, the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value may be set to different numerical value ranges.

When setting the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value to different numerical value ranges, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value ( The common numerical value range of the small hit judgment value is different from the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the non-common numerical value range when the set value of the big hit judgment value is 6 (the judgment included in the non-common numerical value range) In a numerical range different from the numerical range having the largest number of values), a numerical range continuous from the reference value of the small hitting judgment value (32767 to 33094 in FIG. 8-28, 32767 to 33421 in FIG. The reference value of the small hit determination value may be set to 32767).

In the forms shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, the reference value of the small hitting judgment value is common according to the variation special figure, while the judgment value included in the numerical range of the small hitting judgment value. Although the number is different, the present invention is not limited to this and the number of judgment values included in the reference range of the small hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value regardless of the variation special figure. And may be the same.

As described above, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set to the range of 1020 to 1237 with 1020 as the reference value regardless of the set value. There is. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2 to 6, a different numerical value from the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical value range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical value range of the small hit judgment value) In the range, the range corresponding to the set value with 60000 as the reference value (60000 to 60016 for the set value 2, 60000 to 60035 for the set value 3... 60000 to 60109 for the set value 6) is a big hit. It is set as a non-common numerical range of judgment values. Therefore, in the development environment of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot probability can be changed only by changing the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value in accordance with the change of the setting value. The load can be reduced. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state and whether or not to control the small hit game state.

In particular, for the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value, the CPU 103 can determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the same value of 60000 as the reference value regardless of the set value, so that the CPU 103 can hit the jackpot. It is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether to control the game state.

Further, in the form shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, like the above-mentioned characteristic part 048AK, when 1 is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set. Since it is not set, the CPU 103 only needs to make a determination as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state only for the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value. Therefore, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. The processing load to perform can be reduced.

Further, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical range of the small hit judgment value) is the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of the set value. In a numerical range different from the non-common numerical range, 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) to be a continuous numerical range (32767 to 33094). In other words, the numerical range of the small hitting determination value includes the same number of setting values regardless of the setting values, so that the CPU 103 has the same value regardless of the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to control the small hit game state with 32767 as the small hit reference value, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control the small hit game state.

In the forms shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the pachinko game is set. When 1 is set as the set value for the machine 1, the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is not set, and when the set value of 2 or more is set for the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting value is set according to each set value. Although the mode in which the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the big hit determination value is not set. You may set a common numerical range. In addition, even when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, when setting the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value, for example, the same reference as in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29 is used. A range from the value 1238 to a value corresponding to each set value may be set as the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value. Then, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value when 1 is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the smallest, and the big hit determination value is set as the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes larger. By expanding the non-common numerical value range, the probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value. On the other hand, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value. That is, the numerical range of the small hitting determination value is set as a continuous numerical value range based on the same value although the number of determination values included according to the variation special map is different. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to control the small hitting gaming state with 32767, which is the same value in the case of 1 special drawing and the case of the second special drawing, as a reference value, whether to control the small hitting gaming state by the CPU 103 The processing load for determining whether or not it can be reduced.

In the forms shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, the reference value of the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set as the lowest value of the non-common numerical value range, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and the reference value of the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value may be set as the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range.

Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 determines that the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 is within the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value or is not common. Whether or not to control the big hit game state is determined based on whether or not the value is within the numerical range, and whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Although the mode for determining whether to control the small hitting game state based on the above is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 uses the method other than the one shown in the characteristic part 048AK for the big hitting game state. It may be determined whether or not to control in a small hit game state. For example, the value of the random number MR1 may be calculated, and whether to control the big hit game state or the small hit game state may be determined based on the value of the calculation result. Further, the value of the random number MR1 is calculated, and the value of the calculation result exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 65535 which is the maximum value of the hit determination value) based on whether or not the big hit game state or the small hit game. It may be determined whether to control the state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability variation control is always performed after the jackpot gaming state is over, and the predetermined number (100 times) of the special drawing game is finished, or the next jackpot gaming state is started, etc. , An example of continuing until any one of the ending conditions is met first, for example, the probability variation control may be continued until the next big hit game state is started (predetermined number of times (100 times The end condition of the probability variation control does not have to be the end of the special figure game)). In such a case, a jackpot type (non-probable-variable jackpot type) that is not controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is prepared, and a predetermined number of special figure games are terminated after the non-probability variation jackpot gaming state is terminated. The associative state may end at the timing when the time saving control that is controlled up to. In such a gaming machine, in addition to the probability change state, a predetermined display may be displayed even during control in the time saving state.

Further, in such a gaming machine, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit game state is started, but a large amount of time may be required until the variable display result becomes a big hit (so-called in the so-called condominium Hamari state). Therefore, for example, when the number of game balls that have won the variable winning ball device 6B is equal to or larger than a predetermined number, it is determined that the game is in a state of being in a state of being in a condominium, and a setting suggestion effect is performed according to a set value. Good. In addition, a launch sensor may be provided, and it may be determined that the game ball has entered a state of being in a state of being in a camp due to the number of game balls being shot to a predetermined number or more, and a setting suggestion effect may be performed according to a set value. In addition, an out sensor is installed at the out port where game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in, and it is determined that the player has entered the Hamari state in the condominium because the number of out balls has exceeded a predetermined number. The setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the set value. According to this, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game in the so-called condominium state in the condominium and to accelerate the launch. It should be noted that the setting suggestive effect may be performed by outputting a voice, displaying a specific character, or both in accordance with the set value that has been set.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, after the message indicating the end of the ST mode in the probability change state is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-25(e), the predetermined display is displayed as it is as shown in FIG. 8-25(f). Although an example in which the count value provided according to the type is displayed in a graph for each type is shown, this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-25(e), after a message indicating the end of the ST mode, which is a probable state, is displayed, the player is prompted to operate the push button 31B (for example, a message such as pressing the button is displayed. Or displaying a button image), a count value provided according to a predetermined display type may be displayed based on the player's operation on the push button 31B being detected by the push sensor 35B. Good. According to this, the effect can be executed according to the preference of the player. In addition, when the action by the player is not detected, it is not necessary to display the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 063AK)
Next, the characteristic part 063AK of the present embodiment will be described. In addition, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, even in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 063AK, like the characteristic unit 048AK, when a big hit occurs once, 100% certainty variation control is performed after the end of the big hit game state. Shall be That is, similar to the characteristic part 063AK, it is assumed that the big hit types “big hit A” to “big hit F” shown in FIG. 8-12 are prepared. In the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic unit 063AK, in either or both of the first special figure and the second special figure, only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state, and the state shifts to the low certainty high base state. The big hit type of big hit G (also called uncertain variation big hit) or the big hit type of big hit H in which the probability variation control continues (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) until the next big hit may be set. Further, there may be a big hit type in which neither the highly accurate control nor the time saving control is executed after the big hit game is finished.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 063AK of the present embodiment, the setting suggesting effect is performed in the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state. Then, in the setting suggestion effect performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 063AK, the execution mode of mode 1 in which the ratio selected when the setting value is advantageous to the player is high and the execution mode of the player is There is an execution mode of mode 2 in which the ratio selected when the setting value is unfavorable is high, and the execution mode of mode 1 has a longer execution period of the setting suggestion effect than the execution mode of mode 2. It has the feature that

Such characteristics are due to the following background. In general, when an effect (advantageous effect) for informing of an advantage is executed, the player shoots an image or a moving image of the effect with a mobile terminal owned by the player, and takes the SNS (Social). There is a tendency to post on member registration websites such as Networking Service), Internet video sharing websites, and the like. However, if the execution period of the advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate shooting time cannot be secured. On the other hand, since there is no motivation to shoot an effect (unfavorable effect) that is often performed in an unfavorable case, if the execution period of the unfavorable effect is long, the player is rather uncomfortable. There is. Therefore, in the characteristic part 063AK, the execution period for the advantageous effect is lengthened to secure the shooting time, and for the disadvantageous effect, the execution period is made shorter than the advantageous effect to reduce the discomfort. It has the characteristics of Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 063AK having such characteristics will be described. The description of the same parts as those described in the basic description and the characteristic part 048AK will be omitted.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S177 of FIG. 7 as the ending effect process. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step 063AKS001). The ending effect flag is a flag indicating that the ending effect is being executed, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The ending effect flag is set to the on state in the processing of step 063AKS004 described later, and is cleared to the off state in the processing of step 063AKS012.

When the ending effect flag is off (step 063AKS001; No), it is determined whether an ending command has been received (step 063AKS002). The ending command is, for example, a command transmitted from the main substrate 11 side in the process of step S117 of FIG. 5, and is a command indicating that the execution of the ending effect is started. When the ending command is not received (step 063AKS002; No), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the ending effect process. The ending command includes an ending effect execution period. Similar to the feature unit 048AK, the feature unit 063AK provides the jackpot types “big hit A” to “big hit F” shown in FIG. 8-12. The period is common (for example, 20 seconds).

On the other hand, when the ending command is received (step 063AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the ending effect start setting process for starting the effect operation which is the ending effect (step 063AKS003). After that, the ending effect flag is set to the ON state (step 063AKS004), and the ending effect process is ended.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of ending effect start setting processing executed in step 063AKS003 of FIG. 9-1. In the ending effect start setting processing shown in FIG. 9-2, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-3 (step 063AKS021). In the example shown in FIG. 9-3, the presence or absence of execution of the setting suggestive effect is determined by the illustrated determination rate regardless of the set setting value, but the execution rate varies depending on the setting value. You may do it. Specifically, when the set value is a high setting of 4 to 6, the execution ratio may be higher than when the set value is a low setting of 1 to 3. On the contrary, the execution ratio may be higher in the low setting than in the high setting.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, after executing the process of step 063AKS021, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect, that is, whether or not there is execution (step 063AKS022). In the case of execution (step 063AKS022; Yes), the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined according to the setting value according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-4 (step 063AKS023). In the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, there are two types of execution modes of "mode 1" and "mode 2" as execution modes of the setting suggestion effect, and as shown in FIG. 9-4, "mode 1" is set. The higher the set value that is set, the higher the determined rate. On the other hand, in the “mode 2”, the lower the set value that is set, the higher the determined rate. Here, the higher the set value that has been set, the higher the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (the higher the payout rate is), so when the "mode 1" setting suggestion effect is performed, Therefore, it is suggested (advantageous suggestion is made) that the payout rate is set to a high set value (advantageous set value). In addition, although the setting suggestion effects of “aspect 1” and “aspect 2” in the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment are effects for displaying a character, different characters are used for “aspect 1” and “aspect 2”. It is displayed (character 1 is character A, character 2 is character B, etc.). The setting suggestion effect is not limited to the effect of displaying the character, and may be any effect as long as it is different in the “mode 1” and the “mode 2”, such as a message display, a battle effect, and a dialogue effect. Note that the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is also determined by determining the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect in step 063AKS023. In the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is longer in the case of executing the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 1" than in the case of executing the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 2". There is. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking that the setting suggesting effect suggesting that it is an advantageous setting value has been performed, and it is possible to secure the shooting time. In addition, since it is possible to secure the shooting time, the shot image and moving image will be disclosed by the player on the Internet. It should be noted that it is often disclosed, including which pachinko gaming machine 1 in which gaming machine was photographed. Therefore, from the side of the game arcade, the player advertises the game arcade. Therefore, by securing the shooting time when the setting suggesting effect suggesting that the setting value is advantageous, a synergistic effect is brought about not only for the player but also for the game hall side.

Note that the example shown in FIG. 9-4 shows that there are two types of execution modes. However, in addition to this, for example, when the setting value is a low setting of 1 to 3, it is not executed and the setting value is 4 There may be an execution mode of "mode 3" that is executed only when the high setting of ~6 is set. Further, there may be an execution mode of “mode 4” that is executed only when the set value is 6, which is the highest set value. In this case, when the set value that is set is 6, It suffices that the determination rate of the “aspect 4” is lower than the rate at which the setting suggestive effects other than the “aspect 4” are executed. According to this, the frequency of execution of the setting suggestion effect of “aspect 4” increases, thereby giving the player recognition that the setting value is not 6 when the setting suggestion effect other than “aspect 4” is executed. It is possible to prevent the game from being lost, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. Further, there may be a mode executed when the set value is an even number and a mode executed when the set value is an odd number.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, after executing the processing of step 063AKS023, the CPU 120 for effect control performs preparatory effect setting for performing execution setting of preparatory effect (step 063AKS024). In the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the ending effect, regardless of whether the execution mode is “mode 1” or “mode 2”, the predetermined period (see FIG. 9-8) is displayed. During the period T1 shown), an effect of prompting the player to prepare for shooting is executed as a preparation effect. In addition, the preparation effect is an effect that not only prompts the player to prepare the camera for shooting, but also indicates the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect to the player (see FIGS. 9-9).

After executing the processing of step 063AKS024 of FIG. 9-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mode determined in step 063AKS023 is “mode 1” (step 063AKS025). When it is the "mode 1" (step 063AKS063; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs special effect setting for performing execution setting of the special effect (step 063AKS026). In the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 1" is executed, a special effect that is not executed in the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 2" is further executed. That is, the special effect is an effect that is performed during the setting suggestion effect of the “mode 1”. Specifically, as for the special effect in the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-9(D), an effect image is displayed around the character displayed as the setting suggestion effect of “mode 1”. It is a production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a special sound may be output. In this case, the special sound to be output may be the same sound as that output when the jackpot gaming state is controlled. According to this, the advantage is suggested, and the player can easily recognize the advantage.

After performing the processing of step 063AKS026 of FIG. 9-2, the CPU 120 for effect control performs extension operation display setting for performing execution setting of the display effect operation display (step 063AKS027). In the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect of “aspect 1” is executed, the operation is performed by the player, so that even after the ending effect is ended (after the jackpot game state is ended), It is possible to recognize that the setting suggestion effect of "mode 1" has been performed (extended display is possible). Therefore, in step 063AKS027, a display prompting an operation for visually confirming that the setting suggestive effect of “mode 1” has been performed is displayed even after the ending effect is finished. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9(E), the setting of the display prompting the operation (extension operation) on the push button 31B is performed. When the extension operation is performed, the character portion 063AK displays the character image displayed as the setting suggestion effect of “mode 1” as a background image for a period until variable display is performed 15 times (FIG. 9-9(I)). According to this, it is possible to allow the player who could not capture the image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect of the aspect 1 during the ending effect to be able to take the image again, and the aspect to the other player. It is possible to appeal that the setting suggestion effect 1 has been executed.

After executing the processing of step 063AKS027 of FIG. 9-2, if it is determined to be “mode 2” in step 063AKS025 (step 063AKS025; No), or if it is determined not to be executed in step 063AKS022 (step 063AKS022: No), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for performing the return prevention notification and the alert display (step 063AKS028). As the return prevention notification set in step 063AKS028, a prepaid card or the like as a game recording medium in which balance information or the like is recorded as information capable of specifying the value of the game value of a game ball or the like usable for the game There is a return prevention display as a display for preventing the user from forgetting to remove the card. In the return prevention display, for example, an image showing the ejection of the card is displayed together with the characters "please be careful not to forget to remove the card." It should be noted that instead of a card, a coin or the like having a different shape as a game recording medium in which balance information or the like is recorded as information capable of specifying the value of the game value such as a game ball that can be used for a game is targeted. A reminder may be executed. The prepaid card or the like as the game recording medium is for enabling a game by inserting the card or the like. Further, as the alert display, there is an intrusion prevention display as a display for preventing the player from excessively indulging in the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine. In the sticking-in prevention display, for example, the characters "Pachinko is a game to enjoy moderately. Be careful of sticking in." and an image surrounding the characters are displayed. By such a sneaking-in prevention display as a reminder display, the player is restrained or warned from being absorbed in the game, and the player is restrained or cautioned from investing a large amount of money in the game. In addition, as a reminder display, a reminder display that prohibits games under the age of 18 that "games under the age of 18 are prohibited by law." A warning display, a warning display for suppressing fraudulent acts such as "please be careful of fraudulent tricks", and the like may be displayed by characters and images. Note that the other alert display may be other than the above-mentioned ones. For example, when a movable accessory is provided on the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the movement of the movable accessory is displayed. Therefore, care may be taken to prevent injury.

In the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is longer in the case of executing the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 1" than in the case of executing the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 2". There is. The ending effect execution period is common regardless of the type of jackpot. Therefore, in step 063AKS028, the execution period of the return prevention notification and the alerting display is longer when the setting suggestive effect of the “aspect 2” is executed than when the setting suggestive effect of the “aspect 1” is executed. (T3<T6 in FIG. 9-8), and the start timing of the next mode notification described later is set to the same timing.

After executing the process of step 063AKS028 of FIG. 9-2, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the next mode notification for notifying the gaming state after the end of the big hit as the next mode notification (step 063AKS029), and the ending effect. The start setting process ends. In addition, in the process of step 063AKS029, the period for performing the next mode notification is also set. In Step 063AKS029, the period T4 shown in FIG. 9-8 is set as the next mode notification period. Further, when the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the period of T7 may be set together as shown in FIG. 9-8C.

Returning to FIG. 9A, when it is determined that the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step 063AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (step 063AKS005). If it is determined that the ending effect time has elapsed, that is, if the ending effect execution period has ended (step 063AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the ending effect flag to the off state (step 063AKS012). Then, as the probability variation number, the number of variable displays controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is set (step 063AKS013). In step 063AKS013, for example, 100 is set. The process of step 063AKS013 may not be executed, and the command corresponding to the probability variation number may be received from the main board 11 side. After executing the process of step 063AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 clears the effect process flag and initializes the value to “0” (step 063AKS014), and then ends the ending effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 063AKS005 that the ending effect time has not elapsed (step 063AKS005; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the setting suggestion effect, that is, whether the setting suggestion effect is present. The determination is made (step 063AKS006). When there is the setting suggestion effect (step 063AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the ending effect operation control process when the setting suggestion effect is present (step 063AKS007), and proceeds to the process of step 063AKS008. On the other hand, if there is no setting suggestion effect (step 063AKS006; No), the process proceeds to step 063AKS008 without executing the process of step 063AKS007.

FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart showing an example of ending effect operation control processing with setting suggestion effect, which is performed in step 063AKS007 of FIG. 9-1. In the ending effect operation control process with setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a preparation effect period (step 063AKS031). The preparation effect period is set by the process of step 063AKS024 of FIG. 9-2. If it is the preparation effect period (step 063AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the preparation effect operation control for executing the preparation effect (step 063AKS032).

After performing the process of step 063AKS032, or when it is not the preparation effect period (step 063AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the setting suggestion effect period (step 063AKS033). The setting suggestion effect period is set to a period according to the mode in accordance with the execution mode being determined in step 063AKS023 of FIG. 9-2. When it is not the setting suggestion effect period (step 063AKS033; No), the effect control CPU 120 directly ends the ending effect operation control process when there is the setting suggestion effect.

When it is the setting suggestion effect period (step 063AKS033; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the setting suggestion effect operation control for executing the setting suggestion effect in the mode determined in step 063AKS023 of FIG. 9-2 (step 063AKS034). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode of the setting suggestion effect executed is "mode 1" (step 063AKS035). If "mode 1" (step 063AKS035; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the special effect period. It is determined (step 063AKS036). The special effect period may be set in step 063AKS026 of FIG. 9-2. The special effect period in the characteristic part 063AK in this embodiment is the same period as the execution period of the setting suggestion effect of "mode 1". Therefore, if the special effect period is in the same period as the setting suggestion effect period, the process of step 063AKS036 is not necessary. On the other hand, the special effect period may be set shorter than the execution period of the setting suggestion effect of “mode 1”, and in this case, it may be determined in the process of step 063AKS036 whether or not it is the special effect period.

If it is the special effect period (step 063AKS036; Yes), the special effect operation control for executing the special effect is performed (step 063AKS037). After performing the process of step 063AKS037, or when it is not the special effect period (step 063AKS036; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the extended operation display period (step 063AKS038). The extension operation display period is set in step 063AKS027 of FIG. 9-2. If it is the extended operation display period (step 063AKS038; Yes), the extended operation display control for performing the extended operation display is performed (step 063AKS038A). Then, it is determined whether or not the operation by the player is detected by the push sensor 35B (step 063AKS039), and if detected (step 063AKS039; Yes), the extension flag is set to the ON state. After that (step 063AKS040), the ending effect operation control process when the setting suggesting effect is present is ended. The extension flag is a flag indicating that the player has performed an extension operation, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

If it is determined in step 063AKS035 that the execution mode is “mode 2” (step 036AKS035; No), or if it is determined in step 063AKS038 that it is not the extended operation display period (step 063AKS036; No), or in step 063AKS039. If no operation has been detected (step 063AKS039; No), the ending effect operation control process with setting suggestion effect is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 9A, after executing the processing of step 063AKS00 or when it is determined in step 063AKS006 that there is no setting suggestion effect (step 063AKS006; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes the return prevention notification and the alert period. It is determined whether there is any (step 063AKS008). The return prevention notification and the alerting period are set in step 063AKS028 of FIG. 9-2. In addition, in the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, the return prevention notification and the alert are issued regardless of whether the setting suggestion effect is performed in the ending effect. The same applies to the next mode notification.

When it is determined in step 063AKS008 of FIG. 9-1 that the return prevention notification and the alerting period are in progress (step 063AKS008; Yes), the return prevention notification and the alerting control for executing the return prevention notification and the alerting are performed ( Step 063AKS009). After performing the processing of step 063AKS009, or when determining in step 063AKS008 that it is not the return prevention notification and attention calling period (step 063AKS008; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the next mode notification period. (Step 063AKS010). The next mode notification period is set in step 063AKS029 shown in FIG. 9-2. If it is the next mode notification period (step 063AKS010; Yes), the next mode notification control for performing the next mode notification is performed (step 063AKS011), and then the ending effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the next mode notification period (step 063AKS010; No), the ending effect process is ended as it is. In addition, in the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, when a big hit occurs once as described above, an example in which 100% certainty variation control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state is shown. Only when it becomes a big hit game state after the end of the gaming state is controlled to a certainty variation state, in the case of a non-probability change big hit, when it is not a certainty variation state but a time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the next In the mode notification, notification corresponding to each of probability change and time reduction may be performed.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the variable display start setting processing performed in the variable display start setting processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 7. In the process in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-6, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the extension flag is set to the on state (step 063AKS041). When the extension flag is on (step 063AKS041; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the character displayed in the setting suggestion effect of the “mode 1” as the special background to be the background image (special background) for 15 times of variation. 15 variable special background settings are set (step 063AKS042). Specifically, in the process of step 063AKS042, the value of the special background counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to “1” (the initial value is “0”), and the special background is displayed in the variable display. To do. As a result, the special background is displayed from the variable display.

After executing the processing of step 063AKS042, the effect control CPU 120 clears the extension flag (step 063AKS043). Then, the remaining number display setting is performed to display the number of remaining variable displays in which the special background is displayed (step 063AKS044). Specifically, in the characteristic part 063AK of this embodiment, the character displayed in the setting suggestion effect of "aspect 1" as a special background from the end of the big hit game state to the end of the variable display 15 times. Is displayed as a background image. Therefore, in step 063AKS044, fifteen graduations are displayed, and the player is visibly displayed that the special background will be displayed until the remaining fifteen variable display ends. It should be noted that the display may not be a scale display but may be a countdown display of numbers. Also, in this example, the remaining number display is updated (scale is reduced) at the end timing of the variable display (the remaining number display is updated in the special figure per wait process described later). The remaining number display may be updated with the start, and in that case, the remaining number display may be updated by the process in the variable display start setting process.

After executing the processing of step 063AKS044, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special background display flag indicating that the special background is being displayed to the ON state (step 063AKS045), and the processing in the variable display start setting processing. To finish. Note that the special background display flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 063AKS041 that the extension flag is off (step 063AKS041; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special background display flag is set to the on state (step). 063AKS046). If the special background display flag is on (step 063AKS046; Yes), the value of the special background counter is incremented by 1 (step 063AKS047), and then the process in the variable display start setting process is ended. On the other hand, if the special background display flag is off (step 063AKS046; No), the normal background display setting for displaying the normal background instead of the special background is set (step 063AKS048), and then the variable display is started. The processing within the setting processing is ended. It should be noted that once the normal background display setting is once performed, the processing in the variable display start setting processing may not be performed until the jackpot gaming state is controlled again.

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing an example of a process in the special figure per wait process performed in the special figure per wait process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the process in the special figure winning waiting process, a process of determining whether or not the variable display is performed 15 times and a process of updating the remaining number display are mainly performed. In the processing in the special figure hit waiting process shown in FIG. 9-6, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special background display flag is set to the on state (step 063AKS051). When the special background display flag is in the off state (step 063AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process in the special figure waiting process as it is.

On the other hand, when the special background display flag is on (step 063AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the remaining number display (step 063AKS052). Specifically, in step 063AKS052, the remaining number display is updated by turning on the scale corresponding to the remaining number of 15 scale displays and turning off the finished variable display. That is, in the case of the first variable display after the end of the big hit, the fifteenth graduation display is turned off (the remaining 14 graduations are turned on). After executing the processing of step 063AKS052, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the special background counter is 15, that is, whether or not it is the final variable display for displaying the special background (step 063AKS053). .. When the value of the special background counter is not 15 (step 063AKS053; No), the effect control CPU 120 finishes the process in the special figure waiting process.

When the value of the special background counter is 15 (step 063AKS053; Yes), it is determined that the final variable display for displaying the special background is finished and the special background display flag is cleared (step 063AKS054), and the value of the special background counter is set. Is cleared to 0 (step 063AKS055), the special figure hit waiting process is ended. As a result, No is determined in step 063AKS046 of FIG. 9-6, and the normal background is displayed in step 063AKS048.

FIG. 9-8 is a time chart showing an execution period of ending effects and the like. Specifically, FIG. 9-8(A) is a time chart when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed in the ending effect, and FIG. 9-8(B) is a time chart of the aspect effect in the ending effect. FIG. 9-8C is a time chart when the setting suggestion effect is executed, and FIG. 9-8C is a time chart when the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the ending effect.

The ending effect execution period is common regardless of the type of jackpot as described above. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-8, the ending effect execution period is a common period regardless of whether the setting suggestion effect is executed or not.

First, as shown in FIG. 9-8, when the setting suggestion effect is executed or not, the big hit symbol is stopped and the round game is performed. Then, when the ending effect is started, as shown in FIG. 9-8(A) and FIG. 9-8(B), when executing the setting suggestive effect of aspect 1 and when executing the setting suggestive effect of aspect 2, First, in addition to urging the player to prepare the camera as a shooting preparation, a preparation effect that suggests the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect to the player is executed for the period of T1. On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the next mode notification is executed for the period of T7 as shown in FIG. 9-8(C).

Then, when executing the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1, and when executing the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2, as shown in FIGS. 9-8(A) and 9-8(B), the setting suggestion effect is set. Execute. In the case of aspect 1, the period setting suggestion effect of T2 is executed, and the special effect is also executed in accordance with this. In addition, the extension operation display is performed during a period within T2 in which the setting suggestion effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9-8(A), an example is shown in which the extended operation display is performed after a predetermined period from the execution of the setting suggestion effect until the timing at the end of the setting suggestion effect, but within the period of T2. If it is, it may be an arbitrary period.

In the case of aspect 2, the period setting suggestion effect of T5 is executed. Specifically, the character of aspect 2 is displayed. In the characteristic part 063AK, T2>T5. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-8, the end timing of the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2 shown in FIG. 9-8(B) and the end timing of the next mode notification shown in FIG. 9-8(C) match. Although an example is shown, these timings may not match.

Then, when the setting suggestion effect is finished, when the setting suggestion effect of the aspect 1 is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-8(A), the period of T3, the return prevention notification and the alert display are performed, and the aspect 2 9-8(B), the return prevention notification and the alert display are performed when the setting suggestion effect is executed. In the characteristic part 063AK, T6>T3. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 063AK, T2+T3=T5+T6 is satisfied, that is, the difference (T2-T5) between the execution period of the setting suggestive effect of aspect 1 and the execution period of the setting suggestive effect of aspect 2 is the aspect 2 Of the return prevention notification when the setting suggestion effect is executed and the period (T6-T3) of the return prevention notification when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed, so that the respective periods match. It is set. When the setting suggestion effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 9-8(C), the return prevention notification and the alert display are executed for the same period as when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2 is executed. To do. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect is not executed, after performing the next mode notification for the period of T7, the same notification (display) is performed for the same period as when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2 is executed.

In either case, after the return prevention notification and the alert display are performed, the next mode notification is performed for the period of T4, and the ending effect is finished. After the ending effect is finished, that is, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the probability variation state is controlled, but if the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed and the extension operation is performed and the extension flag is in the on state, FIG. As shown in -8(A), the special background is displayed for 15 variations. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9-8, the relationship between the respective execution periods is T4<T3<T1<T6<T5<T2<T7, but the present invention is not limited to this, and T4<T3=T1<T6. The relationship may be <T5<T2<T7, and any other period may be used as long as the relationship T1<T5<T2 is satisfied. That is, in this example, the example in which the difference between T2 and T5 is adjusted by T3 and T6 has been shown, but it may be adjusted by including T4, or the period of T4 may be set to the first and second modes instead of T3 and T6. The difference between T2 and T5 may be adjusted by differentiating between and.

FIG. 9-9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation when the ending effect or the like is executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed in the ending effect is shown. Further, in the illustrated example, an extension operation is performed, and a special background is displayed after the jackpot gaming state ends. First, as shown in FIG. 9-9(A), when the big hit symbol is stopped, then a round game is played. Then, when the ending effect is started, as shown in FIG. 9-9(B), an image of the camera is displayed as a preparation effect so as to prompt the player to prepare for shooting, and when is the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect. , 9-9(B) and 9-9(C), the countdown display is performed. In addition, this preparation effect indicates not only the countdown display but also a message such as "focus on the character after XX seconds" to indicate to the player that the character should pay attention. It is also a production. That is, the preparation effect is also an effect including a description of the contents of the setting suggestion effect. In the example shown in the figure, the message is simply to pay attention to the character, but the contents of the setting suggestion effect may be explained in more detail, for example, whether the character A appears or pays attention.

Then, when the preparation effect is completed, the setting suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. 9-9(D). Since it is the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1, a special effect is also executed to perform an effect display that makes the surroundings of the displayed character A character stand out. Further, as shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 063AK, when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed, the display time of the character of the character A corresponding to aspect 1 is displayed so as to be visible to the player. In the illustrated example, the display period is visible on the meter display, but it may be a countdown display. The control of the display time of the character may be executed in step 063AKS034 when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed, or when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed in step 063AKS007. In addition, processing for controlling the display period may be separately added in accordance with the above.

Then, in the extension operation display period, as shown in FIG. 9-9(E), the image of the push button 31B is displayed as the extension operation display. Note that the characteristic portion 063AK displays the extension operation in a manner that it can be recognized that the extension is performed by performing the operation. Therefore, it is easy for the player to understand what happens when the operation is performed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Then, when the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected, the display is extended as shown in FIG. 9-9(F) in accordance with the extension flag being turned on, that is, after the jackpot gaming state is over, the special The fact that the background is displayed is visibly displayed. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9(F), in addition to this, an example of displaying a message such as “special time rush!”, that is, an example of performing the next mode notification is shown, but this is an example and Mode notification may not be performed. The next mode notification may be executed not only in the execution period of T4 shown in FIG. 9-8 but also in another period, for example, may be executed within the execution period of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 9-9(F) shows an example in that case. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9(F), unlike the cases of FIGS. 9-9(D) and 9-9(E), the character A character is in the pose of V sign. 9-9(D) or 9-9(E). Note that, for example, as shown in the figure, when the pose of the character changes with the passage of time, the pose character at the timing of operating the push button 31B may be displayed as a special background after the jackpot gaming state ends, In the example shown in FIG. 9-9, the push button 31B is operated in the mode shown in FIG. 9-9(F), and the character image of the pose is displayed as a special background. Further, separately from this, even if the pose of the character changes with the passage of time, the character image of the pose displayed at the start of the setting suggestion effect may be displayed as the special background regardless of the operation timing.

During the return prevention notification and caution display period, as shown in Figure 9-9 (G), to prevent forgetting to remove the card, along with the message "Please be careful not to forget to remove the card." Is displayed, and the message "Pachinko is a fun game to enjoy! Be careful not to get caught in it." Then, when the next mode notification period comes, a message “Special time rush!” is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-9(H), and then the ending effect is ended, and the jackpot gaming state is ended. Note that, for example, in addition to the next mode notification, a logo of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be displayed. Further, in the illustrated example, the character image of the character A displayed as the setting suggestive effect of aspect 1 is displayed in accordance with the return prevention notification and the alert display. When the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2 is executed, the character image of character B is also displayed, and when the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the character image need not be displayed. Unlike this, a common character image may be displayed in accordance with the return prevention notification and the alert display regardless of whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed.

After the big hit game state is over, it is controlled to the probability change state. Then, since the player is performing the extension operation, the special background is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-9(I) until the variable display of 15 times is completed. Although the effect image as the special effect is not displayed and only the character image is displayed, the effect image may be displayed together. Further, in the characteristic part 063AK, as shown in FIG. 9-9(I), 15 memory displays are performed as the remaining number display, and the memory display is turned off one by one each time the variable display is completed. ing. In the illustrated example, an example of a state in which the variable display for the third time is being performed after the jackpot gaming state is finished is shown.

In addition, in the characteristic part 063AK in this embodiment, when the operation is performed by the player, a special background is displayed in a variable display of a predetermined number (15 times) after the end of the big hit game state, and the aspect 1 is dealt with. Although the example in which the character display is extended is shown, the special background may be displayed invariably a predetermined number of times (15 times) regardless of the operation of the player. According to this, the display suggesting that the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 has been executed, that is, that the payout rate is set to a high set value (advantageous set value), is performed for a long period of time. Can be appealed to the player, and the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be given a sense of superiority. Further, in addition to this, when the player performs an operation, the special background may be displayed in the variable display of 30 times (+15 times) instead of the variable display of 15 times. Further, for example, the slower the operation timing by the player, the more the number of times of the variable display in which the special background is displayed increases, and the variable background in which the special background is displayed depending on the timing of the operation during the extended operation display period. The number of times may be different. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's interest in displaying the special background for a longer period. Further, for example, when the operation is performed in accordance with a plurality of specific timings existing during the extended operation display period, the number of times of variable display of the special background may be increased. In addition, for example, among a plurality of specific timings, +10 times when operated at the first specific timing, +10 times when operated at the second specific timing, and the like, depending on the number of operations performed in accordance with the plurality of specific timings. The number of times of displaying the special background may be increased. Further, the number of times of variable display of the special background may be reduced (for example, -1 time) by an operation other than the specific timing. According to this, the player's motivation to operate at a specific timing can be increased.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 063AK of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect of the mode 1 having a high rate determined when the setting value is set to a high setting value and the setting value setting to a low setting value are set. Of the setting suggestion effects of aspect 2 having a high rate determined in this case, as shown in FIG. 9-8, the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed for a longer period than the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2 (from T5. Also, T2 is longer). According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking that the setting suggestion effect of the mode 1 suggesting that it is an advantageous setting value has been performed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic part 063AK, the setting suggestion effect is executed within the ending effect, and different characters are displayed in the mode 1 and the mode 2. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking that the setting suggestion effect of the mode 1 suggesting that it is an advantageous setting value has been performed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, the ending effect execution period in the characteristic part 063AK is a common execution period both when the setting suggestive effect of aspect 1 is executed and when the setting suggestive effect of aspect 2 is executed. Is. According to this, it is not necessary to change the execution period of the ending effect depending on the mode of the setting suggestion effect, and the control load on the main board 11 side can be reduced.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK, as shown in FIG. 9-8(B), by extending the period of the return prevention notification and the alert display, the case where the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed and the setting of aspect 2 are set. The difference in the execution period when the suggestive effect is executed is adjusted. By extending the execution period of the return prevention notification, it is possible to prevent forgetting to take a prepaid card or the like as a game recording medium. Further, as the alert display, the period of the intrusion prevention display is extended, so that the intrusion to the game can be reduced.

In the characteristic part 063AK, after the ending effect is started, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the lapse of a specific period which is the execution period of the preparation effect. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed after the lapse of the period as the preparation effect, it is possible to make the aspect of the setting suggestion effect easier to notice than executing the setting suggestion effect at the start of the ending effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, the preparation effect period in the characteristic portion 063AK is shorter than the setting suggestion effect execution period (T1<T5<T2). Therefore, after the elapse of the specific period that is the execution period of the preparation effect, the setting suggestion effect of a period longer than the specific period is executed. According to this, it is possible to easily grasp the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK, an extended operation display is performed, and when the player performs an operation within the extended operation display period, a special background is displayed in 15 variable displays executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. As, the image of the character corresponding to the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is displayed. According to this, it is possible to grasp that the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 has been executed even after the jackpot gaming state has ended.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK, when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed, the special effect is also executed. The special effect is an effect in which an effect image is displayed around the character corresponding to aspect 1, and is not performed when the setting suggestion effect in aspect 2 is executed. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand the setting suggestion effect of the first aspect. Further, in the characteristic part 063AK, as a special effect, a special sound that is the same sound as the sound output when the jackpot gaming state is controlled may be output. It can be easily grasped.

(Modification of the characteristic part 063AK)
In the characteristic part 063AK of the above-described embodiment, the modes of mode 1 and mode 2 are prepared as modes of the setting suggestive effect, and mode 1 is a mode in which the ratio determined when the setting value is advantageous is high. Although an example is shown, for example, the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 may be a setting suggestion effect of an aspect in which it is determined that an advantageous setting value is set. The advantageous setting value is a setting value with a high payout rate as described above, and the setting value is 100 or more, which is a value obtained by multiplying a value obtained by dividing the number of so-called safe balls by the number of launch balls by 100. (For example, the set value is 4 or more). According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect of the aspect 1 in which it is confirmed that the setting value is advantageous, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK of the above-described embodiment, an example of displaying the image of the push button 31B as the extension operation display is shown (see FIG. 9-9(E)), but in addition to this, the operation by the player is effective. The valid operation period that can be accepted may be displayed so that the player can visually recognize it. In this case, the operation valid period may be, for example, a meter display or a countdown display. Further, in the characteristic part 063AK of the above embodiment, an example in which the return prevention notification and the reminder display are performed at the same time has been shown. The first half of the period may be the return prevention notification and the second half may be the warning display.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK of the above-described embodiment, the period of the return prevention notification and the alert display is different when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is performed and when the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2 is performed. Although an example (T3 and T6 in FIG. 9-8) of adjusting the execution period of the ending effect itself is shown by the above, in addition to this, adjustment is performed including the period of the next mode notification (T4 in FIG. 9-8). You may do so. It should be noted that one of the periods of the return prevention notification and the alert display may be T6, and the other period may be T3.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK of the above-mentioned embodiment, the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 is executed by displaying the special background (performing extended display) in the 15 times variable display that is performed after the end of the big hit game state. Although an example is shown in which the player can visually recognize the fact, and the player who could not image the image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 during the ending effect can be imaged again, Is an example. If the player can recognize that the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 has been performed (capable of being photographed as an image or a moving image) after the jackpot gaming state has ended, the aspect of the extended display is not limited to a special background, for example, , The hold display is the aspect of the character of the aspect 1, a special notice effect corresponding to the setting suggestion effect of the aspect 1 is executed, the decorative pattern is different from the normal time, the character of the aspect 1 May be added. Further, it may be possible to select one of these modes depending on the operation timing of the player. According to this, since the extended display can be performed in a mode desired by the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, regardless of the operation timing of the player, it may be possible to select in which mode the extended display is performed, or it may be determined by a lottery. Further, even when an operation is performed by the player, it may be possible to select again whether or not the extended display is performed by operating the cross key or the stick controller 31A, for example.

Further, in the characteristic part 063AK of the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the setting suggestive effects of aspect 1 and aspect 2 are executed during the ending effect, but this is an example. If the setting suggestion effect of aspect 1 has a longer execution period than the setting suggestion effect of aspect 2, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is arbitrary, for example, it may be during a specific round game, Variable display such as during reach production may be performed. When executing during the round game, in step S176 of FIG. 7, when executing during variable display, it is set in the process of step S171 of FIG. 7, and may be executed in the process of step S172. ..

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 100AK)
Next, the characteristic part 100AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 100AK of the present embodiment, a specific image is displayed as a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and the display mode of the specific image is changed to provide a predetermined effect. A first pattern to be executed and a specific image are displayed, the display mode of the specific image is changed to newly display the specific image, and the display mode of the newly displayed specific image is changed to execute a predetermined effect. A third pattern that displays two patterns and a specific image, changes the display mode of the specific image to newly display two specific images, and changes the display mode of the two specific images to execute a predetermined effect. It is possible to execute any one of the predetermined effects according to the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 085AK having such characteristics will be described. The description of the same parts as those described in the above basic description will be omitted.

FIG. 10-1 shows a variation pattern in the characteristic part 100AK of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". 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 big hit 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 is executed. 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 big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern has reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss". In the feature part 100AK in this embodiment, the ratio of the super-reach being a "big hit" is higher than that of the normal reach, and the super-reach B is more likely to be the super-reach A than the super-reach B. It is set so that the larger (that is, the longer the fluctuation time is), the higher the ratio of “big hit” (the higher the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state).

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "miss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). The variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PC1-1) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the reach mode is not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not (step S552).

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for decorative pattern determination of a non-reach combination updated by the production random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. The fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of the non-reach combination that is stored and prepared in advance.

When it is determined that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the reach combination (step S554). ). The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for decorative pattern determination of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124, the production random counter, or the like, and the reach combination stored in advance and stored in the ROM 121. By referring to the decorative pattern determination table of (1), the fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of reach combination) is determined.

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "probable hit" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the "probable hit" or "small hit" such as the opening chance. The combination of the fixed decorative design which becomes the final stop design corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). The effect control CPU 120, for example, in response to designation of either the variation pattern PC1-1 or PC1-2 by the variation pattern designation command, configures one of the plurality of types of opening chance eyes to be the final one. The combination of the fixed decorative design which becomes the stop design is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table previously stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the combination, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the opening chance eyes. In the chance eye determination table, for example, odd numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are configured for the sudden big hits, and even odd numbers “2” and “7” are configured for the small hits. It suffices that "4" and "6" are set.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" in the process of step S555 (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the final decoration which is the final stop symbol forming the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit confirmation symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, according to the big hit type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, by referring to the big hit fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the image display device 5 The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the display area are determined.

After performing any of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined effect setting process (step 100AKS001).

FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the predetermined effect setting process executed in step 100AKS001 of FIG. 10-2. When the predetermined effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the predetermined effect (step 100AKS002). In step 100AKS002, the execution/non-execution of the predetermined effect is determined according to the determination ratio shown in the figure according to the variable display result by referring to the predetermined effect execution determination table shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 100AK in the present embodiment, the determination rate is assigned such that the variable display result is a big hit, and the proportion of the predetermined effect being executed is higher than the case where the big display is not a big hit. That is, when the predetermined effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is not executed.

After executing the process of step 100AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 100AKS002 to execute the predetermined effect, that is, whether or not the predetermined effect is executed (step 100AKS003). When it is determined not to execute the predetermined effect, that is, when there is no predetermined effect (step 100AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined effect setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the predetermined effect, that is, when the predetermined effect is present (step 100AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the predetermined effect pattern indicating the execution pattern of the predetermined effect and the item to be displayed in the pattern. The type is determined (step 100AKS004), and the predetermined effect setting process ends. In step 100AKS004, the predetermined effect pattern and the type of item to be displayed in the pattern are determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-5 according to the variable display result.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, in the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, there are predetermined effects of patterns 1 to 3, and in step 100AKS004, one of patterns 1 to 3 is determined as the predetermined effect pattern. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 100AK in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high when appearing in the order of item A<item B<item C<item D<item E. In this example, item D and item E are examples that appear in combination with other types of items (item D is a combination with item C, item E is a combination with item D), but they appear independently. It may be done. Further, in the characteristic portion 100AK in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of pattern 1<pattern 2<pattern 3<, but the expectation may be opposite to this (see above-mentioned appearance. Items may have opposite expectations.)

Pattern 1 is a pattern in which an image of a box as a specific image is displayed, and an item appears from the inside when the box is opened. In the pattern 1, as shown in the figure, there are cases where the item A appears and cases where the item B appears, and the jackpot expectation is higher when the item B appears than when the item A appears. Has become. In addition, in the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, when the predetermined effect of the pattern 1 in which the item A appears, it is set so as not to be an uncertain change or a certain change.

Pattern 2 is a pattern in which an image of a box as a specific image is displayed, a box is newly opened from the inside of the opened box, and the newly appeared box is opened and an item appears. In the pattern 2, as shown in the figure, there are cases where the item B appears and cases where the item C appears, and the jackpot expectation is higher when the item C appears than when the item B appears. Has become. Note that the item B may appear in both the pattern 1 and the pattern 2, but in this case, the item B appearing in the pattern 2 has a higher jackpot expectation than the pattern 1. It should be noted that when the predetermined effect of pattern 2 is executed, the determination rate may not be assigned to the “other than the above” illustrated so that it is determined that the super reach or the small hit or more is determined.

Pattern 3 is a pattern in which an image of a box as a specific image is displayed, two new boxes appear from the inside when the box is opened, and the two newly appeared boxes are opened and items appear respectively. In pattern 3, as shown in the figure, there are cases where item C and item D appear, and cases where item D and item E appear, and item D and item E appear rather than item C and item D appear. When you see, the expectation of a big hit is higher. As shown in the figure, when item C and item D appear, it is set so as to be determined to be super reach or more, and when item D and item E appear, variable display results are displayed. Is set to be a big hit. That is, when the predetermined effect of pattern 3 is executed, it is decided that at least the super reach or more is confirmed (that is, if item D appears, it indicates that the super reach is confirmed). In the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, the two newly appearing boxes are supposed to be opened at the same time, but the timing of opening each box may be different. In this case, when the item C and the item D appear, the item C appears first, and when the item D and the item E appear, the item D appears first. The item may be made to appear first. In addition, when the item C and the item D appear, and the item D and the item E also appear, the common item D appears first, and the type of the item appearing later is the item D or the item E. The crab player's attention may be attracted.

In this embodiment, the image of the box displayed first in patterns 1 to 3 is called the first specific image, the image of the box newly displayed in pattern 2 is called the second specific image, and the pattern The images of the two boxes newly displayed in 3 are referred to as a second specific image and a third specific image, respectively. In the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, the first specific image to the third specific image have the same aspect, but they may have different aspects. Specifically, the color and shape of the box may be different. In addition, a specific image in a mode in which it is decided that a big hit will be displayed may be displayed separately. Further, in the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, the predetermined effect is from displaying the specific image to changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) to cause the item to appear. However, the predetermined effect may be only that the item is made to appear (excluding the display of the specific image and the change of the display mode). Further, in addition to these, the predetermined effect may be up to performing an effect according to the item that appears. That is, the predetermined effect may include a plurality of effects. As described above, when the item D and the item E appear, the example in which the variable display result is set to be the big hit confirmation is shown, but one kind of item that is the big hit confirmation appears. You may do it. Further, there may be a so-called gasse pattern such as a pattern in which no item appears even when the box is opened, or a message of "miss" appears. As for the pattern of gaze, the variable display result may be “miss”.

Further, in step 100AKS004 of FIG. 10C, the timing of displaying the specific image and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) are also determined. In this embodiment, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 10-6, the timing of displaying the specific image according to the predetermined effect pattern and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) are different. There is. 10-6(A) shows an example of the case where the item B appears in the pattern 1 (the same applies to the item A), and FIG. 10-6(B) shows the case where the item B appears in the pattern 2. FIG. 10-6(C) shows an example of the case where the item D and the item E appear in the pattern 3 (the same applies to the item C and the item D). There is. In addition, when the item C and the item D appear in the pattern 3, the box opening and the item C+D appear so as to be earlier than the timing (the timing of the appearance of the item D+E) shown in FIG. 10C. May be. Further, as described above, the opening timings of these two boxes may be different timings, and the timing immediately before the variable display result is displayed by causing item D to appear first (timing at the end of reach production) In, item C or item E may appear. Furthermore, after the item D is made to appear, a stirrup production that stirs whether the item C or the item E appears may be executed. Specifically, a message such as “A big hit is confirmed if item E comes out!” may be displayed to attract the player's attention.

In the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-6(A) and 10-6(B), the item B appears in the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 at the same timing. .. Further, as described above, in pattern 1 and pattern 2, even when the same item B appears, pattern 2 has a higher jackpot expectation. That is, even when items of the same type appear at the same timing, the jackpot expectation level may be changed depending on which of the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 the predetermined effect is executed. Is becoming According to this, since the degree of expectation varies depending on the pattern even at the same timing, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the illustrated example, the timing of displaying the specific image and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image are uniquely determined according to the predetermined effect pattern. However, these timings may be different depending on whether the item A appears or the item B appears. There may be different numbers of timings for each pattern (or for each item that appears), and the number may be determined by lottery according to the variation pattern. Specifically, when the item A appears in pattern 1, five timings for displaying the specific image and five timings for changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) are prepared, and the timing is changed according to the variation pattern. , Timing for determining each timing, four timings for displaying the specific image when the item B appears in pattern 1, and timing for changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) It is also possible to prepare four, and to decide which timing to use according to the variation pattern. Then, when the item B appears in the pattern 2, there are three timings for displaying the specific image and timings for changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) for the first specific image and the second specific image, respectively. Three pieces are prepared, each timing is determined according to the variation pattern, and three timings for displaying the specific image when the item C appears in the pattern 2 are set. Even if three timings for changing the display mode (opening the box) are prepared for each of the first specific image and the second specific image and which timing is to be determined according to the variation pattern Good. Similarly for pattern 3, the timing of displaying the specific image and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box) are set to the first specific image, the second specific image, and the third specific image, respectively. It may be determined by lottery from a plurality of timings (for example, two each) according to the variation pattern. For pattern 3, two items may appear at different timings, and may be determined by lottery from a plurality of timings. When item E appears, the variable display result is derived and displayed. It may be determined only at the timing immediately before (that is, only one timing may be set). Also, the later the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image (opening the box), the higher the rate of appearance of items with high expectations may be set. According to this, the player's attention can be focused on the timing when the display mode of the specific image changes. Further, the number of timings at which the display mode as the first specific image (which may be the second specific image or the third specific image) changes depending on the degree of expectation may be different, and the number of the timings is small. The expectation of a big hit may be higher. Further, the box image may be vibrated so as to suggest that the display mode of the specific image changes (the box opens) immediately before the display mode of the specific image changes (the box opens). However, the opening timing may be displayed as a countdown.

Returning to the explanation of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10-2, after performing the process of step 100AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). ). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure change effect control pattern) prepared in accordance with the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result designating command. Set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) prepared in accordance with the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process in step S161, and the usage pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

Following the processing of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern determination result designation command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like is performed on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 issues, for example, a VDP of the display control unit 123 to the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern during special figure change) determined in the process of step S559. By transmitting to the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", "right" in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R to start changing the decorative pattern Just do it.

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 shown in FIG. 7. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 10-7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. The determination is made (step S801). CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S801). S802). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect (step S803).

After performing the process of step S803, or when it is determined in step S802 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the predetermined effect period (step 100AKS011). ). The predetermined effect period is determined by the process of step 100AKS004 of FIG. 10-3. When it is the predetermined effect period (step 100AKS011; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 follows the pattern 1 to the pattern 3 and displays the specific image, the timing of changing the display mode, and the item appearance timing. The predetermined effect control for displaying each is performed according to (step 100AKS012).

After performing the process of step 100AKS012, or when it is not the lamp effect timing (step 100AKS011; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mini control is performed based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. The control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the game and the decorative pattern is performed (step S808), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S809; No), the variable display effect production process is ended and the process stands by.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) that is the display result in the variable display of the design is performed (step S810).

After executing the process of step S810, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S812), and ends the variable display effect effect process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10-8 to FIG. 10-10, an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect is executed will be described. Specifically, FIG. 10-8 illustrates an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of the pattern 1 in which the item B appears is executed. FIG. 10-9 shows an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of the pattern 2 in which the item B appears is executed. FIG. 10-10 shows an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 in which the item D and the item E appear is executed.

In the predetermined effect of pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 10-8(A), the box image 100AK001 as the specific image is displayed at the predetermined effect period and at the timing of displaying the specific image. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image, that is, the timing of opening the box, as shown in FIG. 10-8(B), the box changes to the open mode, and item B appears. A box image 100AK001 in which a timer indicating the time until the box is opened may be displayed. In this case, the types of items that appear thereafter may be different depending on whether or not the timer is displayed as a set together with the box image 100AK001, that is, whether or not the timer is provided. According to this, since the degree of expectation varies depending on whether or not the timer is provided, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the box image 100AK001 with the timer is displayed. Further, there may be a plurality of modes of the box image 100AK001 as the specific image to be displayed. For example, a box image of any color among the box images of different colors such as a red box image and a white box image may be displayed. Then, when the red box image is displayed, the expectation level differs depending on the mode of the displayed box image, such as the appearance of an item of a type having a higher expectation than when the white box image is displayed. You may do it.

In the predetermined effect of the pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 10-9(A), the box image 100AK001 as the specific image is displayed at the predetermined effect period and at the timing of displaying the specific image. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image, that is, the timing of opening the box, as shown in FIG. 10-9(B), the box changes to an open mode and a new box image 100AK002 is displayed. It After that, when the box of the box image 100AK002 is opened as the timing for changing the display mode of the specific image, as shown in FIG. 10-11C, the box is changed to the open mode and the item B appears. .. In addition to the pattern 2, a new box is displayed from the displayed boxes, a new box is displayed from the new box, and so on. There may be provided a plurality of patterns in which the larger the number, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the predetermined effect of pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 10-10(A), the box image 100AK001 as the specific image is displayed during the predetermined effect period and at the timing of displaying the specific image. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image, that is, the timing of opening the box, as shown in FIG. 10-10(B), the box changes to an open mode, and the box image 100AK002 and the box image are newly added. 100AK003 is displayed. After that, when the reach state is reached and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image is the timing of opening the boxes of the box image 100AK002 and the box image 100AK003, as shown in FIG. 10-10(C), the box is opened. And item D and item E respectively appear. As described above, the opening timing of each box may be different. In addition to the pattern 3 in which two new boxes are displayed, there may be a pattern in which three or more new boxes are displayed. Furthermore, there may be a pattern in which two new boxes are displayed from the two newly displayed boxes. Note that, for example, when two box images appear as in FIG. 10-10(B), an item does not appear from one box image, but the aspect of the other box image is changed ( For example, the effect may be executed by increasing the rank from white to red. Also, depending on the timing at which the box image is displayed and the number of the box images displayed, whether the item appears when the box is opened or the display mode of the box image changes (color or shape changes). The ratio may vary.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a predetermined effect of displaying a box image as a specific image and changing the display mode of the box image to display an item. Note that, as described above, the predetermined effect may be one that causes an item to appear, except that the display mode is changed after the specific image is displayed, or the item is caused to appear. It is also possible to say until the production according to is executed. The effect control CPU 120 displays the box image 100AK001 as the first specific image as the execution pattern of the predetermined effect, changes the display mode of the box image 100AK001 to a mode of opening the box, and then causes the item to appear. After the pattern 1 and the box image 100AK001 as the first specific image are displayed and the display mode of the box image 100AK001 is changed to a mode in which the box is opened, the box image 100AK002 and the third specific image as the second specific image are displayed. By executing the pattern 3 in which the box image 100AK003 as an image is displayed and the display mode of the box image 100AK002 and the box image 100AK003 is changed to a mode in which each box is opened, an item appears from each box. It is possible. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the predetermined effect of the pattern 1 and the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 are set so that the jackpot expectation levels are different when they are executed. According to this, by newly displaying the second specific image and the third specific image, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, maintain a sense of expectation, and suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 is higher than the predetermined effect of the pattern 1 in the expectation of a big hit when executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the timing of opening the box as the first specific image differs depending on the appearing item. That is, the proportion of which type of item appears differs depending on the timing at which the display mode of the first specific image changes. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to the timing when the display mode of the first specific image changes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5, in pattern 3, there are cases where item C and item D appear, and cases where item D and item E appear. In the case where item D and item E appear, the jackpot expectation is higher. As shown in the figure, when item C and item D appear, it is set so as to be determined to be super reach or more, and when item D and item E appear, variable display results are displayed. Is set to be a big hit. That is, when the predetermined effect of pattern 3 is executed, it is decided that at least the super reach or more is confirmed (that is, if item D appears, it indicates that the super reach is confirmed). Therefore, it is possible to ensure the reliability of the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 and prevent the player from being disappointed.

Further, the number of timings at which the display mode as the first specific image (which may be the second specific image or the third specific image) changes according to the degree of expectation may be different, and the number of the timings is small. The degree of expectation of a big hit may be higher, and according to this, it becomes easier to specify the timing at which the predetermined effect having a higher degree of expectation is executed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a predetermined effect of displaying a box image as a specific image and changing the display mode of the box image to display an item. Note that, as described above, the predetermined effect may be one that causes an item to appear, except that the display mode is changed after the specific image is displayed, or the item is caused to appear. It is also possible to say until the production according to is executed. The effect control CPU 120 displays the box image 100AK001 as the first specific image as the execution pattern of the predetermined effect, changes the display mode of the box image 100AK001 to a mode of opening the box, and then causes the item to appear. After displaying the pattern 1 and the box image 100AK001 as the first specific image and changing the display mode of the box image 100AK001 to a mode of opening the box, the box image 100AK002 as the second specific image is displayed, After changing the display mode of the box image 100AK002 to the mode of opening the box, the pattern 2 for causing the item to appear and the box image 100AK001 as the first specific image are displayed, and the box is opened to the mode. After changing the display mode of the image 100AK001, the box image 100AK002 as the second specific image and the box image 100AK003 as the third specific image are displayed, and the box image 100AK002 and the box image are opened to open the respective boxes. By changing the display mode of 100AK003, it is possible to execute the pattern 3 in which the item appears from each box. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the predetermined effect of the pattern 2 and the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 are set so that the jackpot expectation degree is different when they are executed. According to this, by newly displaying the second specific image and the third specific image, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, maintain a sense of expectation, and suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 (A) and (B), even if items of the same type appear at the same timing, a predetermined effect is produced in either pattern 1 or pattern 2. Depending on whether or not is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is different. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the pattern 2 is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5, when the predetermined effect of the pattern 1 in which the item A appears is executed, it is set so as not to be a big hit of indeterminate change or probability change. Then, when the predetermined effect of pattern 2 is executed, the determination rate may not be assigned to the “other than the above” illustrated so that it is determined that the super reach or the small hit or more is achieved. According to this, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the second pattern is performed.

(Modification of the characteristic part 100AK)
In the characteristic part 100AK, an example in which the presence/absence of execution of a predetermined effect and the execution pattern are determined by the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. For example, by executing the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-11, whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect may be determined in addition to the predetermined effect.

In the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-11, after executing the process of step 100AKS004 in the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-3, it is determined whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 100AKS005), and then the predetermined effect setting process is performed. The production setting process ends. In the processing of step 100AKS005, the presence/absence of execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined according to the determination ratio shown in the drawing according to the predetermined effect pattern with reference to the setting suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 10-12, in this example, the determination rate is assigned such that the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is different depending on the predetermined effect pattern that is the execution pattern of the predetermined effect. Specifically, the pattern 2 has a higher execution rate of the setting suggestion effect than the pattern 1, and the pattern 3 has a higher execution rate than the pattern 2. As described above, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of pattern 1<pattern 2<pattern 3<. Therefore, in the case of the predetermined effect pattern having a high jackpot expectation, the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed is also high, and the player's expectation can be further improved. Then, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the pattern 3 is executed. On the contrary, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be set to be higher in the pattern 2 than in the pattern 3 and in the pattern 1 than in the pattern 2. According to this, even in the case of the predetermined effect pattern in which the jackpot expectation degree is low, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's expectation by executing the setting suggestion effect. In the setting suggestion effect, for example, in addition to the box image and the item, different types of character images may be displayed in different proportions according to the suggested setting value.

In this example, an example of executing the setting suggestion effect as an effect different from the predetermined effect is shown. The predetermined effect and the setting suggestion effect such as suggesting a value may be a series of effects.

(Explanation regarding the association of the characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to the characteristic unit 048AK, the characteristic unit 063AK, and the characteristic unit 100AK 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 the respective configurations relating to the other feature parts. For example, when the setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 063AK is not performed in the ending effect, the setting suggestion effect by the stop pattern in the characteristic part 048AK may be executed. Further, for example, when the setting suggestion effect of the aspect 1 in the characteristic part 063AK is executed in the ending effect, the setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 048AK may be further executed, and in this case, it is different from FIG. 8-23. The setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 048AK may be executed with reference to the table. That is, the high setting is made so as not to suggest that it is set to an unfavorable setting value, even though it is suggested that the setting value is set to an advantageous setting value in Aspect 1. It suffices to execute the setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 048AK with reference to the table in which the determined ratio is set for the mode indicating that the characteristic part 048AK is present. According to this, since it is suggested that both the setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 063AK and the setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 048AK are set to advantageous setting values, the player is expected. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A specific effect display means for displaying a specific image and changing the display mode of the specific image, and then executing a specific effect;
The predetermined effect execution means,
As the execution pattern of the predetermined effect,
A first pattern for displaying the first specific image, changing the display mode of the first specific image, and then executing the predetermined effect;
The first specific image is displayed, the second specific image and the third specific image are displayed after changing the display mode of the first specific image, and the predetermined effect is displayed after changing the display mode of the second specific image. And a second pattern for executing the predetermined effect after changing the display mode of the third specific image,
Can be either
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different between when the predetermined effect is executed in the first pattern and when the predetermined effect is executed in the second pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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