JP2020110442A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which has a setting function and can carry out a performance varying a display mode, at a favorable timing.SOLUTION: A variation performance which varies a display mode of a total out number display 154F001 is executed before a stop of a drawing pattern determination. In the case of executing a battle performance and executing a revival performance, the variation performance is executed after the execution of the battle performance and before the execution of the revival performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-4

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state and can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage.

Conventionally, there is one that can set any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the setting change operation, and suggests the setting by the character displayed in the variable display. There was a pachinko gaming machine that executes the effect of performing (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). Further, there is a pachinko gaming machine that executes an effect of changing the display mode such that the meter is accumulated over a plurality of fluctuations (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP, 2010-200902, A JP, 2005-93045, A

However, the execution timing in the case of performing the effect of changing the display mode as in Patent Document 2 in the gaming machine having the setting function as in Patent Document 1 has not been considered.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect of changing a display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function. Is.

(1) To any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) and have different degrees of advantage (for example, different jackpot probabilities) A settable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect (for example, effect control CPU 120) is provided,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, battle effect) that indicates whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
When the variable display ends, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the predetermined display (for example, the total out number display 154F001 shown in FIG. 8-2) (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the symbol A change effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 before the fixed stop is executed),
Setting by changing the display mode of the predetermined display to the specific mode by the change effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more) It is possible to execute a setting effect that suggests a value (for example, a setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-2(C)),
When controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to execute the special effect and, after suggesting that the advantageous state is not controlled once, to perform a special effect that notifies that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, When controlled in the big hit game state, after executing the battle effect, after the appearance of a symbol temporary stop due to the defeated battle due to the battle defeat, it is possible to execute a revival effect that informs that it is controlled in the big hit game state),
When the special effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after executing the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4C, when the battle effect is not executed and the revival effect is not executed). Then, after executing the battle production, execute the change production),
When the special effect is executed, the change effect is executed after the specific effect is executed and before the special effect is executed (for example, a battle effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-4(E)). Then, when executing the rehabilitation effect, after executing the battle effect, the change effect is executed until the rehabilitation effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is executed and the special effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after the specific effect is executed, and the specific effect is executed when the special effect is executed. Since the change effect is executed after executing the effect and before executing the special effect, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode on the gaming machine having the setting function at a suitable timing.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The gaming machine is capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) to a game area,
Further comprising detection means (for example, an out-ball detection sensor) capable of detecting the number of game media that have reached the game area,
The change effect changes the display mode of the predetermined display according to the number of game media detected by the detection means (for example, the total out number display 154F001 according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor). Change the display mode).

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable change effect by changing the display mode of the predetermined display according to the number of game media detected by the detection means.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The effect execution means makes the display mode of the predetermined display during execution of the specific effect and the special effect more difficult to visually recognize than the display mode in a state in which the specific effect and the special effect are not executed (for example, The total out number display 154F001 during the execution of the battle effect and the revival effect is not displayed).

With such a configuration, it is difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the predetermined display during execution of the specific effect and the special effect, so that the specific effect and the special effect can be made conspicuous.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
When the aspect of the predetermined display is the specific aspect during execution of the special effect, the effect execution means executes the setting effect during execution of the special effect (for example, FIG. 8-4). As shown in (H), when the mode of the total out number display 154F001 becomes 350 or more during execution of the revival effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed during execution of the revival effect).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the setting effect not being executed despite the predetermined display mode being the specific mode.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Regarding the number of game media detected by the detection means during the execution of the specific effect and the special effect, the effect executing means displays the predetermined display by executing the change effect after the special effect is executed. Change the display mode (for example, as shown in the modification, for the number of game balls detected by the out-ball detection sensor during execution of the battle effect and the revival effect, the change effect is executed after the revival effect is executed. By doing so, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is changed).

According to such a configuration, since the change effect is executed after the special effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the timing of executing the change effect being too late and deteriorating the interest 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 timing chart showing various effect patterns. It is the display screen figure which shows the example of production. It is the display screen figure which shows the example of production. It is the display screen figure which shows the example of production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a setting suggestion production determination table. It is a flow chart which shows out addition processing. It is a flowchart showing an out addition effect process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of suggestive effect setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a suggestion production determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a preliminary effect determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of prior production / suggestion production execution processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode of a preliminary production and suggestive production.

(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 (ElectroLuminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display 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, the winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a 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 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 figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, and a random number circuit 104. And an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform 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 (VideoDisplayProcessor), a CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), a VRAM (VideoRAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

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

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

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a 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 parts 154F to 156F)
Next, the characteristic parts 154F to 156F of the present embodiment will be described. Regarding the characteristic portions 154F to 156F, a technology for a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, such as a winning probability of a big hit as follows. Will be explained. The game controlling microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) also has a function as a setting unit capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player as a setting value of the winning probability of the big hit. ..

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

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

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

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

For the characteristic part 154F, a battle effect is executed as an effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled. The battle effect is a big hit when the teammate character wins over the enemy character, and is a gap when the teammate character loses the enemy character. Before such a battle effect is executed, the development effect is executed as an effect that suggests (incites) whether or not the battle effect is developed in the reach state. Further, on the screen of the image display device 5, the number of out balls shot by the player is displayed as a total out number display. The total out number display may be updated by a change effect in which the number of outs detected during a predetermined period is added. The characteristic portion 154F is characterized by the timing of performing an effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display.

For the characteristic part 155F, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the total out number becomes 350 or more as the specific mode. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the currently set setting value. Specifically, in the setting suggestion effect, when the total number of outs is 350 or more, the box opens, and an effect in which a display suggesting the current set value appears is executed. The characteristic part 155F is characterized by the timing of performing an effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display and the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect that is executed in response to the changing effect.

Regarding the characteristic portion 156F, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, after the battle effect is executed, a revival effect is provided after notifying that the jackpot gaming state is not once controlled, and then being notified of the jackpot gaming state being controlled. To be executed. The characteristic part 156F is characterized by the timing of performing the effect of changing the display mode of the total out number display when the revival effect is executed.

Various effects using the detection of the out-ball executed for the characteristic units 154F to 156F will be described in detail below. FIG. 8-1 is a timing chart showing various effect patterns. FIG. 8A is a timing chart showing a normal pattern. When the variable display is started, the three decorative patterns start changing. The symbols are temporarily stopped one by one, and after all the symbols are completely stopped after the third symbol is temporarily stopped, a symbol fixed stop is performed. The change effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display is executed during the symbol confirmation stop after the third symbol is temporarily stopped. In addition, when the total out number is 350 or more due to the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the change effect is executed and before the symbol determination is stopped.

FIG. 8-1(B) is a timing chart showing a development effect success pattern. When the variable display is started, the three decorative patterns start changing. After that, the two symbols are in the reach state in which they temporarily stop at the same symbol. Then, the development effect that indicates whether or not the battle effect is executed from the reach state is executed. In the development effect, an effect is created that stirs whether or not to stop the SP symbol that suggests that the battle effect is developed. When the SP state is in the reach state, the SP design is temporarily stopped in the remaining area, so that the battle production is developed. After that, the battle effect is executed, and the change effect is executed after the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, regardless of the result of the battle victory or the battle defeat. When the total out number becomes 350 or more after the change effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is executed and the symbol is fixedly stopped.

FIG. 8-1(C) is a timing chart showing a development effect failure pattern. Until the development effect is executed, it is the same as the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(B). In the development effect failure pattern, when the SP symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state is reached, X is displayed as a failure in the SP symbol. After that, the change effect is not executed like the normal pattern and the symbol is fixedly stopped. Then, the change effect is executed immediately after the next variable display is started. Then, when the total out number becomes 350 or more after the execution of the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed, and then the symbol is fixedly stopped.

FIG. 8-1(D) is a timing chart showing the development effect failure+next big hit pattern. Until the development effect is executed, it is the same as in FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C). In the development effect failure of FIG. 8-1(C), when the SP design is temporarily stopped after the reach state, a cross indicating the failure is displayed on the SP design, and then the change performance is not executed. .. However, in the development effect failure+next big hit pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(D), when the SP symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state, the SP symbol changes immediately after the X symbol indicating the failure is displayed. The performance is executed. Then, when the total out number becomes 350 or more after the execution of the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed, and then the symbol is fixedly stopped. Further, in the next variable display, the variable display of the big hit is executed, and at this time, the change effect is executed in the vicinity of the symbol fixed stop.

FIG. 8-1(E) is a timing chart showing the failure of the development effect and the next big hit pattern. Until the development effect is executed, it is the same as in FIGS. 8-1(B), (C), and (D). After the development effect is executed, the SP symbol is temporarily stopped and the battle effect is developed, as in FIG. 8-1(B). After that, the battle effect is defeated, and an effect of making the decorative design temporarily stop with the deviating design is executed. After the effect of the tentative stop appearance, the revival effect is executed after the change effect is executed. The ally character is revived by the revival effect, and the effect of defeating the enemy character is executed. Then, if the total out number is 350 or more due to the change effect after the symbol temporary stop appearance, the setting suggestion effect is executed before the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped. Note that the change effect may be executed after the appearance of the symbol temporary stop and may be executed before the execution of the setting suggestion effect. Specifically, it may be executed halfway through the effect after the appearance of the symbol temporary stop, and the remaining effects are executed before the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 8-2 is a display screen diagram showing an example of effect. 8-2(A) to (D) are display screen diagrams of the image display device 5 showing various effects using the detection of the out-ball of the normal pattern. At the start of the change shown in FIG. 8-2(A), the three decorative patterns start changing in the central area of the screen. In the lower left area of the screen, the active display as the display corresponding to the current variable display is displayed on the pedestal, and the pending display corresponding to the two variable displays that have not been executed is displayed in the right area. It In the lower right area of the screen, the total number of out balls counted by the out ball sensor capable of detecting the number of game balls reaching the game area is displayed as a total out number display 154F001.

In the total out number display 154F001, 350 is displayed in the denominator, and the current total number of out balls is displayed in the numerator. Since the current total number of out balls is 340, that number is displayed. A box image 154F002 is displayed on the left side of the total out number display 154F001. The box image 154F002 may be opened when a predetermined condition that the total number of out balls is 350 or more in the denominator is satisfied, and an image regarding a setting suggestion may be displayed from the inside. The out-ball sensor is provided at the position where the driven game ball is finally discharged.

During the change effect shown in FIG. 8-2(B), when three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, the out image 154F003 is displayed above the total out number display 154F001 during the temporary stop of the symbol. It The out image 154F is a display showing the total number of out balls from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. In the change effect, the effect in which the numerical value of the numerator is increased by the number of out balls is executed by the out image 154F003 acting (contacting) with the total out number display 154F001.

Next, at the time of execution of the setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-2(C), when the three decorative patterns are temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, the characters of "ume" are selected from the box image 154F002 during the temporary stop of the pattern. The setting suggestion image 154F004 displayed by is displayed. The character "ume" is a display that is displayed at a high rate when the current setting value is an odd number (settings 1, 3, 5), and therefore functions as an odd number setting suggestion. Further, in the total out number display 154F001, the numerator is updated from 340 to 353 due to the change effect. In this way, the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed as the setting suggestion effect when the value of 350, which is the denominator, exceeds the total number of out balls.

Next, at the time of the next variable display shown in FIG. 8-2(D), the three decorative patterns start changing in the central area of the screen. Further, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 displayed in the lower right area of the screen is updated so that the numerator is displayed as a numerical value of 3. Thus, the total out number display 154F001 is once reset when reaching the denominator 350, and only the amount exceeding 350 is displayed in the numerator.

An example of the effect of another pattern will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a display screen diagram showing an example of presentation. The display at the start of fluctuation shown in FIG. 8-3(A) is the same as that at the start of fluctuation in FIG. 8-2. From such a state, when the development effect shown in FIG. 8-3(B) is executed, the development pattern 154F005 including the characters “SP” is displayed on the screen in the remaining middle area when the reach state is the “5” pattern. The development effect that slowly flows from above to below is executed. In the development effect, the development pattern 154F005 stops in the middle area, and the development effect success pattern that develops into the SP reach that is the battle effect, and the development pattern 154F005 stops in the middle area and a cross is displayed, and the SP reach that is the battle effect is displayed. A development production failure pattern that does not develop is included.

8C to 8E show the flow of production of the development production success pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3(C), the battle effect shown in FIG. 8-3(D) is executed from the state where the development symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle area. In the battle production, a battle production in which an enemy character and an ally character fight each other is executed. After that, as a result of the battle, an effect in which the teammate character wins is executed, and then a combination of "555" which is a jackpot symbol is displayed in the center of the screen. After the change effect is executed at the timing when the design is temporarily stopped, the setting suggestion effect is displayed in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 8-3(E). ..

Moreover, FIGS. 8-3(F) to (H) show the flow of production of the development production failure pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3(F), from the state in which the development pattern 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle area, as shown in FIG. 8-3(G), a cross is displayed on the development pattern 154F005, which is a SP reach battle. It is shown that it does not develop into production. In the development effect failure pattern, the change effect and the setting suggestion effect are not executed at the timing when X is displayed in the development symbol 154F005 and the symbol is temporarily stopped. Then, the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display, and thereafter, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 8-3(H) is executed.

In addition, FIGS. 8-3(I) to (K) show the flow of effects when there is a big hit pattern in the hold. There is a big hit in the hold means that the hold information controlled to the big hit game state is stored in the hold information of the next variable display executed this time. As shown in FIG. 8-3(I), from the state in which the development symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle area, as shown in FIG. 8-3(J), a cross is displayed on the development symbol 154F005, which is a SP reach battle. It is shown that it does not develop into production. In the pattern in which there is a big hit in the hold, unlike the case shown in FIG. 8-3(G), a change effect in which the out image 154F003 acts on the total out number display 154F001 is executed. By this change effect, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 8C is executed.

An example of the effect of another pattern will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a display screen diagram showing an example of presentation. FIG. 8-4(A) is a diagram showing a state when the development effect is successful and the battle effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), after the battle effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character fight each other is started, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), when the battle is lost, the teammate character is the enemy. The effect of being defeated by the character is executed. After that, when the final display result is obtained, the flow of the effect is as shown in FIGS. 8-4(C) to (D). Further, when the big hit display result is finally obtained, the flow of the effects is as shown in FIGS. 8-4(E) to (H).

As shown in FIG. 8-4(C), when the final display result is obtained, the out image 154F003 acts on the total out number display 154F001 when the decorative design is temporarily stopped by the combination of the defective designs. The change effect is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8D, since the total out number display 154F001 exceeds 350, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(E), when the big hit display result is finally obtained, the out image 154F003 is displayed on the total out number display 154F001 when the decorative design is temporarily stopped by the combination of the outlying designs. The acting change effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4(F), a revival effect in which the characters "revival" and the effect image are displayed in the center of the screen is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4(G), an effect in which the ally character stands up and attacks the enemy character is executed as a revival effect. After that, when the teammate character wins, the big hit display result combination is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 8-4(H). Then, since the total out number display 154F001 exceeds 350, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 is executed.

Next, a table for determining the display mode of the setting suggestion image 154F004 that appears from the box image 154F002 when the setting suggestion effect is executed will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram of a setting suggestive effect determination table. The setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-5, the ratio of the effect contents determined for the set values 1 to 6 is set to be different. In the case of the setting value 1, 70% of the effect contents are displayed as "?" as the setting suggestion effect, and 25% of the effect contents are displayed as "ume" as the suggestion effect. The display of "bamboo" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the display of "pine" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 0%. Here, the display of "?" is a display that does not suggest the installation value that is uniformly displayed at a high rate in all the set values. Further, the display of "ume" suggests an odd setting, the display of "bamboo" suggests an even setting, and the display of "pine" suggests that setting 2 or more is confirmed.

In the case of the setting value 2, 70% of the effect contents are displayed as "?" as the setting suggestion effect, and 5% are determined as "Ume" as the setting suggestion effect. Displaying "bamboo" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and displaying "pine" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 5%. In the case of the setting value 3, 70% of the effect contents are displayed as "?" as the setting suggestion effect, and 20% of the effect values are displayed as "plum" as the setting suggestion effect. Displaying "bamboo" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and displaying "pine" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 5%.

In the case of the setting value 4, 70% of the effect contents are displayed as "?" as the setting suggestion effect, and 5% of the effect contents are displayed as "ume" as the setting suggestion effect. Displaying "bamboo" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 15%, and displaying "pine" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In the case of the setting value 5, 70% of the effect contents are displayed as "?" as the setting suggestion effect, and 10% of the effect contents are displayed as "plum" as the setting suggestion effect. Displaying "bamboo" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and displaying "pine" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 15%.

In the case of the setting value 6, 70% of the effect contents are displayed as "?" as the setting suggestion effect, and 5% of the effect contents are displayed as "ume" as the setting suggestion effect. Then, displaying "bamboo" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and displaying "pine" as the setting suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 15%. In this way, since the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the setting value, the setting value can be estimated from the setting suggestion effect to be executed. For example, when "pine" is displayed, the setting value 1 is denied, so that it is possible to provide an enjoyment that encourages continuation of the game.

Further, as shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-5, the proportion of "pine" displayed increases as the set value increases. It should be noted that the display of “?” may have different rates depending on the set value. Further, as the effect contents, a display for confirming that it is a specific set value may be provided. Specifically, when a rainbow-colored image is displayed, the setting 6 may be confirmed. In addition, “bamboo” suggesting an even setting may not be displayed in the case of an odd setting, and “ume” suggesting an odd setting may not be displayed in the case of an even setting.

The effect control CPU 120 stores setting value information output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the start of variable display, or output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the time of setting change and stored on the effect control CPU 120 side. Based on the set value information, any one of the set values in the table of FIG. 9-5 may be selected to determine the effect content.

Next, various processes executed by adding the number of out balls will be described. FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing the out addition process. The out addition process is included in the process executed in the prefetching notice setting process (S161 of FIG. 7). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the out detection sensor (154FS001). If there is no detection by the out detection sensor (154FS001; N), the process ends. If detected by the out detection sensor (154FS001; Y), the out addition counter is incremented by 1 (154FS002). The out addition counter is stored in, for example, the RAM 122, and is counted by the production control CPU 120 by 1 when the sub side receives a command based on a detection signal from the out detection switch.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the variable display start timing (154FS003). Whether or not it is the variable display start timing may be confirmed, for example, by checking the value of the effect process flag. If it is not the variable display start timing (154FS003; N), the process ends. If it is the variable display start timing (154FS003; Y), it is determined whether or not the next flag is set (154FS004). The next flag is a flag that is set in the out addition effect processing, which will be described later, and is a flag that indicates that the out addition effect is executed in the next variation instead of the current variation.

If the flag is set next time (154FS004; Y), the process ends. If the flag is not set next time (154FS004; N), the process proceeds to 154FS005. In the process of 154FS005, it is set to execute the change effect that adds the total number of outs from the previous variable display start to the current variable display start. By the processing of 154FS005, the change effect is executed by the total number of outs with the period from the variable display to the next variable display as a break. Next, the change effect execution flag is set (154FS006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total out number is 350 or more due to the change effect (154FS007). If the total number of outs is not 350 or more (154FS007; N), the process is ended. If the total number of outs is 350 or more (154FS007; Y), the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set (154FS008), and the process ends.

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the out addition effect process. The out addition effect process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the next flag is set (154FS010). The next flag is a flag set in 154FS016 described later, and is a flag that is set to execute the out addition effect at the start of the next variable display, not the current variable display. If the flag is set next time (154FS010; Y), the process proceeds to 154FS027.

If the flag is not set next time (154FS010; N), it is determined whether the change effect execution flag is set (154FS011). The change effect execution flag is a flag set in the above-mentioned 154FS006, and is a flag indicating that the change effect is executed in the variable display this time. If the change effect execution flag is not set (154FS011; N), the process ends. If the change effect execution flag is set (154FS011; Y), it is determined whether or not the variable display is for executing the development effect (154FS012). Whether or not the variable display is used to execute the development effect may be determined by a variation pattern command or the like.

When the variable display is used to execute the development effect (154FS013; Y), it is determined whether the variable display is expanded to the battle effect (154FS013). If it is not the variable display for executing the development effect (154FS013; N), the process proceeds to 154FS017. Whether or not the variable display is used to execute the battle effect may be determined by a variation pattern command or the like. When the battle effect is not developed (154FS013; N), the information stored in the pending storage buffer is confirmed, and it is determined whether the next pending storage is a big hit (154FS015). If the next pending storage is a big hit (154FS014; Y), the process proceeds to 154FS017.

If the next pending storage is not a big hit (154FS014; N), it is set not to execute the change effect at the time of temporary stop of the symbol but to execute the change effect at the next variable display (154FS015). Next, the next flag is set (154FS016), and the process is terminated. By the processing of 154FS012 to 154FS016, the development effect is executed, but in the development effect failure pattern that does not develop into the battle effect, execution of the change effect in the variable display this time is limited.

When the battle effect is developed in 154FS013 (154FS013; Y), it is determined whether or not the variable display this time is a big hit (154FS023). Whether or not the variable display this time is a big hit may be determined by a command or the like indicating the display result. When the variable display this time is not a big hit (154FS023; N), the processing shifts to 154FS017. When the variable display this time is a big hit (154FS023; Y), it is determined whether the variable display this time is a revival pattern (154FS024). When the variable display this time is not the revival pattern (154FS024; N), the processing shifts to 154FS017.

If the variable display this time is a revival pattern (154FS024; Y), a change effect is executed at the time of a pattern temporary stop pretending to stop at a falling pattern, and the total out number display is set to be updated (154FS025). .. Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS026), and the process proceeds to 154FS019. By the process of 154FS012 to 154FS013, 154FS023 to 154FS026, after the development production is executed and the battle production is developed, the revival production is performed in such a manner that the revival production is performed in such a manner that it is apparently lost in the battle production and is revived. A change effect can be executed.

When the development effect is not executed in 154FS012 (154FS012; N), when the next pending storage is a big hit in 154FS014 (154FS014; Y), when this variable display is not a big hit in 154FS023 (154FS023; N), this variable display Is not a revival pattern (154FS024; N), in 154FS017, change effect is executed at the time of temporary stop of the symbol, and the total out number display is set to be updated. Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS018), and the processing proceeds to 154FS019.

In the process of 154FS019, it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set. The setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag set in the above-mentioned 154FS008, and is a flag set on condition that the total out number is 350 or more due to the change effect. If the setting suggestion effect execution flag is not set (154FS019; N), the process ends. If the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set (154FS019; Y), the content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (154FS020). Next, the setting suggestion effect execution flag is reset (154FS021). After that, the total out number display is reset and updated to a value corresponding to the change effect (154FS022), and the process ends.

In the process of 154FS010, when the next flag is set (154FS010; Y), change effect is executed at the start of variable display, and the total out number display is set to be updated (154FS027). Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS028), and the processing proceeds to 154FS019.

By the processing of 154FS017 to 154FS022, the change effect is executed at the timing of temporary stop of the symbol. Then, by executing the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is subsequently executed. In the case of the revival effect pattern that shifts from the process of 154FS017026 to the process of 154FS019, the change effect is executed when the temporary stop of the symbol is pretended, and the setting suggestion effect is executed when the temporary stop of the symbol is executed. In the case of the pattern in which the process of 154FS028 shifts to the process of 154FS019, the change effect is executed at the timing when the variable display is started, and the setting suggestion effect is continuously executed after the change effect. ..

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the characteristic portions 154F to 156F]
[1] It has not been considered to execute the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in the gaming machine having the setting function. The characteristic part 154F can execute a battle effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot is controlled. Before the battle effect is executed, a development effect that indicates whether or not the battle effect is executed can be executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 before the symbol determination stop. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), the setting suggestion image 154F004 can be displayed when the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. Furthermore, the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(B) and the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(C) can be executed. In the characteristic unit 154F having such a configuration, execution of the change effect is restricted in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-1C. As a result, the execution of the change effect is limited in the variable display for executing the development effect failure pattern effect in which the battle effect is not executed after the development effect is executed. Therefore, the battle effect is not executed because the change effect is executed. It is possible to prevent things from coming out in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode on the gaming machine having the setting function at a suitable timing.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-1(A), in the normal pattern in which the battle effect is not executed, the setting suggestion effect can be executed, but in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(C), the setting is effected. Execution of suggestive production is restricted. As a result, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display in which the development effect failure pattern effect is executed in which the battle effect is not executed after the development effect is executed. It is possible to prevent things that are not executed from being revealed in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode on the gaming machine having the setting function at a suitable timing.

[3] In the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8C, when the execution of the change effect is limited in the variable display, the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the fact that the battle effect is not executed due to the change effect being executed in advance, and to execute the change effect at the timing of the next variable display after the end of the variable display. You can Therefore, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in the gaming machine having the setting function.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8C, the total out number display 154F001 during execution of the development effect is not displayed. This makes it difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 while the development effect is being executed, so that the development effect can be made conspicuous.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 8-3(I) to (K), in the case of a pattern in which there is a big hit in the hold, the change effect is executed even if the development effect failure pattern is executed. It is like this. As a result, an unexpected effect can be executed and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[6] A game is possible by launching a game ball into the game area, and the number of game balls that have reached the game area is detected by the out-ball detection sensor. Then, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 changes according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor. As a result, a suitable change effect can be executed by changing the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor.

[7] It has not been considered to execute the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in the gaming machine having the setting function. The feature part 155F can execute a battle effect that suggests whether or not to be controlled by a big hit. Before the battle effect is executed, a development effect that indicates whether or not the battle effect is executed can be executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 before the symbol determination stop. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), the setting suggestion image 154F004 can be displayed when the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. Furthermore, the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(B) and the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-1(C) can be executed. In the characteristic unit 155F having such a configuration, execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-1C. As a result, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display in which the development effect failure pattern effect is executed in which the battle effect is not executed after the development effect is executed, so that the change effect is executed and the battle effect is executed. It is possible to prevent things that are not done from happening in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode on the gaming machine having the setting function at a suitable timing.

[8] When the execution of the setting suggestion effect is limited in the variable display in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8C, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the fact that the specific effect is not executed due to the execution of the setting suggestion effect in advance, and it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect after the end of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode on the gaming machine having the setting function at a suitable timing.

[9] When the execution of the setting suggestion effect is limited in the variable display in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8C, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the fact that the battle effect is not executed due to the setting suggestion effect being executed in advance, and it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect after the end of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode on the gaming machine having the setting function at a suitable timing.

[10] It has not been considered to execute the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in the game machine having the setting function. The characteristic part 156F can execute a battle effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot is controlled. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 before the symbol determination stop. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), the setting suggestion image 154F004 can be displayed when the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. Further, in the case of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, after performing the battle effect, it is possible to execute a revival effect that informs that the player is controlled to the jackpot gaming state after the appearance of a symbol temporary stop due to a defeated symbol due to battle defeat. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), when the battle effect is executed but the revival effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-4(E). As described above, when the battle effect is executed and the revival effect is executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed and before the revival effect is executed. As a result, when the battle effect is executed and the revival effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed, and when the battle effect is executed and the revival effect is executed, after the battle effect is executed. Since the change effect is executed before the revival effect is executed, it can be prevented that the revival effect is executed in advance. Therefore, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in the gaming machine having the setting function.

[11] The total out number display 154F001 during the execution of the battle effect and the revival effect is not displayed. This makes it difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 during the execution of the battle effect and the revival effect, so that the battle effect and the revival effect can be made conspicuous.

[12] As shown in FIG. 8-4(H), when the mode of the total out number display 154F001 becomes 350 or more during execution of the revival effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed during execution of the revival effect. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the setting effect not being executed in spite of the aspect of the total out number display 154F001 being 350 or more. More specifically, since the big hit is always performed after the revival effect is executed, if the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the variable display this time, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the big hit ends. In this case, the setting suggestion effect comes at a considerably later timing, so that such setting itself can be prevented by executing the setting suggestion effect during the revival effect. The setting suggestion effect may be executed during a big hit round or the like.

[Other Modifications of Characteristic Parts 154F to 156F]
[1] In the embodiment described above, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 may be changed to a different display mode depending on the set value. Specifically, in the case of the settings 4, 5 and 6 as the specific set values, the total out number display 154F001 may be displayed in red which confirms the settings 4, 5 and 6. When the change effect is limited while the total out number display 154F001 is displayed in red, a message of “add later” is specified to specify that the change effect is executed after the limited variable display is finished. It should be displayed. As a result, even if the change effect is limited, it is possible to indicate that the message “add later” will suggest a specific setting value in the future, and it is possible to give the player a sense of security. The timing for changing the total out number display 154F001 to red may be executed near the total out number of 350 (for example, 330), or may change when the 350 is reset to 0. You may do it. Further, the highest setting 6 may be indicated by a rainbow display.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, the value of the number of out balls added in the change effect is the number of game balls detected by the out ball sensor from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. .. However, the number of out balls detected until the change effect is executed may be added by the change effect. In such a case, the game balls detected while the development effect and the battle effect are being executed are added in the subsequent change effect. Also, if it is a revival effect pattern, the number of game balls detected by the out-ball detection sensor during execution of the battle effect and revival effect is the total number of outs by executing the change effect after the revival effect is executed. The display mode of the display 154F001 may be changed. In this way, since the change effect is executed after the revival effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the timing of execution of the change effect being too late and deteriorating the interest of the game.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, it is desirable that the display order of the images of the total out number display 154F001 is higher than the display order of the images of the other notice effects. That is, the image of the total out number display 154F001 may be displayed in front of the images of the other notice effects.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the total out number display 154F001 is not displayed in the development effect, the battle effect, the revival effect, or the like has been described. However, the total out number display 154F001 may be semi-transparent during the execution of these effects, and may be displayed in a mode that is more difficult to see than usual but visible to the player.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the game balls detected by the out-ball sensor are all out-balls hit in the game area. However, the change effect may be executed based on the number of balls to be paid out to the player side, or the change effect may be executed for the game balls winning a specific winning opening such as the starting winning opening. You may Further, the change effect may be executed only on the basis of the game ball that has passed through the outlet.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed is usually during the symbol determination stop after the third symbol is temporarily stopped. However, the change effect may be executed at other timings. For example, the change effect may be executed after the timing at which the first symbol or the two names are temporarily stopped. Further, the change effect may be executed at each timing before the reach is started, during the reach, and after the reach. Further, the degree of expectation that the setting suggestion effect will be executed thereafter or the degree of expectation that the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the set setting value will be executed may be different depending on the execution timing of the change effect.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the change effect may be executed each time an out ball is detected. Even in such a case, the change effect is not executed during the development effect or the battle effect (or is displayed in a form that is difficult to visually recognize), and the number of out balls detected during the development effect or the battle effect is these. It is desirable that the value be added after the end of production.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the timing for performing the change effect may be the timing from the symbol fixing stop to the start of the next variable display, instead of the timing during variable display, or waiting for customers. The timing may be during execution of the demonstration effect. Further, the setting suggestion effect executed after the change effect may be executed at such timing.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the timing of the change effect is executed during the big hit game, during the execution of the first variable display after the big hit, during the display of the fanfare screen at the start of the big hit, and the ending screen at the end of the big hit. May be executed during the display of. Further, the setting suggestion effect executed after the change effect may be executed at such timing.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the out-ball sensor is provided at the position where the driven game ball is finally discharged has been described. However, the out-ball sensor may be provided at a place (at least a position where the shot ball does not return) to enter the game area.

[11] In the embodiment described above, in the development effect failure pattern, the case where the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display instead of the current variable display has been described. However, the change effect may not be at the start of the next variable display, but after the third symbol of the next time is provisionally stopped and may be during the symbol finalization stop.

[Explanation on Characteristic Part 066IW]
Next, the characteristic part 066IW will be described. In this feature portion 066IW, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, 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 highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

Further, in the characteristic part 066IW, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting command can suggest the setting value by executing the effect according to the setting value designated by the setting command. Specifically, it is configured to be able to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects that give suggestions regarding settings. Although the suggestion effect of the feature section 066IW suggests what setting value is set, in addition to such a configuration, for example, effect control for designating that the setting change mode is controlled. Based on whether or not a command is received, it may be suggested whether or not the setting has been changed when the power is turned on (or it is suggested by the reliability (that is, the certainty) that differs depending on the presentation mode).

In addition, in the present characteristic part 066IW, prior to the suggestive effect, a pre-effect can be executed in which an effect display in which the effect mode changes stepwise according to the progress of the game (hereinafter, also referred to as stepwise progress) is displayed. Is configured. In addition, the suggestion effect can be executed in association with the change in the effect mode of the effect display in the preliminary effect to the specific stage.

Further, in the characteristic portion 066IW, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area of the game area, and the passage gate 41 is arranged in the right game area from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area. A variable winning ball device 6B, a general winning opening 10, and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area can be won in the first starting prize hole formed by the general winning opening 10 and the prize ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area is a variable winning ball. The second start winning opening formed by the 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.

Further, a plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area cannot enter the second start winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area cannot enter the first starting winning opening. There is. For this reason, in the normal state (low base state), the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6B being in the open state increases with the aim of winning a prize in the first starting winning opening by shooting a game ball toward the left side of the game area. In the state (high base state), a game ball is shot toward the right side of the game area to aim for winning at the second start winning hole, so that the game can be efficiently advanced.

Next, the suggestive effect setting process for setting the suggestive effect will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestive effect setting process. The suggestion effect setting process is, for example, a process performed as a part of the process in the variable display start setting process (S171) illustrated in FIG. 7. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1, the suggestion effect setting process is executed in the variable display start setting process (S171), but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, the prefetching notice setting shown in FIG. It is configured to be executed subsequent to the process (S161) (that is, configured to be always executed in the effect control process process), and not only when the variable display is started, but a setting related to suggestive effect is performed ( For example, the suggestive effect may be executed even when the variable display is stopped. In this case, the reliability (ie, the accuracy) of the suggestion by the suggestion effect should be higher when the variable display is started than when it is not started (for example, during the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed). May be.

In the suggested effect setting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not pre-effect or suggested effect is being executed (step 066IWS001). Whether or not the pre-production or suggestive production is being executed can be determined by various methods. For example, when the execution of the pre-production or suggestive production is started in the pre-production/indicative production execution process described later. It is also possible to set a predetermined execution flag to, and reset the execution flag when it is finished, and make a determination by checking the state of the execution flag.

When the pre-effect or the suggested effect is being executed, the process is ended as it is, and when not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in a time saving state (high base state) ( Step 066IWS002). Whether or not the time saving state (high base state) can be determined by various methods, but, for example, reception of an effect control command designating the time saving state (high base state) from the main board 11 The determination may be made based on whether or not there is.

If it is in the time saving state (high base state), the process is terminated as it is, and if it is not in the time saving state (high base state), the effect control CPU 120 determines the suggestion effect determination process for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect. Is executed (step 066IWS003).

In Step 066IWS003, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the setting value stored in the setting value storage area based on the received setting command. Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a table corresponding to the number of executions of the suggestive effect as a suggestive effect determination table for determining the effect mode of the suggestive effect, and the effect mode of the suggestive effect. To decide.

FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the suggestive effect determination table. FIG. 9-2(A) shows the first suggestive effect determination table used when the value of the suggestive effect number counter indicating the number of times of execution of the suggestive effect is less than 30, and FIG. 9-2(B). Shows a second suggestive effect determination table used when the value of the suggestive effect number counter is 30 or more and less than 100. In FIG. 9-2(C), the value of the suggestive effect number counter is 100 or more. The 2nd suggestion production determination table used at the time is shown. As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A), (B), and (C), in the suggestive effect determination table, for the suggestive effect A, the suggestive effect B, the suggestive effect C, the suggestive effect D, and the suggestive effect E. , Respectively, the judgment value is assigned.

The number of times the suggestive effect is executed may be that during one non-time saving state. That is, the value of the suggestion effect number counter may be reset when the non-time saving state is shifted to the time saving state.

In the characteristic part 066IW, when the pre-production is advanced to a specific stage (the 20th stage in this example), a predetermined card image is displayed on the image display device 5 as a suggested production. Specifically, when the effect mode of the suggested effect is the suggested effect A, a card image in which nothing is drawn is displayed, and in the case of the suggested effect B, the card image with the symbol “?” is displayed. In the case of the suggested effect C, the card image with the symbol “≠1” is displayed. In the case of the suggested effect D, the card image with the character “even” is displayed, and the suggested effect is displayed. In the case of E, a card image with the symbol “≧4” is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 9-2(A), (B), and (C), the suggestion effect A is not particularly indicated by a symbol or the like, but is highly executed when the setting value has a low advantage. It can be said that the set value is suggested by the execution frequency because the execution rate is low when the set value has a high advantage. Since the suggestion effect B is assigned a determination value such that the ratio of execution is high when the setting value has a high advantage, the suggestion effect B is set to a setting value having a high advantage when the execution frequency is high. Will be suggested.

Further, since the suggestion effect C is assigned a determination value so that it is executed only when the setting value is other than the setting value “1”, it is suggested that the suggestion effect C is other than the setting value “1”. Become. Since the suggestion effect D is assigned a determination value so that it is executed only when the setting value is any of even-numbered “2”, “4”, and “6”, the setting value is even-numbered “2” “ It will be suggested to be either "4" or "6". Further, in the suggestive effect E, the determination value is assigned so that it is executed only when the setting values are “4”, “5”, and “6”. ,” “5”, or “6”.

In the present feature section 066IW, from the characteristics of the suggested effects A to E, it can be said that the suggestion effect is desirable for the player in the order of suggested effect E> suggestive effect D> suggestive effect C> suggestive effect B> suggestive effect A. ..

A first suggestive effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-2(A), a second suggestive effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-2(B), and a third suggestive effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-2(C). Comparing with each other, the larger the counter value of the suggestive effect, that is, the greater the number of times the suggestive effect has been executed, the lower the rate of execution of the suggestive effect A (in this example, no particular indication is given). The difference in the execution ratio between the set values is also large. By doing so, the reliability (i.e., the accuracy) of the suggestion by the suggestive effect can be changed according to the number of times the suggestive effect is executed. Since the reliability (i.e., accuracy) of suggestion by the suggestive effect is higher as the suggestive effect is executed more times, the player can be interested in the number of times the suggestive effect is executed.

Note that, for example, the suggestive effect E that is executed only when the setting values are “4”, “5”, and “6” definitely indicates that the setting value is “4” or more (that is, The suggestion productions A and B have a higher reliability (i.e., accuracy) of suggestion, but may be configured to be executed only when the number of times the suggestion production is executed is 100 or more. With this configuration, the player can be interested in the number of times the suggestive effect is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a preliminary effect determination process for determining the effect mode of the preliminary effect (step 066IWS004).

In step 066IWS004, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number by using a table corresponding to the number of times the suggested effect is executed, as a suggested effect determination table for determining the effect mode of the preliminary effect, and performs the preliminary effect. Determine the performance mode.

FIG. 9-3 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the preliminary effect determination table. FIG. 9-3(A) shows the first preliminary effect determination table used when the value of the suggestive effect number counter is less than 30, and FIG. 9-3(B) shows the suggestive effect number counter. A second preliminary effect determination table used when the value is 30 or more and less than 100 is shown, and in FIG. 9-3(C), a third preliminary effect determination table used when the value of the suggestion effect number counter is 100 or more. A performance determination table is shown. As shown in FIGS. 9-3(A), (B), and (C), the determination values are assigned to the pre-production A, the pre-production B, and the pre-production C in the pre-production determination table. There is.

In this feature part 066IW, an effect of generating shaved ice is performed as a preliminary effect. Specifically, when the stage of the pre-production is changed by one stage, the handle portion of the shaved ice device rotates half a turn, and one scale of shaved ice is placed on the cup. Then, when the pre-production stage changes to the 20th stage, which is the final stage, and 20 scales of shaved ice are piled up on the cup, the pre-production is completed and the suggestive production is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A), (B), and (C), the pre-production A is a production executed by a mode of generating shaved ice using a white cup, and the production mode of the suggestive production is suggested. When the effect A is determined, the highest determined ratio is high. In addition, the pre-production B is a production executed by a mode of generating shaved ice using a blue cup, and when the production mode of the suggestive production is set to the suggestive production E (that is, the most desirable suggestive production for the player). The ratio that is most determined is high when it is determined to be a performance mode). In addition, the pre-production C is a production executed by a mode of generating shaved ice using a red cup, and the production mode of the suggestive production is determined to be any of the suggestive production C, the suggestive production D, and the suggestive production E. It is determined only in the case, and the highest rate is determined when the suggestive effect E is determined.

In the present characteristic part 066IW, which suggestive effect is to be executed is suggested depending on which effect mode of the pre-effect to be executed prior to the suggestive effect (that is, which color cup is used). It will be. Therefore, it is possible to give motivation to proceed with the game until the pre-stage production changes to a specific stage (that is, until 20 pieces of shaved ice is filled in the cup), with anticipation for the suggested production to be executed in the future. .. For example, when the pre-production C having the highest degree of expectation is being executed, the motivation for advancing the game is given until the pre-production changes to a specific stage.

A first preliminary effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3(A), a second preliminary effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3(B), and a third preliminary effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3(C). Comparing with each other, as the counter value of the suggestive effect count is larger, that is, the number of times the suggestive effect is executed is higher, the pre-production A (the lowest expected degree in this example) is executed at a lower rate. The difference in the execution ratio between the determined presentation modes of the effect production is also large. By doing so, the reliability (i.e., accuracy) of the suggestion by the preliminary presentation can be changed according to the number of times the suggestion production is executed. Since the reliability (that is, the accuracy) of the suggestion by the pre-production is higher as the number of times the suggestive effect is executed is higher, the player can be interested in the number of times the suggestive effect is executed.

Note that, for example, the suggestive effect E that is executed only when the setting values are “4”, “5”, and “6” definitely indicates that the setting value is “4” or more (that is, The suggestion productions A and B have a higher reliability (i.e., accuracy) of suggestion, but may be configured to be executed only when the number of times the suggestion production is executed is 100 or more. With this configuration, the player can be interested in the number of times the suggestive effect is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined value (“10” in this example) in the step progress counter for advancing the stage of the pre-stage production (step 066IWS005), and designates the stage for designating the stage of the pre-stage production. A predetermined value (“20” in this example) is set in the counter (step 066IWS006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the preliminary effect and the notification effect corresponding to the effect mode of the preliminary effect (step 066IWS007). There are a plurality of types of notification effects, and a start notification sound of a type corresponding to the effect mode of the preliminary effects is output. For example, the start notification sound A is executed according to the preliminary effect A, the start notification sound B is executed according to the preliminary effect B, and the start notification sound C is executed according to the preliminary effect C. In this way, by executing the type of notification effect according to the effect mode of the preliminary effect, the preliminary effect (particularly, the color of the cup in the preliminary effect) is focused, and the preliminary effect is at a specific stage (in this example, the final stage). It is possible to give motivation to proceed with the game until it changes to the 20th stage).

In the characteristic portion 066IW, the preliminary effect and the suggestive effect are executed by the processing of step S066IWS001, and when the end is completed, the preliminary effect can be executed again. At this time, the pre-production is restarted from the initial stage. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide an incentive to continue playing the game even after the preliminary effect is changed to a specific stage and the suggestive effect is executed. In addition to such a configuration, for example, when a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed (that is, when the game is interrupted) or when the game state is changed (for example, a transition to a time saving state (high base state) is performed. In this case, when the player performs a predetermined operation (that is, depending on the intention of the player), the stage of pre-production may be reset to the initial stage.

Here, the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 9-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 9-4, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands that indicate whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit, and a big hit type. Since the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decorative pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C04(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C04(H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variable pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command 8F00 (H) is a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the production control CPU 120 receives the symbol fixing designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes it. Send a command.

The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are display control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, for designating the start of the big hit game. In this embodiment, either the big hit start 1 designation command or the big hit start 2 designation command is used depending on the type of big hit (that is, whether it is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit). Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001(H)) is used, and in the case of "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (A002(H)) is used. Used. A big hit start designation command may be provided for each big hit type.

Command A003 (H) is a production control command (small hit start designation command) for displaying the small hit start screen, that is, for specifying the start of the small hit game.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Note that the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, and therefore a different special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round.

Commands A301(H) and A302(H) display a big hit end screen, that is, a production control command that specifies the end of a big hit game (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command, big hit end 2 designation command: ending) 2 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "normal big hit" is ended. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end the big hit game by "probably strange big hit". A big hit start designation command may be provided for each big hit type.

Command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit end designation command) for displaying the small hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the small hit game.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (probability variation state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the probability variation state. Command B002 (H) is a production control command (time saving state background designating command) that specifies the background display when the game state is the time saving state.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designating command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number addition specification command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has increased by 1. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has decreased by 1.

The command D000(H) is an effect control command (left side general winning a prize winning designation command) for designating that a winning has occurred to the general winning a prize opening provided on the left side. In this characteristic part 066IW, a left general winning opening switch for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening provided on the left side is provided, and when the left general winning opening switch detects a game ball, The left general prize winning award designation command is transmitted.

The command D001 (H) is an effect control command (right general winning opening winning award designating command) for designating that a winning has been made to the general winning opening provided on the right side. In this characteristic part 066IW, a right general winning opening switch for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening provided on the right side is provided, and when the right general winning opening switch detects a game ball, The right general winning a prize winning designation command is transmitted.

Command D002 (H) is an effect control command (discharging designation command) that designates that the discharge of the game ball has been detected. In the characteristic part 066IW, an out-mouth switch for detecting a game ball that has entered the out-mouth is provided, and when the game ball is detected by the out-mouth switch, a discharge designation command is transmitted. Not limited to the configuration of the characteristic part 066IW, for example, in the lower portion of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, gaming balls that have won the winning openings and gaming balls that have entered the out openings are discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A nozzle (exhaust port) for is provided, and an outlet switch for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a game ball that has been launched) is provided in the nozzle. However, when a game ball is detected by the discharge port switch, a discharge designation command may be transmitted.

Command E100 (H) is a production control command (setting confirmation mode designation command) that designates control in the setting confirmation mode. Command E200 (H) is an effect control command (setting change mode designation command) that specifies that the control is in the setting change mode.

When the production control CPU 120 mounted on the production control board 12 receives the above-mentioned production control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it responds to the contents shown in FIG. 9-4. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13.

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 specifies the variation pattern of the decorative symbol every time the variable symbol display of the special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B with a start winning prize. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 byte by byte by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing acquisition of effect control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production control INT signal. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-4, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command, the variable display (variation) and the second special symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. An image display device that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the display device 4B, and performs an effect along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the number of types of commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 from increasing when controlling effect parts such as 5.

Next, the pre-production/indicative production execution processing for performing the process related to the execution of the pre-production and suggestive production will be described. FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart showing an example of pre-production/indication production execution processing. The suggestion effect setting process is, for example, a process performed as a part of the process in the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG.

In the pre-production/indication production execution process, first, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the standby production is being executed by the process of step 066IWS120 described later (step 066IWS100), and if the standby production is being executed, the step is performed. Move to 066IWS112. Whether or not the standby effect is being executed can be determined by various methods. For example, in the processing of step 066IWS120 described later, a predetermined execution flag is set when the execution of the standby effect is started, The execution flag may be reset when the operation is completed, and the determination may be made by checking the state of the execution flag.

When the standby effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the preliminary effect is being executed (step 066IWS101). When the pre-production is not being executed, the process is ended as it is, and when it is being executed, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the winning of the first start winning opening is detected ( Step 066IWS102). Then, when the winning in the first start winning opening is detected, the value of the step progress counter is decremented by 5 (step 066IWS103). In step 066IWS102, for example, the determination may be made based on whether or not the first reserved storage number addition designation command is received from the main board 11.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning of the general winning opening provided on the left side is detected (step 066IWS104). Then, when the winning in the general winning opening provided on the left side is detected, the value of the step progress counter is decremented by 3 (step 066IWS105). In step 066IWS104, for example, the determination may be made based on whether or not a left side general winning award winning designation command is received from the main board 11. In addition, in the characteristic part 066IW, in a time saving state (high base state) where right-handing is advantageous, since pre-production and suggestion production are not executed, a general winning provided on the left side of the game area. Only when the winning of the mouth is detected, the value of the step progress counter is decremented by 3, but not limited to such a configuration, the step is also performed when the winning of the general winning opening provided on the right side of the game area is detected. The value of the progress counter may be subtracted by 3.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the discharge of the game ball is detected (step 066IWS106). When the discharge of the game ball is detected, the value of the stage progress counter is decremented by 1 (step 066IWS107). In step 066IWS106, for example, the determination may be made based on whether or not a game ball discharge designation command has been received from the main board 11.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the step progress counter is 0 or less (step 066IWS108). If the value of the step progress counter is not 0 or less, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the stage progress counter is 0 or less, the effect control CPU 120 sets the predetermined value (“10” in this example) to the stage progress counter (step 066IWS109) and sets the value of the stage designation counter. 1 is subtracted (step 066IWS110).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the stage designation counter is 0 (step 066IWS111). When the value of the stage progress counter is not 0, that is, when the stage of pre-stage production has not progressed to the 20th stage which is the final stage, the effect control CPU 120 sets the stage according to the value of the stage designation counter. A changing pre-production is executed (step 066IWS119).

When the value of the stage progress counter is 0, that is, when the stage of the pre-stage production has advanced to the 20th stage which is the final stage, the production control CPU 120 determines that the remaining variation period of the variation display being executed is the predetermined period. (In this example, at least a period that exceeds the execution period of the suggested effect) is determined (step 066IWS112).

When the remaining variation period of the variation display being executed is equal to or longer than the predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the variation display being executed is a big hit (Y in step 066IWS113), and the setting is set. If the value is equal to or greater than the set value 4 (Y in step 066IWS114), the effect control CPU 120 executes a special suggestion effect of a special mode different from the effect mode of the suggestion effect determined in the suggestion effect setting process (step). 066IWS115). After that, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the suggestion effect execution frequency counter by 1 (step 066IWS116). In the special suggestion effect of the special mode, for example, a rainbow-colored card image (in which the symbol “≧4” is drawn) different from the mode of the card image in the normal suggestion effect is displayed. Also, before the special suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the effect display of the pre-effect (for example, the cup, the shaved ice device, the shaved ice placed in the cup, etc.) is changed to the special mode (for example, rainbow color). May be.

Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable display being executed does not result in a big hit (N in step 066IWS113) or the set value that is set is not equal to or greater than the set value 4 (N in step 066IWS114). The effect control CPU 120 executes the suggested effect according to the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in the suggested effect setting process (step 066IWS117). After that, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the suggestion effect execution count counter by 1 (step 066IWS118).

In step 066IWS112, when the remaining variation period of the variation display being executed is not longer than the predetermined period (in this example, at least the period exceeding the execution period of the suggested effect), the effect control CPU 120 is waiting for execution of the suggested effect. Is executed (for example, the characters "card waiting" is displayed on the image display device 5) (step 066IW120), and the process ends. By executing the processes of steps 066IWS112, S066IWS120, and step 066IWS101, the characteristic effect 066IW waits for execution of the suggestive effect until the execution period of the suggestive effect can be secured during one variable display. With such a configuration, it is possible to secure the execution period of the suggestive effect and appropriately execute it.

In the present characteristic part 066IW, due to the processing of steps 066IWS102 to 066IWS107, the effect display in the preliminary effect (for example, shaved ice in the cup) is based on the fact that the game ball has passed a predetermined area provided in the game area. It is configured to change over time. Specifically, the game ball is configured to change stepwise based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening, the general winning opening, or the out opening. With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a motive to shoot a game ball. Note that the effect display in the preliminary effect may be changed step by step based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the areas such as the passage gate 41, the operation opening, and the non-electric prize winning opening.

In the characteristic part 066IW, the easiness of change in the stage of pre-production is configured to differ depending on which predetermined area the game ball has passed through the processing of steps 066IWS102 to 066IWS107. Specifically, in the feature section 066IW, a predetermined value (“20” in this example) is set in the stage progress counter at the start of pre-production (or when the stage changes), and the first start winning opening is set. 5 is subtracted when the winning a prize is detected, 3 is subtracted when a winning a general winning a prize on the left side is detected, and 1 is subtracted when an entry of the game ball into the outlet is detected. Then, when the value of the stage progress counter becomes 0, the stage of pre-production changes. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the playability and enhance the enjoyment of pre-production. Further, even when the entry of the game ball into the outlet is detected, the value of the stage progress counter is subtracted, so the stage of the pre-production can be changed by firing the game ball (in this example, Strictly speaking, the value of the step progress counter is not subtracted when a prize is awarded to the second start winning port, but it may be subtracted), and the player can be motivated to shoot a game ball.

Regarding the subtraction of the value of the step progress counter in step 066IWS103, step 066IWS105, and step 066IWS107, the value to be subtracted by lottery should be determined to be one of a plurality of types (for example, 1, 3, 5). May be. Further, in this case, the proportion of which of the plurality of types (for example, 1, 3, and 5) the value to be subtracted is determined differs depending on which predetermined area the game ball is detected. May be.

Further, in the present characteristic part 066IW, the effect display in the preliminary effect (for example, shaved ice in a cup) is changed stepwise based on the fact that the game ball has passed a predetermined area provided in the game area. However, instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the configuration may be changed based on other effects. For example, the effect display in the preliminary effect may be changed in a stepwise manner when a specific effect is executed or when the display result is disappointing even though the effect with high expectation is executed. By thus combining with other effects, it is possible to mutually enhance the interest of the effects.

In addition, in the characteristic part 066IW, the variable display is being executed by the processing of steps 066IWS114 to 066IWS115, which is an opportunity to be controlled by the big hit, and the specific set value (the set value in this example is set among the plurality of set values. If it is set to 4 or more), the special suggestion effect of the special mode can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of suggestive production. Note that the special suggestive effect may be executed only when the standby effect is executed. With such a configuration, it can be expected that the standby effect is executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 066IW, by the processing of steps 066IWS111 and 066IWS112, the first condition that is satisfied when the effect display in the pre-production (for example, shaved ice in the cup) changes to a specific stage, and the variable display period are set. The suggestive effect is executed when the second condition that is satisfied when the suggestive effect is executable is satisfied. With such a configuration, the suggestive effect is executed when any of the plurality of conditions is satisfied, so that the execution of the suggestive effect is surprising and the interest in executing the suggestive effect can be improved. Note that instead of or in addition to the condition that the variable display period is a period in which the suggestive effect can be executed, a condition that a specific effect (for example, an effect in which the rarity level or the expectation level is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree) is not executed, The suggestive effect may be executed when the condition that the error is not occurring, the condition that the pending storage exists, and the like are satisfied.

In addition, in the characteristic part 066IW, the effect display in the preliminary effect (for example, shaved ice on the cup) is configured not to change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting opening. It may be configured to change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting port. However, in this case, the execution of the pre-production and the suggested production is restricted (for example, the execution is prohibited, when the time saving state (high base state) in which the winning in the second starting opening is likely to occur is controlled. Alternatively, it may be executed at a predetermined ratio by lottery). Further, in the time saving state (high base state), the value set in the stage designation counter or the stage progress counter may be larger than that in the normal state (low base state) (that is, The pre-production may not be too easy to change until the final stage). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestive effect from being excessively executed.

Next, description will be made on the manners of pre-production and suggestive production. FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a presentation mode of pre-production and suggestive production. FIG. 9-6 shows an example in which the pre-production A and the suggested production B are executed. Further, in the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 9-6, the screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), and (4).

As shown in FIG. 9-6(1), when the pre-production A is started, in the image display device 5, the shaved ice device 066IW001 and the white cup 066IW002 are displayed, and the notification production for outputting the start notification sound is performed. To be executed. In this characteristic part 066IW, a plurality of types of notification effects are provided, and a start notification sound of a type corresponding to the effect mode of the preliminary effects is output. For example, the start notification sound A is executed according to the preliminary effect A, the start notification sound B is executed according to the preliminary effect B, and the start notification sound C is executed according to the preliminary effect C. In this way, by executing the type of notification effect according to the effect mode of the preliminary effect, the preliminary effect (particularly, the color of the cup in the preliminary effect) is focused, and the preliminary effect is at a specific stage (in this example, the final stage). It is possible to give motivation to proceed with the game until it changes to the 20th stage).

As for the notification effect, instead of or in addition to the mode of outputting the start notification sound, the description of the preliminary effect and the suggested effect (for example, the preliminary effect changes step by step based on the launch of a game ball, winning, etc.) However, it may be a mode in which the effect that the suggestion effect is an effect that is executed when the change to the specific stage, the effect that the suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the setting, and the like) are displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce a feeling of strangeness when the pre-production which is not directly related to the variable display of the decorative pattern is started.

Then, for example, if the winning in the first starting winning opening is detected once, the winning in the general winning opening is detected once, the discharge of the game ball is detected twice, and the stage of pre-production proceeds by one step. As shown in FIG. 9-6(2), the handle portion 066IW001a of the shaved ice device 066IW001 is rotated by a half turn, and the effect that one scale of shaved ice 066IW002a is put on the cup 066IW002 is executed. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 9-6, 10 and 20 scales are provided as the scale of shaved ice, but the scales may be provided for each scale in order to easily grasp the progress of the pre-production. It is also possible to display numerically the number of scales of shaved ice.

After that, when the stage of the pre-production reaches the 20th stage, which is the final stage, as shown in FIG. 9-6(3), the production that the final stage of 20 scales of shaved ice 066IW002a is placed on the cup 066IW002 is executed. It Then, the pre-production ends expansively, and as shown in FIG. 9-6(4), the suggestion-production B in which the card image 066IW003 with the symbol "?" is displayed is executed. The display mode of the card image displayed in the suggestive effect may be different depending on the type. For example, when a card image with a symbol "≧4" that is desirable for the player is displayed (that is, when the suggestive effect E is executed), the card image may be enlarged and displayed in the center of the screen. Good.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-6, the image display device 5 displays only the effect display relating to the preliminary effect or the suggested effect (for example, a shaved ice device, a cup, shaved ice placed in a cup, a card image, etc.). When other productions and variable display of decorative designs are being executed, they are displayed in parallel. In addition, in the case where a specific effect (for example, an effect with a rarity degree or an expectation degree of a predetermined degree or more) is executed in parallel among other effects, in order to make it easy to visually recognize the specific effect, the pre-effect The effect display may be reduced and displayed, or the transparency may be increased and displayed.

Further, another effect may be executed using the effect display regarding the preliminary effect. For example, when the handle portion 066IW001a of the shaved ice device 066IW001 makes a half turn and shaved ice is generated, the generated shaved ice is placed on the cup 066IW002 and acts on the hold display (or on the hold display instead of on the cup 066IW002 It may be possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect such that the display mode of the hold display changes.

Also, for example, if a big hit occurs before the pre-production changes to a specific stage (the 20th stage, which is the final stage in this example), for example, the pre-production is suggested to end expansively at that point. It may be possible to execute the effect, or to execute the effect according to the stage of the preliminary effect when the big hit occurs during the big hit game (for example, the effect in which an image with a high rarity is displayed). Good.

In addition, regarding the card image displayed by the suggestive effect (or the card image having the expected degree or the rarity degree of a predetermined degree or more), a partial display area of the image display device 5 is displayed until the card image is displayed by the next suggestive effect. May be displayed continuously (for example, reduced display). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of suggestive production.

In this feature unit 066IW, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of the game machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, for example. , One game is ended by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that are considered to be possible.

Further, in the slot machine, the advantageous state for the player is a state in which a big bonus or a regular bonus that increases the winning probability of a small win, or an operation mode advantageous for the player is notified (for example, an AT (assist time) state). In addition, a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and the winning probability of the replay combination is increased (for example, ART (assist replay time) state) is included.

When applying the configuration of the feature part 066IW in a slot machine, for example, suggestive effects that suggest the possibility that a combination of symbols corresponding to a special combination may be derived and displayed, and suggest setting values that are set in the slot machine It is possible to execute the suggestive effect described above and the pre-effect that is performed prior to the suggestive effect over a plurality of games (variable display for a plurality of times), and it is possible to determine the effect mode of the preliminary effect according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect. ..

As described above, the feature portion 066IW includes the following first invention. That is, conventionally, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, and to execute any one of a plurality of types of suggestive effects regarding the setting value. As a pachinko gaming machine configured, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 describes that a giraffe, an elephant, or a lion is displayed during variable display according to the set value before and after the change to suggest the set value. There is. However, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is little motivation to proceed with the game until the suggestive effect is executed, and the interest cannot be sufficiently improved. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention, which solves the problem,
A gaming machine capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for a player,
Predetermined display means capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, a production display including a shaved ice device, a cup, shaved ice placed in a cup, etc. in the pre-production) in which the production mode changes in stages according to the progress of the game,
Effect determination means (for example, effect control CPU 120 executes step 066IWS003) that determines which of the multiple types of suggested effects (e.g., suggested effects A to E) for suggesting settings should be executed. )When,
And a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect in accordance with the determination of the effect determination means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 066IWS117),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect in association with the change of the effect mode of the predetermined display to a specific stage (for example, the 20th stage which is the final stage) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the step 066IWS111. , 066IWS117 for execution, see FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6),
The predetermined display means can display one of the predetermined displays of a plurality of kinds of predetermined displays at different ratios depending on which suggestive effect is decided to be executed by the effect determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Executes the step 066IWS004, which is characterized in that FIG.
A game machine characterized by that is described, and according to this feature, which suggestive effect is to be executed is suggested depending on which predetermined display is displayed, so that it is executed in the future. It is possible to give motivation to proceed with the game until the predetermined display is changed to a specific stage by giving an expectation to the suggestive effect.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the first invention,
When the display of the predetermined display is started, a notification effect execution unit capable of executing the notification effect according to the type of the predetermined display is provided (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 066IWS007. FIG. 9-1, (See Figure 9-6 (1))
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to give attention to the predetermined display by the notification effect and give the motive to advance the game until the change to the specific stage.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the first invention,
It is described that the predetermined display means may start the display of the predetermined display again from the initial stage after the suggestive effect is executed. With such a configuration, the predetermined display changes to the specific stage. Even after playing, it is possible to give the motive to continue playing the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 4 of the first invention,
The presentation mode of the predetermined display changes stepwise based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, a first start winning opening, a general winning opening, a passage gate, etc.) provided in the game area (for example, A part where the production control CPU 120 executes steps 066IWS101 to 066IWS110 (see FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6(2)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to give a motive to launch the game medium.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the first invention,
It is possible to change the open state where the game medium can enter and the closed state where the game medium cannot enter,
A variable device (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) provided with a specific area (for example, a second start winning port) through which the entered game medium can pass,
And a special state control means capable of controlling a special state (for example, a time saving state (high base state)) in which the game medium easily enters the variable device as compared to a non-special state (for example, a normal state (low base state)) ,
The predetermined area includes the specific area, and when the special state is controlled, the display of the predetermined display is limited (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 066IWS002).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestive effect from being excessively executed.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 6 of the first invention,
The suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing the special suggestive effect when the variable display that triggers the control to the advantageous state is being executed and the specific set value among the plurality of set values is set. Yes (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes steps 066IWS113 to 066IWS115)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

Further, the present characteristic part 066IW includes the following second invention. That is, conventionally, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, and to execute any one of a plurality of types of suggestive effects regarding the setting value. As a pachinko gaming machine configured, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 describes that a giraffe, an elephant, or a lion is displayed during variable display according to the set value before and after the change to suggest the set value. There is. However, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is only one condition for executing the suggestive effect, and the surprising effect does not occur in the effect of the suggestive effect, so that the interest is sufficiently improved. I can't. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a game machine of the means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for a player,
A predetermined display unit capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, a display including a shaved ice device and a cup in the pre-production) in which the production mode is changed stepwise according to the progress of the game
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing any of the suggestion effects of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, suggestion effects A to E) for suggesting settings (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes step 066IWS117). With and
The suggestive effect execution means can execute the suggestive effect when the first condition that is satisfied when the effect mode of the predetermined display changes to the specific stage and the second condition that is different from the first condition are satisfied ( For example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes steps 066IWS111 and 066IWS112)
According to this feature, since the suggestive effect is executed when any of a plurality of conditions is satisfied, the suggestive effect is unexpectedly executed, and the suggestive effect is generated. You can improve your interest in the execution of.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the second invention,
A gaming machine with variable display,
The second condition is satisfied when the variable display period is a period in which the suggested effect can be executed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 066IWS112).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, the suggestive effect can be executed in a situation where the suggestive effect can be executed.

(Explanation regarding the association of the characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to the characteristic part may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to another characteristic part. The feature 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.

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state and can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage,
Equipped with production execution means that can execute production,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
It is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the predetermined display when the variable display ends.
By changing the display mode of the predetermined display to a specific mode by the change effect, it is possible to execute a setting effect that makes a suggestion regarding a set value,
In the case of being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to execute the special effect and, after suggesting that the advantageous state is not once controlled, to perform a special effect of notifying that the advantageous state is controlled.
If the special effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after executing the specific effect,
In the case of executing the special effect, the gaming machine that executes the change effect after executing the specific effect and before executing the special effect.

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