JP2020115977A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in operation rate of the game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine controllable into an advantageous state advantageous to a player includes: setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of set values different in advantageous degree to the player; advantageous state control means capable of control into an advantageous state; special state control means capable of control into a special state different from the advantageous state; and special performance execution means which is capable of control into the special state by the special state control means after controlled into the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means and is capable of executing special performance as the special state is over. The special performance execution means can cause a period in which the special performance is executed to vary according to the set value set by the setting means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-1

Description

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

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

In addition, after being controlled to the big hit game state, the number of times the big hit game state is controlled until a predetermined period elapses after being controlled to the big hit game state is counted, and a gaming machine that produces an effect of displaying the counted number Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP, 2010-200902, A JP, 2013-56104, A

However, there is room for improvement regarding the suggestion regarding the setting executed in the gaming machine that performs the effect after being controlled to the big hit game state.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (such as a big hit gaming state),
Setting means (eg, FIG. 8-14, etc.) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (eg, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 5),
Special state control means (for example, FIG. 5) capable of controlling to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a probability change state, a time saving state, etc.);
After being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, the special state is controlled to the special state by the special state control means, and the special effect (for example, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode according to the end of the special state. Special effect execution means (for example, FIG. 9-1 to FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-6, FIG. 9-8 to FIG.
Equipped with
The special effect executing means can change the period for executing the special effect according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-5, FIG. 9-10, etc.),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The special effect execution means is controlled to the normal state (for example, a normal game state) without being controlled to the special state by the special state control means after being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means. The special effect can be executed in accordance with (for example, FIG. 9-1, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-5, FIG. 9-9, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The special effect executing means,
When the special state is controlled by the special state control unit to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state by the special state control unit and the special effect is executed according to the end of the special state, the setting unit When it is set to the first set value, the special effect is executed at a first rate for a predetermined period, and is set to a second set value different from the first set value by the setting means. In this case, the special effect is executed over the predetermined period at a second rate higher than the first rate (for example, FIG. 9-5),
When the special effect is executed in response to being controlled to the normal state without being controlled to the special state by the special state control means after being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, When the setting means sets the first set value, the special effect is executed at the first ratio for the predetermined period, and when the setting means sets the second set value, It is possible to execute the special effect for a predetermined period of time at a third rate higher than the second rate (for example, FIG. 9-5).
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, when the player is controlled to the normal state without being controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the player's discouragement is alleviated, the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game is suppressed, and It is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the machine.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The special effect execution means further comprises period presentation means (for example, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-6, FIG. 9-8 to FIG. 9-10, etc.) capable of presenting the period during which the special effect is executed to the player.
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the period during which the special effect is executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
There are multiple types of special effects (for example, FIG. 9-4).
It is possible to make the ratio of which of the plurality of types of special effects to be executed different according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-4, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the plurality of types of special effects is to be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine of (1) to (5) above,
A period setting means (for example, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-5, etc.) capable of setting any one of a plurality of periods as a period for executing the special effect according to the set value set by the setting device is further provided. Prepare,
After the special effect execution means starts the special effect, and before the period set by the period setting means elapses, when it is determined to control to the advantageous state, at a predetermined ratio, The special effect can be ended (for example, FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the game and improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
The plurality of periods include a special period that is not set as a period for executing the special effect by the period setting unit when set to a predetermined set value by the setting unit (for example, FIG. 9-5),
When the preset value is set by the setting means, it is determined to control the advantageous state after the special effect is started by the special effect executing means and before the special period elapses. When the above, the special effect is not ended (for example, FIG. 9-6, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, misunderstanding by the player can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

(8) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
An end determination unit (for example, FIG. 9-10) capable of determining whether to end the special effect is further provided,
The end determination means can determine to end the special effect at different rates according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-10).
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8) above,
The rate at which the ending determination means determines to end the special effect when the setting means is set to one set value has a higher advantage to the player than the one set value by the setting means. It is higher than the rate at which the end determination means determines to end the special effect when set to another set value (for example, FIG. 9-10),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
Advantageous state suggestion production execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggestion production (for example, a front variable display during suggestion production) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, during the variable display by the production control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 7). Part that executes the performance process),
Setting suggestion production execution means (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes the variable display production production process shown in FIG. 7) capable of executing a setting suggestion production (e.g., a setting suggestion production as a rear variable display in-progress production) that suggests settings. Part etc.),
Further equipped with,
The advantageous state suggesting effect execution means provides the advantageous state suggesting effect as a first aspect (for example, a character effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display) and a second aspect (for example, as a suggestion effect during front variable display). Timer production, etc.), and can be executed in any of a plurality of types of production modes including
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second aspect is controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first aspect. Higher than the
The setting suggestion effect executing means suggests the setting suggestion at a higher rate when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the first mode. The effect can be executed after the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the front variable displaying suggesting effect, the character is used as the front variable displaying suggesting effect). (A part that can perform setting suggestion production at a higher rate than when performing production),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect is produced when the player pays attention to the subsequent development because the second mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the relatively advantageous state is relatively high is executed as the advantageous state suggesting effect. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine related to a characteristic portion 153SG. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine related to a characteristic part 153SG. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the effect control command which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot classification determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots which concern the characteristic part 153SG. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A) related to the characteristic portion 153SG, and (B) is a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B, big hit C) related to the characteristic portion 153SG. FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hitting variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion 153SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for deviations which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. (A) is a front view of a display monitor related to the characteristic unit 153SG, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor related to the characteristic unit 153SG, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents related to the characteristic unit 153SG. is there. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control related to the characteristic part 153SG, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning award reception command buffer related to the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the starting winning a prize judging processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the random number value determination processing at the time of winning concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows a part of production control process processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the pre-reading notice setting processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the display pattern of the pre-reading notice production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows the rear part variable display suggestive effect determination processing concerning the characteristic part 153SG. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production|generation performed as a rear part variable display during suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, (B) is the jackpot suggestion production performed as a rear part variable display during suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production pattern of setting suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of the setting suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production decision processing during front part variable display concerning feature part 153SG. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production|presentation performed as a front variable display indication suggestion production when execution of the jackpot suggestion production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG is decided, (B) relates to the feature part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the effect performed as a front part variable display in-progress suggestion effect when execution of a setting suggestion effect is determined, (C) is performed as a front part variable display in-progress suggestion effect concerning the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production pattern of the character production and timer production which are performed, and (D) is a figure which shows the big hit expectation degree of the character production and timer production which concern on the characteristic part 153SG, and the execution expectation degree of setting suggestion production. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of the character production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, (B) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of the timer production which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, (C). It is the figure which shows the contents of each production pattern of the timer production which relates to feature section 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production execution period in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect in the variable display of the super reach which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the execution determination rate as a front part variable display suggestion effect of the character effect and timer effect in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold storage display and effect image in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion production in the variable display of normal reach, shortening non-reach, and shortening non-reach in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 153SG. It is a figure which shows the list etc. of the big hit type|mold which concerns on 1st Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production processing concerning a 1st embodiment of a characteristic part 099AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the mode control determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the mode kind determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of the probability variation big hit time mode period determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during change display concerning a 1st embodiment of a characteristic part 099AK. It is a figure which shows the list|wrist of the limiting conditions etc. which concern on 1st Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on 1st Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production processing concerning a 2nd embodiment of characteristic part 099AK. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the variable display during production process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of the characteristic part 099AK.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

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

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

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

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, and thus the tip of the movable wing piece. Is close to the prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, 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 are paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door is a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, winning at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also called 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 operation (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 rotation operation of the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol loss symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol defect". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state to be described later (starting winning occurs, In the case where the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, by shortening the average figure change time (the period during which figure changes) compared to the normal state, and improving the probability of "per figure" in the figure game from the normal state, The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

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

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

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

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special 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 instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (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 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) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is 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, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening of big winning opening, winning of prize, number of reserved memories, game status), command for designating error, and the like.

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

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

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

The production control CPU 120 displays the execution of production based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

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

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

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal, a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on 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 for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, for example, in the image display device 5.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power 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 processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (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, for example, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the 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. The screen is displayed to 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 (for example, 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 start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change) are output (step S23).

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

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

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

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the holding information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of holding memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. Further, 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 starting winning prize thus set to be transmitted is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production 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 as to whether 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 there is reach, etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when 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 the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, in accordance with which the big hit type is, the upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot 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 a process of 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 jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. 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". After the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing is ended.

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 processing for opening the small hitting ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation for informing 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. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting 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 the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, 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 on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 may be stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a 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. are performed in accordance with the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process 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 decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various types 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 in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In 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 display processing during variable display ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating to start 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 or the like 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 designating to end the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

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 medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect 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 "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize 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 does not have to 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 is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form 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.

Also, the game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, a hardware resource on the side of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like may be directly used. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 153SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L cannot enter the second starting winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R cannot enter the first starting winning opening. Has become.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the feature part 153SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are different in the big hit symbols that can be derived and displayed, but the first special symbol display device 153SG004A. At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 153SG004B may be overlapped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 153SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

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

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started up without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and activated (cold start).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

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

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

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

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

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

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

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

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

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

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

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

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

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

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

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variation time of the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach variation pattern of no reduction (PA1-1), and the non-reach variation pattern of the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the variation pattern (PA1-2). The fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) of the outlier has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, and the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4. When the number of reserved memories is reduced, it becomes difficult to generate useless starting prizes that do not hold the memory, and when the number of held memories decreases, the non-reach fluctuation without shortening is shortened. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the variable display not being executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, in 153SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (153SGSa028) that initializes the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to take a timer interrupt at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (153SGSa029) and interrupts are enabled (153SGSa030). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the variable display of the super reach in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the variable display result becomes a big hit as the front variable display in-progress suggestion effect from the start timing of the variable display. It is possible to execute a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or a timer effect indicating that the variable display result is a big hit and a period until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect. , A big hit suggesting effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit as a rear variable display suggesting effect during the reach effect that is the latter half of the variable display, or a setting that suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Suggestive production can be executed. That is, the process of 153SGS278 is a process of determining whether or not to execute the rear variable display during suggestion effect and which of the big hit suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect during the reach effect as the rear variable display during suggestion effect. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Returning to FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect has been decided in the process of 153SGS302 (153SGS303). If it is determined in the process of 153SGS302 that the rear variable display in-progressive effect is not executed, the rear variable display in-progressive effect determination process is terminated, and if the rear variable display in-progress effect is determined to be executed in the process of 153SGS302, , 153 SGS 302, it is determined whether or not the execution of the big hit suggestion effect has been decided as the rear variable display suggestion effect (153 SGS 304 ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 099AK)
The characteristic unit 099AK will be described below.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 9-1(a) is a diagram showing a list of jackpot types regarding the characteristic part 099AK.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-1(a), as a big hit type, after the big hit game state (advantageous state), neither the probability variation control nor the time saving control is executed, and the probability variation state is controlled. The big hit A which is controlled to the normal game state (normal state) without being done, and the big hit B and the big hit which are controlled to the probability change state (special state) by executing the probability variation control and the time saving control after the termination of the big hit game state. C and are set.

In the big hit game state of big hit A, 5 rounds (5 times) of round games are executed, in the big hit game state of big hit B, 10 rounds of round games are executed, and in the big hit game state of big hit C, 15 rounds of rounds The game is executed.

The probability variation control and the time saving control which are executed after the jackpot B or the jackpot C are in the jackpot gaming state are ended based on the variable display being executed 100 times. After the big hit game state of big hit B or big hit C is finished, the time saving control is executed, the period which is controlled to the probability change state (the period until variable indication is executed 100 times in this embodiment) is also called the ST period. ..

In the feature portion 099AK, in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process process, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and the display result of the variable display is “big hit”. When it is determined to be "," the type of the big hit is determined to be one of the big hits A to C. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the special symbol normal process, based on the random number value (MR2) for jackpot type determination, for example, in FIGS. 8-8(A) and FIG. The jackpot type is determined by, for example, performing a random number lottery using the jackpot type determination table shown in -8(B).

In the characteristic unit 099AK, similarly to the above-described characteristic unit 153SG, the setting change operation by the player (for example, by operating the lock switch 153SG051 described above, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is switched to the changeable setting value state. After that, based on the operation of changing the setting value by operating the above-described setting changeover switch 153SG052 in the setting value changing state), any one of the plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. The CPU 103 as the game control means is configured to be able to proceed with the game based on the set value that has been set.

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

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

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

In the characteristic part 099AK, a normal effect mode and a special effect mode are provided as effect modes, and the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode while the effect mode is not controlled to the special effect mode. Is configured.

When the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode, a normal background image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a background image of various effect images such as decorative designs, hold display, active display (various effect images). On the other hand, when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode (the special effect is being executed), the background image of various effect images is different from the normal background image. A special background image is displayed.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special effect modes are provided (there are a plurality of types of special effects) and a plurality of types of special background images are provided, and different types of special effect modes are provided for each special effect mode. The background image is configured to be displayed as the background image. Specifically, in the present embodiment, three types of special effect mode A, special effect mode B, and special effect mode C are provided as special effect modes, and different special effect images are different effect images. Three types of 1 special background image, 2nd special background image, and 3rd special background image are provided. When the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, the first special background image is displayed as the background image, and when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode B, the second special background image is displayed as the background image. When the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode C, the third special background image is displayed as the background image.

Although the details will be described later, the characteristic part 099AK is configured so that the ratio of which of the plurality of types of special effect modes is controlled can be changed according to the set value. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the plurality of types of special effect modes the effect mode is controlled in, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

FIG. 9-1(b) is a diagram showing a timing chart regarding the control to the special effect mode regarding the characteristic part 099AK.

In the characteristic part 099AK, as shown in FIG. 9-1(b), when the big hit B or big hit C is controlled to the big hit game state, the ST period (in the present embodiment, after the big hit game state is finished) The probability change state is controlled until the variable display is executed 100 times), and the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability change state.

The characteristic part 099AK is configured such that the mode period in which the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode (the period during which the special effect is executed) can be made different according to the set value that has been set. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the mode period and improve the interest of the game. When the probability variation state ends, the discouragement of the player is suppressed and the decline of the interest of the game is suppressed. At the same time, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will end the game and to prevent the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from decreasing.

Although details will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, according to the set value, any one of a plurality of periods can be set as a mode period, and the effect mode is a special effect. After the mode is controlled, it is possible to end the control to the special effect mode (end the special effect) and control the effect mode to the normal effect mode based on the lapse of the set mode period. With this configuration, it is possible to make the mode period different according to the set value that is set.

In the present embodiment, after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, before the set mode period elapses, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, at a predetermined ratio, The control to the special effect mode can be ended. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the game and improve the interest of the game.

In the characteristic part 099AK, as shown in FIG. 9-1(b), when the big hit A big hit game state is controlled, after the big hit game state is finished, it is not controlled to the probability variation state and becomes the normal game state. The effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the control and the control to the normal game state. According to such a configuration, after the jackpot game state is over, when the game state is controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability changing state, the player's discouragement is suppressed and the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game is suppressed. , It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will end the game, and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The characteristic part 099AK is configured to be able to present the mode period to the player. With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the mode period. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the mode period is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by displaying a mode count image indicating the number of times of variable display executed after being controlled in the special effect mode, so that the player can change the mode period. To present.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S177 of the effect control process process as the ending effect process for the characteristic part 099AK.

When the ending effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an ending effect that notifies the end of the jackpot gaming state based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like. It is determined whether or not it is a predetermined ending effect period (step 099AKS101). When it is determined that it is the ending effect period (step 099AKS101; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the ending effect (099AKS102), and ends the ending effect.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the ending effect period (step 099AKS101; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C (step 099AKS112).

In the present embodiment, whether or not the display result of the variable display determined in the special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 of the special symbol process processing is "big hit" and the variable display result such as big hit type Is configured to be transmitted (transmitted) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a variable display result notification command which is an effect control command indicating. In step 099AKS112, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the jackpot type based on the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11, and determines whether the identified jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C.

When it is determined that the jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C (step 09AKS112; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the probability change notification effect that notifies that the probability change state is controlled (step 099AKS113). .. In the present embodiment, as the probability variation notification effect, an effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to display a probability variation notification image indicating that the probability variation state is controlled. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the probability change notification effect, an effect image indicating the message “Special time rush!” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the probability change notification image.

After performing the process of step 099AKS113, or when determining in step 099AKS112 that the big hit type is neither big hit B nor big hit C (step 099AKS112; No), the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122. It is determined whether or not the special effect mode flag provided in, for example, is on (step 099AKS114).

As described later, the special effect mode flag is set to the ON state (step 099AKS110, step 099AKS213) based on the effect mode being controlled to the special effect mode (step 099AKS109, step 099AKS211), and the special effect mode is set. When the control is completed and the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode (step 099AKS227), it is cleared and set to the off state (step 099AKS225). The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode by determining whether the special effect mode flag is on.

When it is determined in step 099AKS114 that the special effect mode flag is ON (step 099AKS114; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the ending effect process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special effect mode flag is not on (step 099AKS114; No), the effect control CPU 120 is currently set by performing a random number lottery using the mode control determination table shown in FIG. 9C. Depending on which of the set values 1 to 6 is set, whether or not to control the effect mode to the special effect mode is determined (step 099AKS115).

In the present embodiment, similarly to the characteristic unit 153SG, a setting value designation command (command D0XXH in the characteristic unit 153SG) that is an effect control command indicating a newly set setting value based on a change in the setting value. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In step 099AKS115, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the currently set setting value based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11, and sets the effect mode to the special effect mode according to the specified setting value. To determine whether to control.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, in the present embodiment, it is configured to determine that the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode at different rates according to the currently set value. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, and improve the interest of the game.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, after executing the processing of step 099AKS115, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 099AKS115 that the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode (step 099AKS116). When it is determined in step 099AKS115 that the effect mode is not controlled to the special effect mode (step 099AKS116; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the ending effect process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 099AKS115 that the effect mode is to be controlled to the special effect mode (step 099AKS116; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses the mode type determination table shown in FIG. By performing, the effect mode is controlled to one of the special effect mode A, the special effect mode B, and the special effect mode C, depending on which of the set values 1 to 6 is currently set. Then, the data indicating the determination result is stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 099AKS117). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the ratio of which of the plurality of types of special effect modes to control different according to the set value that has been set. The currently set setting value may be specified based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, when the currently set setting value is any one of 1 to 3, the currently set setting value is more advantageous to the player than 1 to 3 It is determined that the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A at a higher rate than in the case of any of 4 to 6. On the other hand, when the currently set value is any of 1 to 3, the effect mode is special at a lower rate than when the currently set value is any of 4 to 6. It is determined to control the production mode B. If the currently set value is any of 1 to 3, the effect mode is not determined to be controlled to the special effect mode C, while the currently set value is 4 to 6. In either case, it is possible to determine when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode C.

With such a configuration, when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode B, compared to when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, the currently set value is 1 to 3 more than the player. If the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode C and the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode B, the expectation degree (proportion), which is one of 4 to 6 that is highly advantageous to The degree of expectation that the currently set value is any of 4 to 6 is high. Therefore, when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode B, the advantage for the player is higher than when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, and the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode C. In this case, the advantage for the player is higher than that in the case where the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode B.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, after executing the processing of step 099AKS 117, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the jackpot type based on the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11, and the jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C. Or not (step 099AKS118).

When it is determined that the jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C (step 099AKS118; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 099AKS117 to control the effect mode to the special effect mode C ( Step 099AKS119). When it is determined in step 099AKS117 that the effect mode should be controlled to the special effect mode C (step 099AKS119; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the end determination value to "32" (step 099AKS120). Hereinafter, the end determination value and the processing of step 099AKS120 will be described in detail.

In the present embodiment, a mode number counter that counts the number of variable displays executed after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and as described later, Based on the fact that the mode count value, which is the stored value of the count counter, matches the end determination value set in step 099AKS120, step 099AKS104, step 099AKS106, and step 099AKS122 (step 099AKS218; Yes), which will be described later. The control to the special effect mode is ended, and the effect mode can be controlled to the normal effect mode (step 099AKS227). That is, in the present embodiment, the mode period can be set by setting the end determination value in step 099AKS104, step 099AKS106, step 099AKS120, and step 099AKS122.

As will be described later, in the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of periods can be set as a mode period, and the variable display is performed 32 times during the longest period of the plurality of periods. Is configured to be up to. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C (step 099AKS118; Yes), and it is determined in step 099AKS117 that the effect mode is determined to be controlled to the special effect mode C. In the case (step 099AKS119; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the end determination value to "32", which is a value corresponding to the period until the variable display is executed 32 times (step 099AKS120). With such a configuration, after the big hit game state of big hit B or big hit C is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state, and when the production mode is controlled to the special effect mode C based on the end of the probability change state, In the present embodiment, until the period until the variable display is executed 32 times, which is the longest period that can be set as the mode period, the effect modes are changed from special effect mode A to special effect mode C. Of these, the special effect mode C that is most advantageous to the player can be controlled. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In step 099AKS119, when it is determined that it is not determined in step 099AKS117 that the effect mode should be controlled to the special effect mode C (step 099AKS119; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes the probability variation big hit shown in FIG. 9-5(a). By performing a random number lottery using the mode period determination table, any one of the plurality of periods is determined as the mode period according to which one of the currently set values is 1 to 6 (step 099AKS121). With such a configuration, when the big hit type is the big hit B or the big hit C (step 099AKS118; Yes), the mode period can be made different according to the set value. The currently set setting value may be specified based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(a), in this embodiment, in step 099AKS121, a period until variable display is performed 10 times and a period until variable display is performed 16 times, Either the period until the variable display is executed 20 times, the period until the variable display is executed 30 times, or the period until the variable display is executed 32 times is set as the mode period. decide.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, after performing the process of step 099AKS121, the effect control CPU 120 sets the end determination value to a value corresponding to the mode period determined in step 099AKS121 (step 099AKS122). For example, when the period until the variable display is executed 16 times is determined as the mode period in step 099AKS121, the end determination value is set to the period until the variable display is executed 16 times in step 099AKS122. It is set to "16" which is the value to be set.

After performing the process of step 099AKS122 or the process of step 099AKS120, the effect control CPU 120 sets the ST number count value, which is the stored value of the ST number counter, to the ST period (100 times in the present embodiment). Is set to the initial value "100" corresponding to the period until the variable display of (1) is executed (step 099AKS123). The ST number counter is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and counts the number of executions of the remaining variable display until the probability variation state ends. The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the ST period has elapsed since the ST variable state was controlled by determining whether or not the ST number count value is “0”.

After executing the process of step 099AKS123, the effect control CPU 120 displays the ST number image (starts the display of the ST number image) on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 099AKS124). Specifically, in step 099AKS124, the effect control CPU 120 displays the ST number image in a display mode corresponding to the initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) of the ST number count value set in step 099AKS123. To display.

After executing the processing of step 099AKS124, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special effect mode standby flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like to the on state (step 099AKS125).

The special effect mode standby flag is determined to be determined to control the effect mode to the special effect mode in step 099AKS115 (step 099AKS116; Yes), and it is determined that the jackpot type is a jackpot B or a jackpot C (step 099AKS118). ; Yes)) to set the ON state (step 099AKS125), and as will be described later, the ST number count value is determined to be "0" (step 099AKS205; Yes) to clear the OFF state. Is set (step 099AKS207). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect mode standby flag is ON, so that the control to the special effect mode is suspended (the big hit B or the big hit C is controlled after the big hit game state is over). It is possible to determine whether or not the special effect mode is controlled based on the end of the probability variation state.

When it is determined in step 099AKS118 that the big hit type is neither big hit B nor big hit C (the big hit type is big hit A) (step 099AKS118; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect mode in step 099AKS117. It is determined whether or not to control the special effect mode C (step 099AKS103). When it is determined in step 099AKS117 that the effect mode should be controlled to the special effect mode C (step 099AKS103; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the end determination value to "32" (step 099AKS104).

With such a configuration, after the big hit game state of the big hit A is finished, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode C based on being controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability changing state. In the present embodiment, the effect modes are the special effect mode A to the special effect mode C until the period until the variable display of 32 times, which is the longest period that can be set as the mode period, is executed. It is possible to control to the special effect mode C, which has the highest advantage for the player. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

When it is determined in step 099AKS103 that the effect mode is not controlled to be the special effect mode C in step 099AKS117 (step 099AKS103; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines when the normal jackpot is shown in FIG. 9-5(b). By performing a random number lottery using the mode period determination table, any one of the plurality of periods is determined as the mode period according to which one of the currently set values is 1 to 6 (step 099AKS105). The currently set setting value may be specified based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(b), in the present embodiment, in step 099AKS105, a period until variable display is executed 10 times and a period until variable display is executed 16 times, Either the period until the variable display is executed 20 times, the period until the variable display is executed 30 times, or the period until the variable display is executed 32 times is set as the mode period. decide.

In the present embodiment, the probability variation big hitting mode mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a) used to determine the mode period in step 099AKS121, and FIG. 9 used to determine the mode period in step 099AKS105. In any of the normal jackpot mode period determination table shown in -5(b), the set value that is currently set is a predetermined value among 1 to 6 in a plurality of periods that can be set as mode periods. Sometimes a period (special period) not included in the mode period is included.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-5(a) and 9-5(b), when the currently set value is 1 or 3, the variable display is performed 10 times. Is not set as the mode period, and when the currently set value is 1 or 2, the period until the variable display is executed 30 times is not set as the mode period, When the currently set value is any one of 1 to 3, the period until the variable display is performed 32 times is not set as the mode period.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-5(a) and 9-5(b), a period until the variable display is executed 16 times and a period until the variable display is executed 20 times, Is configured so that it can be set as a mode period regardless of which of the setting values currently set is 1 to 6.

Therefore, the mode period includes a period until variable display is performed 10 times, a period until variable display is performed 30 times, and a period until variable display is performed 32 times. When any one of them is set, and when the mode period is set to any one of a period until the variable display is executed 16 times and a period until the variable display is executed 20 times Compared to, the player can more easily (with higher accuracy) infer (specify) the currently set value based on the mode period.

In the normal big hit mode mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), the mode period is 10 times of variable display at a higher rate than the probability variation big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a). Is set to any one of a period until the variable display is performed, a period until the variable display is performed 30 times, and a period until the variable display is performed 32 times. There is. With such a configuration, when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on being controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit A, the big hit A mode that is advantageous to the player as compared to when the production mode is controlled to the special production mode based on the fact that the probability variation state is controlled after being controlled to the big hit game state of B or the big hit C and the probability variation state is finished. The mode period can be set in such a manner that the player can easily guess the set value.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot B or jackpot C is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot is controlled to the probability variation state, and the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the termination of the probability variation state. If the currently set setting value is the first setting value (for example, 1), the predetermined ratio (for example, 32 times variable display is executed) at the first ratio (for example, 0%). And the like), the production mode is controlled to the special production mode (a predetermined period is set as a mode period), and the currently set value is a second set value different from the first set value (for example, 6). If it is, the production mode is controlled to the special production mode over the predetermined period at the second rate (for example, 8%) higher than the first rate, while the probability is changed after being controlled to the jackpot A jackpot gaming state. If the setting value that is currently set is the first setting value when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on being controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the state, When the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode over the predetermined period at the first ratio, and the currently set setting value is the second setting value, the third ratio higher than the second ratio ( For example, 16% or the like), it is possible to control the effect mode to the special effect mode over the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the big hit type is a big hit A, and when the big hit game state is controlled and then is controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability variation state, the player's discouragement is reduced, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game, reduce the possibility that the player will end the game, and suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, after executing the processing of step 099AKS105, the effect control CPU 120 sets the end determination value to a value corresponding to the mode period determined in step 099AKS105 (step 099AKS106).

After performing the process of step 099AKS106 or the process of step 099AKS104, the effect control CPU 120 sets the above-described mode count value to the initial value "0" (step 099AKS107).

After executing the process of step 099AKS107, the effect control CPU 120 displays the mode count image on the screen of the image display device 5 (starts the display of the mode count image) (step 099AKS108). Specifically, in step 099AKS108, the effect control CPU 120 displays the mode number image in the display mode corresponding to the initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) of the mode number count value set in step 099AKS107. To display.

After executing the processing of step 099AKS108, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect mode to the special effect mode (step 099AKS109). Specifically, in step 099AKS109, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the type of the special effect mode determined in step 099AKS117 based on the data stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the effect mode is specified. Control to different types of special effect mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the big hit type is not the big hit B or the big hit C (the big hit type is the big hit A) (step 099AKS118; No), and the effect mode is the special effect. The mode is controlled (step 099AKS109). With such a configuration, after the big hit game state of the big hit A is finished, it is possible to control the effect mode to the special effect mode on the basis of being controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability variation state. ..

After performing the processing of step 099AKS109, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special effect mode flag to the ON state (step 099AKS110), and performs the special effect mode entry effect that notifies that the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode. Control to execute is performed (step 099AKS111). In the present embodiment, as the special effect mode entry effect, an effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in which a rush notification image indicating that the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode is displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the special effect mode entry effect, an effect image showing a message "special stage entry!" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the entry notification image.

After executing the process of step 099AKS111 or the process of step 099AKS125, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process ( Step 099AKS126), ending the ending effect process.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display regarding the characteristic part 099AK.

When the variable display during production process is started, the production control CPU 120 is first set in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process based on, for example, the timer value of the production control process timer. It is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed (step 099AKS201). When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 099AKS201; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step 099AKS202), The production process during variable display is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed (step 099AKS201; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C. 5R, it is determined whether or not a design confirmation command, which is a production control command for designating stop (decision) of the decorative design, is received from the main board 11 (step 099AKS214). When it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step 099AKS214; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command is received (step 099AKS214; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect mode flag is on (step 099AKS215).

When it is determined that the special effect mode flag is on (step 099AKS215; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the mode count value by adding 1 (step 099AKS216) and displays the mode count image. The mode is updated to the display mode corresponding to the mode count value updated in step 099AKS216 (step 099AKS217).

After executing the processing of step 099AKS217, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mode count value updated in step 099AKS216 matches the end determination value (step 099AKS218).

When it is determined that the mode count value does not match the end determination value (step 099AKS218; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result of the variable display is “based on the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it is a "big hit" (step 099AKS219). When it is determined that the display result of the variable display is not "big hit" (step 099AKS219; No), the process proceeds to step 099AKS229.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is "big hit" (step 099AKS219; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a preset limit condition is satisfied (step 099AKS220). ..

FIG. 9-7(a) is a diagram showing a list of restriction conditions regarding the characteristic part 099AK.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-7(a), as a limiting condition, when the currently set value is 1, the mode count value is 10 or less, and When the set value is 3, the mode count value is set to 10 or less. That is, when the currently set value is 1, when the mode number count value is 10 or less, and when the currently set value is 3, the mode number count value is 10 or less. If, then the limiting condition is met.

Returning to FIG. 9-6, when it is determined in step 099AKS220 that the limiting condition is satisfied (step 099AKS220; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the big hit notification effect for notifying that the big hit game state is being controlled. Control is performed (step 099AKS221), and the process proceeds to step 099AKS229. In the present embodiment, as a big hit notification effect, an effect of displaying a big hit notification image on the screen of the image display device 5 indicating that the big hit game state is controlled.

On the other hand, in step 099AKS220, when it is determined that the restriction condition is not satisfied (step 099AKS220; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs random number lottery using the mode end determination table shown in FIG. 9-7(b). Thus, it is determined whether or not the control to the special effect mode is ended (step 099AKS222).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-7(b), the same ratio (in the present embodiment, 20) is set regardless of which of the setting values 1 to 6 is currently set. %), it is determined to end the control to the special effect mode (“end the special effect mode”).

Returning to FIG. 9-6, after executing the process of step 099AKS222, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 099AKS222 to end the control to the special effect mode (step 099AKS223). When it is determined in step 099AKS222 that the control to the special effect mode is not ended (step 099AKS223; No), the process proceeds to step 099AKS229. On the other hand, when it is determined in step 099AKS222 that the control to the special effect mode is to be ended (step 099AKS223; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the mode number counter (step 099AKS224).

After performing the process of step 099AKS224, or when determining in step 099AKS218 that the count value of the mode number coincides with the end determination value (step 099AKS218; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special effect mode flag and turns it off. Is set (step 099AKS225), and the mode count image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is erased (display of the mode count image is stopped) (step 099AKS226).

After performing the processing of step 099AKS226, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the control to the special effect mode, controls the effect mode to the normal effect mode (step 099AKS227), and controls the effect mode to the normal effect mode. The control for executing the normal effect mode return effect that notifies that is performed (step 099AKS228), and the process proceeds to step 099AKS229. In the present embodiment, as the normal effect mode return effect, an effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to display a return notification image indicating that the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the normal mode return effect, an effect image showing a message "return to normal stage" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a return notification image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the mode count value coincides with the end determination value (step 099AKS218; Yes), the control to the special effect mode ends (step 099AKS227). Has been done. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the mode set by setting the end determination value in step 099AKS104, step 099AKS106, step 099AKS120, and step 099AKS122 after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode The control to the special effect mode can be ended based on the lapse of the period.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the mode count value does not match the end determination value (step 099AKS218; No), it is determined that the display result of the variable display is “big hit”. If it is done (step 099AKS219; Yes), it is determined whether or not to end the control to the special effect mode by performing random number lottery using the mode end determination table shown in FIG. 9-7(b) (step). 099AKS222). With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the mode set by setting the end determination value in step 099AKS104, step 099AKS106, step 099AKS120, and step 099AKS122 after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode The control to the special effect mode can be ended at a predetermined rate when it is determined to control the big hit game state before the period has elapsed.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the mode number count value matches the end determination value (step 099AKS218; Yes), the process of ending the control to the special effect mode (step 099AKS228) and the mode number count value are set. When it is determined that the end determination value does not match (step 099AKS218; No), a process (step 099AKS222) of determining whether or not to end the control to the special effect mode is executed in step S172 of the effect control process process. The variable display during presentation processing is described as being performed. However, this is merely an example, and these processes can be executed at any timing. For example, these processes may be executed in the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process based on the start of the variable display. Specifically, the processing of steps 099AKS218 to 099AKS228 described above may be executed in the variable display start setting processing.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the currently set value is 1 or 3, the period until the variable display is executed 10 times is configured not to be determined as the mode period. Has been done. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-7(a), as the limiting condition, when the currently set value is 1, the mode count value is 10 or less, When the currently set value is 3, it is set that the mode count value is 10 or less, and it is determined in step 099AKS219 that the display result of the variable display is "big hit". When (step 099AKS219; Yes), it is determined in step 099AKS220 that the restriction condition is satisfied (step 099AKS220; Yes), the process of step 099AKS222 is not executed and the process proceeds to step 099AKS229. ..

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the plurality of periods that can be set as the mode period include the period that is not set as the mode period when set to the predetermined set value, and are set to the predetermined set value. If it is, after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, and before it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled before the period has elapsed, the control to the special effect mode is not ended. It is configured. According to such a configuration, in the case where the preset value is set, the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the preset value is different from the preset value, and the enjoyment of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

Returning to FIG. 9-6, when it is determined that the special effect mode flag is not on in step 099AKS215 (step 099AKS215; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special effect mode standby flag is on. (Step 099AKS203). If it is determined that the special effect mode standby flag is not on (step 099AKS203; No), the process proceeds to step 099AKS229.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special effect mode standby flag is on (step 099AKS203; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the ST number count value by, for example, subtracting 1 (step 099AKS204), and step 099AKS204. It is determined whether or not the ST number count value updated in step 0 is "0" (step 099AKS205). When it is determined that the ST number count value is not “0” (step 099AKS205; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the ST number image display mode corresponding to the ST number count value updated in step 099AKS204. The mode is updated (step 099AKS206), and the process proceeds to step 099AKS229.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ST count value is "0" (step 099AKS205; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special effect mode standby flag and sets it to the off state (step 099AKS207), and displays the image. The ST number image displayed on the screen of the device 5 is erased (display of the ST number image is stopped) (step 099AKS208).

After executing the processing of step 099AKS208, the effect control CPU 120 sets the mode count value to the initial value “0” (step 099AKS209), and displays the mode count image on the screen of the image display device 5. The mode number display value is displayed in the display mode corresponding to the initial value (“0” in this embodiment) of the mode number count value set in step 099AKS209 (step 099AKS210).

After executing the process of step 099AKS210, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect mode to the special effect mode (step 099AKS211). Specifically, in step 099AKS211, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the type of the special effect mode determined in step 099AKS117 based on the data stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the effect mode is specified. Control to different types of special effect mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in step 099AKS115 that the effect mode should be controlled to the special effect mode (step 099AKS116; Yes), the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C. If determined (step 099AKS118; Yes), the special effect mode standby flag is set to the ON state (step 099AKS125). Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in step 099AKS203 that the special effect mode standby flag is in the on state (step 099AKS203; Yes), the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode (step 099AKS211). With such a configuration, it is possible to control the effect mode to the special effect mode based on the end of the controlled probability variation state after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C.

After executing the process of step 099AKS211, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the special effect mode entry effect (step 099AKS212), sets the special effect mode flag to the on state (step 099AKS213), and the process is step 099AKS229. Move to.

In step 099AKS229, the effect control CPU 120 derives a final stop design (fixed design) as a variable display result of the design by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display controller 123, for example. Display control is performed (step 099AKS229).

After executing the processing of step 099AKS229, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step 099AKS230). The hit start designation command is an effect control command that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and is also called a "fanfare command".

After executing the process of step 099AKS230, the effect control CPU 120 updates the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step 099AKS231), and ends the variable display effect process. ..

Hereinafter, an example of the effect operation related to the characteristic unit 099AK will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, an example of the effect operation when the currently set value is 1 will be described.

FIG. 9-8(a) shows a jackpot pattern (“777” as a display result of variable display in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. )) indicates that the display is stopped. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(a), the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode, and the normal background image AK1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the background image. That is, in the state shown in FIG. 9-8(a), the decorative pattern as the effect image displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is the normal background. It is displayed so as to be superimposed on the image AK1.

Hereinafter, the case where the jackpot C is controlled to the jackpot gaming state and is controlled to the probability changing state after the jackpot gaming state is described as an example.

FIG. 9-8(b) shows a state in which the probability change state is controlled based on the fact that the big hit game state has ended. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(b), the probability variation notification effect is executed, and the probability variation notification image AK2 which is the effect image showing the message “Special time rush!” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. There is. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 9-8(b), the ST count image AK3 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display mode corresponding to "100" as the initial value of the ST count value. It is displayed in a display mode showing a message "100 times".

FIG. 9-8(c) shows a state in which the variable display is performed 99 times and the ST number count value is updated to “1” after being controlled to the probability variation state. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(c), the ST number image AK3 is displayed in a display mode showing a message “last” which is a display mode corresponding to “1” as the ST number count value. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(c), variable display of decorative symbols is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. ing.

Hereinafter, a case where the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A based on the end of the probability variation state will be described as an example.

FIG. 9-8(d) shows a state where the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(d), the first special background image AK4 is displayed as the background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(d), the special effect mode entry effect is executed, and the entry notification image AK5 which is the effect image showing the message “Special stage entry!” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Has been done. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 9-8(d), the mode count image AK6 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as "special" which is a display mode corresponding to "0" as the initial value of the mode count value. It is displayed in a display mode showing a message "0th game after entering the stage".

Hereinafter, a case where a period until the variable display is performed 16 times is set as the mode period will be described as an example.

FIG. 9-8 (e1) shows a state in which after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, the variable display is executed 16 times and the mode count value is updated to “16”. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(e1), the mode count image AK6 is changed to a display mode showing a message "16th game after entry into special stage" which is a display mode corresponding to "16" as the mode count value. Is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8 (e1), the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. ..

Hereinafter, after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, the control to the special effect mode A ends based on the lapse of the period until the 16 times of variable display is executed as the mode period, The case where the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode will be described as an example.

FIG. 9-8(f) shows a state in which the control to the special effect mode A is finished and the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(f), the normal background image AK1 is displayed as the background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(f), the normal effect mode return effect is executed, and the return notification image AK7, which is an effect image showing the message “return to normal stage”, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. ing. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(f), variable display of decorative patterns is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. ..

Next, an example of the effect operation when the currently set setting value is 6 will be described. Specifically, the case where a period until the variable display is performed 32 times is set as the mode period will be described below as an example.

In this case, after the effect operation shown in FIGS. 9-8(a) to 9-8(d) is executed, the effect operation shown in FIG. 9-8(e2) is executed.

FIG. 9-8 (e2) shows a state in which after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, the variable display is executed 32 times and the mode count value is updated to “32”. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8(e2), the mode count image AK6 is changed to a display mode showing a message "32nd game after entry into special stage" which is a display mode corresponding to "32" as the mode count value. Is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 9-8 (e2), the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. ..

After the effect operation shown in FIG. 9-8 (e2) is executed, after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode A, a period until 32 times of variable display as the mode period is executed has elapsed. Based on this, when the control to the special effect mode A ends and the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode, the effect operation shown in FIG. 9-8(f) is executed.

As described above, the feature portion 099AK according to the present embodiment is configured to be settable to any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and is a big hit B or a big hit C. It is possible to control the effect mode to the special effect mode (execute the special effect) on the basis of the fact that the probability state (special state) is controlled after being controlled to the game state (advantageous state), and the probability state is ended. In addition to being possible, the mode period for controlling the effect mode to the special effect mode (the period for executing the special effect) can be varied according to the set value that is set. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the feature portion 099AK according to the present embodiment, the control mode is set to the normal game state (normal state) without being controlled to the probability variation state after being controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit A, and the effect mode is set. Can be controlled to a special effect mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the feature portion 099AK according to the present embodiment, after being controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C, it is controlled to the probability change state, and the effect mode is changed to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability change state. When controlled, if the currently set value is the first set value, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode for a predetermined period at the first rate, and the currently set value is When it is the second setting value different from the first setting value, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode for the predetermined period at the second ratio higher than the first ratio, while the big hit game of the big hit A. When the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode on the basis of being controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability changing state after being controlled to the state, the set value currently set is the first value. If it is a set value, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode over the predetermined period at the first rate, and if the currently set value is the second set value, the second rate is It is possible to control the effect mode to the special effect mode over the predetermined period at a higher third ratio. According to such a configuration, when the player is controlled to the jackpot gaming state and then is controlled to the normal gaming state without being controlled to the probable variation state, the player's discouragement is alleviated, and the deterioration of the gaming enjoyment is suppressed. , It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will end the game, and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to present the mode period to the player. With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the mode period.

Further, in the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special effect modes are provided (there are a plurality of types of special effects), and the effect mode is controlled to which of the plurality of types of special effect modes. The ratio of whether to perform (a ratio of which of a plurality of types of special effects is to be executed) can be made different according to the set value that has been set. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of a plurality of types of special effect modes is controlled, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment, any one of the plurality of periods can be set as the mode period according to the set value, and the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode. After (the special effect is started) and before the set mode period elapses, when it is decided to control the big hit game state, the control to the special effect mode can be ended at a predetermined ratio. Is configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the game and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 099AK according to the present embodiment, the plurality of periods that can be set as the mode period include a period (special period) that is not set as the mode period when set to a predetermined set value, and the predetermined period is set. When set to the setting value of, when the production mode is controlled to the special production mode, and before it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled before the period has passed, the control to the special production mode is performed. It is configured to never end. With such a configuration, misunderstanding by the player can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

(Second embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the mode period is settable, and the special effect mode is set based on whether the set mode period has elapsed since the effect mode was controlled to the special effect mode. In the above description, it is determined whether to end the control of. However, this is merely an example, and the characteristic part 099AK can determine whether to end the control to the special effect mode by an arbitrary method. Hereinafter, regarding the characteristic part 099AK according to the second embodiment configured to be able to determine whether to end the control to the special effect mode by random number lottery, the characteristic part 099AK according to the first embodiment will be described. The differences will be mainly described.

The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the mode period is not set.

FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S177 of the effect control process process as the ending effect process for the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment.

The ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-9 is substantially the same as the ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2 described in the first embodiment, but partly differs. The ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-9 will be described below, focusing on the differences from the ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2.

In the ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-9, the effect control CPU 120, similarly to the ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-2, executes the processes of step 099AKS112 to step 099AKS117 described above, and thereafter, the jackpot type. Is a big hit B or a big hit C (step 099AKS301).

When it is determined that the jackpot type is the jackpot B or the jackpot C (step 099AKS301; Yes), unlike the ending effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9B, the effect control CPU 120 causes the above-described step 099AKS119 to step 099AKS122. Without executing the processing, the above-described processing of step 099AKS123 to step 099AKS125 is executed, and the processing proceeds to step 099AKS126.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is neither big hit B nor big hit C (step 099AKS301; No), unlike the ending effect processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9B, the effect control CPU 120 described above. The processes of steps 099AKS107 to 099AKS111 described above are executed without executing the processes of steps 099AKS103 to 099AKS106, and the process proceeds to step 09AKS126.

With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the ending effect process is configured so that the mode period is not set.

FIG. 9-10(a) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the variable display effect process regarding the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment.

Although the variable display during production process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-10(a) is substantially the same as the variable display during production process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-6 described in the first embodiment, The parts are different. Hereinafter, the variable display during effect processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-10(a) will be described focusing on the differences from the variable display during effect processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-6.

9-10(a), during the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 9-10, the effect control CPU 120, similarly to the variable display effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-6, the processing of the above-mentioned step 099AKS214 to step 099AKS217. After performing, the random number lottery is performed by using the mode end determination table shown in FIG. 9-10(b), and the special setting is performed depending on which one of the set values 1 to 6 is currently set. It is determined whether to end the control to the effect mode (step 099AKS401). The currently set setting value may be specified based on the setting value designation command received from the main board 11.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-10(b), it is possible to determine that the control to the special effect mode is ended at a different rate depending on the currently set value. According to such a configuration, the player is paid attention to whether or not the control to the special effect mode is finished, the interest of the game is improved, and the possibility that the player finishes the game is reduced. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the present embodiment, the mode period is changed according to the currently set value by determining that the control to the special effect mode is ended at a different rate according to the currently set value. Is configured to be possible. That is, the higher the rate of determining to end the control to the special effect mode, the shorter the average period is set, while the lower the rate to determine to end the control to the special effect mode. The mode period is set longer on average.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-10(b), control to the special effect mode is performed when the currently set setting value is one setting value (for example, 1). If the ratio (for example, 10%) that is determined to be ended is another set value (for example, 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the one set value, the special value is set. It is configured to be higher than a rate (for example, 5%) that is determined to end the control to the effect mode. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the period set as the mode period when the currently set value is one is the currently set value. It is configured to be shorter than the period set as the mode period when it is another set value that is more advantageous to the player. According to such a configuration, the player is paid attention to whether or not the control to the special effect mode is finished, the interest of the game is improved, and the possibility that the player finishes the game is reduced. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Returning to FIG. 9-10(a), after executing the processing of step 099AKS401, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 099AKS401 to end the control to the special effect mode (step 099AKS402). ..

When it is determined in step 099AKS401 that the control to the special effect mode is to be ended (step 099AKS402; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of step 099AKS224 to step 099AKS228 described above, and the processing proceeds to step 099AKS229. Move. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 099AKS401 that the control to the special effect mode is not finished (step 099AKS402; No), the process proceeds to step 099AKS229.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 099AK according to the present embodiment, the mode period (the period during which the special effect is executed) is changed according to the set value, as in the first embodiment. Is configured to be possible.

Further, in the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment, whether or not to end the control to the special effect mode is configured to be determined by random number lottery, and the special portion is set at a different ratio according to the set value. It is configured such that it can be determined when the control to the effect mode is completed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic part 099AK according to the present embodiment, the ratio of determining to end the control to the special effect mode when the set value of 1 is set is more advantageous to the player than the set value of 1 concerned. It is configured to be higher than the rate at which it is determined to end the control to the special effect mode when the setting value is set to a high degree. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

In the above-described first and second embodiments, the special state has been described as the probabilistic state. However, this is merely an example, and the special state may be a time saving state. That is, as a big hit type, after being controlled to a big hit game state, a big hit type that is controlled to a special time saving state is provided, and based on the end of the time saving state, the effect mode is controlled to a special effect mode. It may be configured as possible.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, the special effect has been described as an operation for displaying the special background image as the background image by controlling the effect mode to the special effect mode. However, this is merely an example, and the special effect is an arbitrary effect such as display of an effect image, sound output, lighting of a light emitting means (for example, a 7-segment LED or the like), operation of a role object, or a combination thereof. You can

For example, as a special effect, an effect of displaying a character image that is an effect image showing a character on the screen of the image display device 5 may be performed. In this case, the period in which the character image is displayed can be made different according to the setting value that is currently set, and a plurality of types of character images showing different types of characters are provided, and the current setting is performed. It suffices that the ratio of which type of character image is displayed can be changed according to the set value.

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

In the first and second embodiments, the mode number image is displayed in a display mode corresponding to "0" as the initial value of the mode number count value based on the control of the effect mode to the special effect mode. Is displayed (step 099AKS108, step 099AKS210), and thereafter, every time variable display is executed, the mode count value is updated by adding 1 (step 099AKS216), and the display mode of the mode count image is updated. By updating to the display mode according to the mode count value that has been performed (step 099AKS217), the number of times of variable display executed after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode is presented to the player in a so-called count-up method. I explained it as something to do. However, this is only an example, and the number of times of variable display executed after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode can be presented to the player by an arbitrary method.

For example, based on the control of the effect mode to the special effect mode, the mode count image is displayed in a preset initial display mode (for example, in the plurality of periods that can be set as the mode period in the first embodiment described above). A display mode corresponding to the longest period (in the first embodiment, the period until the variable display is performed 32 times) is displayed, and then the mode is displayed every time the variable display is performed. By updating the display mode of the number-of-times image by, for example, subtracting one from the number of executions of the variable display indicated by the mode-number image, the number of times of variable display executed after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode is updated. , May be presented to the player in a so-called countdown method.

In the first and second embodiments, the update of the mode count value (step 099AKS216) and the update of the display mode of the mode count image (step 099AKS217) are executed in step S172 of the effect control process process. The description has been made as being performed in the variable display effect processing performed. However, this is merely an example, and these processes can be executed at any timing. For example, the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process based on the start of the variable display of updating the mode count value and updating the display mode of the mode count image. May be executed in.

When the mode number count value is updated and the mode number image display mode is updated in the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether the mode number count value matches the end determination value. Judgment processing, processing to end control to special effect mode when it is determined that the mode number count value matches the end determination value, special effect mode when it is determined that the mode number count value does not match the end determination value The process of deciding whether or not to end the control of the control may be executed in the variable display start setting process. Specifically, when the updating of the mode number count value and the updating of the display mode of the mode number image are configured to be executed in the variable display start setting process, the processes of step 099AKS218 to step 099AKS228 described above are variably displayed. It may be configured to be executed in the start setting process.

In the first and second embodiments, the ST count value is updated (step 099AKS204) and the ST count image display mode is updated (step 099AKS206) in step S172 of the effect control process process. The description has been made as being performed in the variable display effect processing performed. However, this is merely an example, and these processes can be executed at any timing. For example, the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process based on the start of the variable display of updating the ST number count value and updating the ST number image display mode. May be executed in.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the process of determining whether or not the mode number count value matches the end determination value (step 099AKS218), and the case of determining that the mode number count value matches the end determination value The process of ending the control to the special effect mode (step 099AKS218; Yes) (step 099AKS227), and the special effect mode when it is determined that the mode count value does not match the end judgment value (step 099AKS218; No) The process of determining whether or not to end the control (step 099AKS222) has been described as being performed in the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process. However, this is merely an example, and these processes can be executed at any timing. For example, these processes may be executed in the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process based on the start of the variable display. Specifically, the processing of steps 099AKS218 to 099AKS228 described above may be executed in the variable display start setting processing.

In the first and second embodiments, when the set value is changed based on the setting change operation, whether to control the effect mode to the special effect mode is determined according to the set value before and after the change. You may do so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, and improve the interest of the game. In this case, the data indicating the setting value before the change may be configured to be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, and the setting value before the change may be specified by referring to the data.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, when the setting value is changed based on the setting change operation, which of the special effect mode A to the special effect mode C the effect mode is to be controlled before and after the change You may make it determine according to the setting value of. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the special effect mode A to the special effect mode C the effect mode is controlled in, and to improve the interest of the game.

In the first embodiment, when the set value is changed based on the setting change operation, which of a plurality of periods is set as the mode period is determined according to the set value before and after the change. You may According to such a configuration, the player is allowed to pay attention to the mode period to improve the interest of the game, reduce the possibility that the player will end the game, and reduce the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be suppressed.

In the second embodiment, when the set value is changed based on the setting change operation, whether to end the control to the special effect mode is determined according to the set value before and after the change. May be. According to such a configuration, the player is paid attention to whether or not the control to the special effect mode is finished, the interest of the game is improved, and the possibility that the player finishes the game is reduced, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above-described first embodiment, in the ending effect process executed in step S177 of the effect control process process, by executing the process of step 099AKS119 to step 099AKS122, the jackpot B or the jackpot C big hit game state ends. The description has been made assuming that the mode mode in which the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode is set based on the end of the probability variation state controlled later. However, this is only an example, and the process of setting the mode period in which the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability variation state can be executed at any timing. For example, based on the fact that the ST count value is determined to be “0” (the ST period has ended), the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability variation state. It may be set.

In the first embodiment described above, in both the probability variation big hit mode mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a) and the normal big hit mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), It has been described that each of the plurality of periods is determined as the mode period at a different rate for each set value that is currently set. However, this is only an example, and when the setting values are different from each other, the plurality of periods may be determined as the mode periods at the same rate.

For example, in the probability variation big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a) and the normal big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), each corresponding to the set values 1 to 3 respectively. By making the ratios in which the periods are determined as the mode periods equal to each other, when the currently set value is any of 1 to 3, the set ratio is the same regardless of which the set value is. Each of the plurality of periods may be determined as the mode period. In this case, the set values 4 to 6 are set in the probability variation big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a) and the normal big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b). By setting the ratios of the corresponding periods determined as the mode periods to be the same, if the currently set setting value is any of 4 to 6, the same setting value is obtained. The plurality of periods may be determined as the mode periods at the ratio of.

In the first embodiment, when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode on the basis of being controlled to the normal gaming state without being controlled to the probability changing state after being controlled to the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot A In addition, compared to when the big hit B or big hit C is controlled to the big hit game state and then the probability change state is controlled, and the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability change state, the player has It has been described that the mode period can be set in an advantageous manner. However, this is only an example, when the big hit B or big hit C is controlled to the big hit game state and then controlled to the probability variation state, and when the performance mode is controlled to the special performance mode based on the end of the probability variation state. In addition, compared to when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the fact that it is controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit A, for the player. The mode period may be set in an advantageous manner.

Specifically, in the normal big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), the mode period is 10 at a lower rate than the probability variation big hit time mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a). It is set to any one of the period until the variable display is executed thirty times, the period until the variable display is executed thirty times, and the period until the variable display is executed thirty-two times. You may comprise.

That is, when the big hit B or big hit C is controlled to the big hit game state, it is controlled to the probability changing state, and when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability changing state, it is currently set. When the set value is the first set value, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode over the predetermined period at the first rate, and the currently set value is set to the second set value which is different from the first set value. If it is a set value, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode for the predetermined period at the second ratio higher than the first ratio, while it is controlled to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit A big hit game state. If the setting value that is currently set is the first setting value when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the control to the normal game state without being, the first ratio In the case where the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode over the predetermined period, and the currently set setting value is the second setting value, over the predetermined period at the fourth rate lower than the second rate. The effect mode may be configured to be controllable to the special effect mode.

According to such a configuration, when the type of big hit is the big hit B or the big hit C, when the probability variation state ends, the player's discouragement is alleviated, the deterioration of the game enjoyment is suppressed, and the game is played by the player. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the game will end and to prevent the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from decreasing.

In the first embodiment described above, in the normal big hit mode mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), the mode period is longer than that in the probability variation big hit mode mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a). At a high rate, one of a period until variable display is performed 10 times, a period until variable display is performed 30 times, and a period until variable display is performed 32 times. It has been described as being configured to be set to. However, this is only an example, and when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on being controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit A gaming state of the big hit A. In addition, compared to when the production mode is controlled to the special production mode based on the fact that the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot B or the jackpot C is controlled to the jackpot game state, and for the player, The mode period can be set in any advantageous manner.

For example, when the currently set setting value is one setting value, until the variable display is executed 10 times in the mode period in the normal jackpot mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b). , The period until 30 times the variable display is executed, and the period until the 32 times variable display is executed, the ratio determined to be at least one or more specific periods, In the probability variation big hitting mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a), the mode period is configured to be higher than the rate determined in the specific period, while the currently set setting value is other. 9-5(b) in the normal jackpot mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b), the probability that the mode period is determined by the specific period is the probability variation shown in FIG. 9-5(a). In the jackpot mode period determination table, the mode period may be configured to be shorter than the rate determined in the specific period.

According to such a configuration, when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode on the basis of being controlled to the normal gaming state without being controlled to the probability variation state after being controlled to the jackpot A large hitting game state , Big hit B or big hit C after being controlled to the big hit game state, it is controlled to the probability variation state, and compared to when the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode based on the end of the probability variation state, it is advantageous for the player The mode period is set in such a manner that the player can easily guess the set value.

In the first embodiment, when it is determined to control the effect mode to the special effect mode C (step 099AKS103; Yes, step 099AKS119; Yes), the mode period is set in advance without being determined by random number lottery. It has been described that the variable display is set to a period until the variable display is executed 32 times (step 099AKS104, step 099AKS120). However, this is only an example, and even when it is determined to control the effect mode to the special effect mode C, the same as in the case where it is determined to control the effect mode to the special effect mode A or the special effect mode B Even if the mode period is determined by performing random number lottery using the probability variation big hit mode mode determination table shown in 9-5(a) or the normal big hit mode period determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b). Good.

In the second embodiment, random number lottery is performed using the mode end determination table shown in FIG. 9-10(b), and the special effect mode is set at a different ratio for each set value that is currently set. In the above description, the control is decided to end. However, this is merely an example, and when the setting values are different from each other, it may be possible to determine that the control to the special effect mode ends at the same rate.

For example, in the mode end determination table shown in FIG. 9-10(b), the ratios determined to end the control to the special effect modes corresponding to the set values 1 to 3 are set to be the same, so that they are set at present. If the set value is one of 1 to 3, it may be determined to end the control to the special effect mode at the same rate regardless of the set value. In this case, in the mode end determination table shown in FIG. 9-10(b), the ratios determined to end the control to the special effect modes corresponding to the set values 4 to 6 are made equal to each other. If the currently set setting value is any of 4 to 6, it may be determined that the control to the special effect mode is ended at the same rate regardless of the setting value. Good.

In the above-described second embodiment, the control to the special effect mode is configured not to end until the preset limit period elapses after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, while the effect mode is set to The control to the special effect mode may be configured to be able to be ended after the limited period has elapsed after the control to the special effect mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control to the special effect mode from ending before the restriction period elapses after the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, and to suppress the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game. You can

For example, as the limit period, a period until variable display of a preset limit number (for example, 20 times) is executed is set, and in the variable display effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9-10(a). , And after executing the processing of step 099AKS217 and before executing the processing of step 099AKS401, the mode number count value updated in step 099AKS216 is larger than the determination value corresponding to the limit number (for example, "20"). If it is determined that the mode number count value is greater than the determination value, the process proceeds to step 099AKS401, while it is determined that the mode number count value is less than or equal to the determination value. In this case, the processing may move to step 099AKS229 without executing the processing of step 099AKS401, step 099AKS402, and step 099AKS224 to step 099AKS228.

The first and second embodiments have been described as providing three types of big hits A to C. However, this is merely an example, and two or more types of jackpots or four or more types may be provided.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, it has been described that two types of effect modes, the normal effect mode and the special effect mode, are provided. However, this is merely an example, and as the effect mode, one or more effect modes different from the normal effect mode and the special effect mode may be provided.

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

Each configuration related to the characteristic unit 099AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to another characteristic unit. The feature portions combined in this way or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the configurations relating to other feature portions.

For example, the characteristic unit 153SG may be introduced into the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic unit 099AK. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 099AK, the front variable display during the variable display as the advantageous state suggestion effect in the characteristic part 153SG is executed, and the rear variable display as the setting suggestion effect in the characteristic part 153SG is performed. You may make it perform suggestive production. In this case, similar to the characteristic unit 153SG, any one of a plurality of types of effects including a character effect (first mode) and a time effect (second mode) is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. It is configured to be possible, and the proportion controlled to the big hit game state when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect is the big hit game when the time effect is executed as the front variable display suggesting effect. It may be configured to be higher than the rate controlled by the state. Further, in this case, as in the case of the characteristic part 153SG, when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect as shown in FIG. 8-26, for example, the character effect is used as the front variable display suggestive effect. The setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable at a higher rate than when it is executed. According to such a configuration, when the player is paying attention to the subsequent development, the timer effect, which is controlled relatively to the big hit game state, is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 099AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 099AK is
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Setting means (eg, FIG. 8-14, etc.) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (eg, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 5),
Special state control means (for example, FIG. 5) capable of controlling to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a probability change state, a time saving state, etc.);
After being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, the special state is controlled to the special state by the special state control means, and the special effect (for example, the effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode according to the end of the special state. Special effect execution means (for example, FIG. 9-1 to FIG. 9-3, FIG. 9-6, FIG. 9-8 to FIG.
Equipped with
The special effect executing means can change the period for executing the special effect according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-5, FIG. 9-10, etc.),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
The special effect execution means is controlled to the normal state (for example, a normal game state) without being controlled to the special state by the special state control means after being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means. The special effect can be executed in accordance with (for example, FIGS. 9-1, 9-2, 9-5, 9-9, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
The special effect executing means,
When the special state is controlled by the special state control unit to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state by the special state control unit and the special effect is executed according to the end of the special state, the setting unit When it is set to the first set value, the special effect is executed at a first rate for a predetermined period, and is set to a second set value different from the first set value by the setting means. In this case, the special effect is executed over the predetermined period at a second rate higher than the first rate (for example, FIG. 9-5),
When the special effect is executed in response to being controlled to the normal state without being controlled to the special state by the special state control means after being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, When the setting means sets the first set value, the special effect is executed at the first ratio for the predetermined period, and when the setting means sets the second set value, It is possible to execute the special effect for a predetermined period of time at a third rate higher than the second rate (for example, FIG. 9-5).
You may do it.
With such a configuration, when the player is controlled to the normal state without being controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the player's discouragement is alleviated, the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game is suppressed, and the game is played. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the machine.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
The special effect execution means further comprises period presentation means (for example, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-6, FIG. 9-8 to FIG. 9-10, etc.) capable of presenting the period during which the special effect is executed to the player.
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the player can easily understand the period during which the special effect is executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
There are multiple types of special effects (for example, FIG. 9-4).
It is possible to make the ratio of which of the plurality of types of special effects to be executed different according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-4, etc.),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the plurality of types of special effects is to be executed, and improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine of the above (1) to (5) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
Further, there is further provided period setting means (for example, FIG. 9-2, FIG. 9-5, etc.) capable of setting any one of a plurality of periods as a period for executing the special effect in accordance with the set value set by the setting device. Prepare,
After the special effect execution means starts the special effect, and before the period set by the period setting means elapses, when it is determined to control to the advantageous state, at a predetermined ratio, The special effect can be ended (for example, FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the game and improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine of the above (6) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
The plurality of periods include a special period that is not set as a period for executing the special effect by the period setting unit when set to a predetermined set value by the setting unit (for example, FIG. 9-5),
When the preset value is set by the setting means, it is determined to control the advantageous state after the special effect is started by the special effect executing means and before the special period elapses. When the above, the special effect is not ended (for example, FIG. 9-6, FIG. 9-7, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, misunderstanding by the player can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

(8) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
An end determination unit (for example, FIG. 9-10) capable of determining whether to end the special effect is further provided,
The end determination means can determine to end the special effect at different rates according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-10).
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(9) In the gaming machine of the above (8) related to the characteristic part 099AK,
The rate at which the ending determination means determines to end the special effect when the setting means is set to one set value has a higher advantage to the player than the one set value by the setting means. The rate is higher than the rate at which the end determination means determines to end the special effect when set to another set value (for example, FIG. 9-10),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (9) related to the characteristic unit 099AK,
Advantageous state suggestion production execution means capable of executing advantageous state suggestion production (e.g., front variable display suggestion production) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the production control CPU 120 is performing variable display shown in FIG. 7). Part that executes the performance process),
Setting suggestion production execution means (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes the variable display production production process shown in FIG. 7) capable of executing a setting suggestion production (e.g., a setting suggestion production as a rear variable display suggestion production) that makes a suggestion regarding setting. Part etc.),
Further equipped with,
The advantageous state suggesting effect execution means provides the advantageous state suggesting effect as a first aspect (for example, a character effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display) and a second aspect (for example, as a suggestion effect during front variable display). Timer production, etc.), and can be executed in any of a plurality of types of production modes including
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second aspect is controlled to the advantageous state when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first aspect. Higher than the
The setting suggestion effect executing means suggests the setting suggestion at a higher rate when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed in the first mode. The effect can be executed after the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the timer effect is executed as the front variable displaying suggesting effect, the character is used as the front variable displaying suggesting effect). (A part that can perform setting suggestion production at a higher rate than when performing production),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect is produced when the player pays attention to the subsequent development because the second mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the relatively advantageous state is relatively high is executed as the advantageous state suggesting effect. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state,
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state different from the advantageous state,
Special effect execution means, which is controlled to the special state by the special state control means after being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, and which is capable of executing special effect in response to the end of the special state,
Equipped with
The special effect executing means can change the period for executing the special effect according to the set value set by the setting means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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