JP2020120762A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance game amusement.SOLUTION: The game machine is capable of displaying a specific image and executing a prescribed performance after changing a display mode of the specific image. The specific image contains a first type specific image and a second type specific image facilitating specification of change timing of the display mode of the specific image compared with the first type, and the first type specific image and the second type specific image can be displayed in parallel. The ratio of the specific images to be displayed in parallel is different according to whether the second type specific image is displayed or the second type specific image is not displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-4

Description

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

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

As such a gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine that presents a plurality of present boxes as specific images at the same time (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-22628, A

However, the gaming machine in Patent Document 1 only displays the specific image, and is still insufficient from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the game in the period after the specific image is displayed.

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 that can improve the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Displaying a specific image (for example, PB image), changing the display mode of the specific image (for example, after opening PB), a predetermined effect execution means (for example, processing of step 106AKS021) that can execute the predetermined effect. CPU120 for performance control to be executed)
As the specific image, a first type of specific image (for example, PB without a timer) and a second type of specific image (for example, PB with a timer) for which it is easier to specify the timing when the display mode of the specific image changes from the first type. Etc.) and
The predetermined effect executing means can display the first type of specific image and the second type of specific image in parallel (for example, displaying PB one by one in two times or one timing). To display two PBs at once),
The ratio of the number of the specific images displayed in parallel differs when the second type of specific image is displayed and when the second type of specific image is not displayed (for example, a present box of a PB with a timer). Depending on whether or not is displayed, the ratio of the number of displayed present boxes is different),
It is characterized by

With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the period after the specific image is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
At least part of the predetermined effect that can be executed after the display mode of the first type of specific image has changed and the predetermined effect that can be executed after the display mode of the second type of specific image has changed It is an effect (for example, when a PB without a timer is used and when a PB with a timer is used, a part of common effects can be executed).
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With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the period after the specific image is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
When the first type of specific image and the second type of specific image are displayed in parallel, and when the first type of specific image and the second type of specific image are not displayed in parallel. The type of the predetermined effect executed by changing the display mode of the specific image of the first type is different (for example, in the case of one PB without timer and one PB with timer, the type of effect executed using PB without timer) However, in the case of one timer-less PB pattern, there are different effect patterns that are different from the type of effect executed using the timer-less PB and in the case of the two timer-less PB pattern, the effect type that is executed using the timer-less PB. Included, etc.),
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the predetermined effect executed after the specific image is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
It is possible to execute any of a plurality of types of specific image suggestive effects that suggest that the specific image is displayed (for example, it is possible to execute any one of the suggestive effects of the type A or the type B suggestive effect),
The ratio of whether the displayed specific image is the first type of specific image or the second type of specific image is different depending on the type of the specific image suggestion effect (for example, PB without a timer is displayed). In the case, the type A suggestive effect is executed at a high rate, and when the type PB with a timer is displayed, the type B suggestive effect is executed at a high rate.
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With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which type of specific image suggestion effect is to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
There are a plurality of types of predetermined effects that are executed after the display mode of the second type of specific image has changed, and in the plurality of types of predetermined effects, only after the display mode of the second type of specific image has changed. A predetermined effect of the type to be executed is included (for example, the cut-in notice effect is an effect that is executed only when using PB with a timer even when using PB).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the predetermined effect to be executed and improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values of 1 to 6) having different probabilities of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, CPU 103 executing game control main processing) When,
And a setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value in a predetermined period (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that can execute a setting suggestion effect that gives an indication about the set value). Further preparation,
The setting suggestion effect is not executed in the predetermined effect executed after the display mode of the first type specific image changes and the predetermined effect executed after the display mode of the second type specific image changes ( For example, after the display mode of the PB image is changed (after the PB is opened), the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the predetermined effect),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without confusing the player in the period after the specific image is displayed.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values of 1 to 6) having different probabilities of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, CPU 103 executing game control main processing) When,
And a setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value in a predetermined period (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that can execute a setting suggestion effect that gives an indication about the set value). Further preparation,
The first type of specific image and the second type of specific image can be displayed in either a normal mode or a special mode, respectively, and the setting suggesting effect is executed by displaying the special mode of the specific image. It is possible (for example, by displaying a special mode PB in the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value together).
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With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without confusing the player in the period after the specific image is displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a 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 explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in game control main processing. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of a predetermined production execution pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of PB display timing. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the kind of suggestive production. It is the figure which shows the timing chart of specified production and the like. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is an example of the effect operation when the suggestive effect is executed. It is an example of a performance operation when a predetermined performance of PT2-1 is executed. It is an example of a production operation when a predetermined production of PT4-3 is executed. It is an example of the effect operation when the title notice effect is executed. It is an example of the effect operation when the setting suggestive effect is also executed in the suggestive effect.

(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 as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. 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 variation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

The special symbols 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 or the like) 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 held is also called the number of held storages. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as 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 configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. To display the first number of reserved memories, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the number of second reserved memories 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 constant open state in which a game ball can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is 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 starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At a predetermined position 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), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. 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 as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

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

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game balls enter the special 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 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 pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending storages, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game balls. 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 rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and 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)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

When the game ball enters the first 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.

It should be noted that, when the game ball enters (start winning) the starting winning opening during the period during which the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (a start prize has occurred, If 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, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, it is a “small hit”. Also, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "missing symbol" is generated.

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, 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 (16 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

In addition, the "big hit" category is set. For example, you can prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big-hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., below), and according to these, a big hit. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls, a big hit type with few prize balls, or a big hit type that hardly obtains prize balls may be provided.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as 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. Note that, similar to the big hit type, the "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

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

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

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which 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 continue until any one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been 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 a game state other than the special state such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing 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 over, 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 (effects of notifying the progress of the game or exciting 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 the display or in place of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are performed. May be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including some or all of these.

As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing at which the display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

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

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 a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has a 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 design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot gaming state is terminated, it is changed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that 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-probability variation pattern (normal pattern). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, the fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5” etc.) 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. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state) and when "small hit". The 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 (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). In addition, 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 design may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative design 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, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit midfield effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit midfield effect, an effect that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion effect that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. Incidentally, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type that makes the subsequent game state a highly accurate state) big hit game By executing a common effect in the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-precision state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

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

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 a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (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 a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. 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 into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

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

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening big winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), command for specifying error occurrence, 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 decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (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 perform sound output synchronized 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. The display control unit 123 also 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 sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of 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 various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example. 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, RAM 102 accessible settings, and the like.

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

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

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If 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, in the image display device 5, it is determined that power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. , The screen display for notification is performed. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (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 processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized. See below).

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

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

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When 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. Be seen. 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 step 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 "big hit" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, 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 in correspondence with 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 referred to as 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". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in the 1st special design display 4A and the 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is “small hit” or “miss”, the game state is updated when the time cut state or the probability variation state is controlled and the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing 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, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the 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 processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process of opening the big hit ends.

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 that notifies 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 jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small hitting open process ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation for informing the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting 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 driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position, control for performing a predetermined operation confirmation, and other controls for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, 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 the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light-emitting body 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 drive 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 of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. 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 the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has not 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 production process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

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

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

The big hit 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 effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the big hit game state from the main board 11. Is updated to ", and the effect processing during the big hit ends.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of end effect effect control at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

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

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game medium 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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, 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 in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, referred to as bonus).

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

The game 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. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation of the characteristic part regarding the set value)
Hereinafter, the characteristic part regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

Although illustration is omitted, the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. ing. Further, although not shown in the drawings, none of the main board 11 is a lock switch for switching the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 to a changeable set value state, and a jackpot described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (ball output rate) and an opening sensor that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the present embodiment is also a state (set value confirmation state) in which an attendant or the like of the game hall can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Operation parts such as the lock switch and the setting changeover switch, which can be operated by an attendant at a game arcade, etc., are provided in the setting changeover main body part and are housed in the board case together with the main board 11. The lock switch and the setting changeover switch are exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back side of the substrate case so that they can be operated without opening the substrate case.

A board case accommodating the lock switch and the setting switch is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch and the setting changeover switch are extremely difficult or impossible to operate when the gaming machine frame is closed, and can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame using a predetermined door key. .. Further, since the lock switch requires operation of a setting key carried by a staff member in a game arcade or the like, only an administrator carrying the setting key can operate the lock switch. The lock switch is also a switch that can execute an ON/OFF switching operation with a setting key. In the present embodiment, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these keys may be combined with one key.

A display monitor capable of displaying set values and base values is arranged in the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and arranged on the top of the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back side of the game board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame is opened. This is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this way, the display monitor is arranged on the front side when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the game machine frame opened. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

The display monitor includes a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section. The first to fourth display parts of the display monitor are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the shape of "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. .. The first to fourth display portions of the display monitor can be turned on or blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

As a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a game information display unit may be provided at a lower left position of the game area. A round indicator, a right-handed lamp, a probability variation lamp, and a time saving lamp are collectively arranged in the game information display portion. The round indicator can display the number of rounds of the big hit game and the big hit type during the big hit game. The right-handed lamp is lit in a gaming state in which a gaming ball is launched toward the right gaming area, such as a low-probability-high base state as a time saving state or a big hit gaming state. The probability variation lamp lights up when it is in the probability variation state. The hour/hour lamp lights up when the hour/hour lamp is in the hour/hour state. The round indicator is composed of 5 segments (LEDs).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to change the winning probability (ball-out rate) of a big hit according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit is changed. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. As for the set value, the maximum value of 6 is the most unfavorable value for the game arcade side, and the smaller the value becomes in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more advantageous the value for the game arcade side. If the payout rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, or the jackpot probability is constant but the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state changes depending on the set value. Good. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to set any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-1(A) shows a configuration example of the first special figure display result determination table used when the variation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 8-2(A) shows the variation special figure. The example of a 2nd special figure display result determination table used when a figure is a 2nd special figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol. Is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result determination table is not limited to the one using the individual display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the display result determination common to the first special figure and the second special figure A table may be used.

In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for display result determination is 1024 to 1346. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. When the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for display result determination is: 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1346. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting 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 hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". 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 probable variation state, 1020 to 1020 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 is assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1383. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “miss”.

In the case where the setting 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 hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1429. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting 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 hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to the "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "miss". In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1556. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “miss”.

When the setting 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 hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1674. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In each display result determination table, when the gaming state is in the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values than those in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are special characters of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit gaming state is controlled. Probability to be determined (for example, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3 and 1/ when the setting value is 4). 240, when the setting value is 5 is 1/220, when the setting value is 6 is 1/200), the probability of being determined to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as "big hit" becomes higher. (For example, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, when the set value is 3, 1/160, when the set value is 4, 1/140, the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the setting value is 6, it is 1/100). Each probability that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state) than when it is the normal state or the time saving state In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Depending on each set value, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortening state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time saving state). Is 1.5 times, if the setting value is 2, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time saving state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the normal state or the time saving state. The probability of jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in 1. is not limited to the mode set as such), and the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the shortened state at each set value. All of the jackpot probability magnifications in may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" to be controlled to the small hit game state has the same value. A judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the gaming state or the set value. The probability of being determined 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, regardless of the game state or the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled is the first probability. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the display result determination table for drawings. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1(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 that the game state is determined to be controlled is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the probability that the small hit game state is controlled is not limited to the same probability, and the special figure display result is set according to the set value. The probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as “small hit” may be different. The special figure display result according to the variation special map is not limited to the form in which the probability of being decided to control the small hit as "small hit" is controlled, and the special figure display result is "irrespective of the variation special map." The probability of determining to control the small hitting gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state The range of 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 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. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, Only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the setting value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is " It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go.

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 a small hit for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of judgment values. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 1024 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1024 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination value is a common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the setting value 2 to the setting In the case of the 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. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the setting value is 1, the common numerical value range Only the numerical value within (1020 to 1346) is assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range becomes "big hit" It is assigned. The non-common numerical value range increases with reference to 1347 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability changing state, as in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values, 32767 The range from to 33094 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set to the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is 6 when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1024 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range. 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 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. In this way, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, Only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the setting value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is " It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), 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 gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small hit for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of judgment values. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value is the big hit in the case of the set value 6. In a numerical value range different from the range of judgment values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the setting value 2 to the setting In the case of the 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. In this way, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range ( Only the numerical value within 1020 to 1346) is assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is assigned to the "big hit". Has been. The non-common numerical value range increases with reference to 1347 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), 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 probability change state, as in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values The range of 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical range of the small hitting determination value for determining the small hitting regardless of the set value. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the judgment value (1024 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the determination is included in the common numerical value range or the continuous numerical value range of the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range based on the hit judgment value of 1020. The value is set to the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and regardless of the game state and the set value, the judgment value included in the consecutive 1 numerical range (common numerical value range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767 is determined as the small hit judgment. The variable display result is determined as the numerical range of the value.

In each display result determination table, when the variation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same). is there. Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hitting judgment value is different 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 of the small hit determination value itself is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

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 lowest, and the value of the set value is The determination value is assigned so that the larger it is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and that it is determined to control the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: set value 6>set value 5>set value 4>set) Value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and if the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) A to jackpot C) is decided. Further, when the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, 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. 8-1 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 game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to a form in which a total of 6 set values 1 to 6 are provided, and the set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 or less. It may be seven or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous for the player (increasing the jackpot probability, facilitating the determination of a specific jackpot type, etc.), and is not limited to a form, but a pachinko game. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game nature itself is not limited to a form that does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may be changed. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a game property of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the probability of a big hit in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the big hit game. While the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to a probable state on the basis of passing, the game property (so-called V that the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map). If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time saving control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type/2 types mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit game state based on passing a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but a big hit probability or a small hit compared to the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3 A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). In the case of changing the game property according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is a switch for effect (in order to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area). When used as a switch) and the set value is 4 to 6, a predetermined switch is used to control the game state to a probability change state or a big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch. Switch).

Next, the processing in the game control main processing in the characteristic part regarding the set value will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed within the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. The processing in the game control main processing is, for example, in the game control main processing shown in FIG. It is only necessary to execute after the initial settings such as the register setting of 1) and the setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the processing within the game control main processing, when it is determined in step S3A that the lock switch is ON and then in step S4A that the opening sensor is OFF, the opening of the gaming machine frame is detected. Instead, since the operation of the lock switch is detected, an error designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 and error notification may be performed by a display monitor or the like. The process of step S10A may include a process of transmitting a setting value notification command to the effect control board 12. The set value notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S10A regardless of whether the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Thereby, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, it is possible to store the set value so that it can be specified regardless of whether the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. it can.

When the abnormal set value is set or when the power is restored from the power interruption during the change of the set value, the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B occurrence notification of the error By executing the above, it becomes possible for a staff member or the like of the game arcade to recognize from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that an error has occurred or that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power interruption while the set value was being changed. .. In addition, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by making it possible for the management device of the gaming hall to recognize the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value. Like

As described above, the display result determination table provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, as shown in FIG. 8-1, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values. The range of is set as the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), a value corresponding to each set value from 1238 The range up to is set as the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value are continuous with the hit judgment value of 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be in the numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, the value of the random number value MR1 is the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range from 1020 to each set value. It may be determined whether or not it is within the numerical range up to. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

Since the numerical range of the jackpot determination value within the range of 0 to 65535 is set at one location with 1020 as the reference value, it is disturbed as compared with the case where a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value are provided. It is not necessary to perform the determination of whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) a plurality of times. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability variation state, the big hit determination value is 1020 as the big hit determination value. Since the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set to be a continuous numerical value range, the value of the random number value MR1 is determined when it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Whether it is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the normal state or the shortened time state, and whether it is within the range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the probability changing state. It may be determined whether or not. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is determined depending on whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map. (The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is small. The number of judgment values included in the numerical value range of 655 is about doubling, which is 655). On the other hand, the numerical value range of the small hit judging value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hitting reference value). Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting game state, the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the fluctuation special figure. It may be determined whether or not This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control the small hitting game state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the numerical value range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to a numerical value range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value in the case of 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within a numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to each set value. When determining whether or not to be controlled in the small hitting game state, the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It may be determined whether or not. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in the big hit game state and the processing load to determine whether to control in the small hit game state.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 106AK)
Next, the characteristic unit 106AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 106AK of the present embodiment, after displaying the image of the present box, the present box displayed is opened, a predetermined item is made to appear from inside, and the present item is dealt with. Execute a type of performance. The present box has an image of the present box (PB without timer) that does not include a timer that displays the period until the timer is released, and a present box that includes a timer that displays the period until the timer is released. When two types of present boxes such as PB1 without timer and PB with timer are displayed, the expectation is higher when the PB with timer is opened first. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 106AK having such characteristics will be described. The description of the same parts as those described in the above basic description will be omitted.

FIG. 9-1 shows a variation pattern in the characteristic unit 106AK of this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, and the variable display mode is also variable. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern has reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss". In the characteristic part 100AK in this embodiment, the ratio of the super-reach to be a "big hit" is higher than that of the normal reach, and the super-reach B is more likely to be the super-reach B than the super-reach C. It is set so that the larger (that is, the longer the fluctuation time is), the higher the ratio of “big hit” (the higher the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state).

9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "miss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). Whether the variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode. The determination is made (step S552).

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

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

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

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

After executing any one of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined effect setting process (step 106AKS001).

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the predetermined effect setting process executed in step 106AKS001 of FIG. 9-2. When the predetermined effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 sets one of the predetermined effect execution patterns indicating the execution pattern of the predetermined effect according to the variable display result and the variation pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-4. (Step 106AKS002). Note that, in step 106AKS002, for example, in the case of a big hit such as a normal reach big hit or a sudden hit, a variation pattern that does not become a super reach such as a normal reach loss, a non-reach loss, and a small hit variation pattern is shown in FIG. 9-4. Unlike the determination rate, it may be determined whether to execute a PB unused pre-reach notice, which will be described later, and end the predetermined effect setting process. In this case, the jackpot expectation may be higher in the case of executing the pre-reach notice of PB unused than in the case of not executing the pre-reach notice of PB unused.

In the characteristic part 106AK according to this embodiment, after displaying the image of the present box, the displayed present box is opened, a predetermined item is made to appear from the inside, and a type of effect corresponding to the made item is produced. Execute. In the predetermined effect in this embodiment, a predetermined item is made to appear from the opened present box, and is executed corresponding to the appeared item (pre-reach effect, title notice effect, etc. shown in FIG. 9-4). Say that. That is, the predetermined effect in this embodiment includes an effect for displaying an item and an effect corresponding to the item, and an effect for displaying the image of the present box and a display mode for displaying the image of the present box. Does not include the effect of changing to. However, this is just an example, and the predetermined effect includes a series of effects such as an effect of displaying a present box, an effect of changing the display mode, an effect of causing an item to appear, and an effect of executing corresponding to an item. May be. Also, a combination of some of these may be included.

9-4 is a figure which shows the determination rate of a predetermined production execution pattern. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 106AK according to the present embodiment, there are patterns PT1-1 to PT4-5 as predetermined effect execution patterns (effect patterns), and the effect patterns of PT1-1 to PT1-4 are , The image of the present box is not displayed (no PB), and the effect pattern of PT2-1 to PT2-4 is the image of the present box without a timer for displaying the period until the timer is released (PB without timer) ) Is one displayed pattern, the production pattern of PT3-1 to PT3-4 is a pattern in which two timer-less PBs are displayed, and the production pattern of PT4-1 to PT4-5 is no timer. This is a pattern in which one PB and one present box image (PB with timer) with a timer for displaying the period until the PB is opened are displayed. The patterns other than the PB-less pattern of the effect patterns of PT1-1 to PT1-4 are also referred to as PB-present patterns.

In the characteristic unit 106AK according to this embodiment, as shown in the drawing, effects such as pre-reach effect, title notice effect, cut-in notice effect, and button notice effect can be executed according to a predetermined effect execution pattern (effect pattern). Has become. Each effect is a notice effect that notifies the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. In addition, in the characteristic part 106AK, after the variable display is started, respective effects such as pre-reach effect, title notice effect, cut-in notice effect, and button notice effect can be executed in this order.

For example, in the effect pattern of PT1-1, the pre-reach effect is executed without displaying the present box, and then the title notice effect is executed. Further, in the effect pattern of PT2-1, the timerless PB is displayed, and the item corresponding to the pre-reach effect is displayed by opening the timerless PB. Then, the pre-reach effect corresponding to the item is executed, and thereafter, the title notice effect is executed after the pre-reach effect. In the production pattern of PT2-1, since one PB without a timer is displayed, the image in the present box is erased after the PB is opened before the pre-reach production is executed, and thereafter. Since the image (PB) in the present box is not displayed, the title notice presentation effect is executed regardless of PB. Therefore, in order to understand the explanation, the displayed PB is released, and the effect is executed corresponding to the item that has appeared (pre-reach effect, title notice effect, which is executed after the PB is opened and the item appears. The cut-in notice effect and the button notice effect are referred to as effects using PB (more specifically, effects using PB with a timer and effects using PB without a timer), and PB is not released. The effects that are performed (pre-reach effects, title notice effects, cut-in notice effects, button notice effects that are executed without the appearance of items) are referred to as PB-unused effects. For example, in PT3-4, after the pre-reach effect without PB is executed, the title notice effect using PB without the timer is executed, and after that, the cut-in notice effect without the PB is executed and then the timer without the PB is executed. The button advance notice effect using PB will be executed. In PT4-3, the pre-reach effect using PB without a timer is executed, and then the cut-in notice effect without PB is executed, and then the button notice effect using PB without a timer is executed. Become.

Further, in the characteristic unit 106AK according to the present embodiment, one timer-less PB is displayed rather than the effect patterns (PB-free pattern) of PT1-1 to PT1-4 in which the image of the present box is not displayed (no PB). The performance patterns of PT2-1 to PT2-4 (one PB with no timer) have a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit (big hit expectation), and there is no PB with a timer than one pattern with PB without a timer. The effect patterns of PT3-1 to PT3-4 (two PBs without timers) that display two are higher in expectation, and one PB without timers and PBs with timers are better than two PBs without timers. The expectation is higher in the one effect pattern of PT4-1 to PT4-5 (one PB without timer and one PB with timer). In other words, PB unused pre-reach effects <reach pre-effects using PB without timer <reach pre-effect using PB with timer (or vice versa) The degree of expectation varies depending on whether PB is used or whether a timer is provided. Further, in each of the PB-less pattern, the timer-less PB one pattern, the timer-less PB two pattern, and the one timer-less PB and the timer-one PB one pattern, pre-reach effect <title notice effect <cut-in notice effect <button notice effect It is expected.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-4, in the case of a pattern with one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer, the expectation is higher when the PB with a timer is used first (PT4 PT4-5 has higher expectations than -4). Therefore, in the case of one PB without timer and one PB with timer, it is possible to improve the expectation that the PB with timer is used first, that is, the PB with the timer is released. On the contrary, the expectation may be higher when the PB with the timer is used later than the PB without the timer.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when a PB with a timer is displayed, a PB without a timer is also displayed and two PBs are always displayed, whereas a PB without a timer can be displayed alone. .. That is, the ratio of the number of present boxes displayed is different depending on whether or not the present box of PB with a timer is displayed. At the PB display timing (see FIG. 9-5(B)) described later, when displaying two PBs, one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer, the PB without a timer is displayed at the previous timing. By doing so, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation as to whether or not the PB with timer is displayed at a later timing.

Further, in the characteristic unit 106AK according to this embodiment, effects using PB, such as effects using PB with a timer and effects using PB without a timer, are performed in a mode different from that when PB is not used. For example, when a group notice as a pre-reach effect is given, a yellow meteor shower is displayed in the pre-reach pre-reach effect, whereas a red meteor shower is displayed in the pre-reach pre-reach effect using PB. It will be a different mode. Further, in the title notice production, the pattern of the title may be different from the normal pattern or may have a different display color. In the cut-in notice effect, the displayed character is a different character (for example, in the cut-in notice effect without PB, a boy character is displayed, whereas in the cut-in notice effect using PB with timer, , Girl characters are displayed). In the button notice production, an image prompting the button operation is displayed when the PB is not used, whereas an image prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed when the PB is used. In this way, since the aspect varies depending on the effect using PB, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Note that, in the characteristic unit 106AK according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the same type of effect that is executed using the PB without the timer and the effect that is executed using the PB with the timer are the same. While various types of effects (pre-reach effect, title notice effect, button notice effect) can be executed, there is an effect that is not executed when the timerless PB is used (cut-in notice effect). That is, in the characteristic unit 106AK according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a part of common effects depending on whether the timer-less PB is used or the timer-equipped PB is used.

Specifically, the cut-in notice effect in the characteristic unit 106AK according to this embodiment is an effect that is not executed when the timerless PB is used as shown in FIG. 9-4. That is, the cut-in notice effect is an effect that is executed only when the PB with timer is used even when the PB is used. In this embodiment, the cut-in notice effect can be executed when the PB is not used (as described above, a character different from that when the PB is used) is displayed. Even if there is, the cut-in notice production may not be executed. That is, the cut-in notice effect may be an effect peculiar to the PB with timer.

In addition to the effect patterns shown in FIG. 9-4, there may be a plurality of effect patterns. Further, the types of effects using PB and effects not using PB are not limited to the types of effects such as pre-reach effect, title notice effect, cut-in notice effect, and button notice effect, and other types of effects are included. It may be.

By determining the predetermined effect execution pattern (effect pattern) in the process of step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C, it is determined whether or not the effect using PB is executed. Therefore, when performing the effect using PB in the process of step 106AKS002, the timing for changing the display mode of the displayed present box, that is, the PB opening timing (predetermined item appearance timing) is determined. When performing an effect using a PB with a timer, the PB opening timing determined in step 106AKS002 and the PB display timing determined in step 106AKS004, which will be described later, are determined according to the timing. The number of seconds (timer value) of the timer will be displayed (the timer value is determined in step 106AKS006 described later). Note that the PB release timing determined in step 106AKS002 is, for example, one of a plurality of timings set in advance according to the type of effect using PB executed thereafter or the type of effect not using PB. It may be decided by lottery. The plurality of timings may be the number of different timings or the same number of timings depending on the type of effect to be performed. In addition, depending on the type of performance to be performed, the degree of expectation may be higher or lower as it is released earlier, or as the release is delayed at any time regardless of the type of performance. Expectations may be high.

After performing the process of step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 is a PB presence pattern (step 106AKS003). That is, in step 106AKS003, it is determined whether or not it is a pattern with PB other than the effect patterns of PT1-1 to PT1-4, that is, a pattern without PB. When it is a pattern without PB (step 106AKS003; No), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the predetermined effect setting process as it is.

On the other hand, when the pattern is a PB existing pattern other than the effect patterns of PT1-1 to PT1-4 (step 106AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the PB display timing, which is the timing of displaying the image of the present box, in the PB display. Depending on the number, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-5, any one of the plurality of timings is determined (step 106AKS004). FIG. 9-5(A) shows the determination rate when the present box displayed is one. Specifically, the determination ratio in the case where the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 is one PB without timer pattern (any effect pattern of PT2-1 to PT2-4) is shown. When the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9-3 is a single timer-less PB pattern, the effect control CPU 120 causes any of timing 1 to timing 3 of FIG. 9-5(A) in the process of step 106AKS004. Is determined as the PB display timing. In the illustrated example, the timing 2 is later than the timing 1 and the timing 3 is later than the timing 2 after the variable display is started. Further, instead of the determination rate shown in the figure, for example, the determination rate may be assigned so that the larger the PB is displayed at the later timing, the higher the jackpot expectation degree becomes, and the timing becomes different according to the variable display result.

FIG. 9-5(B) shows the determination rate when there are two present boxes displayed. Specifically, the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 is a pattern with two timer-less PBs (one of the effect patterns of PT3-1 to PT3-4) or one without timer PB and one with timer PB (PT4-1 to PT4-1). It shows the determination rate in the case of any of the production patterns of PT4-5). When the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9-3 is a pattern without timer PB2 or a pattern without timer PB and a pattern with timer PB1, the effect control CPU 120 divides the process into two in step 106AKS004. PB display timings from timings 1 and 2, timings 1 and 3, timings 2 and 3 that display PBs one by one, and timings 1 to 3 that display PBs at once in one timing. To decide. In the case of one PB with no timer and one PB with timer, when displaying PBs one by one such as timing 1 and 2, timing 1 and 3, timing 2 and 3, there is no timer. Which of the PB and the PB with timer may be displayed first may be determined by a lottery. In this case, the big hit expectation degree may be higher when the PB without the timer is displayed at a later timing. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the present box with the timer is displayed after the present box without the timer is displayed. In this way, the characteristic unit 106AK can display a plurality of PBs at the same time by displaying the PBs one by one in two times or by displaying two PBs at once at one timing.

In addition to the example shown in FIG. 9-5(B), for example, the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 in FIG. 9-3 is a pattern without timer PB2, a pattern without timer PB1 and a pattern with timer PB1 In this case, the PB display timing may be determined at different determination rates. Specifically, in the case of a two-PB pattern without a timer, the ratio of displaying PB one by one in two times, such as timing 1 and 2, timing 1 and 3, timing 2 and 3, is as follows. It is set to be higher than the ratio of displaying two PBs at once at one timing such as timing 1 to timing 3, and when the pattern is one PB without timer and one PB with timer, one timing such as timing 1 to timing 3 is performed. The rate of displaying two PBs at once at the timing is higher than the rate of displaying PB one by one in two times, such as timings 1 and 2, timings 1 and 3, and timings 2 and 3. May be.

After performing the processing of step 106AKS004 of FIG. 9-3, the effect control CPU 120 displays whether or not the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 is one without timer PB and one with timer PB, that is, PB with timer. It is determined whether or not to do so (step 106AKS005). Specifically, in step 106AKS005, it may be determined whether the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 is one of the effect patterns PT4-1 to PT4-5. When displaying the PB with the timer (step 106AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the PB opening timing determined in step 106AKS002 or the PB display timing determined in step 106AKS004 is the timing. Then, the number of seconds (timer value) of the timer associated with the PB (present box) to be displayed is determined (step 106AKS006). The timer value indicates the number of seconds until the displayed PB (present box) is opened, and is displayed as a countdown with the passage of time. It should be noted that, for example, the mode of the displayed timer value (timer value color, font, etc.) may be different depending on the jackpot expectation. Further, although the mode is common at the start of display, the mode of the timer value may be changed at the timing when the remaining 10 seconds are left. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display mode of the timer value.

After performing the processing of step 106AKS006, or when determining in step 106AKS005 that the PB with the timer is not displayed (step 106AKS005; No), the effect control CPU 120 suggests that the PB (present box) is displayed. The type of suggestive effect that indicates that is determined (step 106AKS007), and the predetermined effect setting process ends. Specifically, in step 106AKS007, according to the determination rate shown in FIG. 9-6, the suggestive effect of the type A or the type B is determined at different rates depending on whether the PB to be displayed has a timer or does not have a timer. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic part 106AK according to the present embodiment, the type A suggestive effect is displayed when the PB without the timer is displayed, and the type B suggestive effect is displayed when the PB with the timer is displayed. , But each is executed at a high rate. On the contrary, the suggestive effect of the type A may be executed at a high rate when the PB with the timer is displayed. The type A suggestive effect is an effect in which the character A carries the PB and leaves the PB, and the type B suggestive effect is that the character B carries the PB and then the PB. It is a production that leaves and leaves. As described above, in the characteristic unit 106AK, the ratio of the types of suggestive effects to be executed is different depending on whether or not the PB with the timer is displayed. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to which type of suggestive effect is executed.

The characteristic unit 106AK according to this embodiment shows an example in which the suggestive effect is performed only when the PB is displayed, and when the suggestive effect is executed, the PB with or without the timer is always displayed. Although the example of being displayed is shown, in addition to this, a so-called gaze suggestion effect in which no PB is displayed may be executed. Specifically, although the character A or the character B carries the PB, the effect of leaving the PB may be executed without placing the PB. Further, when the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is the two PBs without the timer, when displaying the PBs one by one in two times, the two PBs at once and the PBs at once When displaying, the suggestive effect may be performed once. On the other hand, in the case of one PB without timer and one PB with timer, when displaying PB one by one in two times, whether the mode of the PB to be displayed is no timer or with timer It suffices to execute the type of suggestive effect determined accordingly. Further, in the case where two PBs are displayed at once at one timing, the suggestive effect of the type determined based on the mode with the timer may be executed once. On the other hand, the type A and type B suggestive effects may be simultaneously executed. Note that in step 106AKS007 of FIG. 9C, the execution period of the suggestive effect is also set in accordance with the PB display timing determined in step 106AKS004.

FIG. 9-7 is a diagram showing a timing chart of a predetermined effect and the like. As shown in the figure, when the variable display is started (start of fluctuation), the suggestive effect is performed according to the PB display timing. Specifically, if the PB display timing is timing 1, the suggestive effect is executed in the period immediately before the timing 1, and if the PB display timing is timing 2, the suggestive effect is executed in the period immediately before the timing 2. If the PB display timing is the timing 3, the suggestive effect is executed in the period immediately before the timing 3. In the illustrated example, the execution timing of the suggestive effect is shown when PB is displayed at the timing of timing 1.

Then, PB is displayed at any one of timing 1 to timing 3 or at a plurality of timings after execution of the suggestive effect. If the predetermined effect execution pattern (effect pattern) determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing the pre-reach notice, the group notice is executed as the pre-reach notice. If the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing pre-reach effect using PB, PB is opened at this timing and pre-reach effect is performed. Item appears. Subsequently, after reaching the reach state and developing into the reach effect of the super reach, if the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing the title notice effect, the title notice effect is executed. When the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing the title notice effect using PB, the PB is opened at this timing and the title notice effect is performed. Item appears.

Then, when the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing the cut-in notice effect at the timing of the final stage of the reach effect of super reach, the cut-in notice effect is executed. As described above, the cut-in notice is not executed when the PB without the timer is used. Therefore, the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is the cut-in notice effect using the PB with the timer. In the case of the pattern to be executed, the PB with timer is opened at this timing, and an item indicating that the cut-in notice effect is performed appears. Further, at the timing immediately before the end of the variable display, when the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing the button advance effect, the button advance effect is executed. When the effect pattern determined in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9C is a pattern for executing the button advance notice effect using PB, the PB is opened at this timing and the button advance notice effect is performed. Item appears. Here, the cut-in notice effect and the button notice effect are executed at a later timing than the cut-in notice effect, but the timing from the start of the change to the execution is different. The timing is close to the effect (for example, 40 seconds and 43 seconds from the start of fluctuation). Therefore, when the cut-in notice effect or the button notice effect using the PB with the timer is performed, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize which notice effect is to be executed depending on the timer value associated with the PB. There is. Therefore, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation as to which of the notice effects is executed. In the button advance notice effect using PB, as described above, not the image prompting the button operation but the image prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed. Also, the button notice effect is a so-called decided effect in which the variable display result is displayed immediately after being executed.

Returning to the explanation of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-2, after executing the process of step 106AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). ). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure change time effect control pattern) prepared corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result designating command. Set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) prepared in accordance with the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process of step S161, and uses the pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

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

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

FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 shown in FIG. 7. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 9-8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. The determination is made (step 106AKS011). CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined in the process of step 106AKS012 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 106AKS012; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the suggestive effect period for executing the suggestive effect (step). 106AKS012). The suggestive effect period may be set in advance according to the type of the suggestive effect determined in the process of step 106AKS007 of FIG. 9C. When it is determined that it is the suggestive effect period (step 106AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the suggestive effect of the type determined in the process of step 106AKS007 of FIG. 9C (step 106AKS013).

After executing the process of step 106AKS013, or when determining in step 106AKS012 that it is not the suggestive production period (step 106AKS012; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the PB display timing which is the display timing of the present box. Is determined (step 106AKS014). The PB display timing is determined to be any one of timing 1 to timing 3 or a plurality of timings in the process of step 106AKS004 in FIG. 9C (see FIG. 9-5). When it is determined that it is the PB display timing (step 106AKS014; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the PB display control which is the control for displaying the present box (step 106AKS015).

After performing the process of step 106AKS015 or when determining in step 106AKS014 that it is not the PB display timing (step 106AKS014; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the PB opening timing that is the timing of opening the present box. It is determined (step 106AKS016). The PB release timing is determined by determining the predetermined effect execution pattern in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9-3. When it is determined that it is the PB opening timing (step 106AKS016; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the displayed present box image to the opened mode, that is, opens the present box. PB opening control, which is control for the purpose, is performed (step 106AKS017).

After performing the process of step 106AKS017, or when determining in step 106AKS016 that it is not the PB opening timing (step 106AKS016; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step 106AKS018). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 106AKS018; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect (step 106AKS019).

After performing the process of step 106AKS019, or when it is determined in step 106AKS018 that the reach effect period is not reached (step 106AKS018; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the predetermined effect period (step 106AKS020). ). The predetermined effect period is determined by determining the predetermined effect execution pattern in step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9-3. The predetermined effect in this embodiment is, as described above, a predetermined item is made to appear from the opened present box, and is performed corresponding to the appeared item (before the reach shown in FIG. 9-4. The predetermined effect period in this embodiment is a period from displaying an item to completion of execution of the effect corresponding to the item. As described above, in the predetermined effect, an effect of displaying the image of the present box, an effect of changing the display mode of the image of the present box to an open mode, an effect of causing the item to appear, and an execution corresponding to the item The effect may be included. In this case, it is determined whether or not it is the predetermined effect period before step 106AKS014. Each effect may be executed when the item is executed and the item is made to appear, or when the effect execution period corresponding to the item is reached.

When it is the finding period (step 106KS020; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs predetermined effect control (step 106AKS021). In step 106AKS021, control for causing a predetermined item to appear from the opened present box and control for performing an effect (a pre-reach effect, a title notice effect, etc. shown in FIG. 9-4) executed corresponding to the item that has appeared. I do.

After performing the process of step 106AKS021, or when it is not the predetermined effect period (step 106AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mini control is performed based on the settings in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. The control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the game and the decorative pattern is performed (step 106AKS022), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 106AKS011 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 106AKS011; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 106AKS023). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step 106AKS023; No), the variable display effect production process is terminated and stands by.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step 106AKS023 (step 106AKS023; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In the variable display of the symbols, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result (step 106AKS024).

After executing the processing of step 106AKS024, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step 106AKS025). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step 106AKS026), and ends the variable display effect effect process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9-9 to FIG. 9-11, an example of the effect operation when the suggestive effect and the predetermined effect are executed will be described. Specifically, FIG. 9-9 shows an example of the effect operation when the suggestive effect is executed, and FIGS. 9-9 (A-1) and (A-2) show the type A suggestive effect, and FIG. -9 (B-1) and (B-2) show examples of effect operation when the type B suggestive effect is executed. In the suggestion effect of type A, as shown in FIG. 9-9(A-1), during the suggestion effect period, the character image 106AK001 of the character A having the PB indicated by the PB image 106AK002 is displayed, and FIG. As shown in 9 (A-2), the effect of placing the carried PB is executed. On the other hand, in the type B suggestive effect, as shown in FIG. 9-9(B-1), during the suggestive effect period, the character image 106AK003 of the character B having the PB indicated by the PB image 106AK002 is displayed. As shown in 9-9 (B-2), an effect in which the carried PB is placed is executed. In the illustrated example, the PB image 106AK004 of the PB with the timer in which the timer is attached to the PB is displayed. In the characteristic part 106AK, as shown in FIG. 9-9(A-1) and FIG. 9-9(B-1), at the stage where the character is carrying PB, whether or not the character is a timer-equipped PB. It is unrecognizable to the player. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to the PB mode displayed after the suggestive effect is executed. It should be noted that it may be possible to recognize whether the character is a PB with a timer while the character is carrying the PB.

FIG. 9-10 shows an example of the effect operation in the case where the predetermined effect of PT2-1 shown in FIG. 9-4 is executed as the effect pattern. In the production pattern of PT2-1, pre-reach production using PB without timer and title notice production not using PB are executed. First, at the PB display timing, as shown in FIG. 9-10(A), the PB image 106AK002 of the PB without the timer is displayed (the suggestion effect is omitted). Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the displayed PB image, that is, at the PB opening timing (predetermined item appearance timing) (as described above, the timing is determined by the process of step 106AKS002 in FIG. 9C). 9-10(B), the PB is opened, and an item corresponding to the pre-reach effect appears, and as shown in FIG. 9-10(C), the pre-reach notice is red. The meteor shower is displayed. As described above, a yellow meteor shower is displayed in the pre-reach effect without PB. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-10(D), the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 9-10(E), when the PB unused title notice execution period comes, the title notice effect is executed.

FIG. 9-11 shows an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of PT4-3 shown in FIG. 9-4 is executed as the effect pattern. In the production pattern of PT4-3, a pre-reach effect using PB without a timer is executed, and after that, a cut-in notice effect without PB is executed, and then a button notice effect using PB without a timer is executed. It First, at the PB display timing, as shown in FIG. 9-11(A), the PB image 106AK002 of the PB without the timer and the PB image 106AK004 of the PB with the timer are displayed (the suggestive effect is omitted). .. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the displayed PB image (in this example, the timing of changing the display mode of the timerless PB image), that is, the timerless PB opening timing (predetermined item appearance timing) (as described above). The timing is determined by the process of step 106AKS002 of FIG. 9-3), and as shown in FIG. 9-11(B), the PB without the timer is released, and the item corresponding to the pre-reach effect is released. Appears, and a red meteor shower is displayed as a pre-reach notice, as shown in FIG. 9-11(C). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-11(D), the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 9-11(E), when the title notice execution period comes, the PB-unused title notice effect is executed. As shown in the figure, the timer value attached to the PB with timer is displayed as a countdown with the passage of time from FIG. 9-11(A).

Then, during the execution of the reach effect of the super reach C, the timing of changing the display mode of the displayed PB image (in this example, the timing of changing the display mode of the PB image with the timer), that is, the PB release timing with the timer (predetermined). At the item appearance timing, when the timer value becomes 00:00), as shown in FIG. 9-11(F), the PB with timer is released, and the item corresponding to the cut-in notice effect appears, and FIG. As shown in -11(G), a cut-in notice effect using a PB with a timer that displays a girl character is executed. As described above, the boy character is displayed in the PB-unused cut-in notice production.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic unit 106AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 in the characteristic unit 106AK can cause a predetermined item to appear from the opened present box (PB) and execute a predetermined effect executed corresponding to the item that has appeared. The PB includes a PB without a timer and a PB with a timer, which can be displayed at the same time. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when the predetermined effect of one PB without timer and one PB with timer is executed, the expectation is higher when the PB with timer is used first (PT4-. PT4-5 has higher expectations than 4). Therefore, in the case of one PB without timer and one PB with timer, it is possible to improve the expectation that the PB with timer is used first, that is, the PB with the timer is released. That is, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the period after the PB is displayed and improve the interest of the game. The expectation may be higher when the timerless PB is used first.

Further, in the characteristic portion 106AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, one PB without timer and one PB with timer are displayed rather than the two PB without timer pattern such as PT3-1 to PT3-4. The expectation degree is higher in the effect patterns of PT4-5 (one PB without timer and one PB with timer). According to this, it is possible to attract the attention of the player regarding the type of PB to be displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the period after the PB is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Note that, for example, the pattern with two PBs without a timer may have a higher jackpot expectation than the patterns with one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer.

Further, in the characteristic unit 106AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when the PB with the timer is displayed, the PB without the timer is also displayed, and two PBs are always displayed, whereas the PB without the timer is displayed. It can be displayed alone. That is, the ratio of the number of present boxes displayed is different depending on whether or not the present box of PB with a timer is displayed. According to this, it is possible to attract the attention of the player about the number of PBs to be displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the period after the PB is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the characteristic unit 106AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the same type of effect (before reach) is used for the type of effect executed using the PB without the timer and the effect executed using the PB with the timer. While effects (title notice effect, button notice effect) can be executed, there are effects that are not executed when the timerless PB is used (cut-in notice effect). That is, in the characteristic unit 106AK according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a part of common effects depending on whether the timer-less PB is used or the timer-equipped PB is used. According to this, after the PPB is displayed, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which effect is to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. That is, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the period after the PB is displayed and improve the interest of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the characteristic unit 106AK determines the type A or the type B suggestive effect at different ratios depending on whether the PB to be displayed has a timer or does not have a timer in accordance with the determined ratio shown in FIG. 9-6. Which suggestive effect is to be executed is determined, and the decided type of suggestive effect is executed. Then, when the PB without the timer is displayed, the suggestive effect of the type A is executed, and when the PB with the timer is displayed, the suggestive effect of the type B is executed at a high rate. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which type of suggestive effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition to the type A and the type B, the suggestive effect may be performed by suggesting the type C or the type D. In this case, the proportion of the PB with timer displayed may be higher in the order of type A<type B<type C<type D.

Further, the cut-in notice effect in the characteristic unit 106AK is an effect that is not executed when the timerless PB is used, as shown in FIG. 9-4. That is, the cut-in notice effect is an effect that is executed only when the PB with timer is used even when the PB is used. Further, although the cut-in notice effect can be executed when the PB is not used, the cut-in notice effect may not be executed even when the PB is not used, and the cut-in notice effect has a timer. It may be a special effect when using PB. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of effect to be executed and improve the interest of the game.

(Modified Example of Characteristic Unit 106AK)
In the characteristic unit 106AK, an example in which one of the effect patterns shown in FIG. 9-4 is determined in step 106AKS002 in FIG. 9-3 has been shown, but this is an example. In the effect pattern, for example, two PBs with a timer and a PB without a timer are displayed, and one PB without a timer and two PBs without a timer are executed after the PB without a timer is released. There may be effect patterns with different effect types. Specifically, in the case of one PB without timer and one PB with timer, the type of effect executed using PB without timer is the effect executed using PB without timer in the case of one PB without timer pattern. Type and PB without timer 2 patterns may include an effect pattern different from the type of effect executed using the timer-less PB (for example, as a pre-reach notice, not a group notice, but a serif notice) Or, not the title announcement, but give a step-up announcement at a different timing from the title announcement). According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of effect executed after the PB is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, not limited to the effect shown in FIG. 9-4, for example, an effect in which the symbols forming the reach are arranged in two rows, an effect of changing the type of the symbol forming the reach to “7”, a title notice or a cut-in In addition to or in addition to the notice, various types of effects may be executable.

Further, in the characteristic section 106AK, an example in which the title pattern is different from the normal time or the display color is different in the title notice effect using PB and the title notice not using PB has been shown. Is an example. For example, a white title is displayed in the title notice not using PB, and in the title notice effect using PB, depending on whether the PB to be used is a PB with a timer or a PB without a timer, Title announcements in different modes may be executable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the timer-less PB is used, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (A-1) and 9-12 (A-2), the title display color is changed. However, when using a PB with a timer, when using a PB without a timer, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (B-1) and 9-12 (A-2). In addition to the title notice production of the same aspect, two types of title notices such as a fruit pattern title notice may be executable as shown in FIGS. 9-12(B-1) and 9-12(B-2). .. The expectation may be higher when the fruit pattern title announcement is executed. In the characteristic unit 106AK, an example in which the types of effects that can be executed are partially common when using PB without a timer and when using PB with a timer (the effects other than the cut-in notice are common) is shown. According to this, in one type of effect, it is possible to execute an effect that is partially common when the PB without the timer is used and when the PB with the timer is used.

Further, in the characteristic unit 106AK, as an effect using PB, an example in which effects such as pre-reach effect, title notice effect, cut-in notice effect, and button notice effect can be executed is shown. It may be possible to execute an effect using PB at a plurality of timings before becoming (for example, a pseudo-announcement announcement effect or a pending change effect as a prefetching announcement effect). Further, the effect control CPU 120 may be capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that makes an indication regarding the set value that has been set. The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed based on a setting value designation command, and, for example, an effect suggesting that the setting value is 5 or 6 among the setting values 1 to 6, that is, a high setting. Or an effect that suggests that it is not the lowest 1, or an effect that suggests an even set value. In addition, in a case where an effect using PB is executed at a plurality of timings before reaching the reach state, a setting suggestion effect may also be executed in the suggestion effect that suggests that the PB is displayed. Good.

FIG. 9-13 shows an example of the effect operation in the case where the setting suggestive effect is also executed in the suggestive effect that suggests that PB is displayed. 9-13 (A-1) and (A-2) show the type A suggestive effect, and FIGS. 9-13 (B-1) and (B-2) show the type B suggestive effect. The example of production operation is shown. As shown in FIGS. 9-13 (A-1) and (A-2), when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the type A suggestion effect (when PB without a timer is displayed), FIG. As shown in (A-2), there is a pattern on the PB displayed as the PB image 106AK008. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-13 (B-1) and (B-2), when the setting suggestive effect is executed in the type B suggestive effect (when PB with timer is displayed), FIG. As illustrated in -13 (B-2), the frame image 106AK009 is displayed on the timer display associated with the PB image AK004. In this way, the setting suggestion effect is executed in different modes depending on whether the PB with timer is displayed or the PB without timer is displayed, but the same mode may be used. In addition, “Red” is used to indicate a high setting value, “Green” is used to indicate an even setting value, and “Blue” is used to indicate that the setting value is not 1. You may make it display PB of a different aspect according to the setting content, such as displaying PB. Further, a character that appears in the suggestive effect (such as character A for the suggestive effect of type A) may appear, for example, according to the content suggested by the setting suggestive effect. Further, instead of displaying the frame image of the timer value, the color or the initial value of the timer value may be different. That is, when the effect using PB can be executed at a plurality of timings before reaching the reach state, by displaying the special mode PB in the suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is adjusted. Is feasible. According to this, since the set value is suggested when the PB is displayed, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without confusing the player with respect to the period after the PB is displayed.

On the other hand, after reaching the reach state or immediately before that, it is to pay attention to whether or not the variable display being executed by the player is a big hit. When the effect is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether the set value is suggested or whether the big hit expectation degree is notified, and the player is confused. Therefore, it is prohibited to execute the setting suggestion effect together in the suggestion effect that suggests that the PB is displayed after reaching the reach state or immediately before that. In addition, for example, a message such as "high setting may be displayed" is used to suggest the set value, and the player can easily recognize that the jackpot expectation is not notified. If so, the setting suggestion effect may also be executed in the suggestion effect. Further, unlike this, regardless of the timing such as the timing after the reach state or the timing immediately before the reach state, the setting suggestion effect can be executed together in the suggestion effect, and the timer is provided with PB. Regardless of whether it is PB without timer or not, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed in the predetermined effect after the display mode of the PB image is changed (after the PB is opened). That is, the effect executed after the PB is released is limited to the one that notifies the big hit expectation degree, and the one that suggests the set value may not be executed. According to this, after the PB is released, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the setting value is suggested or the big hit expectation degree is notified, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. That is, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without confusing the player with respect to the period after the PB is displayed. If the effect using PB can be executed at a plurality of timings before reaching the reach state, since the player's attention to the big hit expectation notification is low, in the predetermined effect executed after the PB is released. You may perform setting suggestion production. According to this, the setting suggestion effect is performed during a period in which the player's attention level with respect to the effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree is low, so that it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game in the period.

Further, in the characteristic unit 106AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, four patterns including a PBless pattern, a timerless PB pattern, a timerless PB2 pattern, a timerless PB1 and a timered PB1 pattern are produced. Although an example in which a pattern is prepared has been shown, in addition to this, there may be two PB patterns with a timer, and when a predetermined effect of the pattern is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than other patterns. May be. Further, the number of PBs displayed at the same time is not limited to two, and may be three or four. In this case, the larger the number of PBs with the timer, the higher the jackpot expectation. It should be noted that the same period means that a plurality of PBs are displayed at the same timing, and the second PB is displayed after the first PB is displayed, and as a result, two or more PBs are displayed. In addition, it is a concept that includes states that are displayed in parallel. Further, there may be a pattern in which one PB with a timer is displayed (one PB with a timer). In this case, a pattern without PB <a pattern with one PB without a timer <a pattern with one PB with a timer <a pattern with two PB without a timer < The expectation level may increase in the order of one PB without timer and one PB with timer <PB two pattern with timer (the higher the number of PBs and the higher the number of PBs with timers, the higher the expectations. May be). In this case, when the PB with the timer is displayed, the ratio of the number of the PBs displayed at the same time being 2 or more may be high, and the ratio of the PB with the timer displayed may be low. .. According to this, when the PB with the timer is displayed, the ratio of displaying the plurality of PBs is high, so that the expectation is high and the player's expectation can be improved. On the contrary, when the PB with the timer is displayed, the ratio of the number of the PBs displayed at the same time may be high.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A specific image is displayed, and a predetermined effect execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect after changing the display mode of the specific image is provided,
The specific image includes a first type of specific image and a second type of specific image that makes it easier to identify the timing when the display mode of the specific image changes from the first type,
The predetermined effect executing means can display the first type of specific image and the second type of specific image in parallel,
The ratio of the number of the specific images displayed in parallel is different between when the second type of specific image is displayed and when the second type of specific image is not displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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