JP2020168301A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To diversify presentations and thereby to improve amusement of games.SOLUTION: After an operation presentation that is to become a notice presentation or a value notification presentation has been performed, an operation presentation that is to become a setting suggestion presentation becomes possible to be performed. At a presentation performance line 60AKD8 at which the setting suggestion presentation is to be started, a presentation image corresponding to the setting suggestion presentation is displayed and a motion of a player such as a pressing down operation to a push button is promoted. At a presentation performance line 60AKD9 at which the pressing down operation to the push button is detected, as a setting suggestion presentation with a setting suggestion pattern, a presentation image showing a corresponding character is displayed and thereby the player becomes possible to recognize an advantageous degree. Also, in the setting suggestion presentation at the second time, such as at presentation performance lines 60AKD10 and 60AKD11, as the setting suggestion presentation with the setting suggestion pattern, a presentation image showing a corresponding character is displayed and thereby the player becomes possible to recognize an advantageous degree.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

A pattern that includes an operation effect according to an operation detection and a notification effect that notifies the number of times the operation effect is executed as an effect executed by a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and the operation effect can be executed only during execution of the variable display. And a pattern in which the operation effect can be executed even after the big hit occurs may be selected and executed (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-202779 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-80067

The techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 only enable notification of advantageous states such as big hits, and there is room for improvement in diversification of production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that diversifies the production and improves the game entertainment.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. CPU 103 that executes a setting value changing process (for example, the setting value changing process of FIG. 8-13) that can be set to any setting value (for example, a value from 1 to 6) among a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. Etc.) and an action effect executing means (for example, step 60AKS045 shown in FIG. 9-8) capable of executing an action effect (for example, a notice effect, a value notification effect, a setting suggestion effect, etc.) based on the detection of the player's operation. A notification effect execution means (for example, FIG. 9-8) capable of executing an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of 60AKS051 and 60AKS053 and a notification effect (for example, a number of times notification effect) that performs a notification corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 60AKS043 shown in the above) is provided, and the operation effect of the number of executions indicated by the notification effect is executed within a predetermined period in the operation effect execution pattern by the operation effect execution means. The first execution pattern to be performed (for example, when the variable display result is not a "big hit" or when the determination result of the setting suggestion number is 0) and the operation effect of a number of times less than the number of executions indicated by the notification effect are described above. A second execution pattern that executes within a predetermined period and executes the operation effect of the remaining number of executions after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the determination result of the set suggestion number is other than 0). Etc.), and the advantageous notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. 9-8) that can notify that the advantageous state is controlled in the predetermined period is further provided. The motion effect executing means can execute the motion effect to be executed after the elapse of the predetermined period by the suggestion effect mode that suggests the setting of the setting means (for example, FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6, (See FIG. 9-9), when the notification is performed by the advantageous notification means, the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode can be executed in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, FIG. 9-2). When the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" in the process of step 60AKS024 shown in (1), the part for executing the process of step 60AKS025, etc.), and further, the player is presented with options for selecting the effect mode. Is there more than one type of effect based on the detection of the movement of An effect mode selection means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a selection effect setting process) for executing a selection effect that can be selected from any of the above is provided, and the options that can be presented by the effect mode selection means have the set value. It includes a first option (for example, music A, music B, music C) that can be presented in any case, and a second option (for example, music Z) that can be presented when the set value is a specific value. The effect mode selection means presents the second option when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied for a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied. Sometimes the second option can be presented (eg, FIG. 11-6).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production of the suggestion production mode. In addition, it becomes easier to guess the set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), as the advantageous state, a first advantageous state (for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability change") and a second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state. It is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states including a state (for example, when the jackpot type is "probability change"), and the operation effect executing means is controlled to the second advantageous state by the advantageous notification means. When the notification is performed, the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode is executed at a higher rate than when the notification of being controlled to the first advantageous state by the advantageous notification means is performed. It may be possible (see, eg, Figure 9-4).
In such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1), as the advantageous state, a first advantageous state (for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability change") and a second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state. It is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states including a state (for example, when the jackpot type is "probability change"), and the operation effect executing means is controlled to the first advantageous state by the advantageous notification means. When the notification is performed, the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode is executed at a higher rate than when the notification that the second advantageous state is controlled by the advantageous notification means is performed. It may be possible (for example, when the jackpot type "non-probability" and "probability" shown in FIG. 9-4 are exchanged).
In such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

(4) In the game machine of (1) above, as the advantageous state, control is performed to a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the jackpot type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change") having different advantages for the player. It is possible, and the motion effect executing means can perform the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode in the specific period only when the advantage notification means notifies that the control is controlled to the most advantageous advantageous state. It may be feasible (see, eg, Figure 9-4).
In such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4), the motion effect executing means performs an motion effect by any of a plurality of modes as the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode, and the elapse of the predetermined period. It can be executed a plurality of times in a specific period later (for example, when the number of setting suggestions shown in FIG. 9-4 is determined to be any of 2 to 4), and the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode is included in the plurality of modes. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that determines the setting suggestion pattern at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-6 in the process of step 60AKS027 shown in FIG. 9-2) that restricts the execution according to the same embodiment. You may prepare.
In such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5), the motion effect executing means performs the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode at the first timing (6) in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period. For example, it is possible to execute at a second timing (for example, the execution timing of the second suggestion) later than the first timing (for example, the execution timing of the first suggestion), and the setting value having the highest advantage for the player. The operation effect suggesting that the above is possible may be executed at the second timing at a higher rate than that at the first timing (see, for example, FIGS. 9-4 and 9-6).
In such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6), the motion effect executing means gives an motion effect that gives a notice that the operation effect is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period. It may be feasible depending on the aspect.
In such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production that gives a notice.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions related to the following gaming machines (8) to (12). Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines in which set values can be set, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there has been an effect of suggesting set values. However, in the above-mentioned conventional game machine, if the effect of suggesting the set value is overlooked, the suggested set value may not be recognized and the interest may not be enhanced. In view of this point, the interest is improved. It is required to provide a game machine.

(8) It is possible to set one of a plurality of set values (for example, "1" to "6"), and an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player at a different ratio according to the set set value. ) Is a game machine that can be controlled (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 according to the feature unit 62AK), and options for selecting the effect mode are presented, and a plurality of effect modes are provided based on the detection of the player's motion. An effect mode selection means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a selection effect setting process) for executing a selection effect that can be selected from any type is provided, and the options that can be presented by the effect mode selection means are the set values. Includes a first option (for example, music A, music B, music C) that can be presented in any case, and a second option (for example, music Z) that can be presented when the set value is a specific value. The effect mode selecting means presents the second option when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied for a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied. Then, the second option can be presented (for example, FIG. 11-6).
With such a configuration, it becomes easy to guess the set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine of the above (8), the second condition may be satisfied by satisfying less types of conditions than the first condition (for example, FIG. 11-6).
According to such a configuration, once the condition for presenting the second option is satisfied, it is easy to be satisfied again, so that the interest is improved.

(10) In the gaming machine of the above (8) or (9), the second condition may include at least the same condition as the first condition (for example, a probability variation jackpot of the maximum round).
According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the common conditions, and the interest is improved.

(11) In any of the game machines (8) to (10) above, after the effect mode is selected in the selected effect, the effect corresponding to the selected effect mode is executed over a specific period, and the effect is executed. After presenting the second option, the effect mode selection means presents the second option when the selection effect is executed again even if the second option is not selected (for example, FIG. 11-2). ) May be done.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a production that suits the taste of the player, and the interest is improved.

(12) In any of the game machines (8) to (11), one of the conditions for presenting the second option is the above-mentioned specific effect (for example, advance notice effect) different from the selected effect. It may be assumed that an effect (for example, a specific notice) suggesting a set value has been executed.
According to such a configuration, the selection effect and the specific effect are related to each other, and the interest is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state which concerns on a feature part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in the probability variation state which concerns on a feature part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a normal state or a time saving state which concerns on a feature part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in the probability variation state which concerns on a feature part 048AK. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing which concerns on a feature part 048AK. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clearing process relating to the feature part 048AK, and (B) is a schematic diagram of a RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process which concerns on the feature part 048AK. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation processing which concerns on a feature part 048AK. It is a figure which shows a part of the game control timer interrupt processing which concerns on a feature part 048AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect determination processing which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the presence / absence and the number of times of the operation effect which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the setting suggestion number | times with respect to a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the setting suggestion pattern which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the setting suggestion pattern which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the value notification number of times which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the execution period and execution timing of various effects which concerns on a feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the operation effect which concerns on the feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the operation effect which concerns on the feature part 60AK. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the state where the frame for the gaming machine is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process executed at the time of power-on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the setting change processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the characteristic part 62AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the characteristic part 62AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing of a feature part 62AK. It is a figure which shows the advance notice production decision ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing of a feature part 62AK. It is a figure which shows the appearance condition of the music Z.

(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.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the 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 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. 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 symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of on hold storage. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, 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 has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed 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-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which 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, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip-type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations below the left and right of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

A movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided at a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can 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, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state is a combination of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and the gaming state after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

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

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, 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 (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also called) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing 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 probability state and the low probability state. You may.

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

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes 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, which 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 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits 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 an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling 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 a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

The effect control board 12 is equipped with 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.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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 the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies 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, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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 mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in 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 operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not 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 the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the 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 interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of 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, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not 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 (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. 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 is 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 is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state at the time when the power supply is stopped is restored, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 indicates that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. , Display the screen for notification. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the 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 the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 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 to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated 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 times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) 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 that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed as a part of the game control timer interrupt process. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command 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 a control board on the sub side 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 terminated.

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 hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold memories, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. 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 (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, 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 pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". 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 according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing 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). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. 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 variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol It includes processing to measure. In addition, 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 special symbol variation 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 in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Includes processing to make settings for. Then, 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 "missing", 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 also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, 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 every 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 waits.

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 elapses. 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 interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, 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 and turned off (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 reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. 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, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process 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 the software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process 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 the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a 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, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages 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, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in 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 the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying 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 "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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 the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process "7" in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. Update to "" and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example 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 gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation 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, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 048AK)
Hereinafter, the feature unit 048AK according to the present embodiment will be described.

Although not shown, the main board 11 in the feature portion 048AK of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 207SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is mounted on the back of. Further, although not shown, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a big hit described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (ball output rate) and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects the opening of a gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is also a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

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

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame in the closed state, and a predetermined door key is used. The operation becomes possible by opening the frame for the gaming machine. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 207SG051. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these may be shared by one key.

Although not shown, the substrate case 207SG201 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame is opened. This is the front of the pachinko machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Although not shown, the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG29D are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG29D can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

Further, although not shown, a predetermined position of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is the jackpot game during the jackpot game. Round display 207SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type), right-handed lamp that lights up in the game state that launches a game ball such as a time saving state (low accuracy high base state) or a big hit game state toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which the 207SG 132, the probability variation lamp 207SG 133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and the time reduction lamp 207SG 134 that lights up in the time reduction state are collectively arranged. The round display 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state changes depending on the set value. May be good. Further, the set set value is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side as a set value designation command.

8-1 (A) to 8-6 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is set. In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1253 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1253 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". In addition, when the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and out of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020-1272 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and out of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020-1272 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 5) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is in the probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 6) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as a "big hit" (feature of the present embodiment). In part 048AK, 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. When is 5, 1/120, and when the set value is 6, 1/100) is controlled to the big hit game state with the special figure display result as "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Probability to be determined (in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and set. When the value is 4, it is 1/240, when the set value is 5, it is 1/220, and when the set value is 6, it is 1/200). That is, in each display result determination table, the probability that when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the determination value becomes high.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-6, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the probability variation of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability variation with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times. The jackpot probability multiplier in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the jackpot probability multiplier in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is constant (for example, 5 times). ) May be set.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination tables, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned as follows. Specifically, FIGS. 8-1 (A), 8-2 (A), 8-3 (A), 8-4 (A), 8-5 (A), 8-6 (Fig. 8-6). As shown in A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure, there is a probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. It is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, FIG. 8-1 (B), FIG. 8-2 (B), FIG. 8-3 (B), FIG. 8-4 (B), FIG. 8-5 (B), FIG. 8-6 ( As shown in B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure, there is a probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. It is set to 1/100.

It should be noted that the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Further, the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" and the small hit gaming state is different according to the variable special map. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state may be the same probability regardless of the variable special figure.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to the "big hit" and the "small hit" in each display result judgment table, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the case, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. ..

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

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with 1238 as a reference as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

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 from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is to judge the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values up to 1020-1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while the small The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

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

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In addition, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1674 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6, and 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) of 32767 to 33094. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

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

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with 1238 as a reference as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range of the hit determination values from 102 to 1346 is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

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

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, when the set value is 1, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the big hit judgment values are not included in the common numerical range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1674 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421, with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in each display result determination table, the hit determination value 1020 is used as a reference regardless of the game state and the set value. The judgment value included in the common numerical range or the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range is set as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the hit judgment is made regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is determined by using the determination value included in a continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) with the value 32767 as a reference as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

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

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, there is a probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the "big hit". Judgment values are assigned so that the lower the value of the set value and the larger the value of the set value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state as "big hit" (big hit probability: set value 6> set value). 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is set to any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit. If they match, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. Further, when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) to 8-6 (B) indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but the stop 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 the symbol a small hit symbol.

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

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is easily determined). Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. Further, the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the game playability itself does not change. The game playability is not limited to this, and the game playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1.

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 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small while the small hit probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). ..

Further, when the game playability is changed according to the set value in this way, a 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 used as an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to a probability change state or a jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

Next, the game control main process in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (207SGSa002). Initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

If the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N). Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value changing process described later was being executed before the power failure (the power failure occurred during the execution of the setting value changing process) is set. (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the RAM clear flag is set to 207SGSa010 without executing 207SGSa010. move on.

In the 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 207SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame open (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (207SGsa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa013d, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the release sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

In the 207SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared (whether or not the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) is executed) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time. 207SGSa013d). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 207SGSa014. When the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) Proceed to 207SGSa014 without executing.

In the 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set again (207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). The recovery process for returning to the state of (207SGSa015) is performed.

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state at the time when the power supply is stopped is restored, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

Further, in 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the pachinko game machine 1 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch). When 1 is activated), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the above-mentioned processes of 207SGSa010 to 207SGSa016 are executed.

If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and the release sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGsa023), and the cold start notification is started by starting blinking of all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGsa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (207SGsa026; N), the processes of 207SGsa025 and 207SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (207SGsa026; Y), all segments on the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over a period (for example, 5 seconds) of the cold start notification timer at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in the 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) that initially sets the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (207SGSa029) and allow interrupts (207SGSa030). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

Further, in the 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error) and that the CPU 103 recovers from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution wait timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer is not timered out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGsa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer is timered out (207SGSa034; Y), a set value error error occurs. 1st display unit 207SG029A, 2nd display unit 207SG029B, 3rd display unit 207SG029C, 4th display unit 207SG029D, which constitute the display monitor 207SG029, as notification (error notification) of the occurrence of the above or recovery from the power failure during setting change. "E." is displayed in each of the above (207SGSa035).

Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa036), and plays a game via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a field management computer, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the process of 207SGsa032-207SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. , The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment has the display monitor 207SG029, the first, when an abnormal set value is set or when the pachinko game machine 1 recovers from the power failure during the change of the set value. Since the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in the 207SGSa013d (207SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process is performed. Although the embodiment of (207SGSa013e) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clearing process may be performed when it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y). It may be executed after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGsa021.

FIG. 8-12 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 first specifies the second address from the beginning in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) at the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) that stores the RAM clear flag. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGsa042, and if the specified address is the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is continued. Specify the address of and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the specified address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear process is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to the RAM 102 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment for each storage area. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. Temporary setting value is stored. Further, the RAM clear flag is stored in the third address (F002). Other addresses (F003 or later) include special figure hold memory, normal figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, game information including error information generated in pachinko game machine 1, and the previous special symbol. The setting value (judgment used setting value) read to set the display result judgment table when the variable display result is judged in the normal processing is stored. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among the areas in which other information is stored. Further, a value indicating a factory-shipped state (for example, a set value "0") is set in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the value indicating the factory default state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, or the image may be executed. You may be prompted to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by displaying on the display device 5 or the like.

That is, the RAM clear processing in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in an address other than the set value.

The feature unit 048AK in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clearing process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When the game is started at the start, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 or later in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, the feature unit 048AK in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is used as a game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted. The processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, the RAM clear flag can be set by the processing of the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 25A, the second hold display 25B starts blinking (207SGSa052). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 (207SGSa052a) as a mode corresponding to the set value change process.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether or not any of the values 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102, or when the set value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the set value is cleared in the 207SGSa020), the set value is set in the address F000 in the RAM 102. Set "1" (reset the set value to "1") and proceed to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any of the values 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

In the 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power failure detection process to wait until the power failure detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is set to -1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa056). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGsa055 and 207SGsa056 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGsa056; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa057).

After executing the power failure detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall (207SGSa059).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061) and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. Update the content (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more advantageous for the player than the "1", is set as a temporary set value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than the "2", is provisionally set. A value 1 larger than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, such as being stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a set value, is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowing setting. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a temporary set value.

Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or is stored in the address F001. The process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or temporary set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary set value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and if the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGsa069; Y), the temporary setting value is further stored in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the value of the set value stored in the address F000 and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGSa070).

When the value of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are the same (207SGsa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072 and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. If the value of the set value is different from the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 (207SGsa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is set to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary set value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual set value.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 25A, the second hold display 25B starts blinking (207SGSa102). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (207SGSa103).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power cutoff detection process execution start wait timer for waiting until the power supply disconnection detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is set to -1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa107; N), the processes of 207SGsa106 and 207SGsa107 are repeatedly executed, and when the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGsa107; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa108). The power failure detection process (207SGSa108) is the same process as the power failure detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

After executing the power failure detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of the 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is finished (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are finished. All segments constituting the above are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the set value confirmation process.

In this way, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round display 207SG131 are lit from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, and the first hold display 25A and the second are held. By starting the hold display 25B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232 blinking, the player, the clerk of the game hall, etc., are changing the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 or the set value from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is in progress.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. Although the embodiment in which only one LED is lit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is not particularly limited to the lighting mode.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are the same as the mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. Although the embodiment of lighting is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are at the start of the set value change process and at the start of the set value confirmation process. It may be lit in a different manner.

As described above, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (electrically cut off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is in a state where the gaming machine frame is open. By turning on the clear switch, the set value change process is executed.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (base value). Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value change process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value change process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Then, when the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated while the set value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (electrically cut off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on (with the gaming machine frame open). By setting the clear switch to OFF), the set value confirmation process is executed.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (base value). Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes playable.

In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 executes the same power failure detection process (207SGS200) as the above-described 207SGsa057 and 207SGSa108, and then S21. ~ S27 (see FIG. 4) is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in the display result determination table, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. Regardless of the above, the range from 1024 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of the jackpot determination values. Then, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), it corresponds to each set value from 1238. The range up to the value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value are set with the hit judgment value 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not it is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the value of the random number MR1 is from 1020 to a non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, the above-mentioned hit determination value Since 1020 is set as the jackpot reference value and the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value are set to be continuous numerical ranges, when determining whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. Is whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and from 1020 to the non-common numerical range according to the probability variation state. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the jackpot game state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hit determination value is determined according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The number of judgment values included in the range is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the second special figure display result is different. The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is 655, which is about twice.) On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself uses 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value). It is set. Therefore, when determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, the value of the random value MR1 is a numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special figure. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is within, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is set in a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value when the set value is 6, whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. When determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value, it is controlled to the small hit game state. When determining whether or not, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special chart. Therefore, the CPU 103 It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state and the processing load for determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state.

(Explanation of feature 60AK)
In the feature unit 60AK, the number of times notification effect is executed at a predetermined ratio during the execution of the variable display. In the number-of-times notification effect, the number of times the operation effect is executed is notified. The operation effect is an effect in which various notices, notifications, and suggestions are given when a player's action such as a push button 31B pressing operation is detected. The operation effects of the feature unit 60AK include a notice effect for notifying that the jackpot game state will be controlled, a value notification effect for notifying whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled to a probabilistic state, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 The setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting value in is included as a feasible effect.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process for the feature unit 60AK. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop symbol and the like are determined (step 60AKS011). The final stop symbol is a definite decorative symbol as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and is a variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable indicated by the variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on the variable display content such as the display result of the display. The variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the setting by the variation pattern setting process of the special symbol process process. The variable display contents corresponding to the variable pattern and the display result of the variable display are "non-reach (loss)", "normal reach (loss)", "super reach (loss)", "non-probability (big hit)", and "probability (big hit)". Big hit) ”may be included. When the variable display content is any of "non-reach (loss)", "normal reach (loss)", and "super reach (loss)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "loss". When the variable display content is either "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "big hit". When the variable display content is "normal reach (loss)" and the variable display content is "super reach (loss)", the variable display content is also collectively referred to as "reach (loss)". When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" and the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", it is also collectively called that the variable display content is "big hit".

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not change to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is displayed. It becomes "missing". When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the final decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "loss". It becomes. When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", when the variable display content is "normal reach (loss)", the reach effect is executed by the fluctuation pattern of "normal", and the variable display content is "super reach (loss)". In the case of "missing)", the reach effect is executed by the fluctuation pattern of "super". When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", and the big hit type corresponds to "non-probable change", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is shortened. It becomes a state. When the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the big hit type corresponds to "probability change", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is the probable change state. Become. When the game state becomes a probabilistic state, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" increases, and it becomes easier to control the big hit game state as an advantageous state, so that the game is played more than the normal state or the time saving state. A game value that is advantageous to the player is given.

The final stop symbol is determined to be a different (mismatched) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)". To. In this case, it is confirmed by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like and referring to the left confirmed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Among the decorative symbols, the left fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to for confirmation. Of the symbols, the right-determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol is determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like is extracted, and the confirmation decoration is performed by referring to the medium-determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Among the symbols, the middle-fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined.

The final stop symbol is determined to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display content is "reach (loss)". To. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left-right confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like is extracted, and the left-right confirmed symbol is determined by referring to the left-right confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. Among the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same stop-displayed symbol numbers in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Further, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like and referring to the medium-determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the final decorative symbol is determined. Of these, the middle-fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

The final stop symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)". Is determined to be the same (matching) decorative pattern. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot confirmation symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 It suffices to determine the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", and whether or not the promotion effect during big hit is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number) is displayed. It suffices to determine which of the decorative symbol (shown decorative symbol) and the probabilistic symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating an odd number) is to be the final decorative symbol. In the jackpot promotion effect, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probability variation jackpot combination) that reminds the jackpot but does not recall the probability variation state is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display device 5, and then during the jackpot gaming state or the jackpot gaming state. It is a production that notifies whether or not a probability change state is reached at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)", a fixed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. In addition, when it is decided that the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)" and the promotion effect during the big hit is not executed, the definite decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of probabilistic symbols. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit even if the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the fixed decorative symbol is decided from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. As a result, even though the probabilistic symbols are aligned and displayed as the definite decorative symbols, it is possible to prevent the big hit middle promotion effect from being executed so as not to give the player a sense of distrust.

When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", in step 60AKS011, it is decided whether or not to execute the probabilistic promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the big hit medium promotion effect. You may be broken. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled to the probabilistic state. The player can recognizablely notify that the decorative symbol is controlled to the probabilistic state by displaying (re-variating) the decorative symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probabilistic jackpot combination consisting of the same probabilistic symbol. In addition, after the decorative symbol is re-variated in the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol of the non-probability change jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed, so that it may not be notified that the decorative symbol is controlled to the probabilistic state. When it is determined in step 60AKS011 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

After the final stop symbol and the like are determined, the operation effect determination process is executed (step 60AKS012). The operation effect determination process determines and sets for executing the operation effect and the number of times notification effect. Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step 60AKS013). The effect control pattern may include an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, an operation effect control pattern, and other notice effect control patterns. For example, in response to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern specification command, one of a plurality of prepared special figure fluctuation effect control patterns is selected and set as the usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared operation effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in response to the determination result by the operation effect determination process in step 60AKS012. It should be noted that the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates and the operation effect control pattern are not limited to those in which separate effect control patterns are set, but one effect control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution settings of each effect is set. There may be. When the effect control pattern is determined, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. (Step 60AKS014). In addition, a setting is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step 60AKS015). At this time, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step 60AKS013 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, the hold display update setting at the start of the variable display is performed (step 60AKS016). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part (display part at the left end) corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested), and other hold numbers "2" to The hold display in the display area corresponding to "8" is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the hold display is shifted. In the active display unit provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display corresponding to the erased (digested) hold display may be performed in the hold display area. If the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize when the number of pending memories is "0", the active display area is not updated without updating the hold display. Settings may be made to update the active display in. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 60AKS017), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect determination process executed in step 60AKS012 of the variable display start setting process. In the operation effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect permission condition is satisfied (step 60AKS021). The effect permission condition may be predetermined as a condition for permitting the execution of the operation effect. For example, when the reach effect of SP reach, which is a super reach, is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, the effect permission condition may be satisfied. Further, it may be one of the production permission conditions that the state is a high accuracy and high base state in the probability variation state. In this way, when the reach effect of SP reach is executed in the high accuracy and high base state, the effect permission condition may be satisfied.

In the feature unit 60AK, SP reach A and SP reach B are prepared in advance as a reach effect of super reach. Each reach effect may include an effect in which the effect modes are different from each other. Each reach effect may include an effect having a common effect mode to each other. When the display result of the variable display is a "big hit", the ratio of executing the reach effect of the super reach is higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of the normal reach. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach B is higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach A. When the display result of the variable display is "missing", the ratio of executing the reach effect of the normal reach is higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of the super reach. Further, when the display result of the variable display is "missing", the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach A is higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach B. Due to the execution ratio of such a reach effect, among the reach effects of super reach such as SP reach A and SP reach B, the reach effect of SP reach B was executed more than the case where the reach effect of SP reach A was executed. In some cases, the jackpot expectation is high.

If the effect permission condition is not satisfied in step 60AKS021 (step 60AKS021; No), the operation effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect permission condition is satisfied (step 60AKS021; Yes), the presence / absence and the number of operation effects are determined (step 60AKS022). The operation effect is executed according to whether or not it is executed by referring to the operation effect execution decision table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the operation effect execution decision. It suffices to determine the presence or absence of the above and the number of executions when the execution is performed. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the operation effect execution may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS022, the presence / absence and the number of operation effects are "no execution" in which the operation effect is not executed, "5 times execution" in which the operation effect is executed 5 times, and 10 times in the operation effect. It is decided to be one of "10 times execution".

Based on the determination result of step 60AKS022, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the operation effect is not executed "no execution" (step 60AKS023). If it is determined that there is no execution (step 60AKS023; Yes), the operation effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not "no execution" (step 60AKS023; No), it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is "big hit" (step 60AKS024). If it is determined to be a "big hit" (step 60AKS024; Yes), the number of suggested setting times is determined (step 60AKS025). The number of setting suggestion indicates the number of operation effects executed as the setting suggestion effect among the plurality of operation effects. In step 60AKS025, the set suggestion count is determined by referring to the setting suggestion count determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the set suggestion count. do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the set suggested number of times may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS025, when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the number of suggested suggestions is set to 0. When the jackpot type is "probability change", it depends on whether the operation effect is executed 5 times, which is "5 times execution", or 10 times, which is "10 times execution". Therefore, the number of suggested settings is determined at different rates.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step 60AKS025 is 0 (step 60AKS026). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (step 60AKS026; No), the setting suggestion pattern is determined (step 60AKS027). The setting suggestion pattern is based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the setting suggestion pattern, and by referring to the setting suggestion pattern determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc., for each execution number of operation effects, Of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns, one of the setting suggestion patterns may be determined. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

When the determination result in step 60AKS025 is determined to be 0 (Step 60AKS026; Yes), or after the setting suggestion pattern is determined in step 60AKS027, the number of value notifications is determined (step 60AKS028). The value notification number of times indicates the number of operation effects executed as the value notification effect among the plurality of operation effects. In step 60AKS028, the number of value notifications is determined by referring to the value notification number determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the number of value notifications. do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the number of value notifications may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS028, the value is different depending on whether the operation effect is executed 5 times in the case of "5 times execution" or 10 times in the case of "10 times execution". The number of notifications is determined.

After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step 60AKS028 is 0 (step 60AKS029). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (step 60AKS029; No), the value notification pattern is determined (step 60AKS030). The value notification pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of value notification patterns for each number of times the operation effect is executed, based on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability change" or "probability change". It should be done.

When it is determined in step 60AKS024 that the display result of the variable display is not a "big hit" (step 60AKS024; No), when the determination result in step 60AKS028 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS029; Yes), or After the value notification pattern is determined in step 60AKS030, the number of advance notice effects is set (step 60AKS031). The number of times of the advance notice effect indicates the number of times of the operation effect executed as the advance notice effect among the plurality of operation effects. For example, when the display result of the variable display is "missing", the value notification effect and the setting suggestion effect are not executed, so the number of times the operation effect is executed may be set as the number of advance notice effects. When the display result of the variable display is a "big hit", the remaining number of times the operation effect is executed, which is obtained by subtracting the set suggestion number and the value notification number, may be set as the notice effect number. After step 60AKS031, the advance notice effect pattern is determined (step 60AKS032), and then the operation effect determination process is terminated. The notice effect pattern is determined for each number of times the operation effect is executed by referring to the notice effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notice effect pattern. Of the plurality of advance notice effect patterns, one of the advance notice effect patterns may be determined. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the advance notice effect pattern may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 9-3 shows an example of determining the presence / absence and the number of operation effects in step 60AKS022 of the operation effect determination process. In step 60AKS022 of the operation effect determination process, the presence / absence and the number of operation effects are determined at a ratio according to, for example, the reach effect content. The content of the reach effect is determined according to the variable pattern and the display result of the variable display, and is "SP reach A (big hit)", "SP reach B (big hit)", "SP reach A (loss)", "SP reach". It suffices to include "B (loss)". When the reach effect content is either "SP reach A (big hit)" or "SP reach B (big hit)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "big hit". When the reach effect content is either "SP reach A (loss)" or "SP reach B (loss)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "loss". When the reach effect content is either "SP reach A (big hit)" or "SP reach A (loss)", the reach effect of SP reach A is executed as the reach effect of super reach. When the reach effect content is either "SP reach B (big hit)" or "SP reach B (loss)", the reach effect of SP reach B is executed as the reach effect of super reach.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-3, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the number of times of executing the operation effect is 5 times at a higher rate than when the display result of the variable display is "missing". It is determined to be "5 times execution" or "10 times execution" in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 10. For example, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (loss)" or "SP reach B (loss)", the determination ratio of "no execution" for not executing the operation effect is 50/100. On the other hand, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)" or "SP reach B (big hit)", the determination ratio of "no execution" without executing the operation effect is 20/100. As a result, when the operation effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state is increased as compared with the case where the operation effect is not executed, and the jackpot expectation is higher.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-3, when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed, the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times at a higher rate than when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. It is decided to "execute 10 times". For example, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" in which the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 is 40/100. On the other hand, when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (big hit)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" in which the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 is 60/100. Further, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (loss)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" in which the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 is 10/100. On the other hand, when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (loss)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" in which the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 is 20/100. Among the reach effects of Super Reach, the jackpot expectation is higher when the reach effect of SP Reach B is executed than when the reach effect of SP Reach A is executed. Therefore, when the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the ratio of the reach effect of SP reach B, which has a higher expectation of big hit than the reach effect of SP reach A, is increased, and the game The expectation of the person is effectively raised. In addition, as the number of times the operation effect is executed increases, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state increases, and the jackpot expectation increases.

FIG. 9-4 shows an example of determining the number of suggested setting times by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. Of these, FIG. 9-4 (A) shows an example of determining the number of suggested setting times in the case of "execution of 5 times" in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 5 times. FIG. 9-4 (B) shows an example of determining the number of suggested setting times in the case of “10 times execution” in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 10 times. In step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, the number of suggested settings is determined at a rate according to the number of times the operation effect is executed and the jackpot type. The jackpot type includes "non-probability change" when it is not controlled to the probability change state and "probability change" when it is controlled to the probability change state according to the game state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state. When controlled to the probabilistic state, the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" at a higher rate than when not controlled to the probabilistic state, and it is easy for the player to be controlled again to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state. An advantageous game value is given.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-4, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", the setting suggestion effect is determined to be feasible at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". For example, in both the case of "execution 5 times" and the case of "execution 10 times", if the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the determination ratio for setting the suggested number of settings to 0 is 100/100, which is set. The suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is "probability change", the number of suggested settings can be determined to be other than 0 at a ratio corresponding to the case of "execution 5 times" and the case of "execution 10 times". More specifically, in the case of "execution 5 times", if the jackpot type is "probability change", the decision ratio for setting the number of suggested suggestions is 70/100, and the percentage for determining the number of suggested settings is 1. It is 30/100. In the case of "10 times execution", if the jackpot type is "probability change", the decision ratio for setting the number of suggested suggestions is 10/100, and the percentage of decisions for setting the number of suggested settings is 15/100. The decision rate with the number of setting suggestions being 2 is 20/100, the decision rate with the number of setting suggestions being 3 is 25/100, and the decision rate with the number of setting suggestions being 4 is 30/100. Therefore, when the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed is increased with the number of setting suggestion times other than 0. Further, when the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, it is possible to determine any of 2 to 4 which is the number of setting suggestions that is not determined in the case of 5 times, and more setting suggestions can be made. The rate at which the production is executed is increased.

In this way, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than "non-probability variation", so that the jackpot type has a higher advantage than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". In the case of "probability change", it becomes possible to execute an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect at a high rate in response to being controlled to the jackpot game state. In addition, among multiple types of jackpot game states such as "non-probability change" or "probability variation", the operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect is performed only in the case of "probability change", which is the most advantageous jackpot type. Become feasible. Of the multiple types of jackpot game states, within the range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the "probability change" of the jackpot type with high advantage, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio. In the range controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the "non-probability variation" of the jackpot type having a low advantage, a limit may be provided as a limit that the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is not executed. Alternatively, among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, in the range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the "probability change" of the jackpot type having a high advantage, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a high rate. On the other hand, in the range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the "non-probability change" of the jackpot type with low advantage, there is a limit as a limit that the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a low rate. You may.

FIG. 9-5 shows a configuration example of the setting suggestion pattern. In this configuration example, setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5 are prepared in advance as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. It is defined that the suggestion content and the corresponding character are different according to a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The suggestion content is the content of the set value suggested according to the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect. The corresponding character is a character indicated by the effect image displayed when the setting suggestion effect is executed. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC1, the suggestion content is "high expectation of odd number setting" and the corresponding character is the character CH1 corresponding to the case where the setting value is odd and the expectation is high. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, the suggestion content is “high expectation of even number setting” and the corresponding character is the character CH2, corresponding to the case where the setting value is even and the expectation is high. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC3, the suggestion content is "high expectation of high setting" and the corresponding character is the character CH3, corresponding to the case where the setting value is high setting (large value) and the expectation is high. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4, the suggestion content is "the set value is confirmed by 2 or more" and the corresponding character is the character CH4, corresponding to the case where the set value is confirmed to be 2 or more. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, the suggestion content is "the highest set value is fixed" and the corresponding character is the character CH5, corresponding to the case where the set value is fixed at the highest 6. As described above, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 makes it possible to execute the setting suggestion effect suggesting that the setting value has the highest advantage for the player.

FIG. 9-6 shows an example of determining the setting suggestion pattern by step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process. Of these, FIG. 9-6 (A) shows a determination example in the case of the final operation effect in the plurality of operation effects. 9-6 (B1) and 9-6 (B2) show a determination example in the case where the operation effect is other than the final in the multiple operation effect, and FIG. 9-6 (B1) shows the setting suggestion pattern. It is a determination example when 60AKC4 is undecided as a use pattern, and FIG. 9-6 (B2) is a determination example when the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is determined as a use pattern. In step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process, the setting suggestion pattern to be used is determined at a ratio corresponding to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the final operation effect to the previous operation effect. Here, in the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, the determination ratio is 5/100 when the set value is 6, and the determination ratio is 0/100 in other cases, corresponding to the operation effect of the final round. It becomes undecidable. Therefore, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 that suggests that the setting value has the highest advantage for the player is the final operation effect. Is executed at a predetermined ratio, and is not executed as an operation effect other than the final round. As a result, of the first timing and the second timing capable of executing the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times, the second timing later than the first timing has a higher ratio than the first timing, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests that is the highest set value.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-6, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100 when the set value is 2 or more corresponding to the final operation effect. Further, if the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is undecided in response to the operation effect other than the final round, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100 when the setting value is 2 or more. On the other hand, if the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined in response to the operation effect other than the final round, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 becomes 0/100 regardless of the set value, and the determination cannot be made. .. Therefore, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is executed once as one of the operation effects at a predetermined ratio, and is executed again or repeatedly in the same manner. Prevent being done. In this way, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is performed at a predetermined ratio within the range in which the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is not yet executed. It becomes feasible.

On the other hand, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is not executed in the range in which the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has already been executed. There is a limit as a limit. Further, since the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed only as the final operation effect, it is executed as the final setting suggestion effect when the operation effect that becomes the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times is executed. In the range where the setting suggestion effect is performed, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed at a predetermined ratio, but in the range where the setting suggestion effect is executed other than the final round, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is not executed. There is a limitation as a limitation. In this way, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5 is performed at a predetermined ratio within the range of being executed as one setting suggestion effect. While it can be executed, there is a limit as a limit that it cannot be executed within the range where it is executed as a setting suggestion effect multiple times. When an operation effect that is a plurality of setting suggestion effects is executed, among the setting suggestion effects by the plurality of setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, the setting suggestion effects by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC3 are based on the same mode. On the other hand, in the range of the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5, there is a limit as a limit that the setting suggestion pattern is not executed in the same manner.

FIG. 9-7 shows an example of determining the number of value notifications in step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process. Of these, FIG. 9-7 (A) shows an example of determining the number of value notifications in the case of "5 times execution" in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 5. FIG. 9-7 (B) shows an example of determining the number of value notifications in the case of "10 times execution" in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 10. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, the number of value notifications is determined at a ratio corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed and the number of suggested settings. The number of suggested setting is determined by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process to be 0 or 1 if the number of times the operation effect is executed is "5 times", and 0 if the number of times the operation effect is executed is "10 times". It is determined to be one of ~ 4.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-7, the number of value notifications is determined so that the value notification effect is executed when the number of suggested settings is other than 0. For example, in the case of "execution 5 times", if the number of suggested settings is 1, the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 100/100, and one value notification effect is always executed. In the case of "execution 10 times", if the number of suggested settings is other than 0 (any of 1 to 4), the number of value notifications is determined to be one of 1 to 4 at a predetermined ratio. More specifically, in the case of "10 times execution", if the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the determination ratio for setting the value notification number to 1 is 55/100, and the determination ratio for setting the value notification number is 2. It is 20/100, the determination ratio with the number of value notifications being 3 is 15/100, and the determination ratio with the number of value notifications being 4 is 10/100. Therefore, when the value notification effect notifies whether or not a game value advantageous to the player is given, the setting suggestion effect can suggest the set value. The setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio when it is controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the "probability change" of the jackpot type having a high advantage among the plurality of types of jackpot game states. In this case, the value notification effect notifies that the player is given a game value that is advantageous to the player, and the setting suggestion effect can suggest the set value. As a result, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio within the range in which the operation effect that is the value notification effect is executed, but is executed in the range that the operation effect that is the value notification effect is not executed. There is a limit as a limit that it is not done. It should be noted that the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a high rate in the range where the operation effect that is the value notification effect is executed, while the operation effect that is the value notification effect is not executed at a low rate. There may be a limit as a limit to be feasible with.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-7, the number of value notifications is determined so as to provide a case where the value notification effect is not executed when the number of suggested settings is 0. For example, in the case of "execution 5 times", if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the decision rate for setting the number of value notifications to 0 is 70/100, and the decision rate for setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 30/100. is there. In the case of "10 times execution", if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 0 is 10/100, and the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 15/100. The decision rate with the number of value notifications being 2 is 20/100, the decision rate with the number of value notifications being 3 is 25/100, and the decision rate with the number of value notifications being 4 is 30/100. As a result, when the operation effect is executed a plurality of times, the display result of the variable display is "big hit" after the execution of the operation effect is completed without executing the operation effect that becomes the setting suggestion effect or the value notification effect. ”Can be provided. Therefore, even if the number of times the operation effect is executed reaches the number of times notified by the number-of-times notification effect during the execution of the variable display and the execution of the operation effect is completed, the display result of the variable display may be a "big hit". Is left behind, so it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being impaired by the end of the operation effect.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-7, the number of value notifications can be determined to be other than 0 at a ratio corresponding to the case of "execution 5 times" and the case of "execution 10 times". Then, when the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the value notification effect may be executed at a rate other than 0. For example, in the case of "execution 5 times", the ratio of the number of suggested setting settings being determined to be 0 is higher than the ratio of being determined to be 1 other than 0 by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. On the other hand, in the case of "execution 10 times", the ratio of setting suggestion times determined to be other than 0 is higher than the ratio of setting suggestion times determined to be 0 by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. In the case of "execution 5 times", in step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the ratio of the number of value notifications determined to be 0 rather than the ratio determined to 1 other than 0 is high. In the case of "execution 10 times", in step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, even if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the ratio of the value notification number determined to other than 0 is higher than the ratio of the value notification number determined to 0. .. With such a setting, in the case of "10 times execution" in which the operation effect is executed more times than "5 times execution", the ratio that the value notification number is determined to be other than 0 becomes high, and the value notification effect is executed. The rate of being done is increased. Further, when the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, it is possible to determine one of 2 to 4 which is the number of value notifications which is not determined in the case of 5 times, and more value notifications can be made. It suffices to increase the rate at which the production is executed.

According to steps 60AKS025 and 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, in the case of "execution 5 times", both the setting suggestion number and the value notification number are determined to be 0, and the ratio that neither the setting suggestion effect nor the value notification effect is executed is high. Therefore, in the case of "10 times execution", both the setting suggestion number and the value notification number are determined to be other than 0, and the ratio of both the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect being executed increases. In this way, as the number of times the operation effect is executed increases, the ratio of the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect being executed may be increased. Further, when the number of times the operation effect is executed is the predetermined number or more, the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the operation effect is less than the predetermined number. As a result, the player's expectation for the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect can be changed according to the number of times the operation effect is executed.

FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display with respect to the feature unit 60AK. In the variable display during effect processing, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step 60AKS041). At this time, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the variable display time is changed when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the lapse has passed. When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 60AKS041; No), control is performed to execute various effects as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, and blinked. It suffices that various effects can be performed by a predetermined effect device by operating a movable member for effect, or by combining a part or all of them.

In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 9-8, it is determined whether or not the number of times notification effect period is reached (step 60AKS042). The number-of-times notification effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the number-of-times notification effect period is reached (step 60AKS042; Yes), control is performed to execute the number-of-times notification effect (step 60AKS043). By the control of step 60AKS043, it becomes possible to execute the number-of-times notification effect of performing the notification corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed.

When it is determined in step 60AKS042 that it is not the number-of-times notification effect period (step 60AKS042; No), or after the control of step 60AKS043 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period (step 60AKS044). The advance notice effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, advance notice effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The advance notice effect period corresponding to the operation effect may be predetermined so as to be later than the number-of-times notification effect period. When it is determined that the advance notice effect period is reached (step 60AKS044; Yes), the control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step 60AKS045). By controlling step 60AKS045, it becomes possible to execute an operation effect that is a notice effect.

When it is determined in step 60AKS044 that it is not the advance notice effect period (step 60AKS044; No), or after the control of step 60AKS045 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period (step 60AKS046). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (such as the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The reach effect period may be set to be later than the notice effect period, or may be set to include at least a part of the notice effect period. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 60AKS046; Yes), the control to execute the reach effect is performed (step 60AKS047). By controlling step 60AKS047, the reach effect can be executed.

When it is determined in step 60AKS046 that it is not the reach effect period (step 60AKS046; No), or after the control of step 60AKS047 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048). The jackpot notification period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (such as the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The jackpot notification period may be predetermined so as to be later than the reach production period. When it is determined that the jackpot notification period is reached (step 60AKS048; Yes), control is performed to execute the jackpot notification effect (step 60AKS049). By controlling step 60AKS049, it becomes possible to notify that the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state is controlled during a predetermined period during execution of the variable display.

When it is determined in step 60AKS048 that it is not the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048; No), or after the control of step 60AKS049 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050). The value notification effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The value notification effect period may be set to be later than the jackpot notification period, or may be set to include at least a part of the jackpot notification period. When it is determined that the value notification effect period is reached (step 60AKS050; Yes), control for executing the value notification effect is performed (step 60AKS051). By controlling step 60AKS051, it becomes possible to execute an operation effect that is a value notification effect.

When it is determined in step 60AKS050 that it is not the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050; No), or after the control of step 60AKS051 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the setting suggestion effect period (step 60AKS052). The setting suggestion effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the big hit medium effect control pattern. The setting suggestion effect period may be set to be later than the value notification effect period. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect period is reached (step 60AKS052; Yes), control for executing the setting suggestion effect is performed (step 60AKS053). By controlling step 60AKS053, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect can be executed. When it is determined in step 60AKS052 that it is not the setting suggestion effect period (step 60AKS052; No), or after the control of step 60AKS053 is performed, for example, the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern may be performed. Based on this, other control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol is performed (step 60AKS054), and then the variable display effect process is terminated.

When it is determined in step 60AKS041 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 60AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 60AKS055). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 60AKS055; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the device waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so. When the symbol confirmation command is received (step 60AKS055; Yes), the display result is obtained in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (step 60AKS056). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step 60AKS057). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step 60AKS058), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 9-9 shows the execution period and execution timing of various effects with respect to the feature unit 60AK. Of these, FIG. 9-9 (A) shows the execution period and execution timing of the variable display-related effect including the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol. FIG. 9-9 (B) shows the execution period and the execution timing of the operation-related effects including the number-of-times notification effect and the operation effect. When the variable display is started at the timing T0, the number-of-times notification effect period is reached. In the number-of-times notification effect period, the number-of-times notification effect is executed by the control in step 60AKS043 of the effect processing during variable display.

After that, when the number-of-times notification effect period ends at timing T1, the advance notice effect period begins. During the advance notice effect period, the operation effect to be the advance notice effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS045 of the effect processing during variable display. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of advance notice effects is executed, each advance notice effect included in the multiple advance notice effects such as the first advance notice, the second advance notice, and so on is executed in order. .. The notice effect period is not only the period during which the pre-reach variation is performed before the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, but also the post-reach variation after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode. Part of the period may be included. By executing the operation effect that becomes the advance notice effect during the advance notice effect period, the display result of the variable display is "big hit" based on the detection of the player's movement such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B. The effect of notifying that it will be possible becomes feasible.

In the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, when the fixed decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the jackpot notification is executed at the timing T2. In the variable display during effect processing, when it is determined in step 60AKS048 that the jackpot notification period is reached, the jackpot notification effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS049. At this time, the value notification production period is set. During the value notification effect period, the operation effect that is the value notification effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS051 of the effect processing during variable display. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of value notification effects is executed, each value notification effect included in the plurality of value notification effects, such as the first notification, the second notification, and so on, is sequentially performed. Will be executed. By executing the operation effect that becomes the value notification effect during the value notification effect period, the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state is based on the detection of the player's movement such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B. It becomes possible to execute an effect of notifying whether or not it is controlled by.

Subsequently, the special time notification is executed at the timing T3, and the setting suggestion effect period is set. During the setting suggestion effect period, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS053 of the effect processing during variable display. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of setting suggestion effects is executed, each setting suggestion effect included in the multiple setting suggestion effects such as the first suggestion, the second suggestion, and so on is sequentially performed. Will be executed. Regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the movement of the player, such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B, is detected by executing the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect during the setting suggestion effect period. The effect of making a suggestion becomes feasible. After that, when the timing T4 is reached, the variable display ends and the jackpot starts, and the control of the jackpot game state is started.

In this way, when the operation effect is executed a plurality of times, the number notification effect period, the advance notice effect period, the value notification effect period, and the setting suggestion effect period can be provided. In the number-of-times notification effect period, the number-of-times notification effect is executed, in which the notification corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed is performed. During the notice effect period, an operation effect that is a notice effect for notifying that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. In the value notification effect period, an operation effect that is a value notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability change state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game state is executed. In the setting suggestion effect period, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. When the number of value notifications is 0, the value notification effect period may not be provided, and when the number of setting suggestions is 0, the setting suggestion effect period may not be provided.

The advance notice effect period and the value notification effect period are included in a predetermined period during which the operation effect can be executed. The setting suggestion effect period is included in a specific period in which the operation effect can be executed after the elapse of a predetermined period. The value notification effect period starts when the jackpot notification is performed at the timing T2. The jackpot notification by the jackpot notification effect makes it possible to notify that the jackpot game state is controlled in a predetermined period. When the big hit notification is performed at the timing T2, the setting suggestion effect can be executed as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of a predetermined period.

In step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", the number of setting suggestions is determined to be other than 0 at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", and the setting suggestion effect is performed. Determined to be feasible. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the number of value notifications is determined to be other than 0, and the value notification effect is determined to be executable. Therefore, among a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the "probability variation" of the jackpot type having a high advantage. Elapsed of a predetermined period at a higher rate than when the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state with a high advantage is performed by the value notification effect, the notification is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with a low advantage. In a specific period later, the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode.

Even if the operation effects that are the advance notice effect and the value notification effect can be executed in the predetermined period, if these operation effects are completed, it becomes difficult to raise the expectation of the player after the elapse of the predetermined period. On the other hand, in the present invention, since the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, even after the operation effect which is the advance notice effect or the value notification effect is completed. , It is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the operation production of the suggestion production mode.

Further, in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, the setting suggestion number is determined to be other than 0 only when the jackpot type is "probability change", and the setting suggestion effect is determined to be feasible. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the number of value notifications is determined to be other than 0, and the value notification effect is determined to be executable. Therefore, the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type "probability change" having the highest advantage among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation". , The setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of a predetermined period only when the notification controlled to the jackpot game state having the highest advantage is performed by the value notification effect. Become.

In general, it becomes difficult to further raise the expectation of the player after the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a high advantage is performed. On the other hand, the present invention provides a case where the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode and the suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed in a specific period after the lapse of a predetermined period. Even after the lapse of a predetermined period of time, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the operation production of the suggestion production mode.

9-10 and 9-11 show an execution example of the operation effect. In this execution example, the number of times the operation effect is executed is determined to be "10 times execution", and the number of times of value notification and the number of times of suggestion of setting are both determined to be 2. Therefore, after the operation effect serving as the advance notice effect is executed six times, the advance notice effect period ends and the jackpot notification is performed. FIG. 9-10 (A) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD1 in the case where the jackpot notification is executed by the jackpot notification effect. At this time, a jackpot notification effect including the display of a message such as "battle victory!" And the display of an effect image showing the character is executed. Further, as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", a normal symbol indicating the number "6" is displayed. As the remaining number of times the operation effect is executed, an effect image indicating "the number of remaining operations 4 times" is also displayed. When a decorative symbol of a non-probability jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed, the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to "non-probability variation", giving the impression that it is not controlled to the probability variation state. , Give to the player.

FIG. 9-10 (B) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD2 when the value notification effect period is started. At this time, a message suggesting 4 which is the remaining number of operation effects is displayed as the number of times the operation effect that is the value notification effect can be executed. FIG. 9-10 (C) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD3 when the first value notification effect is started. In this case, by displaying the effect image showing the push button 31B, the player's operation such as the pressing operation on the push button 31B is promoted. FIG. 9-10 (D) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD4 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first value notification effect. Here, based on the detection of the player's action of pressing the push button 31B, the notification that the jackpot type is "probability change" is not performed, so that the probability change state is obtained after the end of the jackpot game state. A failure notification effect that gives the impression of being uncontrolled is executed. In addition, as the remaining number of times the operation effect is executed, an effect image indicating "remaining number of operations 3 times" is displayed.

FIG. 9-10 (E) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 5 when the second value notification effect is started. At this time, as in the case where the first value notification effect is started, the effect image showing the push button 31B is displayed, and the player's action such as pressing the push button 31B is promoted. FIG. 9-10 (F) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 6 when a pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second value notification effect. Here, based on the detection of the player's action of pressing the push button 31B, the notification that the jackpot type is "probability change" is performed, so that the probability change state is set after the end of the jackpot game state. A success notification effect is executed to notify that the control is performed. In addition, as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "middle" and "right", the normal symbol showing the number "6" is changed to the probabilistic symbol showing the number "7". It is changed and displayed. When the decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination consisting of the same probability variation symbols is displayed, the player can control the jackpot type to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the "probability variation" and control the probability variation state. Becomes recognizable. In addition, as the remaining number of executions of the operation effect, an effect image indicating "remaining number of operations 2 times" is displayed.

FIG. 9-10 (G) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 7 when the setting suggestion effect period is started. At this time, along with the notification of the special time, a message is displayed to notify the remaining number of operation effects of 2 as the number of times the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed.

FIG. 9-11 (A) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 8 when the first setting suggestion effect is started. In this case, by displaying the effect image indicating the push button 31B together with the effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect, the player's action such as pressing the push button 31B is promoted. FIG. 9-11 (B) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 9 when a pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first setting suggestion effect. In this case, as the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, an effect image showing the corresponding character CH2 is displayed. By displaying the characters CH1 to CH5, which are the corresponding characters of the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, in order on the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, the advantage corresponding to the character indicated by the displayed effect image can be obtained. , The player becomes recognizable.

FIG. 9-11 (C) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 10 when the second setting suggestion effect is started. At this time, as in the case where the first setting suggestion effect is started, the player displays an effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect and an effect image showing the push button 31B, and presses the push button 31B. The operation of is prompted. FIG. 9-11 (D) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 11 when a pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second setting suggestion effect. In this case, as the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4, an effect image showing the corresponding character CH4 is displayed. FIG. 9-11 (E) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 12 when the setting suggestion effect period ends. At this time, the display result of the corresponding character in the already executed setting suggestion effect may be displayed so that the player can recognize it. FIG. 9-11 (F) shows an effect execution example 60 AKD 13 in the case where the decorative symbol of the probabilistic jackpot combination, which is the final decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the variable display. After that, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the control of the big hit game state is started.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, instead of the determination example shown in FIG. 9-4, for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the setting suggestion effect is performed at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "probability variation". May be determined to be feasible. In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-4, the number of suggested settings may be determined by the ratio of the case where the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" and the case where the jackpot type is "probability variation". In this way, if the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than the "probability change" when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the jackpot type has a lower advantage than when the jackpot type is "probability change". In the case of a certain "non-probability change", it becomes possible to execute an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect at a high rate in response to being controlled to the jackpot game state. In addition, among a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect only in the case of "non-probability variation", which is the least advantageous jackpot type. May be feasible. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the operation production of the suggestion production mode.

As a plurality of types of advantageous states having different advantages, it may be possible to control a jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is different, instead of the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation". For example, the jackpot type according to the number of rounds, such as "4R" where the number of rounds is 4, "6R" where the number of rounds is 6, "8R" where the number of rounds is 8, and "10R" where the number of rounds is 10. May be provided. In this case, as the number of rounds increases, the number of prize balls that the player can obtain increases, so that the player's advantage may increase. The value notification effect may be an effect of notifying the number of prize balls that the player can obtain according to the number of rounds. Even in such a case, among a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a high advantage by the value notification effect is generated according to the control to the jackpot gaming state having a high advantage. When it is performed, the setting suggestion effect is set as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of a predetermined period at a higher rate than when the notification controlled to the jackpot game state with low advantage is performed. Just make it feasible. In addition, among a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the value notification effect controls the jackpot gaming state to have the highest advantage in response to the control to the jackpot gaming state having the highest advantage. Only in the case, the setting suggestion effect may be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the operation production of the suggestion production mode.

On the other hand, among a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the notification is controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a low advantage by the value notification effect according to the control to the jackpot gaming state having a low advantage. In this case, the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of a predetermined period at a higher rate than the case where the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a high advantage is performed. You may. Alternatively, in response to being controlled to the jackpot gaming state having the lowest advantage among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the value notification effect is used to notify the jackpot gaming state to be controlled to the lowest advantage. Only in the case, the setting suggestion effect may be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the operation production of the suggestion production mode.

In addition, the advantage of the player in a plurality of types of advantageous states may be different depending on whether or not an arbitrary game value is given and the content of the game value to be given. For example, when the time reduction state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, the player's advantage may be different by changing the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time reduction state. Alternatively, when the probability change state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, the player's advantage may be different by changing the jackpot probability in the probability change state. The advantage of the player may be different by changing the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled by the normal state. Further, the value that can be given by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the game value related to the execution of the game itself, for example, the execution of the reach effect that becomes the super reach, the display of the effect image that becomes the premier character, and the premier music. Part or all of performing a particular effect, such as playing a sound or displaying an image showing a two-dimensional code, may be included. The image showing the two-dimensional code may include information that enables the player to acquire predetermined digital contents by taking a picture with a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by the player. The value that can be imparted to the pachinko gaming machine 1 may include effect points that are different from those that perform a specific effect.

The number of times the operation effect is executed is not limited to the case of "5 times execution" which is 5 times or the case of "10 times execution" which is 10 times, and can be any number of executions which can execute the operation effect multiple times. It suffices if it can be set. Also in this case, when the number of times the operation effect is executed is large, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the number of times the operation effect is executed is small. In addition, when the number of times the operation effect is executed is large, it is possible to determine the number of setting suggestions that is not determined when the number of times the operation effect is executed is small, or the ratio of executing a larger number of setting suggestion effects is increased. You may.

Instead of the determination example shown in FIG. 9-6, restrictions may be provided so that the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern is not executed for all of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns. Further, regardless of whether or not it is the final operation effect and whether or not the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined, the setting suggestion pattern is determined at a common determination ratio, and then a predetermined difference is determined. When the replacement condition is satisfied, the determined setting suggestion pattern may be replaced with another setting suggestion pattern to limit the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern from being executed. Alternatively, for a plurality of setting suggestion patterns, the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern may be repeatedly executed.

The setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 may be determined at different ratios depending on, for example, the number of setting suggestions, as well as whether or not it is the final operation effect. When the number of setting suggestions is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a higher rate than when the number of setting suggestions is small, and the definite notification that the set value is 6 may be easily executed. Alternatively, when the number of setting suggestions is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a lower rate than when the number of setting suggestions is small, and it may be difficult to execute the definite notification that the set value is 6. ..

The setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 may be restricted so that it is not executed as the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern until a predetermined release condition is satisfied after being executed once. .. For example, in the period in which the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled in the normal state, the release condition is not satisfied, and after the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed once, the same setting suggestion pattern is executed. It may be restricted so that it is not executed as a setting suggestion effect by. When the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed, it is confirmed that the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and it becomes possible to recognize that the setting value has a high advantage for the player. , It is possible to increase the rarity of such a setting suggestion effect and improve the game entertainment.

Instead of the setting suggestion effect, or when an operation effect as a notice effect is executed together with the setting suggestion effect, the suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be performed. For example, as a plurality of advance notice effect patterns, a advance notice effect pattern in which the determination ratio differs depending on the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 or a advance notice effect pattern that can be determined only when the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is a specific value. It may be provided. More specifically, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, it is possible to determine the advance notice effect pattern for notifying the message of "reliability 66%", and the determination rate of the advance notice effect pattern is increased. As described above, the determination value in the advance notice effect pattern determination table may be assigned to a plurality of advance notice effect patterns. By executing the operation effect that serves as the advance notice effect so that the suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, the advance notice effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a predetermined period before the specific period. It becomes. In addition to the operation effect that is the advance notice effect, when the operation effect that is the value notification effect is executed, the suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made. By executing an operation effect that serves as a value notification effect so that a suggestion regarding a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, the value notification effect is provided as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a predetermined period prior to the specific period. It becomes feasible. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the operation production that gives notice and notification.

In the operation effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-2, instead of steps 60AKS025 to 60AKS029, the number of value notifications may be determined and then the number of suggested settings may be determined. In this case, when the number of value notifications is determined to be other than 0, the number of setting suggestions can be determined, and when the number of value notifications is determined to be 0, the number of setting suggestions is not determined and the setting suggestion effect is produced. May not be executed. In this way, when it is notified whether or not the game value advantageous to the player is given by the value notification effect, it is sufficient that the setting suggestion effect can suggest the set value.

The setting suggestion effect is not limited to the effect of suggesting the set value in the pachinko game machine 1, and may be, for example, an effect of suggesting whether or not the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 has been changed. For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include setting suggestion patterns having different determination ratios depending on whether or not the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern determined at a high rate is executed so that the player can recognize that the setting value has been changed. , The production can be diversified to improve the game entertainment.

At least a part of the predetermined period, or a part or all of the specific period may be included in the period after the end of the variable display. For example, while the variable display is being executed, the operation effect as the advance notice effect may be executed, but the operation effect as the value notification effect or the setting suggestion effect may not be executed. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", the value notification effect is accompanied by the execution of the big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and the big hit medium effect (effect corresponding to the first round and the second round). Or an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect may be made feasible. The operation effects such as the advance notice effect, the value notification effect, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed in any order. A case may be provided in which the setting suggestion effect is executed without executing the value notification effect.

In addition to the pressing operation on the push button 31B, the operation effect may be executed based on the detection of the tilting operation on the stick controller 31A. When the operation effect using the stick controller 31A is executed, the effect mode is such that the player has a higher advantage than when the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed. Good. For example, in the setting suggestion effect using the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, the setting suggestion is such that the determination ratio of the operation effect using the push button 31B is 0/100 and the determination ratio of the operation effect using the stick controller 31A is 100/100. The determination value in the pattern determination table may be assigned to a plurality of setting suggestion patterns.

The configuration for detecting the movement by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like, and may be, for example, a jog dial capable of a rotation operation, or a touch operation or a pressing operation like a touch panel. It may be possible. Further, a sensor capable of detecting an arbitrary operation not limited to the instruction input action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, and a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of shooting a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video type motion capture) so that an arbitrary motion can be detected as a predetermined operation. That is, the configuration for detecting the motion by the player may be any configuration that can detect the motion of the arbitrary object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

The various restrictions may be any range or limitation as long as they do not deviate from the achievement purpose, the problem to be solved, or other purposes of the present invention. The range of the limitation may be a condition that makes the presence / absence, the ratio, and other quantities different for the execution of processing, control, and operation, and the limit of the limitation is the presence / absence, ratio, and other quantity for the execution of processing, control, and operation. The content may be different (for example, when stopping, reducing, reducing, etc.).

(Explanation of problem-solving means and effects of feature unit 60AK)
A game machine such as a pachinko game machine 1 that can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, and has a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, for example, from 1 to 6. A setting means such as a CPU 103 that executes a setting value change process of FIG. 8-13, and a game control means such as a CPU 103 that can advance the game, which can be set to any of the values of Based on the detection of the movement of the player, for example, the processing of steps 60AKS045, 60AKS051, and 60AKS053 shown in FIG. The process of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. 9-8 is executed, for example, the operation effect executing means such as the effect control CPU 120 and the notification effect corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed can be executed. A notification effect execution means such as a CPU 120 for effect control is provided, and the operation effect of the operation effect by the operation effect execution means executes the operation effect of the number of executions indicated by the notification effect within a predetermined period, for example, a variable display. The first execution pattern, such as when the result is not a "big hit" or when the determination result of the set suggestion number is 0, and the operation effect a number of times less than the number of executions indicated by the notification effect are executed within a predetermined period. , The operation effect of the remaining number of executions is executed after the elapse of the predetermined period, for example, the second execution pattern such as the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the determination result of the set suggestion number is other than 0 is included. As shown in FIGS. 9-5, 9-6, and 9-9, for example, the motion effect executing means performs the motion effect to be executed after the elapse of a predetermined period according to the suggestion effect mode for suggesting the setting of the setting means. It is feasible. As a result, the production can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

An advantageous notification means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. 9-8, which can notify that the control to an advantageous state is performed in a predetermined period, is provided. When the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" in the process of step 60AKS024 shown in 9-2, and the part for executing the process of step 60AKS025 is notified by an advantageous notification means, a predetermined period of time is set. In a specific period after the lapse of time, it may be possible to execute the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

The advantageous states include a first advantageous state such as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" and a second advantageous state such as when the jackpot type is "probable change" which is higher than the first advantageous state. It is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states including the above, and the operation effect executing means is notified that it is controlled to the second advantageous state by the advantageous notification means, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-4. May be able to execute the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode at a higher rate than when the advantage notification means is notified that the control is controlled to the first advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

The advantageous states include a first advantageous state such as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" and a second advantageous state such as when the jackpot type is "probable change" which is higher than the first advantageous state. It is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states including, and the motion effect executing means is an advantageous notification means, for example, when the jackpot type "non-probability" and "probability" shown in FIG. When the notification of being controlled to the first advantageous state by It may be possible to execute the operation effect of the effect mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

As an advantageous state, it is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states, such as different advantages for the player, for example, the jackpot type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change". For example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, it is possible to execute the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period only when the advantage notification means notifies that the control is controlled to the most advantageous state. You may. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

The motion effect executing means performs an motion effect by any of a plurality of modes as the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode, for example, when the number of setting suggestions shown in FIG. 9-4 is determined to be one of 2 to 4. , It can be executed a plurality of times in a specific period after the elapse of a predetermined period, and restricts the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode from being executed by the same mode included in the plurality of modes, for example, step 60AKS027 shown in FIG. 9-2. A limiting means such as an effect control CPU 120 for determining a setting suggestion pattern at a determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-6 may be provided in the process of. As a result, the production can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

In a specific period after the elapse of a predetermined period, the motion effect executing means performs the motion effect of the suggestion effect mode at the first timing such as the execution timing of the first suggestion and later than the first timing, for example, the second suggestion. It can be executed at the second timing such as the execution timing of, and as shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-6, for example, an operation effect suggesting that the setting value has the highest advantage for the player. May be feasible at the second timing at a higher rate than at the first timing. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production of the suggestion production mode.

The motion effect execution means may be able to execute an motion effect that gives a notice that it is controlled to an advantageous state in a predetermined period by a suggestion effect mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production that gives the notice.

(Explanation related to association of feature parts)
The configuration related to the feature unit 60AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the configuration related to the feature unit 048AK. For example, in the display result determination table, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of the jackpot determination values, and the pachinko gaming machine When the set value set to 1 is any of 2 to 6, the range from 1238 to the value corresponding to each set value is set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and is set for a predetermined period. The operation effect to be executed after the lapse may be executed as a setting suggestion effect which is an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiment examples described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description and the description below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, and is advantageous for the player. A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, a value from 1 to 6) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process of FIG. 8-13) and a player. The processing of the motion effect execution means (for example, steps 60AKS045, 60AKS051, 60AKS053 shown in FIG. 9-8) capable of executing the motion effect (for example, advance notice effect, value notification effect, setting suggestion effect, etc.) based on the detection of the operation of The process of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. 9-8 (for example, the process of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. The operation effect execution pattern by the operation effect execution means includes a first execution pattern (for which, the operation effect of the number of executions indicated by the notification effect is executed within a predetermined period). For example, when the variable display result is not a "big hit" or when the determination result of the setting suggestion number is 0), the operation effect is executed a number of times less than the number of executions indicated by the notification effect within the predetermined period. , A second execution pattern for executing the operation effect of the remaining number of executions after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the determination result of the set suggestion number is other than 0) is included. The operation effect execution is further provided with an effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. 9-8) capable of notifying the control to the advantageous state during the predetermined period. The means can execute the operation effect to be executed after the elapse of the predetermined period by the suggestion effect mode that gives suggestions regarding the setting of the setting means (see, for example, FIGS. 9-5, 9-6, 9-9). ), When the notification is performed by the advantageous notification means, the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode can be executed in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, the process of step 60AKS024 shown in FIG. 9-2). When the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit", the part that executes the process of step 60AKS025, etc.), and further, the options for selecting the effect mode are presented, and based on the detection of the player's movement. And the production mode can be selected from multiple types The effect mode selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the selection effect setting process) for executing the selection effect to be performed is provided, and the options that can be presented by the effect mode selection means can be presented regardless of the set value. The first option (for example, music A, music B, music C) and the second option (for example, music Z) that can be presented when the set value is a specific value are included. The second option is presented when the first condition is satisfied, and the second option is selected when the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied for a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied. A game machine that can be presented (for example, FIG. 11-6) can be mentioned.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the motion production of the suggestion production mode. In addition, it becomes easier to guess the set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

In this way, the suggestion of the set value is given by a plurality of elements (a suggestion effect mode in the operation effect executed after the elapse of a predetermined period, and a second option that can be presented when the set value is a specific value. If multiple factors suggest a setting value that is favorable to the player, the player can be more confident that the setting value is favorable to the player, or Even if an element does not suggest a setting value that is advantageous to the player, if another element suggests an advantageous setting value, the player expects that the setting value is advantageous to the player. Since it can be sustained, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
It should be noted that the setting value may be suggested by three or more elements. By doing so, if three or more factors suggest a setting value that is favorable to the player, the player can be further convinced that the setting value is favorable to the player, and also. Even if one factor does not suggest a setting value that is favorable to the player, if the remaining factors suggest a setting value that is favorable to the player, the player will be a setting value that is favorable to the player. Since the expectation of the player can be maintained and the remaining elements are of multiple types, the number of elements that suggest a setting value that is advantageous to the player changes in the remaining elements (for example, the setting value is suggested by three elements). In the case of performing, there are cases where there are 0, 1 and 2 elements that suggest a setting value that is advantageous to the player in the remaining elements), which broadens the prediction of the set value and makes the game fun. Can be further improved.

Further, as an example of the form of the gaming machine capable of improving the game entertainment, it can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, "1" to "6"), and according to the set set value. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 62AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player at different ratios, and presents options for selecting a production mode. A production mode selection means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a selection effect setting process) for executing a selection effect that enables the effect mode to be selected from a plurality of types based on the detection of the player's motion. The options that can be presented by the effect mode selection means are the first option (for example, music A, music B, music C) that can be presented regardless of the set value, and when the set value is a specific value. The second option (for example, music Z) that can be presented is included, and the production mode selection means presents the second option when the first condition is satisfied, and a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied is A gaming machine that can present the second option when the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied (for example, FIG. 11-6) can be mentioned. Hereinafter, an example of a form example of these game machines will be described as another form example.

Hereinafter, the feature portion of another form example will be described.
(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature portion 112IW will be described. The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 112IW can be changed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose settings can be changed, it is possible to set any of a plurality of set values, and it is possible to control the advantageous state (big hit game state) at different ratios according to the set set values. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the other feature unit may also be configured so that the setting can be changed in the same manner as the feature unit 112IW. First, as shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a (gauge board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 112IW003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 112IW003 with the left side as the center and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the game machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into the lock and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the game machine frame 112IW003 and the glass door frame. The 112IW003a cannot be opened.

The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the board case 112IW201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, on the main board 11, the setting key 112IW051 for switching to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state described later, and the setting value such as the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the setting change state are changed. A setting changeover switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is housed in the board case 112IW201 together with the main board 11, and the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the right side of the back surface of the board case 112IW201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 112IW201.

Since the board case 112IW201 having the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. It is possible, and the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 112IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 112IW051. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. Although the feature unit 112IW illustrates a form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

Further, in the substrate case 112IW201, a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029 are arranged. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged in the upper left portion of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged in front of the board case 112IW201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognized, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the feature unit 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. The setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in the feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3, a substrate including a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 at the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. The security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. Further, the security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end portion of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right portion of the substrate case 112IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. As a result, the right side portion of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-3, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By separating them, the covering state of the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the operation becomes operable.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A regulates the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. While the state is maintained, in the state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the above-mentioned restricted state by the security cover 112IW500A is released, and the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. It becomes a state.

Since the board case 112IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. The set value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 unless the clerk of the game hall opens the game machine frame 112IW003 with the door key.

However, even if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on a gaming island (not shown) in the game field, for example, with another pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. A setting key 112IW051 on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 by inserting an illegal member such as a wire or a cell plate from between a gaming device such as a card unit or a spacer member installed between the two and the pachinko game machine 1. And the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may cause fraudulent acts such as changing the setting value. Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A switches the setting with the setting key 112IW051. By maintaining the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the switch 112IW052 is regulated, the above-mentioned fraudulent activity can be suitably suppressed.

Further, even in a regulated state in which the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed and the right side of the back surface of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered by the security cover 112IW500A, the substrate is passed through the transparent security cover 112IW500A. Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 112IW201 can be seen through, the status of the mounting surface on the main board 11 on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted, the seal, and the like can be easily confirmed.

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

In this feature unit 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. Random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables such as the determination table shown in FIG. 10-4, which is prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 10-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), and FIG. In addition to the display result judgment table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C), the jackpot type judgment table (not shown), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the loss fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), and the general drawing. A display result determination table (not shown), a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW has a configuration in which the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3 to increase the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3 the advantage increases stepwise.

(Display result judgment table)
10-4 (A) to 10-4 (C) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit is set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 10-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In the case of, the jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change) than when the set values are "2" and "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/320 for non-probability change, 1/32 for probability change). To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change) than in a certain case. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/300 for non-probability change, 1/30 for probability change). To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (C), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability than the case of "2" (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change). Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change). To do.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 corresponds to any of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) to 10-4 (C). If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). That is, the winning of the big hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) to 10-4 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

The feature unit 112IW provides a total of three set values, 1 to 3, as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 2 or 4 or more.

Further, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a mode in which the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player (the jackpot probability increases), but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

(Display monitor 112IW029)
In this feature unit 112IW, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of game balls entering each winning opening (large winning opening, second major winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, general winning opening) It is possible to perform aggregation and calculate various winning information such as the continuous ratio, the winning ratio, and the base based on the aggregation.

Specifically, the display monitor 112IW029 includes a 4-digit display unit. The display unit of each digit is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments drawing a "8" character and dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7 segments.

The display contents are displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third-digit display unit and the fourth-digit display unit. In the display No. 1, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed, and in the display No. 2, the short-term combination ratio is displayed. Display No. 3 displays the total cumulative ratio, and display No. 4 displays the total cumulative combination ratio. Further, in the display No. 5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed, and in the display No. 6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the immediately preceding 60,000 prize balls is displayed. Will be done.

The short term here means a period in which the number of prize balls paid out (the number of acquired balls) was 6000. The period for obtaining the total cumulative total means the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is once reset.

In the above example, the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the continuous ratio may be the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls due to winning a prize in the big winning opening during the big hit game state. In addition, the role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second start winning opening in the high base state and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening in the big hit game state to the total number of prize balls. May be good. Further, the base may be calculated individually for the low base state and the high base state.

When the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, "y6." Is displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and when the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed, "Y7." Is displayed on the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit. When the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. When is displayed, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit.

When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." Is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit, and the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. Is displayed with "A7." On the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the total of the display No. 4 is displayed. When the cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed, the total cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display unit and the fourth digit display unit.

When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." Is displayed on the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed, the one digit is displayed. "B6." Is displayed on the eye display and the second digit display. When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. When it is displayed, the total cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit.

Further, the display of these short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 is based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, and the set values set at that time are It is possible to sequentially change the display of the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2.

In the feature unit 112IW, the display monitor 112IW029 exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at each set value can be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this and displays. The monitor 112IW029 may be able to display only a numerical value of 1 or only a numerical value of any 2 of these ratios, combination ratios, and bases.

In addition, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, which are information based on the number of prize balls given, are calculated, and the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are displayed on the display monitor 112IW029. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 112IW029 may display the history of the number of prize balls given without calculating the joint ratio, the combination ratio, and the base. Good.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 10-5 to 10-7 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

When the initial setting is performed, the CPU 103 waits for the effect control means to start for measuring the time until the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) starts when the power supply to the game machine is started. Set the timer (step 112IWS003). In this case, the effect control means activation waiting timer is set with a sufficient time from the start of power supply to the game machine to the activation of the effect control CPU 120. Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control means activation wait timer (step 112IWS004), and confirms whether or not the value of the effect control means activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 112IWS005). If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 112IWS004 and the processes of steps 112IWS004 to S005 are repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 112IWS006.

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS003 to S005, the processing after step 112IWS006 is executed after waiting until the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the setting value is changed and confirmed, and the RAM initialization and recovery processing are executed. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a setting value command, an initialization specification command, and a recovery command, which will be described later, are transmitted before the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the command is missed. It can be prevented from occurring.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is a value at the time of shipment from the factory (for example, a value other than "0" or a possible set value) (step 112IWS006). If the factory default settings are used (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 112IWS006; No), that is, if the set value has already been changed at least once, the CPU 103 backs up to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same process as in step S4. It is determined whether or not the data is stored (step 112IWS007). Specifically, in step 112IWS007, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) by the same process as in step S5, and the data is normal. Whether or not it is determined (step 112 IWS008). In step 112 IWS008, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. 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 112IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 112IWS009; Yes), that is, if a power failure occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the game machine is restarted, the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

In step 112IWS010, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 112IWS010). The CPU 103 may control the display monitor 112IW029 to display a display (for example, display of "E") indicating that a RAM error has occurred.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (a state in which the door (game machine frame 112IW003) is open) (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA01). When the RAM clear flag is on, the RAM clear process for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 is executed after the process related to the setting change is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 120 AKSA03.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is off (when the door is closed) (N in step 112IWS011) or when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), the clear switch is used. When the output signal of is off (N in step 112IWS013), the process proceeds to the loop process without shifting to the step 120AKSA01. Before entering the loop process, the control of transmitting the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (the process of step 112IWS010) may be executed.

When the processes of steps 112IWS006 to S013 are executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 112IW (N in steps 112IWS007 and S008), or the settings for factory default are left as they are (step 112IWS007, S008). In the case of 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 112IWS009), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 open. On condition that, the set value after step 120 AKSA03 can be changed, and then the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

If the setting changing flag is not set (step 112IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015).

If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA02).

After the processing of step 120AKSA02 or if the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017).

If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03). Here, when the setting key 112IW051 is on, the process for confirming the setting (setting confirmation process) or the process for changing the setting (setting change) depends on the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, the on / off of the clear switch). Process) is executed. The error processing may be executed when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned off while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed.

When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03; Yes), a setting change start command indicating that the setting change process is started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA04). When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA03; No), a setting confirmation start command indicating that the setting confirmation process is started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA05).

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting change command or the setting confirmation command, it controls to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed (for example, the image display device 5 displays a predetermined image or displays a predetermined image. A predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is a value at the time of shipment from the factory (for example, “0” or the like) (step 120AKSA06). If it is the factory default setting value (step 120AKSA06; Yes), the setting value is set to "1" (step 120AKSA07). In step 120 AKSA07, the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated to "1".

In step 120AKSA07, when the set value is the factory default value, the set value is set to "1" as the initial value, but other set values may be set as the initial value. Also, when there is a RAM error error such as when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or when the backup data is not normal (for example, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed), the set value is set to the initial value "1". You may try to do it. In this case, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed (when step 112IWS006; Yes, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No), the RAM error flag is set, and in step 120AKSA06, the RAM error flag is set. May be determined whether or not is on.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 120AKSA06; No), or after executing the process of step 120AKSA07, the CPU 103 displays the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 120AKSA08). ).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09; Yes), the setting changing flag is set (step 120AKSA10).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11; Yes), the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated (step 120AKSA12). The set value is updated every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated (pressed). For example, if the set value is "1", it is updated to "2", if the set value is "2", it is updated to "3", and if the set value is "3", it is updated to "1". Just update. A specific setting value may be specified by operating the setting changeover switch 112IW052.

If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA09; No), it means that the setting has been confirmed, so the process related to the setting change is not executed. In this case, or when the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on (step 120AKSA11; No), it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is turned off after the processing of step 120AKSA12 is executed. (Step 120 AKSA13).

If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains ON (step 120AKSA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08 to continue the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. When the set value is updated in step 120AKSA12, the process of step 120AKSA08 is executed again, so that the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

When the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off (step 120AKSA13; Yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14; Yes), the setting changing flag is reset (step 120AKSA15), and a setting change end command indicating that the setting change is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA16). ).

When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA14; No), a setting confirmation end command indicating that the setting confirmation is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA17).

After that, the display of the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 is erased (step 120AKSA18), and the set value command indicating the set value is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). The setting value command may be sent only when the setting value is updated.

Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120 AKSA19; Yes), the RAM clear process is executed (step 120 AKSA 20). In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear processing, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the connection ratio and the combination are cleared. Performance display information such as ratio and base, and set value information are not cleared and are retained.

After that, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S9 (step 112IWS033).

When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120 AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112 IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as in step S6. Do. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S7 (step 112IWS023).

After the process of step 112IWS033 or step 112IWS023, the process proceeds to the process of step 112IWS034. The processing of steps 112IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

In step 120AKSA08, the set value may be displayed on the image display device 5. Then, the subsequent processing may be executed by using the image display device 5.

Further, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are set to a mode in which they are not displayed during the normal game (for example, a mode in which all segments of the 7-segment LED are turned on or blinked). May be good. By notifying the player using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is preferable. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may be different in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

If the power is turned off during the execution of the setting change process, the setting change process is executed again and the updated setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) unless the setting change is completed. , You may make an error. Specifically, at the start of the setting change process, the setting change flag (which is not erased even if the RAM is cleared) is stored in the same backup RAM as the backup RAM that stores the setting value, and the setting change is performed at the end of the setting change process. When the flag is turned off and a process other than the setting change process (for example, the game control main process) is executed, if the setting change flag is on, an error occurs. As described above, in a situation where the setting change process does not proceed normally in the middle, the clerk of the amusement park may mistakenly think that the setting change has been completed even though it has not been completed. In such a case, it is possible to guarantee the reliable completion of the setting change by setting an error if the setting change is not completed.

Further, in step 120AKSA08, the current set value is read from the backup RAM and the set value is displayed. However, when the backup to the backup RAM is not performed normally, the image display device 5 is displayed with information indicating that an error occurs, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, if all the segments of the 7-segment LED are turned off, or if all the lights are turned on during the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, all the blinking may occur).

FIG. 10-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 10-8, when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (furthermore, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If so, the setting change process (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step 120AKSA20, etc.) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the recovery process (step 112IWS024) is executed if the clear switch is off. Is executed.

In this embodiment, in the game control main processing shown in FIGS. 10-5 to 10-7, branching is performed according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) while sharing some of the processing. In, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the recovery process has been executed, but each of them may be modularized and executed as an individual process.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (A) and 10-9 (B), when the power is turned off (powered off) by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. If the big winning opening is being opened during a big hit game or the like at the timing when the power is turned off, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (C), when the clerk of the game hall or the like turns on the power while operating the clear switch (in the case of Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set to, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (D), the CPU 103 each time it detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by a clerk of the amusement park or the like. The numerical value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is sequentially updated (for example, every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated, it is updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → ...).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (E), the CPU 103 sets the set value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like. Store (update storage) in the backup area of. At this time, the CPU 103 tells the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative ratio, and the total cumulative combination ratio of the set values set at that time. Display base 1 and base 2. Also, RAM
When the hold storage is stored in the backup area of 102, the hold storage is cleared. Further, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 10-9 (A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. As the memory about the jackpot is erased, the jackpot remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process, and is in a state where the game can be played, that is, a state in which the fluctuation display result, the jackpot type, the lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern, the payout of the prize ball, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (F), the CPU 103 displays "EE" on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 in which the set value is stored. It is possible to make it.

In the setting change process in the feature unit 112IW, a mode in which the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as the initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player (“1” in the case of the feature unit 112IW), or the most advantageous for the player. The set value (“3” in the case of this feature unit 112IW) may be displayed.

(Explanation of feature 62AK)
Subsequently, the feature 62AK will be described. The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 62AK can be changed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose settings can be changed, it is possible to set any of a plurality of set values, and it is possible to control the advantageous state (big hit game state) at different ratios according to the set set values. In the feature unit 62AK, the set values of "1" to "6" can be set, and the larger the value, the higher the jackpot probability. The number of steps of the set value is not limited to 6 steps, and may be 3 steps or the like. Further, the smaller the numerical value, the higher the jackpot probability may be. The method of changing the setting and the configuration and processing related to the setting change may be the same as those of the feature unit 112IW.

The feature unit 62AK presents options for selecting the production mode (for example, the music to be played, the character to be displayed, the background, etc.), and the player's operation (operation to the stick controller 31A or the bush button 31B). Based on the detection, a selection effect that allows the effect mode to be selected from a plurality of types is executed.

FIG. 11-1 shows an example of the effect operation of the selection effect in the feature unit 62AK. FIG. 11-1 (A) shows that the decorative symbols with the numbers “7” are stopped and are in the reach state in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the “left” and “right” of the image display device 5. Is shown. Here, when it is decided to execute the predetermined advance notice effect, the advance notice image 62AK001 "chance !!" is displayed as shown in FIG. 11-1 (B). In this embodiment, the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 while the preview image is being displayed, but the preview image may be superimposed and displayed on the normal decorative symbol.

If it is decided to be a big hit, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (C), the decorative symbol of the number "7" is stopped in each decorative symbol display area 5C of "medium" and the jackpot combination Is derived and displayed, and then the jackpot game state is controlled. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (D), in the first round of the jackpot game state, the selection effect of selecting the music to be played in the subsequent rounds is executed. In FIG. 11-1 (D), a selection effect image 62AK002 in which any one of music A, music B, and music C can be selected as a music is displayed. Here, for example, the music can be selected by tilting the stick controller 31A, and the music B surrounded by the thick frame is selected. Then, for example, when the music B is selected at the end of the first round, the music B is played in the second and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (E).

Further, the options that can be presented in the selection effect are the first option (for example, music A, music B, music C shown in FIG. 11-1) that can be presented regardless of the set value, and the set value is a specific value (for example). For example, it includes a second option (music Z described later) that can be presented when the player has an advantage of "4" to "6"). As a result, the player can recognize that the set value is high by presenting the second option. Further, when the second option is selected, the music Z corresponding to the second option is played in this embodiment, so that it is possible to appeal to the surroundings that the setting is high.

Then, in the gaming machine related to the feature unit 62AK, the second option is presented when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is set for a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied. The second option can be presented when it is established. As a result, once the first condition is satisfied, the second option is easily presented, and the player can easily recognize that the set value is a specific value. By doing so, even if the player misses the second option when the first condition is satisfied, the chance of seeing the second option again is likely to occur, so that the player can easily guess the set value and play the game. The interest of the is improved. In addition, even if the player changes after the first condition is satisfied, the new player is more likely to have an opportunity to see the second option, so that the player can easily guess the set value and the interest of the game is improved. To do.

In addition to pachinko gaming machines, there are slot machines as gaming machines that can be set to any of a plurality of set values and can be controlled to an advantageous state at different ratios according to the set setting values. In slot machines, there are many factors in which the game progresses by the player's active operations such as setting the number of medals bet by the player, operating the operation lever, and operating the stop button. On the other hand, in pachinko gaming machines, the next variable display is automatically executed as long as there is pending information at the end of the variable display, and if the display result of the variable display becomes a big hit, it is then controlled to the big hit game state. , The element that the game progresses automatically is strong. Therefore, when the effect suggesting the set value is executed in the pachinko gaming machine, the player is more likely to overlook the effect than when the effect suggesting the set value is executed in the slot machine. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 62AK presents a second option that suggests a set value when the first condition is satisfied, and the predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied is longer than that of the first condition. The second option can be presented when the second condition, which is easy to be satisfied, is satisfied. As a result, once the first condition is satisfied, the second option is likely to be presented, and even if the player misses the second option when the first condition is satisfied, an opportunity to see the second option again is likely to occur. Therefore, the player can easily guess the set value and can play the game with peace of mind.

FIG. 11-2 shows an example of an effect operation of the selection effect when the second option is presented in the feature unit 62AK. FIG. 11-2 (A) shows that the decorative symbols with the numbers “7” are stopped and are in the reach state in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the “left” and “right” of the image display device 5. Is shown. Here, when it is decided to execute the specific notice among the notice effects, the notice image 62AK003 "HIGH chance!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B). The specific notice is a notice effect that is executed only when the set value is "4" to "6" that is advantageous to the player, and the player is given a high set value by executing the specific notice. Can be recognized.

If it is decided that the jackpot will be a big hit, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (C), the decorative symbols with the numbers "7" will also stop in each "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C, and the jackpot combination will occur. Is derived and displayed, and then the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (D), in the first round of the jackpot game state, the selection effect of selecting the music to be played in the subsequent rounds is executed. When the specific notice is executed during the variable display, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (D), in addition to the music A, the music B, and the music C, the music Z as the second option can be selected. The selection effect image 62AK004 is displayed. In this way, when the specific notice is executed during the variable display and the jackpot (for example, the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round) is obtained, the first condition is satisfied and the second option is presented in the selection effect.

Since the high setting value is notified by the presentation of the second option, the player can know that the high setting value is set even if the specific notice for notifying that the high setting value is missed. You will be able to recognize it.

When the selection effect image 62AK004 is displayed, for example, a music can be selected by tilting the stick controller 31A, and in FIG. 11-2 (D), the music B surrounded by a thick frame is selected. It is in a state of being. Then, for example, the music selected at the end of the first round will be played in the second and subsequent rounds.

After that, the jackpot game state ends, and it is controlled to the probability change state or the like. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (E), the reach state is reached again, and as shown in FIG. 11-2 (F), the notice image 62AK001 "chance !!" is displayed. (Preliminary effect) is executed, and as shown in FIG. 11-2 (G), it is assumed that a big hit (for example, a probability variation big hit of the maximum round) is obtained.

In this case, since the specific notice is not executed during the variable display, the first condition is not satisfied, but as shown in FIG. 11-2 (H), in the first round of the jackpot game state, the second condition is satisfied. A selection effect image 62AK004 on which the song Z as an option can be selected is displayed. In this way, during a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied (for example, until the power is turned off), the second condition (for example, the maximum round probability variation jackpot) that is easier to satisfy than the first condition is satisfied. The second option can be presented at the time.

As a result, once the first condition is satisfied, the second option is easily presented, and the player can easily recognize that the set value is a specific value. By doing so, even if the player misses the second option when the first condition is satisfied, the chance of seeing the second option again is likely to occur, so that the player can easily guess the set value and play the game. The interest of the is improved. In addition, even if the player changes after the first condition is satisfied, the new player is more likely to have an opportunity to see the second option, so that the player can easily guess the set value and the interest of the game is improved. To do.

In this embodiment, once the first condition is satisfied and the music Z, which is the second option, is presented as shown in FIG. 11-2 (D), the second option is selected. Even if this is not the case, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (H), the second option is presented when the selection effect is executed again. By doing so, even if the second option is presented, the player can select a favorite option and can execute an effect that suits the player's taste. As a result, the interest of selective production is improved.

Further, by selecting the second option, the feature unit 62AK executes the effect of the effect mode corresponding to the second option (in this embodiment, the music Z is reproduced), and the setting value is high. Since it is notified, if you want to appeal that it is a high setting value to the surroundings, select the option of the second option, and if you do not want to appeal that it is a high setting value to the surroundings, other than the second option It is possible to perform an effect that suits the player's taste, such as selecting an option.

Subsequently, the control for realizing the effect operation of the feature unit 62AK as described above will be described. FIG. 11-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect setting process in which the determination and the setting for executing the advance notice effect of the feature unit 62AK are performed. The advance notice effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 before the start of the variable display in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7.

In the advance notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-3, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern (type of the advance notice effect) to be executed based on the display result (step 62AKS001). In step 62AKS001, the display result of this time is specified from the effect control command for specifying the display result and the fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main board 11. Then, for example, the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 11-4 according to the display result.

FIG. 11-4 (A) shows the determination ratio of the advance notice effect when the set value is “1” to “3” (that is, the low set value). As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), when the set value is low, three types of notice X, notice Y, and notice Z can be executed as the notice effect. Then, in the order of no notice <notice X <notice Y <notice Z, the jackpot reliability and the ratio of super reach are increasing. The set value may be specified from the set value command transmitted from the main board 11.

FIG. 11-4 (B) shows the determination ratio of the advance notice effect when the set value is “4” to “6” (that is, the high set value). As shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), when the set value is high, four types of notice Z'can be executed in addition to the notice X, the notice Y, and the notice Z as the notice effect. Then, in the order of no notice <notice X <notice Y <notice Z, notice Z', the jackpot reliability and the ratio of super reach are increasing. The notice Z'is a notice effect having the same reliability as the notice Z, but is a specific notice that can be executed only when the setting value is high.

In this way, by providing a specific notice that can be executed only when the set value is high, the set value can be suggested / notified by the notice effect (specific effect of the present invention) that announces / suggests a big hit. become able to. As a result, the effect of the advance notice effect is enhanced, and the player pays attention to the advance notice effect. Further, since the execution of the specific notice is one of the conditions for presenting the second option in the selection effect, the notice effect and the selection effect are related to each other, and the interest is improved.

In this embodiment, the specific notice is executed when the set value is "4" to "6", but only when the set value is "5" or more or "6". It may be executed. Further, the set value suggested by each notice effect may be different by providing a plurality of advance notice effects suggesting that the value is a high setting value and changing the execution ratio according to the set value.

Further, the notice Z'which is a specific notice is a notice effect having the same reliability as the notice Z, but it may be a premier notice which is confirmed to be a big hit or has an extremely high reliability.

After determining the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern in step 62AKS001, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the advance notice Z'(step 62AKS002). If it is not decided to execute the notice Z'(step 62AKS002; No), the notice effect setting process ends. If it is decided to execute the notice Z'(step 62AKS002; Yes), a specific notice execution flag indicating that the specific notice will be executed is set in this variable display (step 62AKS003), and the notice effect is produced. End the setting process. The specific advance notice execution flag is reset when the variable display is started next time.

When it is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the advance notice effect setting process, the effect control for executing the advance notice effect corresponding to the advance notice pattern is performed in the variable display during effect process in step S172 of FIG. 7.

FIG. 11-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the selection effect setting process in which the determination and setting for executing the selection effect of the feature unit 62AK are performed. The selection effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 before the start of the jackpot game state in the jackpot middle effect process of step S176 of FIG. 7.

In the selection effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round (step 62AKS011). In step 62AKS011, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is the maximum jackpot among the provided jackpot types and the probability variation jackpot. For example, when a 15R probability variation jackpot, a 15R non-probability variation jackpot, and a 2R probability variation jackpot are provided as the jackpot type, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot type is a 15R probability variation jackpot. If it is not the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round (step 62AKS011; No), the selection effect setting process ends.

That is, in this embodiment, one of the conditions for executing the selection effect is the maximum round probability variation jackpot (maximum round probability variation jackpot and probability variation jackpot).

When it is a probability variation jackpot of the maximum round (step 62AKS011; Yes), it is determined whether or not the specific advance notice execution flag is on (step 62AKS012). When the specific advance notice execution flag is not on (step 62AKS012; No), it is determined whether the first condition satisfied flag is on (step 62AKS013). The first condition satisfied flag is set when the first condition for executing the selection effect for presenting the second option is satisfied. Then, the first condition satisfied flag is kept on until the power is turned off.

When the first condition satisfied flag is not turned on (step 62AKS013; No), it is determined to execute the selection effect presenting the first option (music A, music B, music C) (step 62AKS014). After that, the selection effect setting process ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, the selection effect presenting the first option is executed on the condition that at least the maximum round probability variation jackpot is obtained.

When the specific advance notice execution flag is on (step 62AKS012; Yes), the first condition satisfied flag is set (step 62AKS015).

When the first condition satisfied flag is on (step 62AKS013; Yes), or after setting the first condition satisfied flag in step 62AKS015, the second option (music A, music B, music C, music Z) ) Is determined to be executed (step 62AKS016). After that, the selection effect setting process ends.

When it is decided to execute the selection effect, the control for executing the selection effect according to the decision result is performed in the big hit middle effect process of step S176 of FIG. 7.

As described above, in this embodiment, in addition to the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round, the specific notice execution flag is turned on, that is, the specific notice is executed in this variable display. A selection effect that presents the second option is executed. This is the first condition in the feature portion 62AK. After the first condition is satisfied, even if the specific notice is not executed in this variable display, the selection effect of presenting the second option is executed on the condition that the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round is obtained. It has become. This is the second condition in the feature portion 62AK. As a result, once the first condition is satisfied, the second option is presented when the second condition, which is more likely to be satisfied, is satisfied, so that the second option is easily presented and the set value is a specific value. It becomes easier for the player to recognize that.

That is, as shown in FIG. 11-6, the first conditions for the appearance of the music Z (the second option is presented) are condition A (maximum round jackpot), condition B (probability variation jackpot), and Condition C (the specific notice has been executed this time) is satisfied. After the first condition is satisfied, the second condition for the appearance of the music Z is that the condition A (maximum round jackpot) and the condition B (probability variation jackpot) are satisfied.

As described above, the second condition is satisfied by satisfying a smaller number of conditions than the first condition. In this way, once the condition for presenting the second option is satisfied, it is easy to be satisfied again, so that the set value is easily suggested by the selection effect, and the interest is improved.

Further, the second condition includes at least the same condition as the first condition (probability variation jackpot of the maximum round). As a result, the players will pay attention to the common conditions, and the interest will be improved. In addition, when the maximum round of probabilistic jackpot is reached, the player will pay attention to the selection effect. The condition common to the first condition and the second condition is not limited to the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round, and may be any condition.

(Modification example of feature part 62AK)
The feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

The selection effect of the above embodiment was an effect of selecting a song to be played in the subsequent rounds in the first round of the jackpot game state, but the selection effect is an arbitrary effect (for example, background, character, stage, effect mode). Etc.), as long as the production mode can be selected based on the movement of the player. In the above embodiment, the music can be selected by tilting the stick controller 31A, but for example, the movement of the player can be detected by a sensor or the like, and the effect mode can be selected from a plurality of types according to the detection result. May be. Further, the selection effect is not limited to the one executed during the big hit, and may be executed during the execution of the variable display or the demo effect. For example, the selection effect may be an effect that allows the music to be played during the variable display or a predetermined gaming state to be selected during the execution of the variable display or the demo effect.

For example, the music selected during the jackpot may be played from the jackpot gaming state to the subsequent probability change state, and the selection effect may be executed even in the probability change state. In this case, the second option was presented in the selection effect during the big hit, but even if the second option is not selected, the second option can be presented in the selection effect in the probabilistic state and the second option can be selected. It may be. By doing so, the opportunity to present the second option increases, and the opportunity to suggest a high setting value and the opportunity to select the second option can be increased.

In the above embodiment, the selection effect is executed when the maximum round probability variation jackpot is reached. The conditions under which the selection effect is executed (the conditions under which the first option is presented) are not limited to this, and at least the conditions that are satisfied regardless of the set value are sufficient, and it is a big hit, the type of big hit, and the number of consecutive villas. , The condition may be satisfied according to the total number of acquired balls, the total number of rounds, the content of the executed effect (reach effect or advance notice effect), and the like. In addition to the condition, when the set value is high or the specific notice is executed (when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied), the second option is presented in the selection effect.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, in the above embodiment, the first conditions for presenting the second option are condition A (maximum round jackpot), condition B (probability variation jackpot), and condition C (this time). (The specific notice has been executed) is satisfied, and after the first condition is satisfied, the second conditions for the appearance of the music Z are condition A (maximum round jackpot) and condition B (condition B). The probability variation jackpot) was established, but the first condition may be a condition including at least a high set value. Then, the second condition may be a condition that is easier to satisfy than the first condition. For example, as in the above embodiment (for example, FIG. 11-6), the first condition is satisfied when all of a plurality of arbitrary conditions are satisfied, and the second condition is satisfied by a number of conditions smaller than the plurality of conditions. It may be established by being established. Further, even if the threshold value of a specific condition is set more easily in the second condition than in the first condition (for example, the first condition is a big hit within 100 rotations, the second condition is a big hit within 200 rotations, etc.). Even if the range of a specific condition is relaxed in the second condition than in the first condition (for example, the first condition is the probability variation jackpot of the maximum round, the second condition is the jackpot with a ball). Good. Further, the first condition is satisfied when any one of a plurality of types of conditions (for example, condition A or B) is satisfied, and the second condition is more than the plurality of types of conditions (for example, condition A, B or). C, etc.) may be satisfied when any of the conditions is satisfied.

Then, as in the above embodiment (for example, FIG. 11-6), the second condition may be at least partially common to the first condition, or may be a completely different condition. By making the second condition different from the first condition, the production can be diversified and an unexpected production can be executed.

In the above embodiment, one of the first conditions (condition C) is that a specific notice suggesting / notifying that the value is a high setting value has been executed, but other conditions may also be used. Good. For example, as the advance notice effect, one of the first conditions (for example, a condition not included in the second condition) may be that the advance notice effect having a low appearance frequency or the advance notice effect for confirming the big hit has been executed. .. Further, in the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is executed in the advance notice effect, but it may be executed at another timing. Then, the execution of the setting suggestion effect suggesting that the setting is high may be set as one of the first conditions (for example, a condition not included in the second condition).

In the above embodiment, as a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied, the second option can be presented when the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied until the power is turned off. Was there. This predetermined period may be another period. For example, after the first condition is satisfied, the period until a predetermined time elapses, the period until a predetermined number of jackpots is reached, the period until the predetermined number of variable display is executed, and the period until the predetermined number of times selection effect is executed. And so on.

In the above embodiment, the first option is music A, music B, and music C, the second option is music Z, and the appearance condition of music Z (the first condition or the second condition after the first condition is satisfied) is When it was established, the first option and the second option were presented, but when the appearance condition of the music Z was satisfied, the option including at least the second option (music Z) was presented. Just do it. Further, the first option may be any option that can be presented regardless of the set value, and there may be a plurality of types of patterns of the first option to be presented. For example, the pattern of the first option presented may be different depending on the conditions when the selection effect is executed (for example, the jackpot type and the executed effect content). Further, the determination ratio (presentation ratio) of the pattern of the first option may be different depending on the conditions when the selection effect is executed.

The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) capable of executing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state. Such a gaming machine may be configured to include a hold storage means for storing information corresponding to the variable display as hold information and a corresponding display means for displaying the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

A part or all of the configuration of the embodiment and the configuration of the modified example according to the feature portion 62AK may be appropriately combined. Further, the invention relating to the feature portion 62AK and the invention relating to another feature portion may be appropriately combined.

(Explanation of means relating to feature portion 62AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 62AK is
It can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, "1" to "6"), and is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player at a different ratio according to the set set value. A possible gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature portion 62AK).
An effect mode selection means (for example, a selection effect setting) that presents options for selecting an effect mode and executes a selection effect that enables the effect mode to be selected from a plurality of types based on the detection of the player's movement. Equipped with an effect control CPU 120) that executes processing
The options that can be presented by the effect mode selection means are the first option (for example, music A, music B, music C) that can be presented regardless of the set value, and when the set value is a specific value. Includes a second option that can be presented (eg Music Z),
The effect mode selection means presents the second option when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied for a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied. Sometimes the second option can be presented (eg, FIG. 11-6).
With such a configuration, it becomes easy to guess the set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The second condition may be satisfied by satisfying less types of conditions than the first condition (for example, FIG. 11-6).
According to such a configuration, once the condition for presenting the second option is satisfied, it is easy to be satisfied again, so that the interest is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The second condition may include at least a condition common to the first condition (for example, a probability variation jackpot in the maximum round).
According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the common conditions, and the interest is improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
After the effect mode is selected in the selected effect, the effect corresponding to the selected effect mode is executed over a specific period.
After presenting the second option, the effect mode selection means presents the second option when the selection effect is executed again even if the second option is not selected (for example, FIG. 11-). 2) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a production that suits the taste of the player, and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
One of the conditions for presenting the second option seems to be that an effect suggesting the set value (for example, a specific notice) is executed in a specific effect (for example, a notice effect) different from the selected effect. It may be.
According to such a configuration, the selection effect and the specific effect are related to each other, and the interest is improved.

1 Pachinko game machine,
2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Winning ball device 6B Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 10 General winning opening 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Ordinary symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start port switch 23 Count switch 30 Ball hitting operation handle 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 32 Movable body 100 Microcomputer for game control 101,121 ROM
102,122 RAM
103 CPU
104,124 Random number circuit 105,125 I / O
120 Production control CPU
123 Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
An action effect execution means that can execute an action effect based on the detection of the player's action
It is equipped with a notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect that performs a notification corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed.
The execution pattern of the motion effect by the motion effect execution means includes a first execution pattern in which the motion effect of the number of executions indicated by the notification effect is executed within a predetermined period, and a number of times less than the number of executions indicated by the notification effect. Is included, and includes a second execution pattern in which the operation effect of the above is executed within the predetermined period, and the operation effect of the remaining number of executions is executed after the elapse of the predetermined period.
Further provided with an advantageous notification means capable of notifying that the control to the advantageous state is performed in the predetermined period,
The motion effect executing means can execute the motion effect to be executed after the elapse of the predetermined period by the suggestion effect mode that suggests the setting of the setting means, and when the notification by the advantageous notification means is performed, the motion effect execution means can be executed. In a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode can be executed.
further,
It is provided with an effect mode selection means for presenting options for selecting an effect mode and executing a selection effect that enables the effect mode to be selected from a plurality of types based on the detection of the player's movement.
The options that can be presented by the effect mode selection means include a first option that can be presented when the set value is any, and a second option that can be presented when the set value is a specific value.
The effect mode selection means presents the second option when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition, which is easier to satisfy than the first condition, is satisfied for a predetermined period after the first condition is satisfied. Sometimes the second option can be presented,
A game machine characterized by that.