JP2020185240A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with increased interest.SOLUTION: A zone display 57AK003 indicating that a display change high probability zone is on the upper part of an image display device 5 is displayed, and is controlled to the display change high probability zone. When shifting to the display change high probability zone, the display mode of a specific display is easily changed. Further, even after the display change high probability zone is completed, a change timing of the specific display is provided. The specific display whose display mode has changed before the display change high probability zone is completed, the display mode is changed more easily even after the display change high probability zone is completed than the specific display in which the display change is not changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-1

Description

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

A game machine that executes a special zone effect related to a hold display when a predetermined effect condition is satisfied has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-137126

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the interest will be reduced after the special zone production is completed.

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 with improved interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display can be displayed, and a game medium (for example, a game ball) is launched into a game area (for example, left game area 151SG002L or right game area 151SG002R) to play a game. It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) by performing the above.
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS002, step 57AKS005, step 57AKS008, and step 57AKS010) that changes the display mode of the specific display.
A specific effect executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes of step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and step 57AKS011) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a zone effect of a display change high probability zone) is provided.
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
The specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is executed is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is not executed (. For example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
further,
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning means having a large winning opening) that can be changed into a first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state. A winning means (for example, a first starting winning opening A, a first starting winning opening B, a second starting winning opening, a general winning entry) including at least a ball device 151SG701) and the game medium is given according to the winning of the game medium. Mouth 151SG010, Fuden winning opening, Large winning opening),
A first gaming state (eg, a low base state) and a second gaming state that is more favorable to the player than the first gaming state (eg, a high base state that includes a first high base state and a second high base state). A game state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) that can be controlled by
In the first gaming state, a second number (for example, for example), which is the number of game media given to the first number (for example, the value of the out number counter), which is the number of game media fired into the game area. A calculation means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of 151SGS292 of the base value calculation process shown in FIGS. 11-27) capable of calculating the ratio of the prize ball counter value).
A display means (for example, display monitor 151SG029) for displaying information (for example, a base value) regarding the ratio calculated by the calculation means is provided.
When the variable winning means is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) which is a state different from the advantageous state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state (for example, a large winning opening during a small hit game). The part where is released),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on being controlled to the predetermined state in the first gaming state, the calculation means of the gaming medium given by the winning. Add the number to the second number (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (A), when the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state, the variable display The part that adds the number of prize balls given during the small hit game based on the number of prize balls to the prize ball counter)
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, it is possible to display information regarding the ratio in consideration of the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means that has changed to the first state in the first gaming state.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
A change suggestion effect (for example, a star shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) or the like) suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes between when the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is not executed. The execution rate of the image 57AK004 acting on the specific display) may be different (for example, the change suggestion effect may be executed only in the display change high probability zone).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Even after the specific effect is completed, the specific display whose display mode has changed when the specific effect has been executed is displayed more than the specific display whose display mode has not changed when the specific effect has been executed. The mode is easily changed (for example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
The display mode of the specific display may be changed more easily when the specific effect is executed than when the special effect is executed.
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
When the special effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than when the specific effect is executed.
It may be possible to shift from the specific effect to the special effect (see, for example, FIG. 10-7).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions related to the following gaming machines (6) to (12). Conventionally, in a game machine, the number of prize balls (the number of prize balls) relative to the number of game media (first number) used for the game in the normal state (first game state) as shown in JP-A-2018-792202. Some of them are equipped with a prize ratio indicator (display means) capable of calculating the base which is the ratio of the second number) and displaying the calculated base (information about the calculated ratio). However, in the above-mentioned conventional game machine, the number of prize balls given by the game ball (game medium) winning a large prize opening (variable prize means) when the variable display result is a small hit in the normal state. There is a problem that it is unclear whether or not to include in the calculation of the base, and in view of this point, the number of game media given by winning a prize in the variable winning means when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first game state is calculated. There is a need to provide a game machine that can display information about the considered ratio.

The gaming machine of (6) launches a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) into a gaming area (for example, left gaming area 151SG002L or right gaming area 151SG002R) and plays a game in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state). A game machine that can be controlled to (for example, pachinko game machine 1).
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning means having a large winning opening) that can be changed into a first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state. A winning means (for example, a first starting winning opening A, a first starting winning opening B, a second starting winning opening, a general winning entry) including at least a ball device 151SG701) and the game medium is given according to the winning of the game medium. Mouth 151SG010, Fuden winning opening, Large winning opening),
A first gaming state (eg, a low base state) and a second gaming state that is more favorable to the player than the first gaming state (eg, a high base state that includes a first high base state and a second high base state). A game state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) that can be controlled by
In the first gaming state, a second number (for example, for example), which is the number of game media given to the first number (for example, the value of the out number counter), which is the number of game media fired into the game area. A calculation means capable of calculating the ratio (value of the prize ball counter) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of 151SGS292 of the base value calculation processing shown in FIGS. 11-27).
A display means (for example, display monitor 151SG029) for displaying information (for example, a base value) regarding the ratio calculated by the calculation means, and
With
When the variable winning means is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) which is a state different from the advantageous state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state (for example, a large winning opening during a small hit game). The part where is released),
When the game medium wins a prize in the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on being controlled to the predetermined state in the first gaming state, the calculation means of the gaming medium given by the winning. The number is added to the second number (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (A), when the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state, the variable display is performed. The part that adds the number of prize balls given during the small hit game based on the number of prize balls to the prize ball counter)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to display information on the ratio in consideration of the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means changed to the first state in the first game state.

(7) In the game machine of (6) above
The variable winning means has a specific area (for example, a second count switch 151SG023B) into which the game medium can enter.
The advantageous state can be controlled by entering the game medium into the specific area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26, the game ball moves to the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. The part that is controlled to the jackpot game state based on being detected)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to whether or not the game medium enters the specific area, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) In the game machine of (6) or (7) above
The variable winning means has a specific area (for example, a second count switch 151SG023B) into which the game medium can enter.
The advantageous state can be controlled by entering the game medium into the specific area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26, the game ball is set on the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. The part that is controlled to the jackpot game state based on being detected),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means after the game medium enters the specific area, the calculation means does not add the number of the game media given based on the winning to the second number (for example,). As shown in FIG. 11-28 (A), after the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game, even if the game ball wins in the large winning opening, the prize corresponding to the winning. The part where the number of balls is not added to the prize ball counter)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, an inappropriate ratio is displayed in which the number of game media given based on the game medium that has won the variable winning means after the game medium has entered the specific area is added to the second number. Can be prevented.

(9) In the game machine of (6) above
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a so-called small hit rush) in which the frequency of the first gaming state is increased by the end of the advantageous state. hand,
When the game medium wins the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on the fact that the calculation means is controlled to the predetermined state in the special state, the calculation means of the game medium given based on the winning. The number is not added to the second number (for example, the prize ball given based on the game ball winning the big prize opening during the small hit rush is not added to the prize ball counter).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate ratio in which the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means is added to the second number in a special state is displayed.

(10) In any of the game machines (6) to (9) above,
A first path (for example, left game area 151SG002L) in which the game medium is launched in the first game state, and a second path (for example, right game area 151SG002R) in which the game medium is launched when not in the first game state. ) With a game area with
The variable winning means is provided so that a game medium launched in the second path can win a prize (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-1 and 11-5, a winning unit 151SG700 including a special variable winning ball device 151SG701). Is located in the right game area 151SG002R)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to display information regarding the ratio in consideration of the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means provided in the second path.

(11) In any of the game machines (6) to (10) above,
A first variable display means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol), and
A second variable display means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing variable display of the second identification information (for example, a second special symbol), and
With more
In the first gaming state, the variable display result of the second identification information in the second variable display means is controlled to the predetermined state by becoming a predetermined result (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (C), the CPU 103. Is the part that controls the small hit game state by making the variable display result a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times immediately after the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means in the first state when the variable display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined result in the first game state is taken into consideration. Information about percentages can be displayed.

(12) In any of the game machines (6) to (11) above,
A variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) and
A hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display as hold storage (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a start winning determination process), and
With more
The game state control means has a first condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B)), which is satisfied when the number of variable displays executed in the second game state is the first number. The variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. The second condition (for example, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit has reached 10 times), which is satisfied when the number of times the predetermined state is reached in the second game state becomes the second number of times. It is possible to control from the second gaming state to the first gaming state by satisfying any of the conditions (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-22 and 11-23). The part where the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state based on the establishment of),
In the variable winning means, the variable display result based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means during the second game state is shifted from the second game state when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. When the predetermined result is obtained by being executed in the first gaming state and the predetermined state is controlled, the first state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (C)). , When the game state is controlled to the small hit game state by the variable display result becoming a small hit in a maximum of 4 variable displays immediately after the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, the big winning opening is opened. The part that becomes the state)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the variable display based on the hold memory stored in the second game state is executed in the first game state shifted from the second game state to obtain a predetermined result, so that the first state is changed. Information about the ratio considering the number of game media given by winning the winning means can be displayed.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

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 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 an example of the execution rate, the appearance rate, and the reliability of the notice X of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of another execution rate, appearance rate, and reliability of the notice X of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate and the appearance rate of the notice Y of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate and the appearance rate of the notice Z of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 57AK. It is a flowchart which shows the specific display process of the feature part 57AK. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the specific display processing. It is a figure which shows the change timing of the display mode of a specific display. It is a figure which shows the display change pattern of the specific display of a feature part 57AK. It is a figure which shows the transition ratio of a zone. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification of the feature part 57AK. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. It is a rear view of the game board. It is a front view which shows the structure of a prize ball unit. (A) is a diagram showing a distribution member in the first induction state, and (B) is a diagram showing a distribution member in the second induction state. (A) is a diagram showing an operation pattern of a distribution member and an operation pattern of a distribution member, and (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of an operation pattern of a slide member. It is sectional drawing of AA in FIG. 11-4. It is sectional drawing of BB in FIG. 11-4. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the approach target of a game ball and the detection state of each switch. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the winning opening which can win in each game state, and the number of prize balls in each winning opening. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a display monitor. It is a figure which illustrates the production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table. (A) is an explanatory diagram of various jackpot types, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the end conditions of the first high base state and the second high base state. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the base value calculation process. It is explanatory drawing whether or not the prize ball number is added to the prize ball number counter in each situation.

(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 7-segment LEDs and 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, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, 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". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are 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 in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are 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 stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage 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 on the lower left and right sides 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 7-segment LEDs and 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.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. 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 held, 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).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B 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 drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The 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 a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a 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 (although 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 opened 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 game states 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 accordingly. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or 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 is opened. 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 variation 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 called 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 (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, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base 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, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 big hit" 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead 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 in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate 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 accuracy state and the low accuracy 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 includes 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 a 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 VDP (Video Display Processor), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), 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 on / off 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). The 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 the data is normal or not (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 is restored to the state when the power supply is stopped, 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, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. 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 jackpot occurrences, etc.) and start information (starting) supplied to the 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, see 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, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. 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 the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead judgment is made on the effect control board 12. .. 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 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 as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "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. It should be noted that 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 stored, 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. Contains the process of making 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 open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state 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 open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds 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 measured 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. Ends 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 processing 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 pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for 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 has elapsed. 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 source 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). In addition, 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 effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an 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 process or the like. Turn on the provided receive 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. In addition, the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command and 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 the process of 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 lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like 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 that 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 control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. 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 control 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 big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”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. Run. 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 execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via the 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 addition, 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 proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature unit 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 gaming state) at different rates according to the set set values. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the other feature unit may be configured so that the setting can be changed in the same manner as the feature unit 112IW. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular 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.

In addition, 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, the substrate case 112IW201 is provided with a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029. 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 side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, 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 this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, 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. 8-2, 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. 8-3, when the game machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the game machine frame 112IW003 from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By separating the pieces, 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 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

In the 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 value MR4 and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, 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. 8-4, 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. 8-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-4 (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)
8-4 (A) to 8-4 (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. 8-4 (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. 8-4 (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. 8-4 (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. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (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. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (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 of 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 display No. 5, a base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed, and in display No. 6, a 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 prize 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 starting 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 third digit display unit and the fourth digit display unit, 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 on the 1st digit display unit and the 2nd digit display unit. 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 obtained. 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 winning 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. 8-5 to 8-7 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 processes of steps 112IWS003 to S005, the processes after step 112IWS006 are executed after waiting until the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the setting values are changed and confirmed, and the RAM initialization and recovery processes 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, 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. Information for displaying performance such as ratio and base, and information on set values 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 processing, the setting change processing 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. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 8-8, 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. 8-5 to 8-7, 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. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), when the power is turned off (power is cut off) by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park, 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. 8-9 (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. 8-9 (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. 8-9 (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 prize opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 8-9 (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 of the jackpot is erased, the jackpot remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 finishes 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 fluctuation pattern determination lottery, the prize ball payout, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (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 53AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 53AK will be described. The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 53AK 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 gaming state) at different rates according to the set set values. In the feature unit 53AK, it is possible to execute a notice effect that announces / suggests that the display result will be a big hit (controlled in the big hit game state) during the execution of the variable display.

When the variable display is started, the advance notice effect is determined in the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG. 7 depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose setting can be changed, the larger the setting value, the higher the probability of a big hit. The notice effect (especially the highly reliable notice effect that becomes a big hit) is easy to be executed when the display result becomes a big hit, so if the execution presence or absence is determined at an equal ratio regardless of the set value, the set value The higher the value, the higher the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect. In this embodiment, the reliability refers to the jackpot reliability, and refers to the ratio of jackpots when the advance notice effect is executed.

Therefore, there is a risk that the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect may differ from the intended ones due to blurring due to the set value, or the reliability may change and the player may be confused. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 53AK, by adjusting (changing) the execution rate of the advance notice effect according to the set value, at least one of the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect is in the same or substantially the same range. Adjusted within. As a result, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect can be intended, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the advance notice effect. In addition, it is possible to prevent the set value from being unnecessarily suggested depending on the execution frequency of the advance notice effect.

In addition, when adjusting the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect, it may be difficult to completely match the ratio after the decimal point. Therefore, the invention according to the feature portion 53AK includes not only those having the same appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect but also those adjusted within substantially the same range. It should be noted that if the range is substantially the same, the same effect as in the case of the same can be obtained. The substantially same range may be within a predetermined range, within a predetermined error range (for example, plus or minus 5%, etc.), or the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect perceived by the player. May be within substantially the same range so that they are perceived to be the same.

FIG. 9-1 is a diagram showing an example of the execution rate, the appearance rate, and the reliability of the notice X as the notice effect of the feature unit 53AK. FIG. 9-1 (A) shows an example in the case where the appearance rate and reliability of the notice X are not adjusted. In this embodiment, three stages of "1" to "3" are provided as set values. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in this embodiment, the jackpot probability a is "1/300" when the set value is "1", "1/250" when the set value is "2", and the set value. In the case of "3", it is "1/200". The execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit is "50/100" regardless of the set value. Therefore, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A (= jackpot probability a × execution ratio b) when the notice X is executed and becomes a big hit is “1/600” when the set value is “1” and the set value “2”. In the case of, it is "1/500", and in the case of the set value "3", it is "1/400".

The loss probability c (= 1-big hit probability a) is "299/300" when the set value is "1", "249/250" when the set value is "2", and "199" when the set value is "3". / 200 ". The execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "1/100". Therefore, the rate (ratio to total variation) B (= loss probability c × execution rate d) at which the notice X is executed and becomes a loss is about “1/100” at any set value.

The appearance rate C (= A + B) of the notice X in total variation is "7/600" when the set value is "1", "6/500" when the set value is "2", and "5" when the set value is "3". It is "/ 400". The reliability D (= A / C) of the notice X is "1/7" (about 14%) when the set value is "1" and "1/6" (about 17%) when the set value is "2". ), When the set value is "3", it is "1/5" (20%).

In this way, when the execution rate of the notice effect (notice X) is the same regardless of the set value without adjustment, the higher the set value, the higher the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect. In particular, when the reliability is based on the case of the set value "2", an error of about plus or minus 3% occurs.

FIG. 9-1 (B) shows an example in which the appearance rate and reliability of the notice X are adjusted to be the same. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), unlike the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit is "60/100" when the set value is "1". When the set value is "2", it is "50/100", and when the set value is "3", it is "40/100". Further, the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "3/299" when the set value is "1", "2.5 / 249" when the set value is "2", and "2" when the set value is "3". / 199 ".

By doing so, the appearance rate C of the notice X in total variation becomes "6/500" regardless of the set value. Further, the reliability D of the notice X is "1/6" regardless of the set value. As a result, it is possible to prevent the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect from changing according to the set value, resulting in an unintended ratio, and the advance notice effect can be preferably executed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the advance notice effect.

In this embodiment, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice X are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value as the notice effect, but a comparison like the notice X among a plurality of types of notice effects is made. Such adjustments are made for highly reliable notice effects and special notice effects (that is, some notice effects) that are the highlights, and for other notice effects, the execution ratio is not adjusted, depending on the set value. The appearance rate and reliability may be changed. That is, other notice effects may be executed at the same execution ratio regardless of the set value. By doing so, compared to the case where the appearance rate and reliability are adjusted for all the notice effects, the burden of adjusting the appearance rate and reliability is generated, and the processing burden of determining whether or not the notice effects are executed is generated. Can be prevented from increasing.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is different, but even if they are the same as shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the notice X is The rate B that is executed and becomes a loss is "1/100", which is substantially the same for all the set values, and the appearance rate C of the notice X is also substantially the same (about 1.17% to 1.25%). , The execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

In this case, by adjusting only the execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit, the appearance rate C and the reliability D of the notice X can be set to the same or substantially the same range. In this way, by making the execution rate of the notice effect at the time of loss, which accounts for most of the total variation, common, it is not necessary to determine the set value for each change of loss and make the execution rate different. The control burden for executing is reduced.

FIG. 9-1 (C) shows an example when the appearance rates of the notice X are adjusted to be the same. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), unlike the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "2.5 / 299" when the set value is "1". , "2/249" when the set value is "2", and "1.5 / 199" when the set value is "3". The execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit remains "50/100" regardless of the set value.

By doing so, the appearance rate C of the notice X in total variation becomes "1/100" regardless of the set value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or suggesting the set value unnecessarily depending on the execution frequency of the advance notice effect. Further, the occupancy rate of the notice X in the case of a big hit can be made common, and a suitable appearance rate in the case of a big hit can be maintained.

In this case, the appearance rate C of the notice X is common regardless of the set value, but as shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the reliability of the notice X changes according to the set value. Become. By doing so, it is possible to provide playability according to the set value. Further, as the number of appearances of the notice X increases, the reliability can be estimated and the set value can also be estimated, so that the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be expected to improve. By matching the appearance rates, the reliability according to the set value may change relatively large (about plus or minus 10%) such as 30% to 50%. This makes it easier to guess the set value.

FIG. 9-1 (D) shows an example when the reliability of the notice X is adjusted to be the same. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), unlike the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "2.5 / 299" when the set value is "1". , "2.5 / 249" when the set value is "2", and "2.5 / 199" when the set value is "3". The execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit remains "50/100" regardless of the set value.

By doing so, the reliability D of the notice X becomes "1/6" regardless of the set value. By doing so, the same reliability can be notified by the notice X regardless of the set value. Further, the occupancy rate of the notice X in the case of a big hit can be made common, and a suitable appearance rate in the case of a big hit can be maintained.

In this case, the reliability D of the notice X is common regardless of the set value, but as shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), the appearance rate of the notice X changes according to the set value. Become. By doing so, it is possible to provide playability according to the set value. Further, as the number of appearances of the notice X increases, the set value can be estimated, so that the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be expected to improve.

In FIG. 9-1 (D), the reliability of the notice X is adjusted to be the same regardless of the set value by making the execution rate of the notice X at the time of loss different according to the set value. However, by assuming that the execution rate of the notice X at the time of loss is the same regardless of the set value and the execution rate of the notice X at the time of a big hit is different according to the set value, the reliability of the notice X is the same regardless of the set value. It may be adjusted so as to be. In this way, by making the execution rate of the notice effect at the time of loss, which accounts for most of the total variation, common, it is not necessary to determine the set value for each change of loss and make the execution rate different. The control burden for executing is reduced.

The jackpot probabilities a shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A) to 9 (D) and the adjustment examples of the advance notice execution ratios b and d are examples. In order to make at least one of the appearance rate C and the reliability D the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value, the appearance rate C and the reliability D should be the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value. In addition, at least one of the advance notice execution ratios b and d may be changed according to the set value. That is, when the appearance rate C is the same (substantially the same), the execution rate of the notice is such that the appearance rate C = a × b + (1-a) × d is the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value. At least one of b and d may be adjusted. When the reliability D of the advance notice effect is the same (substantially the same), the reliability D of the advance notice effect D = (a × b) / (a × b + (1-a) × d) regardless of the set value. At least one of the advance notice execution ratios b and d may be adjusted so that they are the same (substantially the same).

In the execution ratio shown in FIG. 9-1, the execution ratio according to the jackpot type was not taken into consideration, but when there are multiple jackpot types, the execution ratio of the notice effect (notice X) is set according to the jackpot type. It may be different. For example, the jackpot probability a is the same as that shown in FIG. 9-1, and there are a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot as jackpot types, and when the jackpot is an equal ratio (50%), one of the jackpot types is selected. explain.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the normal jackpot probability a1 and the probability variation jackpot probability a2 are each half of the jackpot probability a in FIG. 9-1. Then, in this example, the execution ratio b1 of the notice X at the time of a normal big hit is "60/100" when the set value is "1", "50/100" when the set value is "2", and the set value "3". In the case, it is "40/100". Therefore, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A1 (= normal jackpot probability a1 x execution ratio b1) at which the notice X is executed and becomes a normal jackpot is "1/1000" regardless of the set value.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the execution ratio b2 of the notice X at the time of the probability variation big hit is 50/100 (unadjusted) regardless of the set value. Therefore, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A2 (= probability variation jackpot probability a2 x execution ratio b2) when the notice X is executed and becomes a probability variation jackpot is "1/1200" when the set value is "1", and the set value " In the case of "2", it is "1/1000", and in the case of the set value "3", it is "1/800". Then, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A (= A1 + A2) at which the notice X is executed and becomes a big hit is "44/24000" when the set value is "1" and "48/24000" when the set value is "2". , In the case of the set value "3", it is "54/24000".

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is “196 / (299 × 80)” when the set value is “1” and “2” when the set value is “2”. 192 / (249 × 96) ”, and in the case of the set value“ 3 ”, it is“ 186 / (199 × 120) ”. Therefore, the rate at which the notice X is executed and the result is lost (ratio to the total variation) is "196/24000" when the set value is "1", "192/24000" when the set value is "2", and the set value " In the case of "3", it is "186/24000".

As a result of the above, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the appearance rate C (= A + B) of the notice X in total variation is "1/100" regardless of the set value. In this way, when there are multiple jackpot types, by making the execution rate of the notice effect different for each jackpot type, the appearance rate of the notice effect can be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. It may be. By doing so, when the advance notice effect is executed while the execution rate of the advance notice effect is within the same or substantially the same range, the ratio of which jackpot type is used differs depending on the set value. It is expected that a specific jackpot (for example, a probabilistic jackpot) will be obtained by executing the advance notice effect.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-2, the appearance rate of the notice X was adjusted to be the same (substantially the same) by making the execution rate of the notice X at the time of a normal big hit different, but other big hit types and loss. The appearance rate C of the notice X may be adjusted to be the same (substantially the same) by making the execution rate of the time different. That is, d may be adjusted with at least one of the advance notice execution rates b1 and b2 so that the appearance rate C = a1 × b1 + a2 × b2 + c × d of the notice X is the same (substantially the same).

Further, the reliability D of the notice X may be the same (substantially the same) by making the execution rate of the notice X different according to the jackpot type. In this case, the reliability D = (a1 × b1 + a2 × b2) / (a1 × b1 + a2 × b2 + ((1-a1-a2) × d)) of the advance notice effect is the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value. As described above, at least one of the advance notice execution ratios b1 and b2 and d may be adjusted. By doing so, the advance notice effect is executed while keeping the reliability of the advance notice effect within the same or substantially the same range. In this case, since the ratio of which jackpot type is selected differs depending on the set value, it is expected that a specific jackpot (for example, a probabilistic jackpot) will be obtained by executing the advance notice effect according to the set value.

Further, for some of the advance notice effects, the execution rate of the specific jackpot type may be executed at the same execution rate regardless of the set value. For example, there are two types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot (50% of the distribution of the jackpot type), and as a notice effect, a notice Y for notifying that the hit will be a probable big hit may be executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the case of a normal big hit or loss, the execution rate of the notice Y is 0/100 (0%) regardless of the set value. On the other hand, the execution rate b2 of the notice Y at the time of the probability variation big hit is "60/100" when the set value is "1", "50/100" when the set value is "2", and "40 / 100" when the set value is "3". It is "100". The jackpot probability is the same as the example shown in FIG. 9-1. Therefore, the appearance rate of the total variation notice Y is "1/1000" regardless of the set value. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice Y notifying that the probability variation jackpot will occur at the time of the probability variation jackpot at the same appearance rate regardless of the set value. In addition, it is possible to foretell that a probable change jackpot will occur regardless of the set value. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, the notice Y is not executed regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced. Although not shown, the notice Y is executed only at the time of the probability change big hit, so the reliability is 100%.

A notice effect for notifying that it will be a probable big hit may be executed at the time of loss. For example, as a notice effect, when the notice Z for notifying that the probability variation jackpot will be executed is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-4, in the case of the normal jackpot, the execution rate of the notice Z is 0 regardless of the set value. It becomes / 100 (0%). On the other hand, the execution ratio b2 of the notice Z at the time of the probabilistic big hit is the same as the execution ratio of the notice Y shown in FIG. 9-3, and the ratio of the notice Z being executed and becoming a big hit is "1" regardless of the set value. It is "/ 1000". The execution rate d of the notice Z at the time of loss is "3/2990" when the set value is "1", "2.5 / 2490" when the set value is "2", and "2" when the set value is "3". / 1990 ". The ratio B at which the notice Y is executed and the result is lost is "1/1000" in any of the set values.

By doing so, the appearance rate C of the notice Z in total variation becomes "2/1000" regardless of the set value. Further, the reliability D of the notice Z is "1/2" regardless of the set value. As a result, it is possible to prevent the appearance rate and reliability of the notice Z from changing according to the set value and becoming an unintended ratio, and if a big hit occurs, a notice that the probability change big hit will be announced. Z can be preferably performed. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, the notice Z is not executed regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced. It should be noted that either the appearance rate of the notice Z or the reliability may differ depending on the set value.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation of the advance notice effect in 53AK will be described. The lower arrow in FIG. 9-5 (A) indicates that the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the image display device 5. It shows that there is. When it is decided to execute the notice X as the notice effect, the character image 53AK001 as shown in FIG. 9-5 (B) has a line saying "chance" during the execution of each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. Notice X is executed. This allows the player to recognize that there is a high possibility that the player will be controlled in an advantageous state. In particular, when the reliability is adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value, the player can recognize that there is a high possibility that the player will be controlled in an advantageous state without being aware of the set value. ..

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped, and the reach is established. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), the characters "Super Reach!" Are displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the reach effect of the super reach in which the characters confront each other is displayed. To be started. During the reach effect of the super reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and executed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5.

Then, for example, immediately before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (F), the notice Y or the notice Z in which the character image 53AK002 issues the line "probability change !?" is executed. To. As a result, the player expects to be a probabilistic jackpot. In particular, if it is a notice Y, it will be confirmed that it will be a probable change jackpot, so that the interest will be improved.

In addition, when both the notice Y and the notice Z can be executed, it is a production that gives a notice and suggests that both will be a probabilistic jackpot, but the display color and the lines of the lines are so that the player can distinguish them. It is preferable to make some production modes such as contents different.

After that, when the display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (G), it is displayed that the ally character has won, and as shown in FIG. 9-5 (H), with the big hit combination. The decorative pattern is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the effect mode of the advance notice effect shown in FIG. 9-5 is an example, and any effect mode may be used as long as it can suggest and give notice of a big hit or a probabilistic big hit.

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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.

In the above embodiment, three stages of 1 to 3 are provided as the set value, but the set value may be 2 stages or less or 4 stages or more (for example, 6 stages). Further, the larger the set value is, the more advantageous the jackpot probability is for the player, but the smaller the set value is, the more advantageous the jackpot probability is for the player. Further, the jackpot probability according to the set value shown in FIG. 9-1 and the like is also an example, and it is sufficient that the jackpot probability is stepwise according to the set value.

In the above embodiment, the execution rate of the advance notice effect is set to the set value so that at least one of the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect of all the set values (set values 1 to 3) is within the same or substantially the same range. It was changed (adjusted) according to it, but of the multiple types of setting values, at least one of the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect of some setting values should be within the same or substantially the same range. You may. For example, even if at least one of the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect of the first set value (for example, set value 1) and the second set value (for example, set value 2) is within the same or substantially the same range. Good. Further, when the set value is in 6 stages, at least one of the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect of the first set value group (for example, set values 1 to 3) is set to be the same or substantially the same range. , At least one of the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect of the second set value group (for example, set values 4 to 6) may be the same or substantially the same range.

In the above embodiment, as the specific effect, the appearance rate and reliability of at least a part of the notice effects are set to be the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value, but the specific effect is controlled to an advantageous state. It may be another production that suggests that. For example, when the type of reach effect and the number of pseudo-reams are determined on the side of the effect control board 12, the type of reach effect and the determination ratio of the number of pseudo-reams are different depending on the set value. The appearance rate and reliability of each reach effect, and the appearance rate and reliability of each pseudo-ream number may be controlled to be the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value.

Further, when determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, a table to which a different execution ratio is assigned to each set value may be used to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, or to determine the advance notice effect. A reference table may be provided, a table according to the set value may be generated by calculating the table according to the parameters corresponding to the set value, and the generated table may be used to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

The execution rate, appearance rate, and reliability of the advance notice effect shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4 are examples, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, as the advance notice effect, other advance notice effects other than those shown in the above embodiment may be feasible. In such other notice effects, the appearance rate and reliability may be the same or within substantially the same range regardless of the set value, and some or all of the other notice effects may be set to the set value. Regardless, the appearance rate and reliability may be changed according to the set value as the same execution rate. For example, among the notice effects, for the notice effects with relatively high reliability, the appearance rate and reliability are set to be the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value, and the reliability is relatively low or the appearance rate is low. For high notice effects, the same execution rate may be used regardless of the set value. By doing so, the control burden regarding the determination of whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is reduced as compared with the case where the appearance rate and the reliability are the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value for all the advance notice effects. Can be mitigated.

In addition, for a specific advance notice effect among a plurality of types of advance notice effects, it is executed even if some setting values are lost, and if it is another set value, it is not executed (or is executed) if it is lost. It may be difficult). For example, a specific advance notice effect with high reliability (for example, jackpot probability of 90% or more) is not executed at the time of loss in the case of a low setting value (for example, 1 to 3 in the case of 6 stages), and a high setting value (for example, 1 to 3) is not executed. In the case of 4 to 6) in the case of 6 steps, it may be possible to execute at the time of loss. By doing so, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect by losing even though the specific advance notice effect is executed, and it is possible to suggest and notify that the set value is high.

In the figures shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the execution ratio of the notice X is shown as the notice effect, but after deciding whether or not to execute the notice effect according to the display result, the type of the notice effect (effect pattern). ) May be determined. In this case, when determining the type of advance notice effect, the execution ratio of each advance notice effect is set to the set value so that the appearance rate and reliability of each advance notice effect are within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. It may be different depending on it.

In the above embodiment, whether or not the advance notice is executed is determined regardless of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss, but at the time of loss, depending on the fluctuation pattern (presence / absence and type of reach, presence / absence and number of pseudo-reams), The execution ratio of the advance notice effect may be different.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is not considered, but even in the probabilistic state, the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. Further, depending on the game state, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. For example, in a probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability of a big hit is high and the advance notice effect is easily executed, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. Such adjustment may not be performed in the normal state (low probability state). Further, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect (specific advance notice effect) may be different between different gaming states, or may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range. For example, if it is difficult to distinguish between the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state due to the common background, etc. ) May be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range. Further, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect (specific notice effect) may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game state in which the appearance is indistinguishable from being recognized depending on the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect.

In the above embodiment, when there are a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot as the jackpot type, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value according to the jackpot type. It was. The difference in the jackpot type may be the difference in the number of rounds of the jackpot, or the difference in the length of the time saving state or the probability variation state controlled by the jackpot gaming state.

When a small hit is provided as a display result and the advance notice effect is executed even when the small hit occurs, the execution ratio of the advance notice effect at the time of a big hit or a loss is made different according to the set value as in the above embodiment. In addition, by making the execution rate of the advance notice effect at the time of a small hit different according to the set value, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. .. For example, in a gaming machine in which a specific area is provided in the winning opening that is opened in the small hit game state and the game machine is controlled to the big hit game state based on passing through the specific area in the small hit game state, it is announced that the small hit will be obtained. Since it can be said that the advance notice effect is a big hit, the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect for notifying the small hit may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. In this case, when the small hit probability is changed according to the set value, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect are changed by changing the execution rate of the notice effect in consideration of the small hit probability according to the set value. You can adjust the degree. Specifically, by considering the jackpot probability, the small hit probability, and the loss probability according to the set value, the execution rate of the notice effect at the time of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss is made different according to the set value. The appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value.

When the advance notice effect can be executed for each of the multiple variations of the pseudo-ream, the appearance rate and reliability are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value only for the advance notice effect in the final change of the pseudo-ream. You may. By doing so, it is possible to easily design the advance notice effect and reduce the processing load as compared with the case of adjusting the appearance rate and the reliability for all the fluctuations of the pseudo-ream.

In the above embodiment, only the jackpot probability changes depending on the set value, but the effect mode and the effect execution ratio may be different depending on the set value on the effect control board 12. For example, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, different reach effects or effects during variable display such as pseudo-ream may be executed based on the set value. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a set value for the effect mode by the execution rate of the effect.

A part or all of the configuration of the embodiment and the configuration of the modified example according to the feature portion 53AK may be appropriately combined.

(Explanation of means related to feature 53AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 53AK is
It can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3 or set values 1 to 6, etc.), and is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot) that is advantageous to the player at a different ratio depending on the set set value. A gaming machine that can be controlled to (gaming state) (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature portion 53AK).
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, notice X, notice Y, notice Z, etc.) suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state is provided.
In the specific effect executing means, the appearance rate of the specific effect when the set value is the first set value and the appearance of the specific effect when the set value is a second set value different from the first set value. The specific effect is executed so that the rate and the rate are within the same or substantially the same range (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), (C), 9-2 to 9-3).
According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be executed at a common appearance rate regardless of the set value, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The specific effect executing means makes the execution ratio of the specific effect when it is not controlled to the advantageous state different according to the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), (C), 9-2, 9). -4) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific effect can be suitably adjusted while maintaining the appearance rate of the specific effect when controlled in an advantageous state.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific effect executing means makes the execution ratio of the specific effect when controlled to the advantageous state different according to the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), 9-2 to 9-4). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific effect can be preferably adjusted.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The ratio (for example, reliability) controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed is within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), 9). -3, Fig. 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the specific effect is executed with the same appearance rate and reliability regardless of the set value and is controlled to the advantageous state, so that the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed may be changed depending on the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (C) and 9-2).
According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific effect is adjusted, but the reliability is changed, so that it is possible to provide playability for estimating the reliability, and the interest is improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
There are multiple types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect execution means may make the execution ratio of the specific effect different depending on the set value for each type of the controlled advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained according to the set value by executing the specific effect, and the interest will be improved. In addition, it is possible to suggest a set value depending on the type of specific effect, which improves the interest.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
There are multiple types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect executing means may not change the execution ratio of the specific effect when controlled to the specific advantageous state regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained regardless of the set value by executing the specific effect, and the interest will be improved.

(Explanation of means related to feature portion 54AK)
Further, the feature portion 53AK includes an invention relating to the feature portion 54AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 54AK is
It can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3 or set values 1 to 6, etc.), and is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot) that is advantageous to the player at a different ratio depending on the set set value. A gaming machine that can be controlled (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature portion 54AK).
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, notice X, notice Y, notice Z, etc.) suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state is provided.
The specific effect executing means has a rate of being controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed when the set value is the first set value, and a second setting value different from the first set value. The specific effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed at the set value is within the same or substantially the same range (for example, FIG. 9-1 (Fig. 9-1). B), (D), FIG. 9-4).
According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be executed with a common reliability (ratio controlled to an advantageous state) regardless of the set value, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The specific effect executing means makes the execution ratio of the specific effect different when it is not controlled to the advantageous state according to the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), (D), 9-4). You may.
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the specific effect can be suitably adjusted while maintaining the appearance rate of the specific effect when controlled in an advantageous state.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific effect executing means may have different execution ratios of the specific effect when controlled to the advantageous state according to a set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B) and 9-4). ..
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the specific effect can be suitably adjusted.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The appearance rate of the specific effect may be within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), 9-3, 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the specific effect is executed with the same appearance rate and reliability regardless of the set value and is controlled to the advantageous state, so that the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The appearance rate of the specific effect may be changed depending on the set value (for example, FIG. 9-1 (D)).
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the specific effect is adjusted, but the appearance rate changes, so that the interest is improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
There are multiple types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect execution means may make the execution ratio of the specific effect different depending on the set value for each type of the controlled advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained according to the set value by executing the specific effect, and the interest will be improved. In addition, it is possible to suggest a set value depending on the type of specific effect, which improves the interest.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
There are multiple types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect executing means may not change the execution ratio of the specific effect when controlled to the specific advantageous state regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained regardless of the set value by executing the specific effect, and the interest will be improved.

(Explanation of feature 57AK)
Subsequently, the feature 57AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 57AK can display a hold display corresponding to the held variable display before execution and an active display corresponding to the variable display during execution as specific displays corresponding to the variable display. In addition, it is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect (hold change notice) that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display.

In addition, it is possible to execute a zone effect that shifts to the effect zone, which indicates that the effect state is different from the normal effect state (when the power is turned on, etc.) and is advantageous for the player. During the zone effect, the image display device 5 is displayed to indicate that the zone has been moved to the zone on the effect. The zone effect can be executed over a plurality of variable displays, and can notify that the player is in an advantageous state over the plurality of variable displays. Such a zone effect is also executed as a look-ahead notice effect indicating that it is advantageous (high hit reliability, etc.) based on the variable display before execution.

In this embodiment, a display change high probability zone indicating that the display mode of the specific display is likely to change is provided as a zone for the effect. The zone effect of the display change high probability zone is also called a specific effect. In the case of the display change high probability zone (during execution of the specific effect), the pending change notice is executed and the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than in the case of not in the display change high probability zone. As a result, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the player can expect that the display mode of the specific display changes, that is, a big hit.

Further, in the feature unit 57AK, by shifting from the display change high probability zone to the normal effect state, the display mode changes in the display change high probability zone even after the display change high probability zone (execution of the specific effect) is completed. The display mode of the specific display is more likely to change due to the execution of the pending change notice than the specific display in which the display mode does not change in the display change high probability zone. As a result, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will change further even after the display change high probability zone ends, so that the player's expectations can be suppressed while suppressing the player's disappointment due to the end of the display change high probability zone. The feeling can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

In the feature unit 57AK, in addition to the display change high probability zone as a production zone, a chance zone indicating that the probability of becoming a big hit is high is provided. The zone production of the chance zone is also called a special production. As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of zones are provided, and it is possible to shift to any zone as a zone effect. The details of the chance zone will be described later.

FIG. 10-1 is a diagram showing an example of the production operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature portion 57AK. In FIG. 10-1 (A), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 "left", "middle", and "right" by the downward arrow. It shows that there is. The image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 57AK001 for displaying the active display and a hold display area 57AK002 for displaying the hold display. In the hold display area 57AK002, up to four hold displays can be displayed corresponding to the maximum number of holds, and the right side corresponds to the old hold information and the left side corresponds to the new hold information. When the variable display ends and the next variable display is executed, the active display is erased and all specific displays (hold display and active display) are shifted to the right.

In FIG. 10-1 (A), two hold displays are displayed. Here, the active display and the hold display are all displayed as white circles, which is a normal mode. In addition, the zone effect has not been executed, and the effect is normal.

Here, when a game ball enters the winning ball device 6A, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), the hold display is increased by one to a total of three. Further, since it is decided to shift to the display change high probability zone here, the zone display 57AK003 indicating that the display change high probability zone is displayed is displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5, and is controlled by the display change high probability zone. To.

After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), at the timing when the combination of the decorative symbols of the loss stops and the hold display (specific display) shifts, the image of the star with respect to the second hold display. An effect (change suggestion effect) in which 57AK004 moves and acts (collisions) is executed. In the display change high probability zone, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display (specific display) of the action target changes (the hold change notice is executed) by such a change suggestion effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (D), the display mode of the hold display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, blue.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (E), at the timing when the combination of the decorative symbols of the loss is stopped and the hold display (specific display) shifts, the change suggestion effect is applied to the first hold display. Will be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (F), the display mode of the hold display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, green.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (G), the change suggestion effect is executed for the active display at the timing when the combination of the decorative symbols of the loss is stopped and the first hold display shifts to the active display. To. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (H), the display mode of the active display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, purple.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (I), the change suggestion effect is executed for the active display at the timing when the reach is established in the variable display corresponding to the active display. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (J), the display mode of the active display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, red. At this time, the zone display 57AK003 is erased, and the control to the display change high probability zone ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the display change high probability zone ends in the middle of the variable display of the target (variable display corresponding to the start winning prize that triggered the execution of the zone effect).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (K), at the timing of developing to super reach, the display mode of the active display changes to, for example, gold without executing the change suggestion effect.

In this way, when the zone shifts to the display change high probability zone, the display mode of the specific display is likely to change. Therefore, by shifting to the display change high probability zone, the player can expect that the display mode of the specific display will change or become a big hit. Further, even after the display change high probability zone ends, the change timing of the specific display (FIG. 10-1 (K)) is provided, and the display mode has changed before the end of the display change high probability zone. Is more likely to change the display mode even after the end of the display change high probability zone than the specific display in which the display mode has not changed. As a result, the player's disappointment due to the end of the display change high probability zone can be suppressed, and the player's expectation can be maintained even after the display change high probability zone ends, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Display change Even if it is not in the high probability zone, the hold display notice may be executed and the display mode of the specific display may change. However, the specific display whose display mode has changed in the display change high probability zone is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode has changed when the display change high probability zone is not provided. That is, the number of times the specific display changes is likely to increase during the display change high probability zone. As a result, during the display change high probability zone, many successful experiences such as a change in the display mode of the specific display can be enjoyed, so that the interest in the display change high probability zone can be improved. It should be noted that the specific display whose display mode has changed in the case of the display change high probability zone is more than the specific display in which the display mode has changed even after the display change high probability zone ends. The display mode is easy to change. As a result, the player's disappointment due to the end of the display change high probability zone can be suppressed, and the player's expectation can be maintained even after the display change high probability zone ends, so that the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, the change timing of the display mode of the specific display is the shift time of the specific display and the predetermined timing during the active display. Further, in this embodiment, a change suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes is executed. In particular, during the display change high probability zone, it is always executed at all timings where the specific display can change. In addition, in FIG. 10-1, the display mode of the specific display always changes (change succeeds) after the change suggestion effect is executed, but it may not change (change fails). .. That is, there are cases where the change suggestion effect is not good. By doing so, it is possible to effectively incite the change in the display mode of the specific display in the display change high probability zone, and the effect of the effect is improved.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the change suggestion effect is not executed unless the display change high probability zone is executed. Even when the display change is not in the high probability zone, the change suggestion effect may be executed. In this case, the execution rate of the change suggestion effect when the zone is not the display change high probability zone may be lower than that when the display change high probability zone is set. For example, by setting the execution rate of the change suggestion effect of Gase when it is not in the display change high probability zone to be lower than that in the case of the display change high probability zone (for example, the change suggestion effect of Gase is not executed), the relative time ratio. May be lowered.

It should be noted that the rate at which the display mode of the specific display changes (success rate) after the change suggestion effect is executed may be different depending on whether the display change high probability zone is not present or not. For example, the success rate may be higher or lower in cases other than the display change high probability zone than in other cases. In addition, a plurality of effect modes of the change suggestion effect may be provided so that the success rate and the rate of the effect mode (number of stages) that change thereafter may differ depending on the effect mode of the change suggestion effect. By doing so, the change suggestion effect becomes various, and the change suggestion effect can effectively arouse the expectation of the player.

Further, when the display change is not in the high probability zone, the execution mode of the change suggestion effect may be different. When it is not the display change high probability zone, the change suggestion effect of a different effect mode may be executed as in the case of the display change high probability zone. By doing so, the effect can be diversified and the effect can be improved.

Regardless of which zone the zone is, the execution rate of the change suggestion effect and the determination rate of the effect mode when the specific display is actually changed may be different. By doing so, in the display change high probability zone, the execution rate of the change suggestion effect is high, and the change suggestion effect of the mode in which the display mode of the specific display changes is high is easy to be executed. In addition, the success rate can be different depending on the presence or absence of the change suggestion effect and the effect mode.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the specific display process for displaying the specific display of the feature unit 57AK and executing the pending change notice. The specific display process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in, for example, the pre-reading notice setting process in step S161 of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. If the effect operation according to the present invention can be realized, the position (execution timing) of the corresponding display process is not limited to the read-ahead notice setting process.

In the specific display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning prize has been generated due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening (step 57AKS001). In the process of step 57AKS001, it may be determined whether or not the start-up prize has occurred, for example, by determining whether or not the effect control command for designating the occurrence of the start-up prize has been received from the main board 11.

When it is determined that a start-up prize has occurred (step 57AKS001; Yes), the final display mode (final display mode) of the specific display corresponding to the start-up prize and the process of changing the display mode of the specific display (pending change notice) The display change pattern corresponding to the effect mode) is determined (step 57AKS002).

In the process of step 57AKS002, the display result and the variation category (rough classification of the variation pattern, etc.) are pre-read based on the effect control command for specifying the determination result of the look-ahead determination received at the start winning, and the final display mode and display are displayed. The change pattern is determined. In the process of step 57AKS002, the final display mode and the display change pattern are determined to determine whether or not the pending change notice is executed and the effect mode thereof. In this embodiment, a pending change notice in which the display mode changes a plurality of times may be executed between the time when the specific display is displayed and the time when the variable display corresponding to the specific display ends, but the final display mode After determining, the display change pattern (change process) corresponding to the final display mode is determined.

In step 57AKS002, first, the final display mode is determined according to the display result at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3, for example. In this embodiment, as a display mode (display color) of the specific display, as shown in FIG. 10-3, "white" which is a normal mode before the execution of the change effect and a notice mode which changes due to the pending change notice are used. Display modes of "blue", "green", "purple", "red", "gold", and "rainbow" are provided. Then, as shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 10-3, the display result (variable category) is different depending on which of "non-reach", "normal loss", "super reach loss", and "big hit". The final display mode is determined. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3, there is a possibility that the final display mode will be a big hit in the order of (“white” <) “blue” <“green” <“purple” <“red” <“gold” <“rainbow”. (Big hit reliability), the possibility of becoming super reach (super reach reliability), and the possibility of establishing reach are high.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-3, the display modes of "white", "blue", "green", "purple", "red", "gold", and "rainbow" are set to "rainbow", respectively. It is also referred to as "a", "b", "c", "d", "e", "f], and" g ". In this embodiment, a plurality of display modes of the specific display are provided depending on the difference in color, but a plurality of display modes of the specific display may be provided depending on the difference in shape, pattern, motif, and character. That is, the difference between "a" and "g" may be a difference in shape, pattern, motif, or character.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the display mode of the specific display remains "white" (when the final display mode is "white"), there is no big hit, and the big hit reliability is 0%. ing. When the display mode becomes "blue", there is a high possibility that reach will be established. When the display mode is "green", at least reach is established. Further, when the display mode is "purple", it is confirmed that the display mode is "super reach". However, when the final display mode is "blue" to "purple", the jackpot reliability is low.

When the display mode of the specific display is "red", the jackpot reliability is significantly higher (12 times or more) than in the case of "purple" or less. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the display mode is "red" or higher. When the display mode is "gold", the jackpot reliability is higher (60%), and when the display mode is "rainbow", it is confirmed that the jackpot is a big hit. In addition, since the display mode of "rainbow" is determined only at 7% at the time of big hit (generally 1/300 etc. in the normal state), its appearance rate is low and it is a rare production (premier production). It has become.

As described above, in this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display is subdivided, and eight stages of display modes are provided. Therefore, when the display change high probability zone is reached, the display mode can be designed to be easily changed (the number of changes is large), and the number of times the display can be changed can be increased. Further, in this embodiment, as the change timing (timing that can change) of the display mode of the specific display, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) and 10-4 (B), seven timings “ho 4” and “ho 3” are used. , "Ho 2", "Ho 1", "A 1", "A 2", "A 3" are provided. "Ho 4" is when it is displayed as the fourth hold display. "Holding 3" is when it is displayed as the third hold display (at the time of winning or shifting). "Holding 2" is when it is displayed as the second hold display (at the time of winning or shifting). "Holding 1" is when it is displayed as the first hold display (at the time of winning or shifting). "A1" is when it is displayed as an active display (at the time of winning or shifting). "A2" is when it is displayed as an active display, and changes such as the timing of the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol (when the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped due to the establishment of reach, and when all the symbols are temporarily stopped during the pseudo-continuous time). The timing of the first big hit in the middle, etc.). “A3” is when it is displayed as an active display, and when it develops into super reach (when the reach production of super reach starts, etc.).

As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of change stages and change timings of the specific display are provided. As a result, the frequency with which the display mode of the specific display changes can be increased, and the interest of the pending change notice can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), the control to the display change high probability zone is executed at any timing from "maintenance 4" to "a1" and ends at the timing of "a2". To do. Therefore, "A3" is always outside the display change high probability zone. Since "A3" is when developing into super reach, etc., by ending the display change high probability zone before developing into super reach, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated, and pay attention to the reach production of super reach. Can be made to. In addition, two or more change timings may be provided outside the display change high probability zone.

In the process of step 57AKS002, after the final display mode is determined, the display change pattern is determined according to the determined final display mode. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of display change patterns corresponding to the scenario of the change of the display mode of the specific display at each change timing are provided, and a plurality of display change patterns corresponding to the final change to the final display mode are provided. It is designed to select and decide from the types.

FIG. 10-5 is a diagram showing a part of the display change pattern of the feature portion 57AK. FIG. 10-5 (A) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is b (blue). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), in this embodiment, four types of display change patterns pt2-1, pt2-2, pt2-3, as display change patterns when the final display mode is b (blue). pt2-4 is provided. In FIG. 10-5, the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is shown. For example, the display change pattern pt2-1 is displayed in a (white) from "maintenance 4" to "a1", and indicates that it changes from a (white) to b (blue) in "a2". Further, the display change pattern pt2-4 indicates that "main 4" to "a3" are displayed in b (blue).

When determining the display change pattern, one of the display change patterns is determined regardless of the current number of pending memories (that is, the number of pending display or active display at the time of winning). There is. Therefore, when the display change pattern is determined to be past the change timing when the display mode changes (when the number of reserved memories is less than the change timing when the display mode changes), the specific display is displayed in the changed display mode. Is displayed. In addition, FIG. 10-5 also shows the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display, and the number of changes when the final display mode is b (blue) depends on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern. It will be 0 times or 1 time. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less and the display change pattern pt2-3 is determined, b "blue" is displayed from beginning to end, and the number of changes is 0.

FIG. 10-5 (B) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is c (green). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), in this embodiment, seven types of display change patterns pt3-1 to pt3-7 are provided as display change patterns when the final display mode is c (green). .. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is defined for each display change pattern. When the final display mode is c (green), the number of changes is 0 to 2 times depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern.

FIG. 10-5 (C) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is e (red). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), in this embodiment, 13 types of display change patterns pt5-1 to pt5-13 are provided as display change patterns when the final display mode is e (red). .. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is defined for each display change pattern. When the final display mode is e (red), the number of changes is 0 to 4 depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern.

FIG. 10-5 (D) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is g (rainbow). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), in this embodiment, 10 types of display change patterns pt7-1 to pt7-10 are provided as display change patterns when the final display mode is g (rainbow). .. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is defined for each display change pattern. When the final display mode is g (rainbow), the number of changes is 1 to 6 times depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern.

In FIG. 10-5, the display change pattern when the final display mode is b, c, e, g is shown, but a plurality of display change patterns when the final display mode is other are also provided. In the process of step 57AKS002, one of the display change patterns as shown in FIG. 10-5 is determined according to the final display mode. The determination rate of the display change pattern may be arbitrary, but may be an equal rate, or may be determined at a different rate depending on the display result. When deciding at different ratios according to the display result, it becomes possible to predict the possibility of a big hit depending on the change timing.

The display change pattern shown in FIG. 10-5 is an example, and a display change pattern other than that shown in FIG. 10-5 may be provided, or the display change pattern shown in FIG. 10-5 may be provided. There may be few types.

In the process of step 57AKS002, after the final display mode of the specific display and the display change pattern corresponding to the change process of the display mode of the specific display are determined, whether or not the zone effect is executed and the type of zone when the zone effect is executed are determined. (Step 57AKS003). As described above, in this embodiment, the effect of controlling the display change high probability zone is executed as the zone effect. In addition, as a zone different from the display change high probability zone, an effect of controlling the chance zone indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit is also executed. In this embodiment, a normal effect state in which the zone effect is not executed, a display change high probability zone, and a chance zone are provided, and are controlled to any of the zones when the zone effect is executed.

In step 57AKS003, first, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the start winning prize that has occurred this time. FIG. 10-6 (A) shows the determination ratio of whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone. As shown in FIG. 10-6 (A), when the number of changes is 5 or 6, the display change is always shifted to the high probability zone, and when the number of changes is 0 or 1, the display changes. It is designed not to move to the high probability zone. Further, when the number of changes is 2 to 4, the larger the number of changes, the higher the ratio of shifting to the display change high probability zone. By doing so, by controlling the display change high probability zone, the rate at which the specific display changes increases, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

The control to the display change high probability zone ends during the variable display (after the change timing "A2") of the pending change notice, but the number of changes does not matter at which timing the display mode changes. The higher the number, the higher the rate of transition to the display change high probability zone, so it is easy to change the specific display that triggered the zone transition during the display change high probability zone, and of course, control to the display change high probability zone. Even after the end of, the rate of change of the specific display (active display) that triggered the zone transition is high. Therefore, even after the control to the display change high probability zone is completed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the deterioration of the interest of the game can be prevented.

It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to whether or not the active display changes at the change timing “A3” outside the display change high probability zone. For example, as the number of changes increases, the rate of shifting to the display change high probability zone is increased, and when the active display changes in "A3", the rate of shifting to the display change high probability zone is further increased. May be good. By doing so, when the display change high probability zone is controlled, the rate of change even after the display change high probability zone ends is high, so that the player's expectation after the display change high probability zone ends. You will be able to maintain the feeling more.

If it is determined in step 57AKS003 to control to the display change high probability zone, the process proceeds to step 57AKS004 without deciding whether to control to the chance zone. That is, in this embodiment, the control to the display change high probability zone is prioritized as the zone effect, and when it is determined whether or not the display change high probability zone is controlled and the display change high probability zone is controlled, the chance zone is set to. It is not controlled. The priority of zone production may be reversed. That is, after determining whether or not to control the chance zone, it may be determined whether or not to control the display change high probability zone when it is determined not to control the chance zone.

If it is decided not to control the display change high probability zone, it is decided whether or not to control the chance zone. In this case, it is determined whether or not to shift to the chance zone according to the final display mode of the specific display corresponding to the start winning prize generated this time. FIG. 10-6 (B) shows the decision ratio of whether or not to shift to the chance zone. As shown in FIG. 10-6 (B), when the final display mode is g (rainbow), it is always shifted to the chance zone, and when the final display mode is f (gold), the probability is high ( It shifts to the chance zone at 80%), and does not shift to the chance zone when the final display mode is other than those. By doing so, by being controlled by the chance zone, the specific display is likely to change to a mode with high jackpot reliability, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

The display change high probability zone also has a higher jackpot reliability than in the normal production state, but the chance zone has a higher jackpot reliability than the display change high probability zone (finally, the jackpot reliability). It changes to a display mode with a high degree of display). In this way, by providing multiple zones such as a display change high probability zone where the display mode of the specific display is easy to change and a successful experience can be enjoyed, and a chance zone where the jackpot reliability is extremely high, the variation of zone production becomes diverse. The effect of the production is improved, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that although the jackpot reliability is higher than in the case where the chance zone is in the normal production state, the jackpot reliability may be lower than in the display change high probability zone.

Subsequently, the determination results in steps 57AKS002 and 57AKS003 are saved (step 57AKS004), and control for displaying a specific display in a display mode according to the determination result and control for shifting to the zone according to the determination result are executed (step 57AKS004). Step 57AKS005). If the control to shift to the zone is executed here, the current zone may be set to the value corresponding to the identifiable zone flag. Further, the control for notifying the shift to the zone may be executed by displaying the image corresponding to the zone to be shifted on the image display device 5 or the like.

When it is determined that the start winning has not occurred (step 57AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 57AKS006). Since the hold display shifts when a new variable display is started, in step 57AKS006, at the shift timing of the hold display, for example, depending on whether or not an effect control command for specifying the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. It may be determined whether or not there is.

When it is determined that it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 57AKS006; Yes), the control to delete the hold display of the shift source (step 57AKS007) and the control to display the specific display of the shift destination (hold display or active display) Execute (step 57AKS008). At this time, for example, when the display mode changes at the shift destination with reference to the display change pattern, control for changing the specific display to the display mode specified by the display change pattern is also executed. .. Further, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the control for executing the change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 10-1 is also executed. After that, the specific display process is terminated.

After executing the process of step 57AKS005, or when it is determined that it is not the shift timing of the hold display (step 57AKS006; No), it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the active display (step 57AKS009). In step 57AKS009, for example, it is determined from the current fluctuation pattern, the value of the timer for measuring the fluctuation time, and the like whether or not the change timing of "A2" and "A3" has come, and the display change pattern is referred to. Then, it may be determined whether or not the display mode of the active display is changed at the reached change timing.

When it is determined that it is the change timing of the active display (step 57AKS009; Yes), control is performed to change the display mode of the active display (step 57AKS010). In step 57AKS010, control for changing the active display to the display mode specified by the display change pattern is executed with reference to, for example, the display change pattern. Further, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the control for executing the change suggestion effect is also executed.

When it is determined that it is not the change timing of the active display (step 57AKS009; No), or after the processing of step 57AKS010 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the zone effect (step 57AKS011). Here, for example, it is determined from the zone flag whether or not the zone effect is being executed, and the end timing of the zone (for example, the display change high probability zone) is determined from the current fluctuation pattern, the timer value for measuring the fluctuation time, and the like. If it is, it is determined whether or not it is "A2", and if it is a chance zone, it is at the end of the target fluctuation). If it is not the end timing of the zone effect (step 57AKS011; No), the specific display process ends.

If it is the end timing of the zone (step 57AKS011; Yes), the control for ending the zone effect is executed (step 57AKS012), and the specific display process is ended. In step 57AKS012, control such as deleting the image corresponding to the zone from the image display device 5 may be executed.

By executing the specific display process as described above by the effect control CPU 120, the effect of the pending change notice and the zone effect as shown in FIG. 10-1 is realized.

(Modification example of feature part 57AK)
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.

In the above embodiment, the zone effect is controlled by either the display change high probability zone or the chance zone, but the display change high probability zone may be shifted to the chance zone. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (A), when the display change high probability zone is controlled, the display change high probability zone is shown as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (B) and 10-7 (C). The zone display 57AK003 indicating that it is a chance zone may be displayed to indicate that it is a chance zone, and the zone display 57AK005 may be displayed to shift to the chance zone. The timing of transition from the display change high probability zone to the chance zone may be arbitrary, but for example, during the variable display (variable display of the target of the pending change notice) corresponding to the start prize that triggered the transition of the display change high probability zone. , When the display mode of the specific display reaches a predetermined stage or higher (for example, e or higher). By doing so, the display mode of the specific display is easy to change and it is easy to taste the successful experience. Since the display change high probability zone shifts to the chance zone where the jackpot reliability is extremely high, the variation of the production increases and the interest of the game becomes more interesting. improves. In addition, the display change high probability zone may be shifted from the chance zone. Further, the zone may be shifted a plurality of times during one zone production. For example, after shifting to the chance zone, the display mode may shift to the display change high probability zone at the timing when the display mode of the specific display changes, and then shift to the chance zone again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (B)', the zone display 57AK003 indicating that the display change is a high probability zone and the zone display 57AK005 indicating that the display change is a chance zone are both displayed in the two zones. It may be possible to migrate in parallel. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the display mode of the specific display is likely to change and that the jackpot reliability is high, as well as the various effects.

In the above embodiment, the process of changing the display mode of the specific display (the mode of producing the notice of pending change) is determined by selecting and determining the display change pattern, but the determination method is arbitrary, for example. The display mode of the specific display at each change timing may be individually determined each time. Further, in the above embodiment, the shift time of the hold display is the change timing, but the change timing is not limited to this, and the change timing of the display mode of the hold display may be any timing during the variable display.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a plurality of specific displays are displayed, when the hold change notice is executed for one specific display, it is restricted that the hold change notice for the other specific display is executed. Not. Therefore, after the display mode of one specific display is changed, the display mode of another specific display (for example, the specific display corresponding to the newly generated start winning prize) may change. On the other hand, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the execution of the pending change notice may be restricted for the specific display corresponding to the newly generated start winning prize. This makes it possible to prevent the specific display and the variable display that should be noted in the display change high probability zone from becoming difficult to understand. In this case, the display mode does not change for the specific display newly displayed in the display change high probability zone after the display change high probability zone ends. On the other hand, the display mode may be further changed for the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone (that is, the specific display that triggered the zone transition). Therefore, it can be said that the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone is more likely to change the display mode than the specific display whose display mode has not changed during the display change high probability zone.

Even after the display change high probability zone (specific effect) is completed, the specific display in which the display mode has changed in the display change high probability zone is different from the specific display in which the display mode has not changed in the display change high probability zone. In addition to the fact that the display mode is likely to change, the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone changes more frequently, and the display mode does not change during the display change high probability zone. The specific display does not change at all, and the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone may change. In addition, the specific display in which the display mode has changed in the display change high probability zone also includes a tendency that the display mode changes more frequently than the specific display in which the display mode does not change in the display change high probability zone.

Display change In the high probability zone, the display mode of a plurality of specific displays may be changed. For example, it may be difficult to tell which is the target by changing the specific display other than the specific display (specific display of the target) corresponding to the start winning that triggered the transition to the high probability zone of the display change to "blue". .. At that time, a hold change notice in which a plurality of specific displays change at the same time, or a change suggestion effect suggesting that a plurality of specific displays change at the same time (for example, an effect is applied to the entire hold display area or an image acts on the effect). May be executed. In this case, a plurality of specific display changes may be successful, or only one may be changed. Further, the pending change notice in which a plurality of specific displays change at the same time may be executed only in the display change high probability zone, or may be executed in a normal state not in another zone or zone production. Good.

In the above embodiment, there is only one type of display change high probability zone, but there may be a plurality of types of display change high probability zones. For example, a weak display change high probability zone in which the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than in the normal state and a strong display change high probability zone in which the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than the weak display change high probability zone are provided. May be. In this case, the display color of the zone display 57AK003 may be different to indicate which display change high probability zone. For example, the blue zone display 57AK003 may be used in the weak display change high probability zone, and the red zone display 57AK003 may be used in the strong display change high probability zone. Then, the weak display change high probability zone may be shifted to the strong display change high probability zone. When shifting from the weak display change high probability zone to the strong display change high probability zone, the display color of the zone display 57AK003 may be changed. By doing so, it is easy to understand that each is a display change high probability zone, and it is possible to notify that the degree of expectation has changed. Further, as the types of the display change high probability zone, there may be a display change high probability zone in which the probability that the specific display changes is high and a display change high probability zone in which the number of times the specific display changes tends to increase.

When a plurality of types of display change high probability zones are provided, it may be possible to shift between each display change high probability zone and the chance zone. For example, the weak display change high probability zone may be shifted to the strong display change high probability zone, and then the chance zone may be shifted. Further, the weak display change high probability zone may be shifted to the chance zone, and then the strong display change high probability zone may be shifted. Further, the zone may be restricted not to shift in a specific route, or an effect of branching the route (an effect indicating which zone to shift to) may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the change suggestion effect is such that the star image 57AK004 acts on the specific display, but the effect mode of the change suggestion effect is not limited to this, and a predetermined image such as a character image is displayed. It may be such that the display mode of the specific display changes depending on the sound, the operation of the lamp, the movable body, or the like. Further, the effect mode (effect device) of the change suggestion effect may be different depending on whether or not the zone is being produced and which zone it is.

In the above embodiment, the zone displays 57AK003 and 57AK005 notify that the zone effect is being executed and which zone is controlled, but the background and sound in the image display device 5 The zone may be notified by the operation of a lamp or a movable body. Further, the background image may be greatly different depending on the zone, the zone type may be displayed in the display area of the specific display (active display area 57AK001, hold display area 57AK002), or the display mode and color of the display area of the specific display may be displayed. May be different depending on the zone.

Further, a sub display device (sub liquid crystal) different from the image display device 5 is provided to display the zone type on the sub liquid crystal, or the sub liquid crystal is movable to notify the zone type according to the operation and position of the sub liquid crystal. You may. Further, the display position, display size, and animation mode (update speed, operation speed, operation direction, etc.) of the specific display may be different depending on the type of zone. The zone notification methods as described above may be any one or may be arbitrarily combined.

A part or all of the configuration of the embodiment and the configuration of the modified example according to the feature portion 57AK may be appropriately combined. Further, the invention relating to the feature portion 57AK and the invention relating to another feature portion may be appropriately combined.

For example, by combining the invention related to the feature unit 57AK with the invention related to the feature units 53AK and 54AK, the appearance rate and reliability of the pre-reading notice effect (pending change notice, zone effect) of the present application are the same or abbreviated regardless of the set value. The execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect may be adjusted according to the set value so as to be within the same range.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 57AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 57AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display.
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS002, step 57AKS005, step 57AKS008, and step 57AKS010) that changes the display mode of the specific display.
It is provided with a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and step 57AKS011) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a zone effect of a display change high probability zone).
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
Even after the specific effect is completed, the specific display whose display mode has changed when the specific effect has been executed is displayed more than the specific display whose display mode has not changed when the specific effect has been executed. The mode is easily changed (for example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
A change suggestion effect (for example, a star shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) or the like) suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes between when the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is not executed. The execution rate of the image 57AK004 acting on the specific display) may be different (for example, the change suggestion effect may be executed only in the display change high probability zone).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is executed is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is not executed. For example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
The display mode of the specific display may be changed more easily when the specific effect is executed than when the special effect is executed.
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
When the special effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than when the specific effect is executed.
It may be possible to shift from the specific effect to the special effect (see, for example, FIG. 10-7).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

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.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can display a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display, and the game is played in the game area (for example, the left game area 151SG002L or the right game area 151SG002R). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) by firing a medium (for example, a game ball) and playing a game, and changes the display mode of a specific display. A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS002, step 57AKS005, step 57AKS008, and step 57AKS010) and a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a zone effect of a display change high probability zone). (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and step 57AKS011), and the specific effect is specified when the specific effect is executed than when the specific effect is not executed. The display mode of the display is easily changed, and the specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is executed is a specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is not executed. The display mode is more likely to change (for example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display), and the first state (for example, for example). At least a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a large winning opening) that can be changed into a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the gaming medium is more difficult to win than the first state). Including, the winning means (for example, the first starting winning opening A, the first starting winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the general winning opening 151SG010, and the Fuden winning) are given according to the winning of the game medium. A mouth, a large winning opening), a first gaming state (for example, a low base state), and a second gaming state (eg, a first high base state and a second high base) that are more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. The number of game state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) that can be controlled to a high base state including the state) and the number of game media launched into the game area in the first game state. A calculation means (eg, a value of a prize ball number counter) capable of calculating the ratio of a second number (for example, a value of a prize ball number counter), which is the number of game media given, to a certain first number (for example, the value of the out number counter). For example, a display means (for example, a display) that displays information (for example, a base value) regarding the ratio calculated by the calculation means and the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of 151SGS292 of the base value calculation process shown in FIGS. 11-27. The monitor 151SG029) is provided, and the variable winning means is controlled to the first state (for example, a small hit game state) when it is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) which is a state different from the advantageous state. A portion in which the large winning opening is opened during the small hit game), the calculation means is used for the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on being controlled to the predetermined state in the first game state. When the medium wins, the number of game media given by the winning is added to the second number (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (A), in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state. When the variable display result is a small hit, a game machine (a part in which the number of prize balls given during the small hit game based on the variable display is added to the prize ball counter) can be mentioned.

According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, it is possible to display information regarding the ratio in consideration of the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means that has changed to the first state in the first gaming state.

In this way, the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means changed to the first state in the first game state (the number of prize balls given during the small hit game in the low base state) is taken into consideration. If the information regarding the ratio can be grasped in the game machine, the actual granting status of the game medium (ball output rate in the low base state) in the first game state of the game machine can be accurately grasped. When the gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-9), the first game An appropriate setting value can be set from a plurality of setting values in consideration of the actual granting situation of the game medium in the state. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate set value from being set based on information deviating from the actual granting status of the gaming medium granting status in the first gaming state.

If the gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-9), it is specified. The set value may be suggested depending on the execution frequency of the effect (for example, the zone effect of the display change high probability zone). For example, it is set by deciding whether or not to execute the specific effect at each timing when the specific effect can be executed, and by making the ratio of determining the execution of the specific effect different depending on the set setting value. The more advantageous the set value is to the player, the easier it is that the specific effect is executed. By doing so, when the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display changes, and the expectation that the set value is advantageous to the player is improved. , The game entertainment can be further improved.
Further, even if the specific display whose display mode has changed in the specific effect (for example, the zone effect of the display change high probability zone) suggests the set value according to the rate at which the display mode further changes after the specific effect is completed. Good. For example, when the display mode of the specific display changes in the specific effect, it is determined by lottery or the like whether or not the display mode is further changed after the specific effect is completed, and the display mode is further changed according to the set value. By making the ratio of determining the change to be different, the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the more easily the display mode of the specific display may be changed. By doing so, when the display mode of the specific display is further changed, the expectation that the set value is advantageous to the player is improved, so that the game interest can be improved. ..
In addition, in the specific effect (for example, the zone effect of the display change high probability zone) or after the specific effect is completed, the changed mode when changing the display mode of the specific display is selected from a plurality of types by lottery or the like. At the same time, by making the selection ratio of each mode after the change different depending on the set value, the more advantageous the set value is for the player, the more the changed mode becomes a specific type of mode. It may be easier. By doing so, the display mode of the specific display will be enriched after the change, and when the display mode is changed to the specific type, the set value is expected to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to improve the hobby of the game.

Further, the form of the gaming machine capable of displaying information on the ratio in consideration of the number of gaming media given by winning the variable winning means changed to the first state in the first gaming state, while improving the enjoyment of the game. As an example, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) into a game area (for example, left game area 151SG002L or right game area 151SG002R) and playing a game. The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) can be changed into a first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state. A winning means (for example, the first starting winning opening A, the first starting winning opening A, 1st) including at least a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a large winning opening) and the game medium is given according to the winning of the game medium. 1 start winning opening B, 2nd starting winning opening, general winning opening 151SG010, Fuden winning opening, large winning opening), 1st gaming state (for example, low base state), and a player than the 1st gaming state. A gaming state control means that can control a second gaming state (for example, a high base state including a first high base state and a second high base state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process). And the second number (for example, the number of game media given to the first number (for example, the value of the out number counter) which is the number of game media fired into the game area in the first game state. For example, it was calculated by a calculation means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of 151SGS292 of the base value calculation process shown in FIGS. 11-27) capable of calculating the ratio of the prize ball count counter) and the calculation means. A display means (for example, display monitor 151SG029) for displaying information regarding a ratio (for example, a base value) is provided, and the variable winning means is in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state) which is a state different from the advantageous state. ) Is controlled to the first state (for example, a portion where the large winning opening is opened during the small hit game), and the calculation means is controlled to the predetermined state in the first game state. When the gaming medium wins the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on the fact, the number of the gaming media given by the winning is added to the second number (for example, FIG. 11-28 (A). ), If the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state, the variable display is displayed. The part that adds the number of prize balls given during the original small hit game to the prize ball counter) can be mentioned. Hereinafter, an example of a form example of these game machines will be described as another form example.

Hereinafter, the feature portions of other morphological examples will be described.
(Explanation of feature section 151SG)
Next, the game machine in the feature unit 151SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-28.

First, FIG. 11-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 151SG, and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified 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. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area.

In the feature unit 151SG, the game area is divided into a left game area 151SG002L on the left side and a right game area 151SG002R on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the image display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area. The (left-handed) game ball that was weakly launched by the hitting operation handle flowed down the left game area 151SG002L, and the (right-handed) game ball that was strongly launched by the hitting operation handle was above the center decorative pattern. It passes through the formed upper path 151SG002C and flows down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, in the left game area 151SG002L, a general winning opening 151SG010 and a winning ball device 6A are arranged, and in the right game area 151SG002R, a winning unit 151SG700 through which a game ball can pass is arranged. Therefore, the game ball can win a prize in the first starting winning opening A formed by the general winning opening 151SG010 and the winning ball device 6A by flowing down the left game area 151SG002L, and flows down the right game area 151SG002R. The first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the large winning opening, the passing gate, the general electric winning opening, etc. (all of which will be described in detail later) can be won in the winning unit 151SG700. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening A in the feature unit 151SG is detected by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A (see FIG. 11-11) and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. Will be done. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 151SG010 is detected by the 7th count switch 151SG023G (see FIG. 11-11) and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the detection of the game ball at the first start port A switch 151SG022A.

In addition, a first out port into which a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and the right game area 151SG002R enters is formed below the winning ball device 6A in the feature unit 151SG, and enters the first out port. After being detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, the game ball is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As shown in FIGS. 11-2 to 11-5, the winning unit 151SG700 includes a front unit 151SG700A attached to the game board 2 from the front, and a rear unit 151SG700B attached to the game board 2 from the rear. It is mainly composed of.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, an opening 151SG700a is formed at the upper end of the winning unit 151SG700, and a game ball can enter the winning unit 151SG700 through the opening 151SG700a. Then, in the winning unit 151SG700, a first game ball flow path 151SG711 and a second game ball flow path 151SG712 are formed in which the game balls that have entered the winning unit 151SG700 from the opening 151SG700a can flow down.

A first branch portion 151SG711a at which the first branch path 151SG711b branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided in the upstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and is provided in the middle stream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The portion is provided with a second branch portion 151SG711c at which the second branch path 151SG711d branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. Further, a third branch portion 151SG711e at which the third branch path 151SG711f branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided in the downstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711.

A special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is provided at the bottom of the winning unit 151SG700. The special variable winning ball device 151SG701 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by driving a solenoid 151SG082 (see FIG. 11-11), and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening. To do. The large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the lower part of the winning unit 151SG700. The large winning opening door can be slid back and forth between a closed position where the large winning opening is closed and an open position where the large winning opening is opened by driving the solenoid 151SG082.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the large winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first large winning opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball, and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition to the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has flowed down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 and the second game ball flow path 151SG712 to the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 will pass through the large winning opening if the large winning opening is open. If the big prize opening is closed, it will flow down on the big winning opening door toward the first out opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by the first counting switch 151SG023A by passing through the first count switch 151SG023A provided in the large winning opening. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 023A is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C, and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-5, a communication port communicating with the first game ball flow path 151SG711 side and the out flow path 151SG714 side is formed below the general electric winning opening, and the first game A part of the game ball flowing down the ball flow path 151SG711 passes through the communication port and flows down toward the out flow path 151SG714.

A first link mechanism 151SG720 and a second link mechanism 151SG730, which will be described later, are provided on the back side (rear unit 151SG700B) of the game board 2 in the feature unit 151SG, and an out-use flow is provided on the back side of the game board. There is not enough space to form road 151SG714. Therefore, the out flow path 151SG714 in the feature portion 151SG is formed on the front side (front unit 151SG700A) of the game board 2.

The first branch portion 151SG711a has a closed position in which the game ball is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the first branch path 151SG711b by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 described later, and the game ball can enter the first branch path 151SG711b. A first swing member 151SG702 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the first swing member 151SG702 is a position of retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and the first swing member. The open position in 151SG702 is such that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the first branch path 151SG711b. The position.

Further, in the second branch portion 151SG711c, the game ball can enter the second branch road 151SG711d and the closed position where the game ball is closed so as not to enter the second branch road 151SG711d by the drive of the second link mechanism 151SG730 described later. A second swing member 151SG703 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the second swing member 151SG703 is a position of retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and the second swing member The open position in the 151SG703 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the second branch path 151SG711d. The position.

Further, the third branch portion 151SG711e is provided with a slide member 151SG704 as an ordinary electric accessory. The slide member 151SG704 projects to the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by driving the solenoid 151SG081 (see FIG. 11-11) to receive the game ball and guide the game ball to the third branch path 151SG711f. , A retractable position that does not hinder the flow of the game ball in the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. That is, the third branch road 151SG711f is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the slide member 151SG704 is in the retracted position, and the game ball enters when the slide member 151SG704 is in the protruding position. It is possible or easy to enter.

As described above, the game balls flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 in the feature unit 151SG are from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 to the first branch path 151SG711b, the second branch path 151SG711d, and the third branch path 151SG711f. It is possible to enter either. Of these, the game ball that has entered the first branch road 151SG711b wins a prize in the first start winning opening B formed by the first branch road 151SG711b, and the first start opening B switch provided in the first branch road 151SG711b. Detected by 151SG022B. The game ball that has entered the second branch road 151SG711d wins a prize in the second start winning opening formed by the second branch road 151SG711d, and is detected by the second start opening switch 151SG022C provided in the second branch road 151SG711d. Will be done.

As a normal electric accessory in the feature unit 151SG, a form in which a slide member 151SG704 that slides in the front-rear direction at a retracted position and a protruding position is provided is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. There is no ordinary electric accessory in the first state (for example, the state where the slide member 151SG704 is located at the retracted position) and the second state (for example, the state where the slide member 151SG704 is located at the protruding position). If the third branch road 151SG711f can be changed into a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which the game ball is easy to enter, for example, a lid that can open and close the third branch road 151SG711f by sliding movement or shaking. It may be a member (so-called electric tulip) or the like that can change the third branch road 151SG711f into a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which the game ball can easily enter by moving.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, the game ball after being detected by the first start port B switch 151SG022B and the second start port switch 151SG022C has an out flow path 151SG714 provided on the right side of the winning unit 151SG700. Flow down. Then, the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 including the game ball flowing in from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 was formed at the lower end of the winning unit 151SG700 (the most downstream part of the out flow path 151SG714). By entering the second out port, it is detected by 151SG041B and then discharged toward the back side of the game board 2. Since the second out port in the feature unit 151SG is provided in the winning unit 151SG700 as shown in FIG. 11-5, the game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R (flowing down in the winning unit 151SG700). It is an out port that only the game ball) can enter.

That is, the second out switch 151SG041B can detect the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 after winning the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, while the first starting winning opening A The winning game ball cannot be detected.

Further, the game ball that has entered the third branch road 151SG711f wins a prize in the general electric winning opening formed by the third branch road 151SG711f, and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided in the third branch road 151SG711f. Will be done. The game ball after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D enters the back side of the game board 2 via the third branch path 151SG711f.

As shown in FIGS. 11-6 (A) and 11-6 (B), a fifth game ball can be detected on the back side of the game board 2 that can be entered via the third branch road 151SG711f. The count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are arranged side by side on the left and right sides, and a distribution member 151SG025 is provided. The distribution member 151SG025 regulates the entry of the game ball into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) by moving left and right by driving the solenoid 151SG086 (see FIG. 11-11). In addition, the first guidance state that induces the entry into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (detection of the game ball by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the entry of the game ball into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (game by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) It is possible to change to a second induction state that regulates (detection of a ball) and induces entry into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of a game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F).

The game ball that has entered the fifth count switch 151SG023E from the third branch road 151SG711f (detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) is driven by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 (see FIG. 11-8). The rocking member 151SG702 is moved from the closed position to the open position. The game ball after driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the first link mechanism 151SG720 swings first based on the flow down of the game ball. The member 151SG702 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (A) and 11-8 (B), the first link mechanism 151SG720 is a mechanism built in the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG721. , The second link member 151SG722, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 151SG724, and the fifth link member 151SG725.

Of these, the first link member 151SG721 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG722. Further, the first link member 151SG721 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG722 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG723 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG722, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG723 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG724. A fifth link member 151SG725 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG724.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (A) and 11-8 (B), the first link member 151SG721 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG722 slides upward due to the movement of the second link member 151SG722 upward, the third link member 151SG723 and the fourth link member are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722. 724, the fifth link member 151SG725 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG721, the second link member 151SG722 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG726 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG722. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG725 operate in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG722, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725 causes the fifth link member 151SG725. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Further, the game ball that has entered the sixth count switch 151SG023F from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) closes the second swing member 151SG703 by driving the second link mechanism 151SG730. Move from to the open position. The game ball after driving the second link mechanism 151SG730 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the second link mechanism 151SG730 swings second based on the flow down of the game ball. The moving member 151SG703 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-9 (A) and 11-9 (B), the second link mechanism 151SG730 is a mechanism built into the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG731. , The second link member 151SG732, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 151SG734, and the fifth link member 151SG735.

Of these, the first link member 151SG731 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving the game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG732. Further, the first link member 151SG731 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG732 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG733 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG732, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG733 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG734. A fifth link member 151SG735 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG734.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (A) and 11-8 (B), the first link member 151SG731 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG732 slides upward due to the movement of the second link member 151SG732 upward, the third link member 151SG733 and the fourth link member are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732. 724, the fifth link member 151SG735 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG735 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG731, the second link member 151SG732 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG736 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG732. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 734, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operate in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG732, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG735 causes the fifth link member 151SG735. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Returning to FIG. 11-5, a gate switch 151SG021 capable of detecting a game ball is provided between the second branch portion 151SG711c and the third branch portion 151SG711e in the first game ball flow path 151SG711. When the game ball is detected by the gate switch 151SG021 in the feature unit 151SG, the CPU 103 can execute the variable display of the normal symbol, and the variable display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed in a winning combination. Based on this, the slide member 151SG704 described above operates in any of a plurality of operation patterns, and the distribution member 151SG025 operates in a specific operation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (A), the slide member 151S704 is driven by the solenoid 151SG081 to drive the operation patterns A to E based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. It works with either of. The slide member 151SG704 in the feature unit 151SG is arranged in the retracted position except when the slide member 151SG704 operates based on the result of the variable display of the normal symbol being hit.

The operation pattern A is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms and then moved to the retracted position based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 2000 ms and then moved to the retracted position based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. The operation pattern C maintains the slide member 151SG704 in the protruding position for 16 ms, then keeps it in the retracted position for 1000 ms, and keeps it in the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Finally, it is an operation pattern of moving to the retracted position. The operation pattern D maintains the slide member 151SG704 in the protruding position for 16 ms, then keeps it in the retracted position for 2000 ms, and keeps it in the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Finally, it is an operation pattern of moving to the retracted position. Then, in the operation pattern E, the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms and then maintained in the retracted position for 5000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is hit, and the protruding position is maintained for 5000 ms. It is an operation pattern that keeps at and finally moves to the evacuation position.

On the other hand, the distribution member 151SG025 maintains the first induction state (see FIG. 11-6 (A)) for 4 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and then for 16 ms. The second lead state, the first lead state for 4996 ms, the second lead state for 5000 ms, respectively, are maintained, and the first lead state is reached.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, the game balls that have entered the third branch path 151SG711f by the slide member 151SG704 arranged at the protruding position are distributed by the distribution member 151SG025 after flowing down a predetermined distance. Therefore, when the operation patterns of the slide members are the operation patterns A to the operation pattern D, the game ball passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 which is the first induction state. It is distributed to. On the other hand, when the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 is the operation pattern E, the game ball is distributed so as to pass through the sixth count switch 151SG023F by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 which is the second induction state.

As described above, the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position by operating the first link mechanism 151SG720, and passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F. The game ball moves the second swing member 151SG703 from the closed position to the open position by operating the second link mechanism 151SG730. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (A), the distribution member 151SG025 has 4996 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 in the first induction state, the game ball can win a prize in the first start winning opening B, and the distribution member 151SG025 is in the second induction state for 5000 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 at the time, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening.

In the feature unit 151SG, the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to the operation patterns E of the slide member 151SG704 differ depending on the gaming state when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (B), the gaming states in the feature unit 151SG include a low base state and a first high with time reduction control except for the big hit game state and the small hit game state. A base state and a second high base state are provided. Of these, the first high base state and the second high base state are the high base states in the feature unit 151SG, but the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to E of the slide member 151SG704 are different.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a low base state (normal state), the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 100% and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 0%. When the gaming state is the first high base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 50%, and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 20% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 20%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 10%. When the gaming state is the second high base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 100%.

That is, the low base state in the feature unit 151SG means that, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (A), the first starting winning opening A and the general winning opening can be won by launching the game ball into the left gaming area 151SG002L. The first high base state is a game state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B and the general electric winning opening, and the second high base state. Is a gaming state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the general electric winning opening. Whether the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state can be determined by whether or not the first high base state flag and the second high base state flag, which will be described later, are set. Good.

In addition, in this feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (B), when the gaming state is the low base state, the operation pattern E is not determined as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, that is, the low base state. In the case where a normal figure hit occurs, even if the game ball wins the general electric winning opening, only the first starting winning opening B is opened, so that the variable display based on the starting winning to the first starting winning opening B The present invention exemplifies a form in which the probability that the result is a small hit is extremely low, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as an operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 even when the gaming state is a low base state. A case may be provided in which the operation pattern E is determined. By doing so, if a hit with a normal figure occurs in a low base state, the second start winning opening may be opened by the game ball winning the general electric winning opening, so that the first starting winning opening B Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the variable display based on the start winning prize to the second starting winning opening is a small hit rather than the variable display based on the starting winning prize, the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (B), when the game ball wins the first start winning opening A, three game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the game balls are paid out. If the player wins the first start winning opening B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and if the game ball wins the second start winning opening, three game balls are paid out as a prize ball. If the game ball is issued and the game ball wins the big prize opening, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the game ball wins the general prize opening, 3 game balls are paid as prize balls. When a game ball is put out and wins a prize in the Fuden winning opening, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. Therefore, among the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state, the low base state in the feature unit 151SG is the game ball 100 launched more than the first high base state and the second high base state. This is a gaming state in which the ratio of the number of prize balls per ball (base value) is low. Specifically, the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35 (35%), and the base value in the first high base state and the second high base state is set to 0.9 (90%).

In the feature unit 151SG, the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the base value in the low base state is the first high base state or the second high. Any value (for example, 0.4, 0.2, etc.) may be set as long as it is lower than the base state.

Further, in the present feature unit 151SG, the base value in the first high base state and the second high base state is set to 0.9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first high base state and the second Even if the base value in the high base state is set to an arbitrary value (for example, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6, etc.) as long as it is higher than the base value in the low base state within a range not exceeding 1. Good.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, a third game ball flow in which a game ball that wants to enter the first game ball flow path 151SG711 or the second game ball flow path 151SG712 flows down to the left portion of the winning unit 151SG700. Road 151SG713 is formed. The game ball flowing down the third game ball flow path 151SG713 enters the third out opening without winning the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the Fuden winning opening, the large winning opening, etc. Then, after being detected by the third out switch 151SG041C, it is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 11-10, the game ball winning the first start winning opening A is detected only by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A. The game ball winning the first start winning opening B is detected by the first starting opening B switch 151SG022B and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. Further, the game ball that wins the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B.

Further, the game ball that wins the big prize opening is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C after being detected by the first count switch 151SG023A, and is detected by the general electric winning opening. The winning game ball is detected by the 5th count switch 151SG023E or the 6th count switch 151SG023F after being detected by the 4th count switch 151SG023D, and the game ball winning the general winning opening 151SG010 is It is detected by the 7th count switch 151SG023G.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 of the feature unit 151SG, the game balls detected by the first count switch 151SG023A by driving a solenoid (not shown) are distributed to the second count switch 151SG023B and the third count switch 151SG023C. A distribution member is provided. The distribution member operates so as to distribute the game ball toward the second count switch 151SG023B only during a specific period during the small hit game. Therefore, during the small hit game in the feature unit 151SG, even if the game balls win the large winning opening, these game balls are not necessarily detected by the second count switch 151SG023B.

Then, the game ball entering the first out port is detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, and the game ball entering the second out port is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. The game ball entering the third out port is detected by the third out switch 151SG041C.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 151SG will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 11-11, the switch circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11 includes the gate switch 151SG021, the first start port A switch 151SG022A, the first start port B switch 151SG022B, and the second start. Mouth switch 151SG022C, 1st count switch 151SG23A, 2nd count switch 151SG23B, 3rd count switch 151SG023C, 4th count switch 151SG023D, 5th count switch 151SG023E, 6th count switch 151SG023F, 7th count switch 151SG023G, 1st out switch 151SG041A, the second out switch 151SG041B, and the third out switch 151SG041C are connected.

Further, the solenoid 151SG082, the solenoid 151SG081, and the solenoid 151SG086 described above are connected to the solenoid circuit 111, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 11-11 and 11-13, the main board 11 in the feature portion 151SG is housed in a board case 151SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and is a pachinko game. It is mounted on the back of the machine 1. A display monitor 151SG029 capable of displaying a base value described later is arranged on the board case 151SG201. The display monitor 151SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 151SG201. That is, the display monitor 151SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 151SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 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 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, 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 shown in FIG. 11-14, the display monitor 151SG029 includes a first display unit 151SG029A, a second display unit 151SG029B, a third display unit 151SG029C, and a fourth display unit 151SG029D. The first display unit 151SG029A to the fourth display unit 151SG29D 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 display control of the display monitor 151SG029 in the feature unit 151SG is executed by using the area not subject to the test in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 at the time of the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 151SG029 in the feature unit 151SG can display the base value in the low base state calculated in the base value calculation process described later.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-1 and 11-11, the predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, the left position of the game area) in the feature unit 151SG is set to the position of the first special figure. The first special symbol display device 151SG004A capable of executing variable display, the second special symbol display device 151SG004B capable of executing variable display of the second special symbol, the first reserved indicator 151SG025A capable of displaying the first reserved storage number, the first 2 The second hold display 151SG025B capable of displaying the number of hold storages, the normal symbol display 151SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, the normal figure hold display 151SG025C capable of displaying the number of normal symbols held, etc. are arranged together. The game information display unit 151SG200 is provided.

FIG. 11-15 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 151SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 11-15 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit D" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit A" and the small hit type determination result. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit B" and the small hit type determination result.

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

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

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

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

The command D0XXH is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 11-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIGS. 11-16, in the feature unit 151SG of this embodiment, 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, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, 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.

FIG. 11-17 shows the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the feature unit 151SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is variable according to each of the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, 1 variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Although the feature unit 151SG provides only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 11-17, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 151SG is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns Super Reach α and Super Reach β. Has been done. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is In this case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this feature unit 151SG, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, so that the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, in this feature part 151SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided for determining the variation pattern type. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-17, the feature unit 151SG exemplifies a mode in which the fluctuation content (effect content) is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the fluctuation content (effect content) may be different even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. As a fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach out of reach, when the set value is 3, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

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 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

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 shown in FIGS. 11-18 and the like, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 includes 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 variable 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 shown in FIG. 11-18 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), and FIG. 11-18 ( Big hit type judgment table shown in C) (for the second special symbol) In addition to the small hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 11-18 (D) (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table, It includes a small hit variation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

FIG. 11-18 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. 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 the display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, a judgment value for a big hit and a judgment value for a small hit are set.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A), when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the big hit is won at the rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at the rate of 1/200. The judgment value is set. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the determination value is set so that the big hit is won at a rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at a rate of 1/6.

In the feature unit 151SG, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit by using the display result determination table shown in FIG. 11-18 (A). A big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately, and the big hit judgment can be made depending on whether the first special symbol is variably displayed or the second special symbol is variably displayed regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. A common table may be used, and the small hit may be determined using separate tables depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer is the first or the second.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot D based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine. In addition, in this feature part 151SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-18 (B) and 11-18 (C), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shows 3 from jackpot A to jackpot C. While the jackpots of different types are provided, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one type of jackpot D. That is, the jackpot that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the three types of jackpots from the jackpot A to the jackpot C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Only the jackpot D is the jackpot that occurs in.

FIG. 11-18 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. It is a table referenced to determine. In this feature unit 151SG, when the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. When the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type F is executed. It is supposed to be done. That is, these jackpots E and jackpot F are not the jackpot types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game balls during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by whether or not has passed the second count switch 151SG023B.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 151SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-19 (A) and 11-19 (B). In this feature unit 151SG, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot B in which the gaming state shifts to the first high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. , The jackpot C to the jackpot F in which the gaming state shifts to the second high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state are provided.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot F, jackpots A to jackpot C are jackpots that are repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) to change the jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player.

The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) that change the jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player, and the jackpot E is that the jackpot is advantageous to the player. The round that changes to the second state is 9 times (so-called 9 rounds), which is a big hit that is repeatedly executed, and the big hit F has 14 rounds that change the big winning opening to the second state that is advantageous to the player (so-called 14). Round), a big hit that is repeatedly executed.

In addition, the first high base state that shifts after the jackpot game of jackpot B ends is until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or the first special symbol. The time saving control is executed until a big hit occurs before the variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. Then, in the second high base state that shifts after the jackpot game of jackpot C to jackpot F is completed, until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times. , The variable display of the second special symbol until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times. Is executed 10 times, and the time saving control is performed until a big hit occurs before any of the conditions until either the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total is satisfied. Will be executed.

At the end of the big hit game of the big hit B, the CPU 103 sets the first high base state flag indicating that the game state is the first high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (S117). Further, at the end of the big hit game of the big hit C to the big hit F, the CPU 103 sets the second high base state flag indicating that the game state is the second high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (117). By doing so, the CPU 103 determines the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 at the time of hitting the normal drawing at different ratios in the three gaming states of the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state. Is possible (see FIG. 11-7 (B)).

As described above, the first high base state is a game state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B and the Fuden winning opening, and is referred to as the second high base state. Is a gaming state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the Fuden winning opening.

In the high base state, the probability of hitting the normal figure increases, so that the slide member 151SG704 is more likely to protrude from the retracted position to the protruding position than in the normal state (low base state). The first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening are opened by the game ball that has won the prize, and it becomes easy to win the first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening of the game ball. In particular, in the second high base state, the variable display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit at a higher rate than the variable display result of the first special symbol because the second start winning opening is frequently opened. For this reason, in the second high base state, the big hit is generated by the game ball winning a V during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is likely to occur continuously without going through the normal state. It becomes a state.

In the feature unit 151SG, six types of jackpot A to jackpot F are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot types provided are 7 or more and 5 or less. May be good.

Further, in the present feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B), in the second high base state, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times except that a big hit occurs. , Based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times, or the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. The form of ending (the game state shifts to the low base state) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for the second high base state, for example, the variable display of the second special symbol Is executed 100 times, the game shifts to the low base state, that is, the second high base state may continue until the next big hit (including the big hit via the small hit) occurs.

Further, in the present feature unit 151SG, when the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the mode in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state is illustrated on condition that the number of variable display times of the special symbol is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10). The gaming state may shift to the low base state on condition that the number of times) is reached. As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A), in the feature unit 151SG, the variable display of the second special symbol is set to have a higher small hit probability than the variable display of the first special symbol. When the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the gaming state is low base on condition that the number of times the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit reaches a predetermined number of times. You may move to the state.

Next, the operation of the CPU 103 in the feature unit 151SG will be described. In the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-20, the CPU 103 performs the switch processing, the main side error processing, the information output processing, the game random number update processing, and the special symbol shown in S21 to S27. After executing the process process, normal symbol process process, and command control process, the base value calculation process (151SG028) for calculating the base value and the prize ball (game ball) based on the game ball winning in each winning opening. ) Is executed to pay out the prize ball (151SG029), and the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIGS. 11-11 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game (first special symbol display) in which a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and a start winning (first starting winning) occurs but has not yet started. The reserved data of the special figure game) using the first special figure in the device 151SG004A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (detection order of game balls) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure hold storage unit is a special figure game (second special symbol display) in which the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening and a start winning (second starting winning) occurs but has not yet started. The reserved data of the special figure game) using the second special figure in the device 151SG004B is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 151SG020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 151SG021. For example, the normal map hold storage unit associates the game balls with the hold numbers in the order in which they pass through the passing gate, and is used for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

FIG. 11-21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S110) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is "0" (151SGS141). The second special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 151SG004B.

When the number of the second special figure hold storage is other than "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; N), the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (151SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of 151SGS142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as the above. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (151SGS144), the process shifts to 151SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (151SGS145). The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. For example, in the process of 151SGS145, the game control counter setting unit may read the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter, and determine whether or not the read value is "0". .. As described above, the process of 151SGS145 is executed when it is determined by 151SGS141 that the number of reserved second special figure is "0", and whether or not the number of reserved first special figure is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one that is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the number of 1st special figure hold storage is other than "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; N), the hold data stored in the 1st special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (151SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of 151SGS146, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. And update the data in the 1st special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (151SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer to "1" (151SGS148), the process shifts to 151SGS149.

In 151SGS149, as a table used for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing", FIG. 11-18 (A). Select and set the display result judgment table shown in. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" (151SGS150).

After the special figure display result is determined by the 151SGS150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (151SGS151). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (151SGS151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (151SGS152). At this time, as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer is selected and set (151SGS153). At this time, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is "1", the CPU 103 selects and sets the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the value of the figure designation buffer is "2", the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11-18 (C) may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer is "big hit A" and "big hit B" in the jackpot type determination table. , "Big hit C" and "Big hit D", it is determined which of the plurality of types the big hit type is to be selected according to which of the determination values assigned to each big hit type is matched (151SGS154).

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 151SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be determined as either a time saving state in which the time single output control (time saving control) is performed or a normal state in which the time saving control is not performed. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived whether to control the game state of. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS155), the determined jackpot type is stored. Then proceed to 151SGS156. As an example, if the jackpot type is "big hit A", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", if it is "big hit B", it is set to "1", if it is "big hit C", it is set to "2", and "big hit D". If it is, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, when it is determined by 151SGS151 that it is not a "big hit" (151SGS151; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (151SGS151a). When it is determined to be a "small hit" (151SGS151a; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (151SGS151b). At this time, a small hit type determination table (see FIG. 11-18 (D)) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the small hit type to one of a plurality of types (151SGS151c). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the hit type determination stored in the variable random number buffer can be displayed as "small hit A" and "small hit A" in the small hit type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of small hit types is used according to which of the determination values assigned to each small hit type of "small hit B" is matched (151SGS151d).

Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS151e), the determined small The hit type is memorized and the process proceeds to 151SGS156. As an example, if the small hit type is "small hit A", the small hit type buffer value may be set to "0", and if it is "small hit B", it may be set to "1".

In 151SGS156, the result of pre-determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), the result of determining the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state, and further, the small hit gaming state. A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of whether or not to control (whether or not the small hit flag is set). As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in 151SGS151, the big hit symbols "1", "3", "5", depending on the determination result of the big hit type in 151SGS154, Any of the special symbols indicating the number "7" is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, a special symbol showing the number "1" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit A". In addition, a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit B". A special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit C". A special symbol showing the number "7" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit D". Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the finalized special symbol.

After the fixed special symbol is set in 151SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (151SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (151SGS158), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

11-22 and 11-23 are flowcharts showing a special symbol stop process (S113) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display device 151SG004A and the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. Control is performed to derive and display a symbol (151SGS171). When the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is terminated, and the variable special symbol designated buffer value. When is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS172). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173), and if the jackpot flag is not set (151SGS173; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS180.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173; Y), the CPU 103 clears these flags if the time saving flag, the first high base state flag, and the second high base state flag are set (151SG174). ), Hit start 1 designated command (big hit A), hit start 2 designated command (big hit B), hit start 3 designated command (big hit C) hit start 4 according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12. Make settings to send the designated command (big hit D) (151SGS175). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS175 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process (S27) described above.

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (151SGS176).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (151SGS177). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times in the case of big hit A to C and 15 times in the case of big hit D) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (151SGS178). Then, the values of the first special figure variable display count counter and the second special figure variable display count counter, which will be described later, are reset to 0 (151SGS179a), and the value of the separate symbol process flag corresponds to the jackpot opening preprocessing (S114). The value is updated to "4" (151SGS179b), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, in 151SGS180, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set (151SGS180; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS198. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (151SGS180; Y), the CPU 103 receives a hit start 5 designation command (small hit A) or a hit on the effect control board 12 according to the type of small hit stored. Start 6 Make settings to send the designated command (small hit B) (151SGS181). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS181 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process (S27) described above.

Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the image display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (151SGS182). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times in the case of a small hit) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (151SGS183), and whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, the high base state (first high base). It is determined whether or not a small hit is won in the state (or the second high base state) (151SGS184). If the time saving flag is not set, that is, if the small hit is won in the low base state (normal state) (151SGS184; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the process proceeds to 151SGS186 (151SGS185). If the time saving flag is set, that is, if a small hit is won in the high base state (151SGS184; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS186 without going through the processing of 151SGS185.

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set in 151SGS186, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state. If the time saving flag is not set (151SGS186; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS186; Y), whether or not the value of the variable special map designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS187). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS187; Y), the value of the 1st special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is incremented by +1 to 151SGS190. Proceed (151SGS188). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS187; N), the value of the 2nd special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 2nd special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1. Proceed to 151 SGS 190 (151 SGS 189).

Next, in 151SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS190; N), whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state. That is, it is determined whether or not the first high base state flag is set (151SGS191). When the gaming state is the second high base state (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS192). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (151SGS193). When the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 9 or less (151SGS193; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS190; Y), the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS191). ; Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display count counter is 100 (191SGS192; Y), when the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 10 (181SGS193; Y), the time saving flag, Clear the set flag of the 1st high base state flag and the 2nd high base state flag (151SGS194), and set the value of the 1st special figure variable display count counter and the value of the 2nd special figure variable display count counter to 0. Reset to 151SGS196 and proceed to 151SGS195 (151SGS195).

In 151SG161, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8", which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S118), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (151SGS197).

On the other hand, in 151SGS198, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state. If the time saving flag is not set (151SGS198; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS198; Y), whether or not the value of the variable special diagram designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS199). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS199; Y), the value of the 1st special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is incremented by +1 to 151SGS202. Proceed (151 SGS200). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS199; N), the value of the 2nd special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 2nd special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1. Proceed to 151SGS202 (151SGS201).

Next, in 151SGS202, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS202; N), whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state. That is, it is determined whether or not the first high base state flag is set (151SGS203). When the gaming state is the second high base state (151SGS203; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS204). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS204; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (151SGS205). When the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 9 or less (151SGS205; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS202; Y), the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS203). Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display count counter is 100 (191SGS204; Y), and when the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 10 (181SGS205; Y), the time saving flag, Clear the set flag of the 1st high base state flag and the 2nd high base state flag (151SGS206), and set the value of the 1st special figure variable display count counter and the value of the 2nd special figure variable display count counter to 0. Reset to 151SGS208 and proceed to 151SGS208 (151SGS207).

In 151SG208, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S110), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (151SGS209).

FIG. 11-24 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit release preprocessing, the CPU 103 first sets the small hit display time timer to -1 (151SGS211), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timered out (151SGS212). If the small hit display time timer is not timered out (151SGS212; N), the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated, while if the small hit display time timer is timered out (151SGS212; Y), the big winning opening is opened. A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in the open time timer for setting the open state (151SGS213). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" (S204), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S119), and the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated.

FIG. 11-25 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening processing (S119) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the opening time timer to -1 (151SGS221). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open time timer has timed out (151SGS222).

If the open time timer is out of the timer (151SGS222; Y), it shifts to 151SGS235, and if the open time timer is not out of the timer (151SGS222; N), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the big winning opening. (151SGS223). When the opening timing of the large winning opening is (151SGS223; Y), the CPU 103 controls the large winning opening to the open state by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the large winning opening door (151SGS224). Then, the transmission setting of the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening is set (151SGS225), and the process shifts to 151SGS226. The command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in 151SGS225, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening (151SGS223; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS226 without going through 151SGS224 and 151SGS225.

In 151SGS226, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the big winning opening. When it is the closing timing of the big winning opening (151SGS226; Y), the CPU 103 controls the big winning opening to the closed state by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the big winning opening door (151SGS227). Then, after opening the big winning opening, the transmission setting of the designated command is set (151SGS228), and the process proceeds to 151SGS229. The command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in 151SGS228, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the closing timing of the big winning opening (151SGS226; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS229 without going through 151SGS227 and 151SGS228.

In 151SGS229, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on. If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS229; N), the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS229; Y), the second count switch is already on. It is determined whether or not the count switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS230). If the V winning flag is set (151SGS230; Y), the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the V winning flag is not set (151SGS230; N), the V winning flag is set (151SGS231). ..

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS232). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, if the large winning opening is in the open state, the CPU 103 controls the large winning opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the large winning opening door (151SGS233) and clears the opening time timer (151SGS234). ..

Then, in 151SGS235, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "10", which is a value corresponding to the small hit end process (S120), and ends the small hit opening process.

FIG. 11-26 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (S120) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit end display timer is operating (151SGS241). When the small hit end display timer is not operating (151SGS241; N), the small hit flag is cleared (151SGS242), and the transmission setting of the hit end designation command according to the small hit is set to the effect control board 12 (151SGS243). ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Then, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time is set in the small hit end display timer (151SGS244), and the small hit end process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is operating (151SGS241; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is set to -1 (151SGS245). Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the small hit end display timer has timed out (151SGS246). If the small hit end display time has not elapsed (151SGS246; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247). If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS247; N), the small hit end processing is finished, and if the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247; Y), the second count is already done. It is determined whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, the game ball has passed the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS248). If the V winning flag is set (151SGS248; Y), the small hit end process is completed, and if the V winning flag is not set (151SGS248; N), the V winning flag is set (151SGS249).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS250). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set (151SG251). When the time saving flag is set (151SGS251; Y), the small hit end processing is completed, and when the time saving flag is not set (151SG251; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the small hit is set. The end process is terminated (151SGS252).

Further, when the small hit end display time has elapsed in 151SGS246 (151SGS246; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (151SGS253). When the V winning flag is set (151SGS253; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the jackpot flag (151SGS254, 151SGS255). Then, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type from "big hit E" and "big hit F" based on the small hit type in which the V prize is generated (151SGS256). As shown in FIG. 11-18 (D), when the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit E". When the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit B", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit F". Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS257), the determined jackpot type is stored. To do. As an example, if the jackpot type is "big hit E", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "4", and if it is "big hit F", it may be set to "5".

After executing 151SGS257, the CPU 103 clears if the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS258). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (151SGS259), which is a value corresponding to the large hit opening pre-processing (S114), and the small hit end processing is terminated.

That is, in this feature unit 151SG, the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SF023B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time elapses after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even if a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening immediately before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the small hit end process is completed by passing the game ball through the second count switch 151SG023B. It has become like.

If the V winning flag is not set in 151SGS253 (151SGS; N), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S110) (S110). 151SGS260), the small hit end process is completed.

FIG. 11-27 is a flowchart showing the base value calculation process (151SGS028) shown in FIG. 11-20. In the base value calculation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state (151SGS261). When it is in the big hit game state (151SGS261; Y), the base value calculation process is completed, and when it is not in the big hit game state (151SGS261; N), it is further determined whether or not the game state is the small hit game state (151SGS262). ).

When the gaming state is not the small hit gaming state (151SGS262; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (normal state). When it is not in the low base state, that is, in the first high base state or the second high base state (151SGS263; N), the base value calculation process ends. Further, when the gaming state is the low base state (151SGS263; Y), whether or not the first starting port A switch 151SG022A is turned on, that is, the game ball wins the first starting winning opening A and is the first. It is determined whether or not it is detected by the start port A switch 151SG022A (151SGS264).

When the first start port A switch 151SG022A is turned on (151SGS264), the CPU 103 increases the value of the prize ball counter indicating the total number of prize balls paid out in the prize ball payout process by +3 and discharges the prize balls from the game board 2. The value of the out number counter indicating the number of game balls played is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS267 (151SGS265, 151SGS266). When the first start port A switch is OFF (151SGS264; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS267 without executing the processes of 151SGS265 and 151SGS266.

In 151SGS267, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first start port B switch 151SG022B is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start winning opening B and is detected by the first starting port B switch 151SG022B. judge. When the first start port B switch 151SG022B is turned ON (151SGS267; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is increased by +1 and the value of the out number counter is increased by +0 (151SGS268, 151SGS269). Further, the value of the out number counter is increased to +0 (without adding the value of the out number counter), and the value of the remaining number counter indicating the number of game balls remaining in the winning unit 151SG700 is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS274. (151SGS273, 151SG273a). When the second start port switch 151SG022C is OFF (151SGS267; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS274 without executing the processes of 151SGS272 and 151SGS273a.

In 151SGS274, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fourth count switch 151SG023D is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general electric winning opening and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D. When the 4th count switch 151SG023D is turned ON (151SGS274; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS276, and when the 4th count switch 151SG023D is OFF (151SFS274; N), 151SGS275 Proceed to 151SGS276 without executing the process of.

In 151SGS276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the 7th count switch 151SG023G is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 151SG010 and has been detected by the 7th count switch 151SG023G. When the 7th count switch 151SG023G is turned ON (151SGS276; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is increased by +3 and the value of the out number counter is increased by +1 to proceed to 151SGS279 (151SGS277, 151SGS278), and the 7th count switch. When 151SG023G is OFF (151SGS276; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS279 without executing the processes of 151SGS277 and 151SGS278.

In 151SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not any of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball is the first out switch 151SG041A. , The third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are passed through, and it is determined whether or not the game board 2 is guided to the back side and discharged. When any of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F is turned ON (151SGS279; Y), the value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 to 151SGS281. When all of the forward (151SGS280), the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are OFF (151SGS279; N), the processing of 151SGS280 is not executed. Proceed to 151SGS281.

In 151SGS281, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second out switch 151SG041B is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second out switch 151SG041B and is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. .. When the second out switch 151SG041B is turned ON (151SGS281; Y), whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is 1 or more, that is, the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening winning game It is determined whether or not there is a game ball that is still flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 among the balls (151SGS282).

When the value of the residual number counter is 1 or more (151SGS282; Y), the value of the residual number counter is decremented by -1 and the value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS291 (151SGS283, 151SGS284). That is, in the feature unit 151SG, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, the value of the out number counter is not changed at the winning timing, and the winning game ball is used. The value of the out number counter is incremented by 1 based on passing through the second out shoe.

On the other hand, when the value of the residual number counter is 0 (151SGS282; N), the value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 without executing the processing of 151SGS283, and the process proceeds to 151SGS291 (151SGS284). When the second out switch 151SG041B is OFF (151SGS281; N) in 151SGS281, the process proceeds to 151SGS291 without executing the processing of 151SGS282-151SGS284.

Further, when it is determined in 151SGS262 that the gaming state is the small hit gaming state (151SGS262; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS286). When the low base small hit flag is not set (151SGS286; N), the base value calculation process is completed, and when the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS286; Y), the first count switch is further set. It is determined whether or not 151SG023A is turned ON (151SGS287).

When the first count switch 151SG023A is OFF (151SGS287; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS291, and when the first count switch 151SG023A is ON (151SGS287; Y), whether or not the V winning flag is further set. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned on is after the V winning (151SGS288). When the V winning flag is set, that is, when the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned on is after the V winning (151SGS288; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS291, and the V winning flag is not set. That is, when the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned on is before the V prize (V prize has not yet occurred) (151 SGS288; N), the value of the prize ball counter is increased by +15. The value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS291 (151SGS289, 151SGS290).

Then, in 151SGS291, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the out number counter is 6000 or more. When the value of the out number counter is 5999 or less (151SGS291; N), the base value calculation process is completed, and when the value of the out number counter is 6000 or more (151SGS291; Y), the value of the out number counter and the prize The base value in the low base state is calculated from the value of the ball counter (151SGS292). Then, the calculated base value in the low base state is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 (151SGS293), and the values of the out number counter and the prize ball number counter are reset to 0 to end the base value calculation process (151SGS294). ).

As described above, the feature unit 151SG calculates the base value for each 6000 balls when the game state is the low base state, and updates and displays the calculated base value on the display monitor 151SG029. ..

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28 (A), when a small hit is won in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state (when the variable display result is a small hit), From the start of the small hit game until the V prize is generated (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B), the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening. The prize balls based on the winning of the prize are included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter), while the first starting prize opening B and after the V prize is generated Prize balls based on the winning of game balls in the 2nd start winning opening and the large winning opening are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (not included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter). It has become.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28 (B), when the small hit is won in the variable display in the high base state after the big hit game of the big hit B to the big hit F is completed (the variable display result is small). (If it is a hit) is a prize based on the game ball winning in the 1st start winning opening B, the 2nd starting winning opening, and the large winning opening regardless of whether or not a V winning occurs during the small hit game. The balls are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (not included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28 (C), the gaming state is changed from the high base state to the low base state based on the satisfaction of the end condition of the high base state (see FIG. 11-19 (B)). When the state is changed (shifted), a maximum of four reserved memories of the second special symbol may be stored during the high base state. Therefore, even when the game state is in the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the small hit is won in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times. In the case (when the variable display result is a small hit), the first start prize is won from the start of the small hit game until the V prize is generated (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B). The prize balls based on the winning of the game ball in the mouth B, the second starting prize opening, and the large winning opening are included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter). So, the prize balls based on the game balls winning in the 1st start winning opening B, the 2nd starting winning opening, and the big winning opening after the V prize is generated are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value. (It is not included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter).

As shown in FIG. 11-28 (C), immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the image display is performed. To display a background image for a low base state on the device 5, or to stop launching a game ball from the speakers 8L, 8R toward the right game area 151SG002R and launch a game ball toward the left game area 151SG002L. By instructing the player to switch, the player may be notified that the gaming state has changed to the low base state.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (A), when the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state. Is given by adding the number of prize balls given during the small hit game based on the variable display to the prize ball counter, so that the game balls win a prize in the large winning opening that has changed to the open state in the low base state. By adding the number of prize balls to the prize ball counter, the base value in the low base state can be calculated on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the winning unit 151SG700, a second count switch 151SG023B capable of detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening is provided, and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game ( Since the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state by passing the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game, whether the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. Whether or not the player can be noticed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

If the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit in the low base state, before the V prize is generated during the small hit game based on the variable display (the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B). During the period (before), the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning in the large winning opening is added to the prize ball counter, while the V prize during the small hit game based on the variable display occurs. In the period after this, the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning in the large winning opening is not added to the prize ball counter, so the game ball counts second during the small hit game. After passing through the switch 151SG023B, that is, during the big hit game, the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning the big prize opening is added to the prize ball counter, which is inappropriate as the base value in the low base state. It is possible to prevent the value from being displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 151SG, the left gaming area 151SG002L and the right gaming area 151SG002R are provided, and in the low base state, the gaming ball is mainly launched toward the left gaming area 151SG002L. While it is possible to play a game, in a high base state, it is possible to play a game mainly by firing a game ball toward the right game area 151SG002R, and FIGS. 11-1 and 11- As shown in 5, the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a large winning opening is provided in the right gaming area 151SG002R. Therefore, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit, the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning the large prize opening during the small hit game based on the variable display is taken into consideration. The base value in the low base state can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

In addition, in this feature part 151SG, by providing a large winning opening in the right game area 151SG002R, the game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L exemplifies a form in which a large winning opening cannot be won. The game ball is not limited, and for example, by providing a large winning opening between the winning ball device 6A and the first out opening, a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R and a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L Both may be able to win the big prize opening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (C), the CPU 103 has a small variable display result in a maximum of four variable displays of the second special symbol immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. Since the small hit game state is controlled by hitting, the game ball is awarded by winning a prize in the large winning opening that is opened by the variable display result of the second special symbol in the low base state becoming a small hit. The base value in the low base state in consideration of the number of prize balls given can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the base value calculation process shown in FIGS. 11-27, as shown in the processes of 151SGS264 to 151SGS266, when the first start port A switch 151SG022A is turned ON (the first start port A switch 151SG022A is a game ball). (When) is added, both the value of the out number counter and the value of the prize ball counter are added, but as shown in the processing of 151SGS271 to 151SGS273a, when the second start port switch 151SG022C is turned ON (the first). 2 When the start port switch 151SG022C detects a game ball), only the value of the prize ball counter is added without adding the value of the out number counter, so that the base value in the low base state calculated by the CPU 103 is It is possible to prevent inaccuracies.

Further, in the base value calculation process shown in FIGS. 11-27, as shown in 151SGS281 to 151SGS284, after the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C, the game ball is transferred to the second out switch 151SG041B. Since the value of the out number counter is added by the detection, the value of the out number counter can be accurately added at the timing when the game ball is ejected from the game board 2, and the game ball is the second out switch 151SG041B. It is possible to prevent the addition process of the out number counter from being complicated due to the detection in.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-1 and 11-5, the first out port is provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can enter. , The second out port is provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can enter and a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L cannot enter, so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L The game balls flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can be accurately discharged from the game board 2, and an accurate ratio can be calculated for the game balls flowing down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the winning unit 151SG700 is integrally provided with the second starting winning opening and the second starting opening switch 151SG022C, the second out opening and the second out switch 151SG041B in the right game area 151SG002R. Is provided, so that the out flow path 151SG714 for enabling the game medium that has entered the second winning opening and the second out opening to be detected by the second out switch 151SG041B is accurately provided in the winning unit 151SG700. Can be done.

Further, in the base value calculation process in FIGS. 11-27, the CPU 103 adds 0 to the value of the out number counter when the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C, as shown in 151SGS 271 to 151 SGS273a. Is executed, the process can be shared with that when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch A151SG022A, so that the program of the base value calculation process can be simplified. In particular, in the present feature unit 151SG, since the process of adding 1 to the value of the out number counter is executed at the timing when the game ball is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B, the game ball is set to the second start port switch 151SG022C. By executing the process of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter at the detected timing, it is possible to prevent double addition of 1 to the out number counter.

In the feature unit 151SG, in the base value calculation process, 0 is added to the value of the out number counter when the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C. Is not limited to this, and when the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C, the process of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter described above is not executed (value of the out number counter). No numerical value is added to).

Although the feature portion 151SG of the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these feature portions, and the present invention may be changed or added within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the feature unit 151SG, it is possible to control the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result being a big hit, and it is possible to control the jackpot gaming state based on the occurrence of a V prize during the small hit game. Although the embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the frequency of small hits after the end of the big hit game is high. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state (so-called small hit rush) in which the frequency of winning a prize in a large winning opening during a small hit game is improved. When the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 equipped with the so-called small hit rush function in this way, the game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening during the small hit rush, as in the case of the feature portion 151SG. The prize balls originally given are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (the number of prize balls given by winning the big prize opening is not added to the prize ball counter). Therefore, it is sufficient to prevent an inappropriate base value from being displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the game ball winning the general electric winning opening passes through the fourth count switch 151SG023D and then passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of game balls that have passed through the fourth count switch 151SG023D and the number of game balls that have passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are counted. By doing so, it may be possible to detect fraudulent acts such as the same game ball repeatedly passing through the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F to open the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, a mode in which the base value in a low base state is displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor is not limited to this, and if it is information on the base value The information displayed on the 151SG029 may be information other than the base value in the low base state (for example, whether or not the calculated base value is higher than a predetermined reference value).

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, a mode in which the CPU 103 calculates a base value in a low base state by executing a base value calculation process (see FIG. 11-20) is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the program related to the calculation of the base value may be stored in an area different from the area in which the program related to the progress of the game in the ROM 101 is stored. Further, as the data used for the program not related to the progress of the game (numerical data used for calculating the base value, the calculated numerical data, etc.), the data related to the progress of the game in the RAM 102 is stored. It may be stored in an area different from the existing area.

Further, the feature unit 151SG exemplifies a mode in which a base value in a low base state is calculated every time the number of out balls reaches 6000 balls and is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, the base values in the first high base state and the second high base state may be calculated and updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029, or the base values calculated in the past may be stored and stored. The average value of the base values may be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

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 openings, 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 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105,125 I / O, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can display a specific display corresponding to the variable display, launches a game medium into the game area, and can control the advantageous state by playing a game.
A change effect execution means that changes the display mode of a specific display,
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
The specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is executed is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is not executed.
further,
A winning means that includes at least a variable winning means that can be changed into a first state and a second state in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state, and the game medium is given according to the winning of the game medium.
A game state control means capable of controlling a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state.
In the first game state, a calculation means capable of calculating the ratio of the second number, which is the number of given game media, to the first number, which is the number of game media fired into the game area.
A display means for displaying information about the ratio calculated by the calculation means is provided.
The variable winning means is controlled to the first state when it is controlled to a predetermined state which is a state different from the advantageous state.
When the game medium wins the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on the fact that the calculation means is controlled to the predetermined state in the first gaming state, the calculation means of the gaming medium given by the winning. A gaming machine characterized by adding a number to a second number.