JP2020195863A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for preventing a decrease in interest.SOLUTION: In variable display accompanying super-ready-to-reach, a changing performance to active display with general winning as an opportunity is executable during a first period until super-ready-to-reach is developed. During a second period after development to super-ready-to-reach, execution of a changing performance to active display with generation winning as an opportunity is restricted. After starting a ready-to-win performance of super-ready-to-win, a special changing performance for changing active display is executed at predetermined execution timing when a changing performance to active display is not under execution.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-4

Description

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

At the timing when the game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening, the mode of the look-ahead notice effect is determined, and a game machine in which the look-ahead notice effect is executed in the determined mode has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

JP-A-2017-148154

As a game machine as in Patent Document 1, there is a game machine in which the jackpot probability can be changed according to a set value, and it is required to increase the game variation without causing the player to feel inconvenience and to improve the game interest. Has been done.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability can be changed according to a set value without causing the player to feel inconvenience.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display means for executing the variable display of the identification information and
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold information,
A game control means capable of controlling the advantageous state by a different ratio according to a set set value, and
A display means that can display information about the set value and
An operating means that can be changed to either the first state or the second state,
When the operating means is in the second state, the setting control means that can be controlled into a setting permission state for permitting the setting of the set value and a setting confirmation state for confirming the set value with the start of power supply. And with
In the setting permission state, the set value is set when the operating means changes from the second state to the first state.
The variable display means executes display in a special mode different from that when the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting permission state.
While the information including the hold information is initialized corresponding to the setting permission state, the information including the hold information is not initialized corresponding to the setting confirmation state.
A game machine characterized by that.
(1) Other game machines
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
When the game medium wins a prize, the player is given a game value (for example, a score in a prize ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning opening 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state is used. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the corresponding display processing) capable of displaying the corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display, and
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) that can execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display when the game medium is awarded to the predetermined winning area is provided. ,
If there is a corresponding display that is the target of the change effect, the first after the corresponding display is displayed
Until the period (for example, the period until the start of the reach effect of the super reach), the change effect is executed when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area, and in the second period after the first period, the change effect is executed.
The change effect (for example, the special change effect) can be executed at a special opportunity different from the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (C)).
According to such a configuration, when the second period is reached, the change effect is executed at a special opportunity, so that it is possible to prevent the change effect from being not executed and the interest from being lowered.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
When the game medium wins a prize in the predetermined winning area in the second period, the change effect may be restricted from being executed with the winning as a trigger (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (C)). ..
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary change effect from being executed.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
It is equipped with a start winning opening (for example, a first starting winning opening and a second starting winning opening) that enables variable display to be executed when the game medium wins a prize.
When the game medium wins the start winning opening, the change mode of the corresponding display is determined (for example, the process of steps 25AKS001 to 25AKS003 is executed), and when the change effect is executed, the corresponding display is based on the change mode. (For example, step 25A)
The change effect is executed by the processing of KS013).
According to such a configuration, the display mode of the corresponding display can be appropriately changed regardless of the timing at which the change effect is executed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The mode of the change effect may be different depending on whether the game medium is won in the predetermined winning area or the special trigger (see, for example, FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
There are a plurality of display modes having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)).
When the change effect is not executed and the display mode of the corresponding display does not change in the first period, and it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode of a specific stage or higher. The display mode of the corresponding display may be changed without fail at the special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the corresponding display from ending without changing to the display mode with a high degree of expectation.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
There are a plurality of display modes having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)).
When the change effect is not executed and the display mode of the corresponding display does not change in the first period, and it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode less than a specific stage. The display mode of the corresponding display may not be changed at the special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged because the corresponding display changes to a display mode with a low expectation level at a special occasion.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
A notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes an explanatory effect) may be provided that can notify that the change effect is executed when the game medium is awarded to the predetermined winning area.
According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize the opportunity for the change effect to be executed.

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 figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 25AK. It is a timing chart which concerns on the change effect of the feature part 25AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of correspondence display processing which concerns on a feature part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in the correspondence display processing which concerns on a feature part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display change pattern corresponding to the feature part 25AK. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the loss variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern 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.

(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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of 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. First to do
A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. Special symbols include numbers indicating "0" to "9" and "
It is represented by 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). Fluctuations 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 symbol 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, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game,
Variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, "
The decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction or update display) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, there is a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held, and a hold display.
A display area for displaying the active display corresponding to the variable display during execution 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 storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

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

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 is, for example,
It is equipped with an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces approaches the winning ball device 6A. The game ball is closed so that it 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 as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area), the normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. 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 located at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3.
Is provided, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area. 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, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. )
A hitting 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. Stick controller 31
A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to 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 general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, how to open the big prize opening (
A plurality of types of game states (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) after the big hit game state are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these.
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 prize opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

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

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening (
High open control, high base control) is also executed. The time saving state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the above is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is a low accuracy high base state,
The probabilistic state is also called the high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is also called the low-probability 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. In addition, it should be noted
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 a point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, operation of the movable body 32, etc. may be performed.

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 stopped and displayed (derived).

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 symbol. 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" etc.) may be displayed together 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 is in the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,""is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in 5R. 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 referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying 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. Besides,
On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

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, and a solenoid circuit 111.
And so on.

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 and a RAM (Random A).
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10
4 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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, ROM10
Various data stored in 1 (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). Controls (drives) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc.
It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal to be used, 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
It 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 or end of variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), 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, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in 121 is used, and RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A or a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute the effect based on the detection signal from B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicating the operation content).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) and a CGROM (Character G).
It is equipped with enerator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5.
To display. 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 that specifies how to turn on / off the lamp)
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 has various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects.
Numerical data indicating is counted up to date. 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, C
The PU 103 is an RA that clears the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102.
Perform M clear processing and set the initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control 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), the RAM
It is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.)
In addition, the state of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If the backup data is not stored in 02 (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 backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. If it is determined that these match, RAM10
It is determined that the data of 2 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), CP
The U103 performs a restoration 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
An appropriate screen display may be performed 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, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
It is sent to No. 3, 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 processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
First, by executing a predetermined switch process, the detection signal from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is transmitted via the switch circuit 110. Determining the presence or absence of reception (step S2
1). 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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the 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). CPU1
By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, 03 manages the execution and hold of the special symbol game, controls the big hit game state and the small hit game state, controls the game state, and the like (for details, See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26).
). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing 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, C
The PU 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 processing, CPU103
First, the start winning determination process is executed (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 determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination 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. Each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120)
), The transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

In the special symbol normal processing in step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value).
Is executed when. In this special symbol normal processing, the first is based on the presence or absence of pending information.
Whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game is determined. 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. In addition, 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, the display result is "big hit" or "small hit".
It includes a process of determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the result of pre-determining whether or not to do so. 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 variable display mode 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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, 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. And the display result is "big hit"
If, 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 "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 jackpot is used. 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 "5".
On the other hand, when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag 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 "
It is updated to 0 ”and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state 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 game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). 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 for a predetermined time (for example, 2) based on the CTC register setting, for example.
It is set to the on state every time (milliseconds) elapses. 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 is automatically set to disable interrupts, but when a CPU that is not automatically disabled is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (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 turned on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of 1 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, settings and controls corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. It is said. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1 may be stored 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.
The reception flag provided in 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to 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 look-ahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead advance 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 is, for example, the RAM 12
Depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in 2, the following steps S170 to S1
One of the 77 processes is selected and executed.

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. Image display device 5
If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern in is started, the value of the effect process flag is set to ".
Update to 1 ”and end the variable display start waiting process.

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
By instructing the display control unit 123, the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 can be driven, and the voice control board 13 can be driven. Speakers 8L, 8 by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to
During variable display of decorative symbols, such as outputting voice or sound effect from R, and turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Execute various production controls. After performing such production control
For example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the command for specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is received from the main board 11, etc. The final decorative pattern that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the final decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".
During variable display, the effect processing 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
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed 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. is there"
Update to 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 or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. 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 corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. 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 executes various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. 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 the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

What is displayed during the variable display of a special symbol is one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-").
However, 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).
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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 When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, 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) , Regular Bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT 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 using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, the expression ("high", "high", "high" of the comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production.
Expressions such as "low" and "differentiate") may include that one is in the proportion of "0%". 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 25AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 25AK will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the feature part 25AK,
A look-ahead notice effect (look-ahead notice effect) is executed when a prize is entered into the general winning opening 10 (entrance of a game ball). Specifically, after a prize (also referred to as a general prize) is generated in the general prize opening 10, it is possible to execute a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display. In this way, the pending change notice that is executed when the general prize is won is also called a change effect. Since the hold display and the active display are displays corresponding to the variable display, they are also collectively referred to as corresponding displays.

If the general winning opening 10 is being played, the status of the game (the progress of the variable display,
It can occur regardless of whether or not there is a hold, the effect being executed, the game state, etc.). Therefore, in order to preferably execute the pending change notice triggered by the general prize, it is necessary to control the effect in consideration of the situation of the game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, there is a risk that it may be difficult to understand the target of the hold change notice, such as when the variable display is switched (shift timing of the hold display) or when the reach effect of the super reach is being executed. If you want to pay attention to the production, the pre-reading notice production (pending change notice) triggered by the general prize is restricted (not executed). Further, even when the hold display and the active display are not displayed and there is no target of the hold change notice, the execution of the hold change notice is restricted (some effects are executed).

In addition, if there is a hold display and an active display corresponding to super reach and big hit, but there is no general prize, the hold change notice will not be executed, and the interest of the game by the hold change notice will be improved. Opportunity (opportunity to change the display mode of the correspondence display) is lost. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pending change notice can be executed by a special opportunity different from the general prize. In this way, the pending change notice executed by the special opportunity is also called a special change effect among the change effects. In this embodiment, the effect mode of the special change effect is different from the effect mode based on the general prize. By doing so, the variation of the production becomes various and the fun of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, a special change effect is executed in a variable display accompanied by super reach. Specifically, it is a case where it is decided to change the display mode of the active display in the variable display accompanied by the super reach, and the reach effect of the super reach starts without changing the active display in the normal mode. A special opportunity is established when it is done (developed into super reach). When a special opportunity is established, a pending change notice (special change effect) is executed at a predetermined timing during the reach effect of the super reach.

When it is decided to change the display mode of the active display in the variable display with super reach, the change effect is executed with the general prize as an opportunity in the first period until the reach effect of super reach is started. Make it possible. However, in the second period after the reach production of Super Reach is started, even if a general prize occurs, the change effect based on the prize is not executed, and the special change effect based on the establishment of the special opportunity is executed. ..

FIG. 8-1 shows an example of an effect operation when the change effect of the feature unit 25AK is executed.
In FIG. 8-1 (A), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 by the downward arrow. It shows that it is. Further, it is shown that the active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5, and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 25AK002. The effect operation shown below is executed under the control of the effect control CPU 120 based on the command from the main board 11.

Here, when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10, the first production image 25AK003 (character image) appears from the direction of the winning general winning opening 10, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B). The introduction part (introduction effect) of the change effect is executed. FIG. 8-1 (B) shows an example in which a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10 provided at the lower left of the game board 2, and the introduction effect in which the first effect image 25AK003 appears from that direction is shown. It is running. By executing the introduction effect of displaying the first effect image 25AK003, it is possible to notify the player that the game ball has won the general prize opening 10 and that the prize ball corresponding to the prize has been obtained.

In this embodiment, the general winning openings 10 are provided at four locations, and a change effect (introduction effect) according to the winning general winning openings 10 is executed. For example, an introduction effect may be executed such that the first effect image 25AK003 appears from the direction of the winning general winning opening 10. It should be noted that, of the plurality of general winning openings 10, a change effect may be executed when a predetermined general winning opening 10 is won, or a change effect when a prize is won according to the general winning opening 10. The execution rate and the effect mode (type of character image, etc.) may be different.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (C) and 8-1 (D), the second effect image 25AK004 (effect image) acts on the second hold display from the first effect image 25AK003 (movement, interference, collision, The action effect (attack) is executed, and as a result, the display mode (display color) of the hold display of the target of the action effect changes, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E).

In this way, by executing the change effect triggered by the general prize, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the general prize and to suggest the degree of expectation that the change effect will be in an advantageous state, so that the interest of the effect is improved. ..

FIG. 8-2 shows an example of the effect operation when the special change effect of the feature unit 25AK is executed. In FIG. 8-2 (A), the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L of the image display device 5
In 5R, the symbol of the number 7 is stopped, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the "middle" of the image display device 5, indicating that the reach is established. Further, it is shown that the active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5, and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 25AK002.

In the case of variable display accompanied by super reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), the character "super reach" is displayed and the reach effect of super reach is started (developed into super reach).

Even if the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 after the reach production of the super reach is started, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), the pending change notice triggered by the winning is not executed. In FIG. 8-2 (C), a reach effect in which characters fight against each other is executed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and executed in the upper left region of the image display device 5.

In this way, after the reach production of Super Reach was started, it was triggered by the general prize.
Execution of the pending change notice as shown in FIG. 8-1 is restricted. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the reach production of the super reach without hindering the reach production of the super reach.

When it is decided to change the display mode of the active display and the display mode of the active display has not been changed when the super reach is developed, a predetermined timing from the start of the reach effect of the super reach. A special change effect is executed at.
In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), the third effect image 25AK005 (star image) is displayed, and the third effect image 25AK005 acts on the active display (movement, interference, collision, attack). ) Is executed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), a special change effect in which the display mode (display color) of the active display of the target of the action effect is changed is executed. As described above, the special change effect is an effect mode different from the change effect executed when the general prize is won, and is executed in a mode that does not interfere with the reach effect being executed.

It should be noted that the effect mode of the special change effect may be arbitrary, and the execution timing of the special change effect may be any timing from the start of the reach effect of the super reach until the display result is derived and displayed. For example, the special change effect may be executed at the effect mode and execution timing related to the effect content of the reach effect. By doing so, the effect of production is improved.

FIG. 8-3 shows an example of the effect operation when the change effect of the feature unit 25AK is executed when the active display is not displayed. FIG. 8-3 (A) shows the “left” of the image display device 5.
It is shown that the decorative symbols of the lost combination are stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "middle" and "right". Further, the active display area 25 of the image display device 5
The active display is not displayed in AK001, and the hold display is not displayed in the hold display area 25AK002. That is, it shows the state before the start of the game.

Here, the game is started, the game ball is driven into the game area, and the game ball is sent to the general winning opening 10 before the game ball is awarded to the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). If you win,
As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the introduction portion (introduction effect) of the change effect is executed so that the first effect image 25AK003 (character image) appears from the direction of the winning general winning opening 10. ..

However, since the hold display and the active display that are the targets of the change effect are not displayed here, the first effect image 25AK003 is deleted and the change effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C). In this way, when there is no target for the change effect, only the introduction effect is executed and the change effect is ended. As a result, even if there is no target of the change effect, by executing the introduction effect of displaying the first effect image 25AK003, the game ball has won the general prize opening 10 and the prize ball corresponding to the prize can be obtained. Since it is possible to notify that, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest. When there is no corresponding display that is the target of the change effect, the change effect is not limited to not executing the action effect that is the second effect at all, and the execution of the second effect is restricted. May be good. For example, the second effect image 25AK004 may be displayed even when the corresponding display that is the target of the change effect is not displayed. In this case, for example, the second
It suffices to execute an action effect such that the effect image 25AK004 is subsequently erased or the second effect image 25AK004 disappears in an arbitrary direction. In this way, the execution of the second effect may be restricted (execution of the second effect is restricted), such as preventing the corresponding display from changing although the second effect is executed.

FIG. 8-4 is a timing chart related to the change effect of the feature unit 25AK. Figure 8-4 (
A) is a timing chart when the change effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10 during the variable display, the change effect is started, and then the display mode of the corresponding display of the target of the change effect changes. The execution time of the change effect (the time from the start of the change effect to the change of the corresponding display) is t1 (for example, 5 seconds).

As described above, the execution time of the change effect is t1, and when the remaining time of the variable display is less than t1, when the change effect is executed, the variable display ends before the execution is completed and the active display is displayed. Is deleted and the hold display shifts. Therefore, the corresponding display of the execution target has already been deleted or the position is shifted. In this case, the target of the change effect becomes unclear, and the control burden increases in order to execute the change effect by shortening the execution time or changing the target. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the remaining time of the variable display is at least less than the execution time t1 of the change effect, the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed. As a result, the change effect can be suitably executed without increasing the control load according to the timing of occurrence of the general prize.

FIG. 8-4 (B) shows a change effect restriction period in which the change effect triggered by a general prize is restricted. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the predetermined time t2 until the end of the variable display limits the start of a new change effect even if a general prize is generated. Predetermined time t
2 is a time (t1 + α) longer than the execution time t1 of the change effect. α is, for example,
It suffices as long as it is a time corresponding to the symbol fixing period until the decorative symbol fluctuates and stops being fixed. That is, the change effect triggered by the general prize is restricted during the period obtained by calculating back from the end of the variable display and adding the time corresponding to the symbol determination period to the execution time t1 of the change effect. As a result, the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed during the symbol confirmation period.

During the symbol confirmation period, the player may perform a change effect that changes the active display, for example, in a state where it is notified that the decorative symbols on the left and right are stopped in a non-reach manner. It becomes a useless production because it cannot be expected. In order to avoid such a useless effect, it is restricted that the change effect is executed during the symbol determination period. In addition, by doing so, it is possible to gaze at the decorative design that is fixedly stopped.

It should be noted that α as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) may be a play period in which it is preferable that the change effect is not executed by calculating back from the end of the variable display, and is not limited to the symbol determination period as described above. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from being executed in a hurry before the end of the variable display.

FIG. 8-4 (C) shows the executable period of the change effect to the active display in the variable display accompanied by the super reach. In the variable display accompanied by super reach, in the first period until it develops into super reach, it is possible to execute a change effect to the active display triggered by a general prize. In the second period after developing into super reach, the execution of the change effect to the active display triggered by the general prize is restricted. If the change effect to the active display is not executed after the start of the reach effect of the super reach, the special change effect that changes the active display is executed at a predetermined execution timing. In addition, the special change production is
For example, it may be provided after the execution period t1 of the change effect after the second period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the change effect and the special change effect from being executed in duplicate.

In addition, even in the second period, it may be possible to execute the change effect to the hold display triggered by the general prize. In this case, the effect mode of the change effect may be changed to, for example, a mode that does not interfere with the reach effect. Even in this case, the execution of the change effect is restricted during the change effect restriction period shown in FIG. 8-4 (B).

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the corresponding display processing in the 25AK pachinko gaming machine 1. The corresponding display process includes a process for displaying a corresponding display such as a hold display and an active display, and a process for executing a hold change notice (change effect, special change effect). The correspondence display process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the lookahead advance notice setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 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 lookahead advance notice setting process.

In the corresponding display process shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the start winning is generated by the game ball entering the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening (). Step 25AKS001). In the process of step 25AKS001, it may be determined whether or not the start-up prize has occurred 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 winning prize has occurred (step 25AKS001; Yes), the final display mode (final display mode) of the corresponding display corresponding to the start winning prize and the process of changing the display mode of the corresponding display (pending change notice) The corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the effect mode) is determined (step 25AKS002).

In the process of step 25AKS002, the display result and the variation category (rough classification of the variation pattern, etc.) are pre-read based on the effect control command that specifies the determination result of the look-ahead determination received at the start winning, and the final display mode and the corresponding The display change pattern is determined. In the process of step 25AKS002, the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern are determined.
Determine whether or not to execute the pending change notice and how to produce it. In this embodiment, a pending change notice in which the display mode changes a predetermined number of times may be executed between the time when the corresponding display is displayed and the time when the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display ends, but the final display mode After determining, the corresponding display change pattern (change process) corresponding to the final display mode is determined.

In this embodiment, a change effect is executed in which the display mode of the corresponding display is changed from the normal mode to the notice mode when the general prize is won or when the special trigger is used. Therefore, at the time of the start winning, the corresponding display corresponding to the start winning is displayed in the normal mode except when the change effect is executed at the same time as the starting winning. However, the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the display mode that changes when the change effect is executed are determined at the time of starting winning. That is, in step 25AKS002, although the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern are determined, the corresponding display remains in the normal mode until the change effect is executed. Although it has been decided that the pending change notice will be executed, the corresponding display, which is a normal mode, will be in a state of being masked in the normal mode. And when the change effect is executed,
The corresponding display of the target changes to a notice mode or the like based on the corresponding display change pattern determined at the time of starting winning.

In this embodiment, as the display mode (display color) of the corresponding display, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), "uncolored" (for example, a circular display that transparently transmits the background), which is a normal mode before executing the change effect. ), And as display modes that change after the execution of the change effect, display modes of "white", "blue", "green", and "red" are provided. "White" is a non-notice mode that does not indicate jackpot reliability, etc.
"Blue", "green", and "red" are notice modes indicating the reliability of the jackpot. And FIG. 8-6 (
As shown in the determination ratio of A), there is a possibility that the final display mode will be a big hit in the order of "blue"<"green"<"red" (big hit reliability) or a super reach (super reach reliability). Is high.

In step 25AKS002, first, the final display mode is determined according to the display result at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), for example. After deciding the final display mode of the correspondence display, the correspondence display is displayed according to the number of the hold display at the time of winning (which is the hold display number at the time of winning) in the order of winning. The corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the change process of the display mode after that is determined. FIG. 8-6 (B) is a diagram showing a list of corresponding display change patterns corresponding to the final display mode of the corresponding display and the hold display number at the time of winning.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the final display mode is "white", the corresponding display change pattern PT1 in which the corresponding display after the change effect is displayed in "white" is determined.

When the final display mode is "blue", the corresponding display change patterns PT2-1 to PT2-4 are determined according to the pending display number at the time of winning. The number before the corresponding display change pattern indicates the stage of the final display mode, and the number after it indicates the hold display number at the time of winning. When the final display mode is "green", the corresponding display change pattern PT3-1 to P is corresponding to the hold display number at the time of winning.
Determined to be T3-4. When the final display mode is "red", the corresponding display change patterns PT4-1 to PT4-4 are determined according to the pending display number at the time of winning.

Corresponding display change pattern PT2-1 to PT2-4, PT3-1 to PT3-4, PT4-1
~ PT4-4 include a plurality of corresponding display change patterns in which the process of changing the display mode of the corresponding display after the change effect is different.

FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing a specific example of the corresponding display change pattern. FIG. 8-7 shows the display mode of each hold display number and the corresponding display after the change effect in the active display. The corresponding display is displayed by shifting in order from the hold display number 4 → hold display number 3 → hold display number 2 → hold display number 1 → active display display area each time the variable display ends. When the display mode is different before and after the shift, it indicates that the display mode changes after the shift. In this embodiment, the display mode can be changed once when it is displayed as each hold display number or active display, but the display mode may be changed twice or more.

In FIG. 8-7, the corresponding change display patterns PT2-1 and PT3- shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) are shown.
2. A specific example of the corresponding display change pattern included in PT4-4 is shown, but the corresponding display change pattern other than the corresponding display change pattern PT1 also includes a plurality of types of the corresponding display change patterns. In the following description, before the change effect is executed, the display is displayed in the normal mode regardless of the corresponding display change pattern. After the change effect is executed, the display mode is displayed according to the corresponding display change pattern.

FIG. 8-7 (A) is a diagram showing a corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT2-1. The corresponding display change pattern PT2-1-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to being displayed in blue from the hold display number 1 to the active display, and the corresponding display change pattern PT2-1-1 is the hold display number 1. It is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to being displayed in white in the above and changing to blue in the active display.

FIG. 8-7 (B) is a diagram showing a corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT3-2. For example, the corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to being displayed in green from the hold display number 2 to the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-1 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the fact that the hold display number 2 to the hold display number 1 are displayed in white and change to green in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-11 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the fact that the hold display number 2 to the hold display number 1 are displayed in blue and change to green in the active display. The corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-21 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to being displayed in white from the hold display number 2, changing to blue at the hold display number 1, and changing to green in the active display.

FIG. 8-7 (C) is a diagram showing a corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT4-4. For example, the corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to being displayed in red from the hold display number 4 to the active display. The corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-1 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the fact that the hold display number 4 to the hold display number 1 are displayed in white and change to red in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-21 is displayed in blue from hold display number 4 to hold display number 2, changes to green at hold display number 1, and corresponds to change to green in active display. It is a pattern. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-41 is displayed in white from hold display number 4 to hold display number 3, changes to blue at hold display number 2, changes to green at hold display number 1, and red in active display. It is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the change to.

In this embodiment, for example, even if the corresponding display pattern changes in multiple stages such as blue → green → red, the change effect is not executed in the blue stage and the change effect is executed in the green stage. Is
After that, the corresponding display is displayed as green → red, and the blue stage is omitted. The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled so that the final display mode is changed through all the steps shown in the corresponding display pattern when the change effect is executed. For example, after the change effect is executed, the display mode may be changed in a plurality of stages such as blue → green during one variable display.

As shown in Fig. 8-7, the larger the holding number at the time of winning, the more timing of change.
Corresponding display change patterns also increase. Further, the higher the number of stages of the final display mode, the more the display mode is 2.
Corresponding display change patterns also increase, such as patterns that change in stages or more and patterns that change more than once. As shown in FIG. 8-7, the corresponding display change corresponding to the combination of all possible changes according to the number of stages (upper limit change number) of the final display mode and the holding number at the time of winning (change timing number). Instead of providing a pattern, a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to some of the possible combinations may be provided. For example, the corresponding display change pattern may be uniquely determined (one pattern) according to the number of stages (upper limit change number) of the final display mode and the hold number at the time of winning (change timing number).

After determining the final display mode in step 25AKS002, any of the corresponding display change patterns shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) may be determined according to the final display mode and the winning display number. As shown in FIG. 8-7, when a plurality of corresponding display change patterns are included in the corresponding display change patterns according to the final display mode and the pending display number at the time of winning, one of the corresponding display change patterns can be determined. Good. In this case, the determination ratio may be arbitrary, but by making the determination ratio different according to the display result, the jackpot reliability and the super reach reliability can be made different according to the change process of the corresponding display.

When the number of reserved memories at the time of winning is "0" and the corresponding display becomes the active display, only the final display mode is determined in step 25AKS002, and the process of determining the corresponding display change pattern is omitted.

In this embodiment, by determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern at the time of winning, all the display modes (change process) of the corresponding display from the hold display number at the time of winning to the final display mode are determined. However, whether or not to change the display mode, which display mode to change, the display mode after the change when the display mode is changed, and the like may be determined at the time of executing the change effect. ..

In addition, if it is decided to execute the hold change notice (change to the notice mode) for the corresponding display that is already displayed, a new hold change is made until the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display is completed. It may be possible to limit the decision of the notice.

After determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern in step 25AKS002, the determination result is saved in association with the hold information (hold display number) (step 25AKS).
003), the control of displaying the corresponding display corresponding to the current start winning prize in the normal mode is executed (step 25AKS004).

When it is determined that the start winning has not occurred (step 25AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 25AKS005). Since the hold display shifts when a new variable display is started, in step 25AKS005, 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, the hold display shift timing is used. It may be determined whether or not there is.

When it is determined that it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 25AKS005; Y
es), control to delete the hold display of the shift source (step 25AKS006), and control to display the corresponding display (hold display or active display) of the shift destination (step 25A).
KS007). At this time, if there is a corresponding display other than the normal mode, control for changing the display mode is also executed based on the corresponding display pattern and the hold display number after the shift. Specifically, if the corresponding display pattern of the corresponding display other than the normal mode indicates that the display mode (display color) changes at the display position (hold display number or active display) after the shift, the corresponding display pattern Change to the display mode shown in. After that, the corresponding display process is terminated. The timing for changing the display mode of the corresponding display is not limited to the shift timing of the hold display, and may be any timing during the variable display. In addition, when changing the display mode of the corresponding display other than the normal mode (for example, changing from green to red), an effect suggesting that the display mode changes or an effect that encourages the change may be executed. Good.

After executing the process of step 25AKS004, or when it is determined that it is not the shift timing of the hold display (step 25AKS005; No), it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the general winning opening 10 (step 25AKS008). In the process of step 25AKS008, it may be determined whether or not the general prize has been generated by determining whether or not the effect control command for designating the occurrence of the general prize has been received from the main board 11. The effect control command for designating the occurrence of the general prize may include information on which of the plurality of general prize openings 10 has been won. As a result, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the general winning opening 10 that has won a prize.

When a prize is generated in the general prize opening 10 (step 25AKS008; Yes), a process for executing a change effect is executed based on the general prize. As such a process
First, it is determined whether or not the corresponding display is not displayed (step 25AKS00).
9). That is, when a general prize is generated, it is determined whether or not the variable display has not started from the start of the game and there is no active display, or there is no hold display in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. There is. In step 25AKS009, for example, if the value of the effect process flag is "0" corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, it is determined that the corresponding display (active display) is not displayed.

If the correspondence display is not displayed (step 25AKS009; No), that is, if at least one correspondence display that is the target of the change effect is displayed, whether the gaming state is the time saving state or not. (Step 25AKS010). In the case of a time saving state (step 25AKS010; Yes), since the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed in this embodiment, the process proceeds to step 25AKS013.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), since the execution time of the change effect triggered by the general prize is t1 (for example, 5 seconds), the change effect is completed without the variable display time in the time saving state. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, in this embodiment, the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed in the time saving state. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the change effect is not completed normally. In addition, it can be said that the time saving state is also a limited period of change production.

When the time is not shortened (step 25AKS010; No), it is determined whether or not it is the limited period of the change effect triggered by the general prize (step 25AKS011). Step 25A
In KS011, it is determined whether or not it is the change effect restriction period shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C). That is, in the case of variable display accompanied by super reach, whether or not it has developed into super reach, and in the case of other variable display, the remaining time of variable display is the predetermined time shown in FIG. 8-4 (C). It is determined whether or not it is t2 or more. In step 25AKS011, for example, it may be determined whether or not the period is limited from the control status based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern, the value of the timer for measuring the fluctuation time, and the like.

Unless it is a limited period of change production triggered by a general prize (step 25AKS011; N
o) In order to execute the change effect, the target of the change effect is determined (step 25AKS012).
). In step 25AKS012, it is determined whether or not there is a corresponding display in which the final display mode is the notice mode (blue, green, red) by referring to the corresponding display change pattern of each corresponding display. Then, if there is a corresponding display whose final display mode is the notice mode, the corresponding display is determined as the target of the change effect. When there are a plurality of corresponding displays that change to the notice mode, the corresponding display with the highest jackpot reliability in the final display mode may be determined. When there is no corresponding display that changes in the notice mode, that is, when all the final display modes are the non-notice mode (white), any corresponding display is determined as the target of the change effect.

In this way, the target of the change effect is basically a corresponding display that changes to the notice mode, but if there is no corresponding display that changes to the notice mode, the target is randomly determined. In this case, the corresponding display of the execution target changes from the normal mode (uncolored) to the non-notice mode (white). In this way, by providing the non-notice mode that can be changed from the normal mode, even if the notice mode does not occur, the change effect can be executed when the general prize occurs, and the change effect notifies the occurrence of the general prize. At the same time, it is possible to expect that the corresponding display of the target changes, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since it may change to the notice mode after changing to the non-notice mode (white), the expectation of the player is not impaired.

It should be noted that the corresponding display for which the change effect has already been executed may be determined. For example
When the corresponding display for which the change effect has already been executed changes the display mode further, the display mode may be changed by further executing the change effect.

After determining the target of the change effect, the control for executing the change effect is executed (step 25AKS013). In step 25AKS013, an effect control pattern (control data for realizing the change effect as shown in FIG. 8-1) corresponding to the effect operation of the change effect is selected.
The effect control pattern may be set to be readable in the RAM 122 or the like. Step S1
In the effect processing during variable display of 72, the effect operation of the change effect is realized by reading the effect control pattern. The same applies to steps 25AKS016 and 25AKS017 described later.

For example, in step 25AKS013, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the introduction effect corresponding to the winning general winning opening 10 is executed, and the action effect is applied to the corresponding display of the target determined in step 25AKS012. Perform control to execute. Then, control is executed to change the display mode of the target corresponding display to the display mode shown in the corresponding display pattern according to the display position (hold display number or active display). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, when changing the hold display of the hold display number 2, the display mode of the hold display number 2 in the corresponding display pattern as shown in FIG. 8-7 may be changed. .. Once the display mode of the hold display changes to a mode other than the normal mode, if the display mode of the hold display changes, the display mode changes according to the corresponding display pattern for each shift of the hold display. In addition, it should be noted
When the pending display whose final display mode is "white" is the target of the change effect, the change effect changes the normal mode to "white", but the display mode does not change thereafter. Step 25AKS
After executing the process of 013, the corresponding display process is terminated.

When there is no winning in the general winning opening 10 (step 25AKS008; No),
When the time is shortened (step 25AKS010; Yes), or when the period is limited for the change effect triggered by the general prize (step 25AKS011; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the development timing in the super reach (step 25AKS014). ).

When it is the development timing in Super Reach (Step 25AKS014; Ye
s), it is determined whether or not the active display has not changed to the advance notice mode due to the fact that the general prize has not occurred (step 25AKS015).

When the active display has not changed to the notice mode (step 25AKS015; Yes)
, Execute control for executing the special change effect (step 25AKS016). For example, in step 25AKS016, at a predetermined timing from the start of the reach effect of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), control for executing the action effect on the active display is executed. Then, the control for changing the display mode of the active display to the display mode at the time of active display shown in the corresponding display pattern is executed. After that, the corresponding display process is terminated.

When it is not the development timing in Super Reach (Step 25AKS014; No
), When the active display has been changed to the notice mode (step 25AKS015; No.
), Ends the corresponding display process.

If the corresponding display is not displayed even though the general prize has been generated (step 25AKS009; Yes), that is, if the corresponding display that is the target of the change effect is not displayed, the change effect is displayed. Control for executing the introduction effect (first effect) is executed (step 25AKS017). For example, in step 25AKS017, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), an introduction effect corresponding to the winning general winning opening 10 is executed, and then the first effect image 25
The control for erasing AK003 is executed. After that, the corresponding display process is terminated.

(Modification example of feature part 25AK)
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 change effect is composed of an introduction effect (first effect) in which the first effect image 25AK003 appears and an action effect (second effect) in which the second effect image 25AK004 acts on the corresponding display. However, the production mode of the introduction effect and the action effect may be arbitrary. Further, the change effect is not limited to the introduction effect and the action effect, and may be a series of effects. That is, the change effect may be an effect that is executed with the general winning as an opportunity and changes the display mode of the corresponding display after a predetermined time.

In the above embodiment, the execution target of the change effect is determined when the general prize is generated, but after the start of the change effect and before the action effect is started (during the introduction effect), a new start prize is generated and held. When the display increases, the execution target of the change effect may be changed to the newly increased hold display. In this case, the action effect is executed for the newly increased hold display. For example, during the execution of the change effect, it is sufficient to monitor whether or not a new start winning prize has occurred in the process of step S172, and if so, determine whether or not to change the target of the change effect. .. By doing so, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the situation. For example, when the number of hold displays that change to the notice mode with higher jackpot reliability increases than the previously determined target, the target of the change effect may be changed to the hold display. As a result, it becomes possible to positively execute a production with a higher degree of expectation.

In the above embodiment, the effect mode of the change effect triggered by the general prize is uniform, but there may be a plurality of types of effect mode. For example, an action effect suggesting a mode after the change of the corresponding display may be executed. Further, the execution speed and the effect mode of the change effect and the action effect may be different depending on the remaining time of the variable display. For example, the speed at which the second effect image 25AK004 acts on the corresponding display may be increased as the remaining time of the variable display is shorter. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the change effect from approaching the timing at which the variable display is switched (shift timing of the hold display) as much as possible.

In the above embodiment, the change effect is executed when the general winning opening 10 is won, but the change effect is executed when the game ball enters another predetermined winning area (winning). You may do it. For example, the predetermined winning area may be a dedicated winning opening for production provided in the game area, a passing gate 41, a part of the game area in which the game ball is driven, or the like ( For example, it may be a right-handed area). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of predetermined winning areas in which the winning is the trigger for executing the change effect. The production mode of the change effect may be different depending on the type of the predetermined winning area.

In the above embodiment, after the development to super reach (second period), the change effect is not executed in the wake of the general prize, but the display mode of the active display is the final display even in the second period. Before changing to the mode (before executing the special change effect), the change effect may be performed with the general prize as an opportunity.

When a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10, a general winning notification effect (for example, output of a notification sound)
Is executed, and even when the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed, the general prize notification effect may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the general prize even during the period when the change effect is restricted.

The display mode of the corresponding display shown in FIG. 8-6 (C) is an example, and other display modes may be used. Further, the corresponding display is not limited to different display colors, and the degree of expectation may be shown by different shapes, patterns, and the like. Further, as the display mode of the corresponding display, there may be a mode indicating that the mode is changed to a special effect mode or a mode indicating that the pseudo-ream is executed. In addition, there may be a display mode that changes only by a change effect triggered by a general prize, or a display mode that changes only by a special change effect.

After executing the change effect triggered by the general prize, it may be restricted that the new change effect triggered by the general prize is executed for a predetermined period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated due to the change production.

The change effect triggered by the general prize is not limited to the one that is always executed when the general prize occurs outside the limited period, and the change effect is executed when a predetermined number of game balls are set to the general prize opening 10. Or you may draw a lottery to see if there is a change effect when a general prize occurs.

In the above embodiment, what was restricted so as not to execute the change effect may be executed by limiting the execution frequency and the effect mode. For example, when an execution opportunity (general prize) of a change effect occurs during the limited period of the change effect, the execution opportunity is stocked and the change effect is executed at the timing when it becomes feasible (for example, after the start of the next change). You may do so. In addition, if a general prize occurs when there is no corresponding display of the execution target of the change effect, the introduction effect (first effect) is executed, and after the corresponding display of the execution target is displayed, the action effect (second effect) is performed. You may want to do it. By doing so, even if an execution opportunity (general prize) of the change effect occurs during the period when the change effect is restricted, the change effect can be executed without wasting the occurrence of the execution opportunity, which is a hobby of the game. It can prevent the decrease.

In the above embodiment, when the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed and the active display is before the change to the notice mode (normal mode) at the development timing in the super reach, the special change effect is always executed and the notice is given. Although it has been changed to a mode, a special change effect may be executed when the degree of expectation is a notice mode (for example, red) of a specific stage or higher. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the active display from being erased without changing to the highly expected advance notice mode. In addition, when the display changes to a special active display such as a mode indicating that the mode is changed to the special effect mode or a mode indicating that the pseudo-ream is executed, the special change effect is always executed to change to the notice mode. You may do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the active display from being erased without changing to a special display mode.

Further, when the degree of expectation is less than a specific stage in the warning mode (for example, blue), the special change effect may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing to a low-expectation warning mode even though the special change effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, the special trigger is that the reach effect of the super reach is started without changing the active display in the normal mode, but it may be another event. For example, an effect that can be executed during the variable display is executed, such as the fact that the reach is established without changing the active display in the normal mode, the pseudo-ream is executed, and the predetermined advance notice effect is executed. That may be a special opportunity.

An explanatory effect for explaining that the change effect is executed may be executed when the general prize is won. The explanatory effect may be an effect different from the change effect. For example, if the character image is displayed on the image display device 5 during the demonstration effect and the effect is explained that the change effect is executed when a general prize is won. Good. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize the specification in which the change effect is executed.

In addition, the display mode of a plurality of corresponding displays may be changed based on one change effect (general prize).

In the above embodiment, the change effect is not executed in the time saving state, but the change effect may be executed even in the time saving state. For example, in the variable display accompanied by reach, if the remaining time of the variable display is longer than the execution time t1, the change effect may be executed even in the time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the change effect (change effect with shortened execution time) in which the execution is completed even during the time reduction variation may be executed.

Further, the execution of the change effect may be restricted or the effect mode may be changed according to the game state other than the time saving state. For example, the change effect may not be executed in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Further, although the change effect is executed in the time saving state (low accuracy and high base state), the change effect may not be executed in the probability change state (high accuracy and high base state).

(Explanation of means related to feature 25AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 25AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
When the game medium wins a prize, the player is given a game value (for example, a score in a prize ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning opening 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state is used. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the corresponding display processing) capable of displaying the corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display, and
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of one corresponding display, triggered by the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area. With
It takes at least a predetermined time from the start of the change effect to the change of the corresponding display (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (A)).
When the game medium wins a prize in the predetermined winning area during the execution of the variable display, and the remaining time until the end of the variable display is at least less than the predetermined time, the change effect is executed with the winning as an opportunity. (See, for example, FIG. 8-4 (A)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the corresponding display of the target from being displaced during the execution of the change effect.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
After starting the variable display, a suggestion effect executing means (for example, during the variable display in step S172) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display. Equipped with an effect control CPU 120) that executes the effect process
When the change effect is executed in the variable display after the suggestion effect is started, the change effect execution means is triggered to be different from the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area (for example, the active display). The change effect may be made capable of being executed at a special opportunity generated by the development of super reach without changing.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the suggestion effect and the change effect.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
During the determination period of the display result of the variable display (for example, the time corresponding to the symbol determination period), the execution of the change effect may be restricted.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the display result and the change effect.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The change effect includes an introduction effect in which a predetermined image appears (for example, FIG. 8-1 (B)) and an action effect in which the predetermined image acts on a corresponding display that changes the display mode (for example, FIG. 8-1 (D)). When,
Consists of
When a new correspondence display is displayed after the introduction effect is executed, the target of the action effect may be changed to the new correspondence display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the situation.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The change effect executing means does not execute the change effect triggered by the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area in the time saving state in which the execution time of the variable display is shortened (for example, step 25A).
KS010) may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate change effect from being executed.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The change effect includes an introduction effect in which a predetermined image appears (for example, FIG. 8-1 (B)) and an action effect in which the predetermined image acts on a corresponding display that changes the display mode (for example, FIG. 8-1 (D)). When,
Consists of
When executing the change effect, the change effect execution means may change the effect mode of the action effect according to the remaining time until the end of the variable display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the situation.

(Explanation of means relating to feature portion 26AK)
The feature unit 25AK includes a game machine related to the feature unit 26AK shown below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 26AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
When the game medium wins a prize, the player is given a game value (for example, a score in a prize ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning opening 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state is used. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the corresponding display processing) capable of displaying the corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display, and
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) that can execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display when the game medium is awarded to the predetermined winning area is provided. ,
If there is a corresponding display that is the target of the change effect, the first after the corresponding display is displayed
Until the period (for example, the period until the start of the reach effect of the super reach), the change effect is executed when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area, and in the second period after the first period, the change effect is executed.
The change effect (for example, the special change effect) can be executed at a special opportunity different from the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (C)).
According to such a configuration, when the second period is reached, the change effect is executed at a special opportunity, so that it is possible to prevent the change effect from being not executed and the interest from being lowered.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
When the game medium wins a prize in the predetermined winning area in the second period, the change effect may be restricted from being executed with the winning as a trigger (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (C)). ..
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary change effect from being executed.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
It is equipped with a start winning opening (for example, a first starting winning opening and a second starting winning opening) that enables variable display to be executed when the game medium wins a prize.
When the game medium wins the start winning opening, the change mode of the corresponding display is determined (for example, the process of steps 25AKS001 to 25AKS003 is executed), and when the change effect is executed, the corresponding display is based on the change mode. (For example, step 25A)
The change effect is executed by the processing of KS013).
According to such a configuration, the display mode of the corresponding display can be appropriately changed regardless of the timing at which the change effect is executed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The mode of the change effect may be different depending on whether the game medium is won in the predetermined winning area or the special trigger (see, for example, FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
There are a plurality of display modes having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)).
When the change effect is not executed and the display mode of the corresponding display does not change in the first period, and it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode of a specific stage or higher. The display mode of the corresponding display may be changed without fail at the special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the corresponding display from ending without changing to the display mode with a high degree of expectation.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
There are a plurality of display modes having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)).
When the change effect is not executed and the display mode of the corresponding display does not change in the first period, and it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode less than a specific stage. The display mode of the corresponding display may not be changed at the special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged because the corresponding display changes to a display mode with a low expectation level at a special occasion.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
A notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes an explanatory effect) may be provided that can notify that the change effect is executed when the game medium is awarded to the predetermined winning area.
According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize the opportunity for the change effect to be executed.

(Explanation of means related to feature 27AK)
The feature unit 25AK includes a game machine according to the feature unit 27AK shown below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 27AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
When the game medium wins a prize, the player is given a game value (for example, a score in a prize ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning opening 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state is used. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the corresponding display processing) capable of displaying the corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display, and
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) that can execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display when the game medium is awarded to the predetermined winning area is provided. ,
The change effect is executed after the first effect (for example, the introduction effect) and the first effect.
It is composed of a second effect (for example, an action effect) that notifies the effect result of the change effect.
When the game medium wins a prize in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, the change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect (for example, executes the process of step 25AKS013). , The execution of the second effect is restricted (see, for example, FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest while appropriately performing the production.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
When the game medium wins a prize in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, the change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect and then displays an image related to the first effect. It may be erased (see, for example, FIG. 8-3).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable effect.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
When the game medium wins a prize in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, the change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect, and then when the corresponding display is displayed. The second effect corresponding to the first effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the winning in the predetermined winning area is not wasted, and the disappointment of the player can be prevented.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
As a result of the effect of the change effect, the change effect executing means can change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode (for example, "white" which is a non-notice mode) that is not related to whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display is controlled to the advantageous state. It may be.
According to such a configuration, the second effect can be preferably executed.

(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature unit 112IW will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 112IW
The settings can be changed. In the pachinko game machine 1 of other feature parts, the feature part 112IW
It may be configured so that the setting can be changed in the same manner as above. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 112IW0 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape.
It is composed of 01a, a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface, 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, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 has a glass door frame 11 having a glass window.
2IW003a is rotatably provided between a door opening position that opens the front surface of the game machine frame 112IW003 and a door closing position that closes the front surface, centering on the left side, and the glass door frame 112.
The game area can be opened and closed by IW003a, and the glass door frame 112IW00
When 3a 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 112IW003a cannot be opened.

The main board 11 is a board case 112I configured to be openable by the first member and the second member.
It is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being stored in W201. In addition, the main board 1
1 is a setting key 112I for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later.
A W051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), which will be described later, are provided in the setting change state.

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, includes the main board 11 and the board case 1.
It is housed in 12IW201, and the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 1
The 12IW052 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 gaming machine frame 112
When the IW003 is closed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be operated from the front side, and the pachinko gaming machine frame 112 IW003 can be operated 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 has the setting key can operate the setting key 112IW051. Also, the setting key 112I
W051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. In the feature portion 112IW, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but one key may be used in combination.

Further, in the substrate case 112IW201, a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029 are arranged. These display monitor 112IW029 and display changeover switch 112IW030
Is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged in the upper left portion of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW03
0 is arranged in front of the substrate case 112IW201 when the main substrate 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. There is a possibility that 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. 9-2 and 9-3, 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. Case 112IW2
A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of 01 from the back side is attached. This security cover 112IW500A is a short piece 112I facing in the front-rear direction.
A substantially L-shaped member including a W500Aa 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, and is made of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. It is configured. 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. 9-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab is a game machine frame 112IW00.
In the state where 3 is closed, the right part of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is brought into contact with (or close to) the right part of the board case 112IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Cover from the back side of the pachinko game 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. 9-3, when the game machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are the game machine frame 11.
By moving together with 2IW003 and separating from the long piece 112IW500Ab, the covering state by the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the state becomes operable.

That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW has a gaming machine frame 112IW00.
In the state where 3 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A maintains the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is restricted, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened. In this state, 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 allowed.

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 setting key 112I unless the clerk of the game hall opens the frame 112IW003 for the game machine with the door key.
The set value cannot be changed by operating W051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052.

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) of 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 gaming machine 1 by allowing an illegal member such as a wire or a cell plate to enter between the gaming device such as a card unit or a spacer member installed between the machines and the pachinko gaming machine 1. And the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may cause fraudulent acts such as changing the set value. Therefore, the gaming machine frame 1
When the 12IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A maintains the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in a regulated state, whereby the above fraudulent activity can be suitably suppressed. ..

In addition, the game machine frame 112IW003 is closed, and the security cover 112IW500
Even in the regulated state where the back right side of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered by A, the main board 11 and the like housed in the board case 112IW201 can be seen through the transparent security cover 112IW500A. Therefore, it is possible to easily check the status of the mounting surface on the main board 11 on which the electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted, the seal, and the like.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as the work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Also, CPU10
In No. 3, all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side can be generated by executing the random number generation program.

In this feature unit 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, a random number value MR for determining a special figure display result is obtained.
In addition to 1, numerical data indicating each of the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 , Controlled 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 shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing 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. 9-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), and FIG.
In addition to the display result judgment table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C) and the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), and the loss shown in FIG. 9-6. A 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 are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW has a winning probability of a big hit according to a set value (
It is said that the payout rate) changes. Specifically, by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing,
The jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changing. 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 2
The larger the value in the order of 3, the higher the advantage is.

(Display result judgment table)
9-4 (A) to 9-4 (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. 9-4 (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. If it is, the probability is lower than when the set values are "2" and "3" (1 at the time of non-probability change).
/ 320, 1/32 at the time of probability change) to win the big hit. In addition, the variable special map designation buffer is the second
In the case of, as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, the same judgment value as in the case where the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol is the target of the fluctuation display. Also, the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of variable display (1/320 at the time of non-probability change)
, At the time of probability change, 1/32) will win the big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (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. 9-4 (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. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C). If it matches the hit judgment value, a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C) is applied to the special symbol.
Decide to. That is, the winning of the big hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. still,
The "probability" shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming 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.

Further, for example, when applied to a game machine in which the probability change state ends based on the execution of the variation display of a predetermined number of times (probability change end number) after being controlled to the probability change state (high probability state), the same probability change occurs. As for the number of ends, the probability variation continuation rate (consecutive villa rate) may be increased in the order of set value "1"<set value "2"<set value "3".

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

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed). Using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (
That is, it is configured to use a common jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type (when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed), but a different table is provided and any jackpot type can be selected. The percentage of decisions may be different.

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 the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. A table referenced to determine one.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the determination values corresponding to the random numbers (MR2) for determining the jackpot type are assigned to each set value, but they are assigned to simplify the explanation. The ratio of the determined judgment values is shown. That is, jackpot type A to each set value
The ratio of which of the jackpot type C is judged is shown. The loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-7, which will be described later, are also actually assigned determination values corresponding to random numbers. To simplify, the percentage of assigned determination values is shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio of being determined to the jackpot type C is high, and when the set value is "2", When the percentage determined for the jackpot type B is high and the set value is "3", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage determined for the jackpot type A is high.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (B). In the feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. Has been done.

The fanfare period is, for example, a period during which the jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 12, the start of the jackpot game state is started. This is the period during which the fanfare effect is executed as the effect effect to be notified.

The interval period is, for example, a period during which the post-opening process of the jackpot in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and is next after the round of opening the jackpot on the effect control board 12 side is completed. This is the period during which the interval effect is executed as the effect operation for notifying the start of the round.

The ending period is, for example, a period during which the jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period to be done.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, and then the longest in the case of the jackpot type B.
It is set to be the shortest in the case of jackpot type C.

As described above, in the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is "1", the ratio of determining the jackpot type C is high, so that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the jackpot type A
Since the rate of determination is high, the fanfare period, interval period, and ending period tend to be relatively long. Therefore, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3".

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of "1"<"2"<"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". "<" 2 "<" 3
, The average period of the fanfare period, interval period and ending period is also configured to be longer. With such a configuration, the winning probability of a big hit (ball output rate)
When is set to a high value, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling can be prevented from becoming too high.

This feature unit 112IW is configured to be able to execute a jackpot suggestion effect (details will be described later) that suggests a set value during a jackpot game, and this jackpot suggestion effect is performed during a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending. It is feasible in the period. With such a configuration, the interest of the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period can be enhanced. In addition, by directing the player's attention to the suggestion effect during the big hit, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the length of each period.

In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, a common effect may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image) that is difficult for the player to notice the length of the period is commonly executed.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are set for each jackpot type, and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different for each set value, so that the jackpot can be hit. When the winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, interval period, and ending period is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the setting is not limited to such a configuration. The fanfare period, interval period, and ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods having different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table in which the judgment values are set so that the ratio of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in which the relatively long period is set increases in the order of the jackpot types A <B <C is used. As a result, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be increased in the order of the set values of "1"<"2"<"3".

In the feature unit 112IW, in any of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, the time saving control and the probability variation control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state are performed a predetermined number of times (this feature unit 11).
It ends when the special figure game (100 times in 2IW) is executed, or when the special figure game is entered into the big hit game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. For example, the time reduction control and the probability change for each big hit type. The number of times of control may be different, and in the case of a specific jackpot type, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state will be re-hit after the end of the jackpot game state. It may be executed continuously until it occurs. In the case of such a specific jackpot type, the jackpot game state is continuously generated without going through the normal state, which is a so-called consecutive villa state. The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the percentage of jackpots is different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability change continues for each set value. The rate (consecutive villa rate) may be different.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, there is no difference in the advantage (for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence / absence of time reduction control and the probability variation control, the number of controls, etc.) between the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, and the fanfare period and interval The average period of the period and the ending period is configured to be different, but for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence or absence of time reduction control and probability variation control, and the number of controls are different for each jackpot type, and the advantage is different. You may do so. In this case, the effect during the round may be different for each jackpot type, or may be the same regardless of the jackpot type.

It should be noted that the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a form in which the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot is determined at a different ratio from the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C according to the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value set, one of the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C cannot be determined. There may be more than one. In other words, if the determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value, one of the jackpot types should not be determined (the determination rate is 0%), or a specific jackpot type should be 100%. Included in determining by percentage.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the case where the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period are different depending on the jackpot type is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending are not limited to the jackpot type. It may be configured so that the period is different. For example, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period may be uniformly determined according to any of the set values "1" to "3". Further, for example, a lottery process with a selection probability according to the set value is performed according to any of the set values "1" to "3", and the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are determined. You may.

In this way, in this feature unit 112IW, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result becomes a jackpot differs according to the set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

In the feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is a special figure display result. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determination.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases and the jackpot type C as the jackpot type).
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. May be good.

Further, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the game playability itself does not change, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through a predetermined count switch, the rate at which the game ball passes through the count switch during the big hit game differs depending on the big hit type. When the property (so-called V probability variation type) is set and the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, and the game ball is specially variable during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls a jackpot gaming state based on passing through a predetermined count switch provided in the winning ball device 7. Further, although the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as those set in 1 to 3, the jackpot probability is higher than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3, but during the jackpot game. A setting in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4) may be provided.

Further, when the game playability is changed according to the set value in this way, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is passed through the effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time, and when the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (game ball). It may be used as a switch for controlling the gaming state to the probabilistic state or the jackpot gaming state based on passing through the count switch).

(Variation pattern judgment table)
Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result should be "big hit" and the fluctuation display result may be "missing". A loss fluctuation pattern determination table to be used when the determination is made in advance is prepared in advance.

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. This feature part 112I
In W, the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) from the time when the setting is changed when the power is turned on.
It is configured to use different loss fluctuation pattern determination tables for the period until execution (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period) and the other period (hereinafter, also referred to as a non-special period).

Specifically, in the special period, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), and in the non-special period, it is shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). The fluctuation pattern is determined using the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, the period from the time when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to the time when the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example) is set as a special period, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, the period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) may be set as a special period regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. Further, a special period may be set by using a real-time clock or the like as long as it is in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am). In addition, the period until the first big hit may occur may be a special period.

In the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and 9-6, normal reach loss and super reach loss are obtained in the order of set values "1"<"2"<"3". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, since the execution rate of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value is suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

Further, the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) is shown in FIG. 9-6 (B).
The determination values are assigned so that the ratio of normal reach loss is higher than that of the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in (1), and the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between the set values is larger. With such a configuration, in the special period, it is easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of normal reach execution than in the non-special period (that is, it is easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value), so that the motive for playing the game in the special period is Can be given and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

For example, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (or a specific fluctuation pattern among them) is determined at the same ratio regardless of the difference in the set value (or the difference between the special period and the non-special period). You may do so. By doing so, the execution rate differs only for a specific fluctuation pattern (normal reach loss in this example) according to the set value, and the set value is suggested by the frequency with which the specific fluctuation pattern is executed. become. On the contrary, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern that causes the super reach loss may be different depending on the set value.

Further, the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and 9-6 (B) are
Depending on the set value, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of normal reach loss and super reach loss (that is, the balance of normal reach loss: super reach loss) is different when other than non-reach loss. Specifically, FIG. 9-6 (
In the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in A), the ratio of normal reach loss increases remarkably in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3" (in this example, it increases by 5%). Specifically, the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (B) has a set value of "1".
<In the order of "2"<"3", the ratio of normal reach loss increases slightly (0 in this example).
.. It is configured to increase by 2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. In addition, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

In this feature unit 112IW, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value, but this depends on the execution ratios of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss as a whole depending on the set value. This is a concept that includes that the execution ratios of normal reach loss and super reach loss are different, and that only normal reach loss has different execution ratios depending on the set value.

The feature unit 112IW displays a common background image in the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and 9-6 (B) is used. Then, the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Further, when the set value is set to any of 1 to 3, the image display device 5 displays a common background image and displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. It should be noted that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game interest during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example).

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of the feature unit 112IW, and for example, a special variation pattern suggesting a set value (for example, a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the effect symbol is different from the usual one, the set value 1
Or, it may be selected only in the case of 2) so that the special variation pattern can be selected only in the special period. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game during a special period, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. The feature unit 112IW is provided with a plurality of types of non-reach loss fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, the non-reach loss A to C are further provided.
It is configured to decide which one to use. Not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 may include non-reach loss A to C, and any of non-reach loss A to C, normal reach loss, and super reach loss. It may be configured to determine.

As shown in FIG. 9-7, in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio of non-reach loss C (variation time 7 seconds) is high, and the set value is "2". When the value is "3", the ratio determined to non-reach loss B (variation time 8 seconds) is high, and when the set value is "3", the ratio determined to non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds) is high. Judgment value is assigned to.

In the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is "1", the rate of determination as non-reach loss C is high, so that the fluctuation time at the time of non-reach loss tends to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the rate of determination as non-reach loss A is high, so that the fluctuation time at the time of non-reach loss tends to be relatively long. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3".

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of "1"<"2"<"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". "<" 2 "<" 3
It is also configured so that the average fluctuation time becomes longer in this order. With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling becomes too high. Can be prevented.

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the average fluctuation time is different by changing the ratio of non-reach loss A to C having different fluctuation times depending on the set value. For fluctuation patterns other than reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.), multiple types are provided so that the fluctuation time is different, and depending on the set value,
The percentages selected may be different. When multiple types of fluctuation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) are provided so that the fluctuation time is different, the time of the shaking display of the effect symbol and the time of the high-speed fluctuation display may be different for the effect, etc. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

Further, in the present feature unit 112IW, the average fluctuation time is configured to be different according to the set value, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, a definite effect symbol (
The period during which the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed may be different. With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the period during which the final stop symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed. , It is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the fluctuation time is set for each of the non-reach loss A to C, and the ratio of which of the non-reach loss A to C is determined is different for each set value, so that the jackpot is won. When the probability (ball output rate) is set high, the average fluctuation time is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the configuration is not limited to this.
The fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is fixedly set for each set value, and the fluctuation time may be longer when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is higher.

The feature portion 112IW is provided with a variation pattern for shortening the variation time, which is shorter than other variation patterns. For example, a variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (variation time 1.5 seconds), which is shorter than the non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds), is provided. Then, this variation pattern for shortening is configured to be used, for example, when the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. In such a configuration, when the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit or is close to the upper limit, this state is eliminated and the variable display is efficiently performed (that is, the game is efficiently advanced). ) Is the purpose. therefore,
It can be said that it is inappropriate to delay the progress of the game when the number of reserved memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number. Therefore, in the feature unit 112IW, the variation pattern for shortening used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number has a common variation time regardless of the set value. Regardless of the configuration of the feature unit 112IW, the variation time may be different depending on the set value for the variation pattern for shortening used when the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number or more.

(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 of each digit consists of 7 segments consisting of 7 segments that draw the character "8".
It is composed of dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7-segment display.

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 display No. 1, short-term continuous ratios are displayed, and display N
In o2, the short-term role ratio is displayed. In display No. 3, the total cumulative ratio is displayed, and display N
In o4, the total cumulative role ratio is displayed. Further, in display No. 5, a base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed, and in display No. 6, the immediately preceding prize ball 60 is displayed.
The base (base 2) calculated based on 000 pieces is displayed.

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, "" is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit.
y6. "Is displayed, and when the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed," y7. "Is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit. When the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. When is displayed, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit.

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

When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, "" is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit.
bL. "Is displayed, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed," B6. "Is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit. 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 combination ratio, and the base. Good.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 9-8 to 9-10 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In addition, in this feature part 112IW, steps 112IWS001-S
The process of 002 is the same as the process 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 to the effect control CPU 12 after the power supply to the game machine is started.
Sufficient time is set before 0 starts. 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, step 112IWS00
Returning to No. 4, 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, step 112 IW
In S007, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in RAM 102 (
Step 112IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

When backup data is stored in RAM 102 (step 112 IWS00)
7; 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 determines whether or not the data is normal (step 112IWS008). In step 112 IWS008, for example
It is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped by the parity bit and the checksum. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal. If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 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 while changing the setting value and the power supply to the game machine is restarted, step 112IWS01
Move to 0.

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 turns on the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 (door (door (door (door)).
It is determined whether or not the gaming 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 1).
12IWS012). 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, RA for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 after the processing related to the setting change is executed.
The M clear process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 120 AKSA03.

On the other hand, the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is off (the door is closed).
(N in step 112IWS011), when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), and when the output signal from the clear switch is off (N in step 112IWS013), step 120AKSA01 Move to loop processing without migrating. 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.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS006 to S013, the feature unit 1
At 12 IW, if the backup RAM is not normal (step 112 IWS007,
In case of S008 N), when the factory setting is left as it is (step 112IWS0).
06), if a power failure occurs while changing the settings (Y in step 112IWS009)
In step 120AKSA0, on condition that the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on while the game machine frame 112IW003 is open.
The set value after 3 can be changed, and then the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, the frame for the game machine 1
Unless 12IW003 is released and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and 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, the setting key 112I
When W051 is on, the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, the clear switch is on /
Depending on (OFF), the process for confirming the settings (setting confirmation process) or the process for changing the settings (setting change process) is executed. The door opening sensor 112I is being changed or confirmed.
Error processing may be executed when the output signal from W090 is turned off.

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). If the RAM clear flag is off (step 1)
20AKSA03; 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 can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative L
A decorative illuminant such as ED 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 (step 12)
0AKSA06; Yes), set the set value 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. If you do this
When the process of step 112IWS010 is executed (step 112IWS006; Y
es, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No) the RAM error flag is set, and in step 120AKSA06 the RAM
It may be determined whether or not the abnormality flag is on.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 120AKSA06; No), step 1
After executing the process of 20AKSA07, the CPU 103 displays the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 12).
0AKSA08).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKS)
A09; 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, the set value is "1"
If it is, it is updated to "2", if the set value is "2", it is updated to "3", and the set value is "2".
If it is "3", it may be updated to "1". 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 120AKS).
A11; No), after updating the process of step 120 AKSA12, the setting key 112
Determine if the output signal from IW051 is turned off (step 120 AKSA1)
3).

If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains on (step 12)
0AKSA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08, and the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is continued. 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 120AK)
SA13; Yes), determine whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 12)
0AKSA14). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120 AKSA14)
; 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 1).
20AKSA16).

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 120).
AKSA18), a 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 120 AKSA).
19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120 AKSA19; Yes)
, RAM clear processing is executed (step 120AKSA20). 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 2 process, 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 among the storage areas of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the ratio and the combination ratio are cleared. Information for performance display such as role 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 restoration process (step 112IWS022) 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. In the recovery process, CP
The U103 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 112 IW).
S023).

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. In this way, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B
By notifying the player using the above, 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, and all the lights are turned on during the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, all the blinking may be performed).

FIG. 9-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. This feature part 112IW
Then, as shown in FIG. 9-11, 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), if the clear switch is turned on, Setting change process (step 120AKSA08-120AK
If SA13 etc.) is executed and the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (step 12)
0AKSA08, 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed. Also, when the power is turned on, the setting key 1
When 12IW051 is off, if the clear switch is on, the initialization process (20 etc. in step 120AKSA05) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process (step 112IWS024) is executed.

In this embodiment, in the game control main processing shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, 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. 9-12 (A) and 9-12 (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 open during a big hit game at the timing when the power is turned off, the solenoid 82
The big prize opening is closed by stopping the supply of electricity to.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (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 11
2 The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the IW051 is ON, 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. 9-12 (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, 1 → 2 → 3 → every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated.
1 → ... Update) Display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (E), the CPU 103 presses the setting key 112IW051.
Display monitor 112IW based on the fact that was turned off by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park, etc.
The set value displayed in 029 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102. At this time, the CPU 103 displays the display changeover switch 11 on the display monitor 112IW029.
2 Short-term comparison of the set values set at that time based on the operation of IW030,
The short-term role ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative role ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed. Also, RAM
When the hold storage is stored in the backup area of 102, the hold storage is cleared. Further, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 9-12 (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. 9-12 (F), the CPU 103 has the RAM 1 in which the set value is stored.
Based on the error in 02, the display monitor 112IW029 was set to "EE.
E. It is possible to display.

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.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device,
5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker, 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12
Production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20
Ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start port switch, 23 count switch, 30 ball striking operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 12
1 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 1
05, 125 I / O, 120 CPU for effect control, 123 Display control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display means for executing the variable display of the identification information and
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold information,
A game control means capable of controlling the advantageous state by a different ratio according to a set set value, and
A display means that can display information about the set value and
An operating means that can be changed to either the first state or the second state,
When the operating means is in the second state, the setting control means that can be controlled into a setting permission state for permitting the setting of the set value and a setting confirmation state for confirming the set value with the start of power supply. And with
In the setting permission state, the set value is set when the operating means changes from the second state to the first state.
The variable display means executes display in a special mode different from that when the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting permission state.
While the information including the hold information is initialized corresponding to the setting permission state, the information including the hold information is not initialized corresponding to the setting confirmation state.
A game machine characterized by that.

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