JP2021007699A - Game medium - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing decline of interest.SOLUTION: An executable timing of a round promotion performance (specific performance of a first pattern) is three spots, namely, timings T1, T2 and T3 of second, fourth and sixth rounds. Further, the timings T1, T2 and T3 are also executable timings of a false round promotion performance (specific performance of a third pattern). On the other hand, an executable timing of a retention link notification (specific performance of a second pattern) is a timing T4 of a tenth round, and at this timing, the false round promotion performance (specific performance of the third pattern) is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-4

Description

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

In the jackpot game state, a look-ahead effect that notifies that the pending data corresponding to the display result becoming a jackpot is stored, a jackpot medium promotion effect that notifies that the number of rounds in the jackpot game state is promoted, and A gaming machine capable of performing the above has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-152237

In the game machine described in Patent Document 1, when the so-called “gase” effect of the lookahead effect or the jackpot promotion effect is performed in a common manner, the player may be overly expected depending on the execution timing, which is interesting. It may decrease.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 034AK).
The processing of the specific effect executing means (for example, step 034AKS014, step 034AKS016, step 034AKS033) that can execute the specific effect (for example, round promotion effect, hold continuous notification, round promotion effect) when controlled to the advantageous state is executed. Equipped with a production control CPU 120)
As an effect pattern of the specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means,
The first pattern (for example, round promotion effect) corresponding to the advantage of the advantageous state under control becoming a predetermined advantage, and
A second pattern (for example, hold continuous notification) corresponding to being controlled to the next advantageous state after the advantageous state being controlled, and
There is a third pattern (for example, a round promotion effect) corresponding to the fact that the advantage for the player does not become the predetermined advantage.
At least a part of the production mode of the specific effect is common to the first pattern, the second pattern, and the third pattern (for example, FIGS. 10-5 (C) and 10-6, FIGS. 10-6). (C), (G)),
A first executable period in which the specific effect of the first pattern can be executed (for example, timings T1, T2, T3 in FIG. 10-4) and a second executable period in which the specific effect of the second pattern can be executed. (For example, timing T4 in FIG. 10-4) is at least partially different.
The specific effect executing means is
While the specific effect of the third pattern can be executed in a period common to the first executable period (for example, timings T1, T2, T3 in FIG. 10-4),
During the second executable period, the specific effect of the third pattern is not executed.
According to such a configuration, the specific effect of the third pattern is not executed in the second executable period in which the specific effect of the second pattern corresponding to being controlled to the next advantageous state can be executed. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest without making people expect too much.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. 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 flowchart which shows the specific effect setting process of the feature part 034AK. It is a flowchart or the like which shows the specific effect execution process of the feature part 034AK. It is a flowchart which shows the specific effect execution processing of the feature part 034AK. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the specific effect of the feature part 034AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 034AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 034AK. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change suggestion effect processing of the feature part 034AK. It is a flowchart which shows the setting suggestion effect processing of the feature part 034AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the setting suggestion effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 034AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 034AK. It is a timing chart which shows the execution period of the specific effect and the setting suggestion effect of the feature part 034AK. It is a timing chart which shows the execution period of the specific effect and the setting suggestion effect of the modification of the feature part 034AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification of the feature part 034AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the specific display pattern of the characteristic part 010AK. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the erasing effect of the feature part 010AK. It is a flowchart which shows the erasing effect processing of the feature part 010AK. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd erasing effect setting process of the feature part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 010AK.

(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 classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any 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. 3), 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 large winning opening door (for special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

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

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

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

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

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 suspended, by the number of LEDs lit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a ball output rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the game machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls by winning the second starting prize opening (Denchu) and the number of prize balls by winning the first and second major winning openings (attackers) occupy. It is a ratio. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in a vertically long square frame shape. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(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 with respect to the ball striking operation handle 30 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern 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", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The advance notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a lookahead advance 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 having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Furthermore, the power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, electric power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied by a power supply board 17 to electric components including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifying circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

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

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball has passed 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The reset signal, power cutoff signal, and clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power off signal is turned off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and is turned on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

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.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp on / off mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, it is possible to confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the display of the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the lost symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stopped state different from the lost symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be put into the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process in step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). 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 S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, 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). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like.

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

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold storages, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the lookahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. 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, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change 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. Includes processing to make settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to 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 process during opening of the big hit, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the large winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like are used as the basis for the large winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. Ends processing while the jackpot is open.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit and the ball output rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability and the ball output rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. .. If the jackpot winning probability changes according to the set value, the ball output rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of the figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In the display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed in the special figure of "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state such as a probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, there is a probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled to the jackpot game state as compared with the low-probability state such as the normal state or the time-saving state. It gets higher.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, it is determined that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. A value has been assigned. In the display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that they have the same value different from the judgment table. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure and the display result judgment table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and while only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, the set value 2 to the set value 6 In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure and the display result judgment table for the second special figure, when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judgment. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit", so that only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player. 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 inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as the effect switch (to execute the predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (for controlling the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(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. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. 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 the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. 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. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the lookahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the lookahead 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 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect 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 the end of the big hit game state. Update to ", and end the production process during the big hit.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

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

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs 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, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature part 034AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 034AK will be described. In the feature unit 034AK, the description of the parts (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic description will be omitted.

(Specific production of feature part 034AK)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 034AK can execute a specific effect that suggests and notifies the degree of advantage for the player in an advantageous state (big hit game state, big hit). Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 034AK has a first pattern (round promotion effect) for notifying that the advantage (number of rounds, etc.) of the advantageous state under control becomes a predetermined advantage as such a specific effect. And, it corresponds to the second pattern (notification of consecutive villas in the hold) that notifies that the next advantageous state is controlled after the advantageous state being controlled, and that the advantage for the player does not become the predetermined advantage. It is possible to execute the third pattern (round promotion production).

Then, at least a part of the first executable period in which the specific effect of the first pattern can be executed and the second executable period in which the specific effect of the second pattern can be executed is different, and is common to the first executable period. While it is possible to execute the specific effect of the third pattern (round promotion effect) during the period, the specific effect of the third pattern (round promotion effect) is not executed during the second feasible period. In this way, at the execution timing of the pending in-house consecutive villa notification, the round promotion effect is not executed, so that the player's expectation is not excessively aroused, and the decline in interest can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by executing a specific effect of Gase at the execution timing of the pending villa notification.

FIG. 10-1 (A) is a flowchart showing the operation of the specific effect setting process of the feature unit 034AK. The specific effect setting process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect. The specific effect setting process is executed in the big hit middle effect process of step S176 of FIG. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the receive command buffer of the RAM 122 to determine whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received from the main board 11, and thus is at the start of the jackpot. Whether or not it is determined (step 034AKS001). If it is not the start of the big hit (step 034AKS001; No), the specific effect setting process ends.

If it is the start of a big hit (step 034AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit type of the current big hit specified from the big hit start designation command is a 10-round big hit (step 034AKS002). In this embodiment, four types of jackpots are provided: 2-round jackpot (2R jackpot), 4-round jackpot (4R jackpot), 6-round jackpot (6R jackpot), and 10-round jackpot (10R jackpot).

When the jackpot type of the jackpot this time is a 10R jackpot (step 034AKS002; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is hold information to be a jackpot in the hold (step 034AKS003). For example, the display result specified from the winning designation command or the like is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the hold information on the effect control board 12 side, and in the process of step 034AKS003, the hold information on the effect control board 12 side is hit. It is determined whether or not the pending information to be stored is stored.

If there is hold information that will be a big hit in the hold (step 034AKS003; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the hold in-house consecutive villa notification (hold continuous notification) as the specific effect of the second pattern (step 034AKS004). In step 034AKS004, it is determined whether or not the hold continuous notification is executed at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-1 (B) according to the jackpot type of the jackpot in the hold.

As shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), whether or not the hold continuous notification is executed is determined at different rates according to the degree of advantage of the jackpot type of the jackpot in the hold. Specifically, the higher the degree of advantage of the jackpot type, the higher the rate of determination of execution. Then, in the case of a 2R jackpot with the lowest degree of advantage, it is determined without execution at a rate of 100%. As a result, it is possible to prevent the jackpot type having a low degree of advantage from being detracted from the interest even though the hold continuous notification is executed. In addition, in the case of a 10R jackpot with the highest degree of advantage, it is determined that there is execution at a rate of 100%. As a result, the production can be diversified, and the player's expectation can be improved by the hold continuous notification. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-1 (B) is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

In this embodiment, there is only one type of effect mode of the hold continuous notification, but there may be a plurality of effect modes. In this case, the effect mode of the hold continuous notification may be different depending on the jackpot type of the hold internal jackpot, or the determination ratio of the hold continuous notification effect mode may be different depending on the big hit type of the hold internal jackpot. For example, in this embodiment, the hold continuous notification that displays the special display is executed, but the number of special displays to be displayed may be different depending on the jackpot type so that the jackpot type of the jackpot in the hold can be suggested / notified. .. In addition, when an image such as an icon is displayed on the image display device 5 after the hold continuous notification to continuously notify that there is a big hit in the hold, the icon is displayed according to the big hit type. The mode may be different.

When it is determined in step 034AKS004 that the hold continuous notification is "executed" (step 034AKS005; Yes), the hold continuous notification flag indicating that the hold continuous notification is executed in the jackpot game state is set to the on state (step). 034AKS006).

If the jackpot type of this jackpot is not 10R jackpot (step 034AKS002; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the round promotion effect gas as a specific effect of the third pattern in the final round of 2R jackpot, 4R jackpot or 6R jackpot. (Step 034AKS007). In step 034AKS007, it is determined whether or not the round promotion effect gassing is executed at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) according to the jackpot type of the jackpot this time.

As shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), it is determined at different rates whether or not the round promotion effect gassing is executed, depending on the degree of advantage of the jackpot type. Specifically, the higher the degree of advantage of the jackpot type, the higher the percentage of judgments made to execute the round promotion effect. By doing so, the production becomes more diverse, and the rate at which the round promotion production is executed increases in the latter half of the round, and the expectation of the player can be effectively fueled. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) is an example and can be changed arbitrarily. For example, the lower the advantage of the jackpot type, the higher the rate at which it is determined to execute the round promotion effect. By doing so, even if the jackpot type has a low degree of advantage, the player can be expected.

In this embodiment, as a round promotion effect during 2R, 4R, and 6R in the jackpot game state, an effect of increasing the number of special displays indicating the number of rounds is executed. At the start of the jackpot game state, two special displays corresponding to the 2R jackpot, which is the minimum number of rounds among the jackpot types, are displayed. When the jackpot type is 4R or more and the round promotion effect is executed in 2R, the effect of increasing the number of special displays displayed from 2 to 4 is executed. When the jackpot type is 6R or more and the round promotion effect is executed in 4R, the effect of increasing the number of special displays displayed from 4 to 6 is executed. When the jackpot type is 10R and the round promotion effect is executed in 6R, the effect of increasing the number of special displays displayed from 6 to 10 is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the round promotion effect is executed so that the number of rounds is gradually promoted (increased) in the big hit game state. Then, in the executable period (during 2R, 4R, 6R) in which the round promotion effect can be executed, when the number of rounds is not promoted (when the final round is reached), the round promotion effect can be executed.

If it is determined in step 034AKS007 that the round promotion effect gasse is "executed" (step 034AKS008; Yes), the round promotion effect gasse flag corresponding to the execution of the round promotion effect gasse is set to the on state (step 034AKS008; Yes). Step 034AKS009). When it is determined that the round promotion effect is "executed", the round promotion effect that does not increase the number of special displays is executed in the final round of the jackpot game state by an effect mode similar to the round promotion effect. It will be.

After executing the process of step 034AKS006, when there is no big hit in the hold (step 034AKS003; No), when the hold continuous notification is determined to be "no execution" (step 034AKS005; No), or the round promotion effect A special display indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game state when it is determined to be "not executed" (step 034AKS008; No), or after the processing of step 034AKS009 is executed, that is, after the determination related to the specific effect is completed. 2 is set as an initial value in the special display number counter that counts the display number of (step 034AKS010), and the specific effect setting process is completed.

10-2 (A) and 10-3 are flowcharts showing the operation of the specific effect execution process of the feature unit 034AK. The specific effect execution process is a process for executing a specific effect in the jackpot game state. The specific effect execution process is executed in the jackpot middle effect process of step S176 of FIG. In the specific effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the reception command buffer of the RAM 122, and starts 2, 4 or 6 rounds (round promotion effect, round promotion effect executable round) from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not a command for designating (such as a command for specifying while the large winning opening is open) has been received (step 034AKS011).

When a command for designating the start of rounds 2, 4 or 6 is received (step 034AKS011; Yes), it is determined whether or not the round is the final round by checking the jackpot type (step 034AKS012). In the case of 2, 4 or 6 rounds and the final round (step 034AKS012; Yes), it is determined whether or not the round promotion effect gasse flag is on (step 034AKS013). If the round promotion effect Gase flag is off (step 034AKS013; No), the specific effect execution process ends. In this case, the big hit game state will end after the end of this round without executing the round promotion effect ghost in this round.

If the round promotion effect gasse flag is on (step 034AKS013; Yes), a setting is made to execute the round promotion effect gasse (specific effect of the third pattern) in this round (step 034AKS014). In step 034AKS014, for example, the effect control data corresponding to the execution of the round promotion effect effect is read out and set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the data used this time.

After that, the round promotion effect Gase flag is reset to the off state (step 034AKS015), and the specific effect execution process is completed.

If the rounds are 2, 4 or 6 and not the final round (step 034AKS012; No), a setting is made to execute the round promotion effect (specific effect of the first pattern) in this round (step 034AKS016). In step 034AKS016, for example, the effect control data corresponding to the execution of the round promotion effect is read out and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the data used this time.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the number of rounds is 2, 4 or 6 and not the final round, the round promotion effect is always executed. That is, when the round promotion effect is executed in 2R, the effect of increasing the number of special displays displayed from 2 to 4 is executed, and when the round promotion effect is executed in 4R, the number of special displays displayed is increased to 4. When the effect of increasing the number from 6 to 6 is executed and the round promotion effect is executed in 6R, the effect of increasing the number of special displays displayed from 6 to 10 is executed.

If it is not the final round, the round promotion effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio, or the round promotion effect may be executed in a round other than the 2, 4 or 6 rounds. Further, the number of special displays displayed at the start of the jackpot game state and the number of special displays to be increased in one round promotion effect may be determined by lottery. In this case, it is sufficient to control so that the special display of the number corresponding to the new round number is displayed at least before the start of the new round.

After that, the display number of the special display to be increased this time is added to the special display number counter (step 034AKS017), and the specific effect execution process is completed. In step 034AKS017, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), 2 is added to the special display number counter if it is 2R or 4R, and 4 is added to the special display number counter if it is 6R.

If the command to specify the start of 2, 4 or 6 rounds has not been received (step 034AKS011; No), check the receive command buffer of RAM 122 and make 2, 4 or 6 rounds from the main board 11 (round promotion effect, It is determined whether or not a command for designating the end of the round promotion effect (executable round of the round promotion effect) (a command specified after opening the large winning opening, etc.) has been received (step 034AKS021).

When a command for specifying the end of 2, 4 or 6 rounds is received (step 034AKS021; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the special display number counter matches the round to end this time and the jackpot type (step). 034AKS022). In step 034AKS022, it is determined whether or not the value of the special display number counter is the value at the end of the round (4 at the end of 2R, 6 at the end of 4R, 10 at the end of 6R).

If the value of the special display number counter matches the number of rounds to be completed and the jackpot type (step 034AKS022; Yes), the specific effect execution process is terminated. If the value of the special display number counter does not match the number of rounds to end and the jackpot type (step 034AKS022; No), the round is promoted normally because the command to specify the start of 2, 4 or 6 rounds is missed. Since the effect is not executed and the value of the special display number counter is not added (when the processing of step 034AKS016 and step 034AKS017 is not executed), the display number of the special display is displayed instead of the round promotion effect. A control to display a new special display is executed in order to match the number of rounds to be executed (step 034AKS023), and the number of special display displays to be increased this time is added to the special display number counter (step 034AKS024). Ends the execution process. In step 034AKS023, control is performed to increase the number of special display displays by 2 at the end of 2R or 4R, and increase the number of special display displays by 4 at the end of 6R. Further, in step 034AKS024, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), 2 is added to the special display number counter at the end of 2R or 4R, and 4 is added to the special display number counter at the end of 6R. To do.

In this embodiment, a round promotion effect for increasing the number of special displays is executed based on receiving a command for designating the start of 2, 4 or 6 rounds. If the round promotion effect is not normally executed due to the omission of a command that specifies the start of 2, 4 or 6 rounds, the number of special displays displayed will not match the actual number of rounds. Therefore, if the number of special display displays does not match when a command that specifies the end of rounds 2, 4, or 6 is received, the number of special display displays is matched based on the reception of the command. It has become like. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of special displays from being inconsistent and giving the player a sense of discomfort or distrust, such as the number of special displays being displayed less than the number of rounds in progress. ..

In this embodiment, the process of matching the number of special displays is executed based on the command for specifying the end of 2, 4 or 6 rounds (rounds in which the round promotion effect can be executed). Execute the process of matching the display number of the special display based on the reception of other commands such as the command that specifies the start of the 3rd, 5th, or 7th round (the next round of the round promotion effect executable round). It may be.

If the command for specifying the end of the 2nd, 4th, or 6th round has not been received (step 034AKS021; No), the process proceeds to FIG. 10-3, and the command for specifying the start of the 10th round (hold continuous notification executable round) ( It is determined whether or not a command (such as a designated command while the large winning opening is open) has been received (step 034AKS031). If the command for specifying the start of the 10th round has not been received (step 034AKS031; No), the specific effect execution process ends.

If a command for designating the start of the 10th round has been received (step 034AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not the hold continuous notification flag is on (step 034AKS032). If the hold continuous notification flag is in the off state (step 034AKS032; No), the specific effect execution process ends. In this case, the jackpot game state ends after 10 rounds without executing the hold continuous notification.

If the hold continuous notification flag is in the on state (step 034AKS032; Yes), in order to execute the hold continuous notification (specific effect of the second pattern) to notify that there is further big hit hold information in the hold in 10 rounds. Is set (step 034AKS033). In step 034AKS033, for example, the effect control data corresponding to the execution of the hold continuous notification is read out and set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the data used this time.

After that, the hold continuous notification flag is reset to the off state (step 034AKS034), and the specific effect execution process ends. By executing the specific effect execution process as described above, the specific effects of the first pattern, the second pattern, and the third pattern can be executed in the jackpot game state.

FIG. 10-4 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the specific effect in the jackpot gaming state of the feature unit 034AK. FIG. 10-4 (A) is a timing chart for a 10R jackpot. At the start of the jackpot, two special displays corresponding to the 2R jackpot, which has the minimum number of rounds among the jackpot types in this embodiment, are displayed. At the timing T1 of 2R in the jackpot game state, the round promotion effect can be executed, and when the round promotion effect is executed, two special displays are added to make four. As a result, it is notified that the 2R jackpot has been promoted to the 4R jackpot. In other words, it is notified that at least the jackpot game state continues up to 4R.

At the timing T2 of 4R in the jackpot game state, the round promotion effect can be executed, and when the round promotion effect is executed, two special displays are added to make six. As a result, it is notified that the 4R jackpot is promoted to the 6R jackpot, and at least the jackpot gaming state continues up to 6R. Further, at the timing T3 of 6R in the jackpot game state, the round promotion effect can be executed, and when the round promotion effect is executed, 4 special displays are added to 10 pieces. As a result, it is notified that the 6R jackpot is promoted to the 10R jackpot and the jackpot game state continues up to 10R.

At the timing T4 of 10R in the big hit game state, the hold continuous notification can be executed, and when there is a big hit in the hold, the hold continuous notification is executed and two special displays are added to make twelve. As a result, notification is executed as if the 10R jackpot was promoted to a 12R jackpot that does not actually exist. Actually, after the end of the big hit game state this time, the big hit game state of at least 2R or more is controlled based on the hold information.

In this way, it is possible to display a common special display for the round promotion effect, which is the specific effect of the first pattern, and the hold continuous notification, which is the specific effect of the second pattern. As a result, the advantage of the jackpot under control and the next jackpot to be controlled can be notified by the common special display, so that the interest of the production is improved.

In addition, since the hold continuous notification is executed by further displaying the special display indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game state under control, the effect is easy to understand and the jackpot game state is continuously controlled. Since the hold continuous notification can be executed at, the interest is improved.

FIG. 10-4 (B) is a timing chart for the 4R jackpot. At the start of the jackpot, two special displays corresponding to the 2R jackpot, which has the minimum number of rounds among the jackpot types in this embodiment, are displayed. At the timing T1 of 2R in the jackpot game state, the round promotion effect can be executed, and when the round promotion effect is executed, two special displays are added to make four. As a result, it is notified that the 2R jackpot is promoted to the 4R jackpot, and at least the jackpot gaming state continues until the 4R.

In the 4R timing T2 in the jackpot game state, when the jackpot type is 4R jackpot, the round promotion effect is not executed, but the round promotion effect can be executed. If it is determined that the round promotion effect is to be executed, the round promotion effect is executed at the timing T2, but the special display is not added and the jackpot game state ends in 4 rounds.

As shown in FIG. 10-4 (A), the executable timings of the round promotion effect (specific effect of the first pattern) are three points such as the timings T1, T2, and T3 of the second, fourth, and sixth rounds. Further, the timings T1, T2, and T3 are also the executable timings of the round promotion effect effect (specific effect of the third pattern). On the other hand, the execution timing of the hold continuous notification (specific effect of the second pattern) is the timing T4 of 10 rounds, and at this timing, the round promotion effect effect (specific effect of the third pattern) is executed. It is designed not to be done. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest without excessively agitating the player's expectation. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by executing a specific effect of the Gase at the execution timing of the hold continuous notification.

Subsequently, the effect operation of the specific effect of the feature unit 034AK will be described. FIG. 10-5 shows an example of an effect operation when a specific effect is executed in a big hit game state of a 10R big hit. FIG. 10-5 (A) shows the image display device 5 when a big hit occurs. On the image display device 5, the character image with the piece and the character "big hit" are displayed, and the number "777" (small symbol) is displayed in the lower right part, indicating that the big hit has been achieved. ..

After that, the first round of the jackpot game state is started. In the jackpot game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), the current round display is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5. In addition, at least two special displays 034AK01 corresponding to the number of rounds to be executed are displayed, and a right-handed display 034AK02 prompting a right-handed player in the jackpot game state is displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5. .. In addition, a small symbol is continuously displayed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5, and a display corresponding to the number of winning prize balls in the jackpot game state is displayed in the lower left portion.

In the feature unit 034AK, the second start winning opening and the big winning opening are provided in the right area of the game area, and in the big hit game state or the time saving state, the game is played by right-handed (hit the ball toward the right area). I am assuming a machine. The right-handed display 034AK02 is a display that encourages the player to play by right-handed.

Subsequently, in the case of two rounds in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), one of the special indications 034AK01 has been digested as one round has been digested. Changes to. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C) and the like, the special display 034AK01 is an image of a star, and the special display 034AK01 corresponding to the undigested round is displayed in white, and the special display 034AK01 corresponding to the digested round is displayed. Is displayed in gray. By doing so, the special display 034AK01 can notify at least the number of rounds to be executed, and the digestion status of the rounds can be displayed according to the display mode.

It should be noted that the control for changing the special display 034AK01 to the mode indicating that it has been digested is performed based on, for example, receiving a command for designating the end of each round (such as a command for designating after opening the grand prize opening). However, if the control to change the special display 034AK01 to the mode indicating that it has been digested is not normally performed due to the omission of the command to specify the end of one round, the start of the next round is started. Based on the receipt of the command to specify and the command to specify hunting for the next round, control may be executed to change the special display 334AK01 to an aspect indicating that it has been digested. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the aspect of the special display 034AK01 from becoming inconsistent with the number of rounds being executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted.

When the execution timing T1 (see FIG. 10-4 (A)) of the round promotion effect of two rounds is reached, characters such as "still more !?" are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C). By doing so, the round promotion production will start. Such a production is the introduction part of the round promotion production.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), an effect as if two new special displays 034AK01 were acquired on the image display device 5 was executed, and as shown in FIG. 10-5 (E), the effect was achieved. Two new special displays 034AK01 are moved, and a round promotion effect added next to the already displayed special display 034AK01 is executed.

At the end of the second round, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (F), the process shifts to the third round, and the second special display 034AK01 changes to a gray mode indicating that it has been digested.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (G), at the executable timing T2 (see FIG. 10-4 (A)) of the four round round promotion effect, the round promotion effect is executed again, and two new round promotion effects are executed. Special display 034AK01 of is added.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (H), at the executable timing T3 (see FIG. 10-4 (A)) of the 6 round round promotion effect, the round promotion effect is executed again, and 4 new round promotion effects are executed. Special display 034AK01 of is added.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (I), when the timing T4 of the 10th round (see FIG. 10-4 (A)) is reached, the image display device 5 is "still more!" As in the introduction part of the round promotion effect. When a character such as "?" Is displayed, the hold continuous notification is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (J), the image display device 5 is subjected to an effect as if two new special displays 034AK01 have been acquired, and the two new special displays 034AK01 move. , The hold continuous notification added next to the special display 034AK01 already displayed is executed.

In this way, the hold continuous notification is started at the same introduction part as the round promotion effect, and the special display is added in the same effect mode.

After that, when the 10 rounds are completed, the jackpot game state ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (K), the variation of the small symbol in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 is started, and as shown in FIG. 10-5 (L), the target of the pending continuous notification is Due to the fluctuation based on the pending information, the next big hit is made and the next big hit game state is started. After the jackpot game state, until the next jackpot, a fluctuation pattern with an extremely short fluctuation time (for example, 1 second) is selected, and fluctuations based on the hold information stored at the end of the jackpot game state are generated. It is digested quickly. Therefore, even if there is a plurality of hold information stored before the hold information that is the target of the hold continuous notification, the fluctuation based on the hold information is quickly digested and the next big hit game state is immediately reached. Is possible. By doing so, it is possible to produce a continuous jackpot game state, and it is possible to produce a jackpot game state that continues beyond the upper limit round of the jackpot, which improves the interest.

In addition, in the next big hit game state subject to the pending continuous notification, the special display displayed in the previous big hit game state is continuously displayed, and a special display is added according to the big hit type of the next big hit game state. I will go. In addition, the number of prize balls won is added to the number of prize balls won in the previous jackpot game state and displayed. By doing so, it is possible to notify the total number of rounds and the total number of prize balls won in the so-called consecutive villas, and the interest of the game is improved. If the hold continuous notification is not executed, the special display displayed in the previous jackpot game state is left for a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game state (for example, until the fluctuation is executed 20 times), and the predetermined display is left. If a big hit occurs during the period, a new special display may be added to the special display displayed in the previous big hit game state to be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the chances of increasing the special display and the total number of prize balls won, and the interest is improved. In such a predetermined period, a fluctuation pattern having an extremely short fluctuation time (for example, 1 second or the like) may be selected so that the fluctuation can be digested in a short time. By doing so, when a big hit occurs within a predetermined period, it is possible to have a sense of unity from the previous big hit.

FIG. 10-6 shows an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed in the big hit game state of the 4R big hit. FIG. 10-6 (A) shows the image display device 5 when a big hit occurs. On the image display device 5, the character image with the piece and the character "big hit" are displayed, and the number "444" (small symbol) is displayed in the lower right part, indicating that the big hit has been achieved. ..

After that, the first round of the jackpot game state is started. In the jackpot game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (B), the current round display is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5. In addition, at least two special displays 034AK01 corresponding to the number of rounds to be executed are displayed, and a right-handed display 034AK02 prompting a right-handed player in the jackpot game state is displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5. .. In addition, a small symbol is continuously displayed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5, and a display corresponding to the number of winning prize balls in the jackpot game state is displayed in the lower left portion.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 (C) to (F), the effect operation during the jackpot and the specific effect are the same as the effect operation at the time of the 10R jackpot shown in FIGS. 10-5 (C) to (F). Is executed and progresses to 3 rounds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (G), when the timing T2 of the four rounds (see FIG. 10-4 (B)) is reached, the image display device 5 is "still more!" As in the introduction part of the round promotion effect. When a character such as "?" Is displayed, the round promotion production is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (H), a character such as "sorry" is displayed on the image display device 5, and a round promotion effect gassing indicating that the round is not promoted is executed.

When the 4th round is completed, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (I), the image display device 5 displays an ending display including a display indicating that the big hit is completed and a display indicating the number of winning prize balls in the big hit game state. It is performed and the jackpot game state ends. The ending display is not limited to the display shown in FIG. 10-6 (I), and the ending display may include other displays (such as a immersive prevention display and a prepaid card forget-to-remove caution display).

In this way, the feature unit 034AK can execute the round promotion effect (first pattern), the hold continuous notification (second pattern), and the round promotion effect gas (third pattern) as specific effects in the big hit game state. It has become. Then, the round promotion effect, the hold continuous notification, and the round promotion effect Gase are started in the same introduction part. Therefore, at the start of the specific effect, it is not possible to determine which specific effect will be used, and the effect result will differ depending on the specific effect. Therefore, by starting the introduction part of the specific effect, the player can be expected to execute an advantageous specific effect, and the interest is improved.

Further, the round promotion effect (first pattern), the hold continuous notification (second pattern), and the round promotion effect gas (third pattern) can be executed in the jackpot game state as shown in FIG. 10-4. The timing is different. In other words, the ratio of which specific effect is executed (the selection ratio of the pattern of the specific effect to be executed) differs depending on the timing in the jackpot game state. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the result of the specific effect, and also to pay attention to the start timing of the specific effect, which improves the interest. It should be noted that, at the executable timing (for example, timings T1 to T4) in which the specific effect can be executed, which of the specific effects (first pattern to the third pattern) is to be executed is determined, and the specific effect is executed according to the executable timing. The selection ratio of the specific effect to be performed may be different.

(Setting suggestion effect of feature part 034AK)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 034AK, a setting change suggestion effect suggesting whether or not there is a setting change at the time of turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a predetermined ratio in the jackpot gaming state, and a setting change suggestion effect are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value. The setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect may be collectively referred to as the setting suggestion effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 034AK (035AK) can execute a specific effect (round promotion effect, hold continuous notification) that suggests advantageous contents for the player as described above in the jackpot game state. At least a part of the effect period of the specific effect and the effect period of the setting change suggestion effect may overlap, and the effect period of the setting change suggestion effect is longer than the effect period of the specific effect. By doing so, the degree of recognition of the setting change suggestion effect is increased, and the interest is improved.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 034AK (036AK) can execute a specific effect (round promotion effect, hold continuous notification) that suggests advantageous contents for the player as described above in the jackpot game state. At least a part of the effect period of the specific effect and the effect period of the setting suggestion effect may overlap, and the effect period of the setting suggestion effect is shorter than the effect period of the specific effect. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player who is not interested in the setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the setting change suggestion effect processing of the feature unit 034AK. The setting change suggestion effect process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect, and executing the setting change suggestion effect when it is determined to execute the setting change suggestion effect. The setting change suggestion effect processing is executed in the jackpot middle effect process of step S176 of FIG. In the setting change suggestion effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the reception command buffer of the RAM 122 and determines whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received from the main board 11 at the start of the jackpot. It is determined whether or not there is (step 034AKS041). If it is not the start of the big hit (step 034AKS041; No), the setting change suggestion effect processing ends.

If it is the start of a big hit (step 034AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting change flag is on (step 034AKS042).

For example, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a setting value notification command for notifying the setting value from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side is transmitted. The effect control CPU 120 stores the set value notified by the set value notification command in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. At that time, if the notified setting value is changed from the previous setting value stored in the RAM 122, the setting change flag indicating that the setting has been changed at the time of turning on the power this time is set to the on state.

In the process of step 034AKS042, by determining whether or not the setting change flag is in the ON state, it is specified whether or not the setting has been changed when the power is turned on this time. When the setting change flag is on (step 034AKS042; Yes), the right-handed display of the setting change suggestion mode suggesting that the setting has been changed is displayed as the right-handed display in the jackpot game state. Make the settings (step 034AKS043). On the other hand, when the setting change flag is in the off state (step 034AKS042; No), the right-handed display in the normal mode is set as the right-handed display to be displayed in the big hit game state (step 034AKS044). .. After that, the setting change suggestion effect processing is terminated.

The right-handed display in the normal mode and the right-handed display in the setting change suggestion mode may be distinguished by the display mode. For example, the color, pattern, size, display position, and the like may be different. .. For example, the right-handed display 034AK02 of the white arrow as shown in FIG. 10-5 may be the normal mode, and the right-handed display 034AK02 of the black arrow as shown in FIG. 10-6 may be the setting change suggestion mode. In this case, in the jackpot game state, the right-handed display 034AK02 of the black arrow as shown in FIG. 10-6 is displayed, so that the player is changing the setting of the gaming machine during the game when the power is turned on this time. Can recognize or anticipate that. In addition, the player can recognize that the setting may be changed to a value other than the minimum setting value of setting 1, and it can be expected that the setting has been changed to at least a setting other than the minimum setting value of 1. Therefore, the expectation of the player can be improved, and the interest is improved.

In this embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect is executed according to the display mode of the right-handed display, but the setting change suggestion effect may be executed according to another effect mode. For example, in the case of a game machine that does not play a game by right-handed in a big hit game state, a setting change suggestion effect may be executed depending on the mode of another display object, a character, or a background image.

Further, the setting change suggestion effect is not limited to the one executed at each big hit, and may be executed at the first big hit after the setting change. In addition, the effect is not limited to the one in which the effect mode is uniformly determined depending on whether or not the setting is changed, and a lottery is drawn as to whether or not the setting change suggestion effect (right-handed display of the setting suggestion mode) is executed depending on whether or not the setting is changed (for example). The execution rate may be higher when the setting is changed than when the setting is not changed). In addition, the setting change suggestion effect (right-handed display of the setting suggestion mode) differs at different rates when the setting value is changed to a higher value from the previous power failure and when the setting value is changed to a lower setting value from the previous power failure. ) May be executed or not (for example, the execution rate is higher when the setting value is changed to a higher value than when the setting value is changed to a lower setting value). A plurality of production modes of the setting change suggestion effect may be provided so that the ratio of whether or not the setting is changed (accuracy of suggestion, accuracy of suggestion) differs depending on the effect mode. The mode of the right-handed display at the start of the big hit may be the same regardless of whether or not the setting has been changed, and the mode of the right-handed display may be changed to the setting suggestion mode during the subsequent big hit.

FIG. 10-8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the setting suggestion effect processing of the feature unit 034AK. The setting suggestion effect processing is a process for determining whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect, and executing the setting suggestion effect when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion effect processing is executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. In the setting suggestion effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hold continuous notification has been executed in the current jackpot game state (step 034AKS051). For example, in step 034AKS051, it may be determined whether or not the process of step 034AKS033 has been executed in the specific effect execution process (FIG. 10-3) in the big hit game state this time.

In this embodiment, when the hold continuous notification is executed, after the jackpot game state ends, the variable display up to the variable display based on the hold information that is the target of the hold continuous notification is quickly digested, and a new jackpot game state is immediately executed. It is designed to be controlled by. Therefore, when the hold continuous notification is executed, the ending display in the jackpot game state is not performed. In this embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect is performed at the ending in the jackpot game state, the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the hold continuous notification is executed (step 034AKS051; Yes). To finish. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect may be executed when the big hit (first hit) in the normal state or the big hit type which displays the ending regardless of the presence or absence of the hold continuous notification.

When the hold continuous notification is not executed (step 034AKS051; No), the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step 034AKS052). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 may receive the set value notification command transmitted from the main board 11 side and store the notified set value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As a result, in step 034AKS052, the set value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified. If the information about the set value is not stored in the RAM 122 due to the fact that the set value notification command was not transmitted normally when the power is turned on, the set value is set as 1 which is the minimum set value. The suggestion effect may be executed. By doing so, the setting suggestion effect suggesting that the set value is higher than the actual set value is executed, and the player is erroneously suggested, giving the player a sense of distrust. Can be prevented.

Subsequently, as the setting suggestion effect, the first setting suggestion effect pattern corresponding to the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect is determined (step 034AKS053). FIG. 10-9 (A) shows the determination ratio of the first setting suggestion effect pattern. In this embodiment, four types of setting suggestion effect pattern A, setting suggestion effect pattern B, setting suggestion effect pattern C, and setting suggestion effect pattern D are provided as the first setting suggestion effect pattern. In the process of step 034AKS053, one of the patterns is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-9 (A) according to the set value.

As shown in FIG. 10-9 (A), the degree of expectation at which the setting is high increases in the order of setting suggestion effect pattern C> setting suggestion effect pattern B> setting suggestion effect pattern A. Further, the setting suggestion effect pattern D is determined at a higher rate when the set value is an even number (2, 4, 6) than when the set value is an odd number (1, 3, 5). It is a pattern that suggests that the value is an even number.

In this embodiment, when the ending display is performed, the first setting suggestion effect is always executed, but the first setting suggestion effect may not be executed in some cases.

After the first setting suggestion effect pattern is determined, the setting for executing the first setting suggestion effect according to the determined pattern is performed (step 034AKS054). In step 034AKS054, in the jackpot ending display, control is performed to display a background or a character image according to the setting suggestion effect pattern.

Subsequently, as the setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect execution determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect pattern corresponding to the effect content when the second setting suggestion effect is executed (step). 034AKS055). FIG. 10-9 (B) shows whether or not the second setting suggestion effect is executed and the determination ratio of the second setting suggestion effect pattern. In this embodiment, four types of setting suggestion effect pattern a, setting suggestion effect pattern b, setting suggestion effect pattern c, and setting suggestion effect pattern d are provided as the second setting suggestion effect pattern. In the process of step 034AKS055, depending on the set value, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-9 (B) determines the pattern of no execution or no execution of the second setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 10-9 (B), the execution rate of the second suggestion effect differs depending on the set value. Specifically, the higher the setting value, the higher the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed, and when the setting is 1, the second suggestion effect is not executed. Further, the degree of expectation, which is a high setting, increases in the order of setting suggestion effect pattern d> setting suggestion effect pattern c> setting suggestion effect pattern b> setting suggestion effect pattern a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (C), the setting suggestion effect pattern a is a pattern in which the minimum setting, setting 1, is denied, and the setting suggestion effect pattern b is set 4 or higher. It is a pattern that is determined to be present, the setting suggestion effect pattern c is a pattern that is determined to be setting 5 or higher, and the setting suggestion effect pattern d is a pattern that is determined to be setting 6. As described above, the second setting suggestion effect is executed at a low rate, but the accuracy of the suggestion setting value is high.

The second suggestion effect is an effect of displaying a mini character image (trophy image) of a predetermined color in the ending display of the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 10-9 (B), the suggestion effect pattern a displays a copper mini-character image, the suggestion effect pattern b displays a silver mini-character image, and the suggestion effect pattern c displays a gold mini-character image. A mini-character image is displayed, and in the suggestion effect pattern d, a rainbow mini-character image is displayed.

Although the first setting suggestion effect is always executed at the ending of the big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-9, it is determined that the suggestion effect pattern C, which is a high setting and has a high degree of expectation, is determined even when the setting is 1. Yes, even if the setting is 6, the suggestion effect pattern A, which is a high setting and has a low degree of expectation, may be determined. Further, even if the set value is an odd number, the suggestion effect pattern D suggesting that the set value is an even number may be determined. As described above, since the first setting suggestion effect may be determined for all patterns regardless of the set value, the setting suggestion effect has low accuracy. On the other hand, the second setting suggestion effect is a setting suggestion effect with higher accuracy than the first setting suggestion effect, although the execution frequency is low. By executing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects in this way, the effects become diverse, and the player can be given the pleasure of guessing the set value based on the setting suggestion effects, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the production becomes more diverse, and the decline in interest can be suppressed.

After the determination of executing the second setting suggestion effect is completed, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the second setting suggestion effect (step 034AKS056). When it is determined not to execute the second setting suggestion effect (“no execution”) (step 034AKS056; No), the setting suggestion effect process ends.

When it is decided to execute the second setting suggestion effect (any of the second suggestion effect patterns) (step 034AKS056; Yes), the setting for executing the second setting suggestion effect according to the determined pattern is set. (Step 034AKS057). In step 034AKS057, in the jackpot ending display, control is performed to display a mini character image (trophy image) corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect pattern. After that, the setting suggestion effect processing is terminated.

Subsequently, the effect operation of the setting suggestion effect of the feature unit 034AK will be described. FIG. 10-10 shows a display example of the first setting suggestion effect. When the first setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern A (low expectation) is executed, the ending display is displayed on the image display device 5 with a normal background (for example, white) as shown in FIG. 10-10 (A). Is done. When the first setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern B (medium expectation) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (B), the image display device 5 has a background color different from the normal background (for example,). The ending is displayed in red). When the first setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern C (high expectation degree) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (C), the ending display across the character image 034AK03 is displayed on the image display device 5. Will be. When the first setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern D (even number setting suggestion) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (D), the ending display in which the cherry blossom petals 034AK04 dance in the background in the image display device 5. Is done. As described above, in the first setting suggestion effect, the set value can be suggested to the player depending on the background of the ending display and the presence / absence of the display of the character image.

In the setting suggestion effect pattern C, which is a high setting in the first suggestion effect and has the highest expectation, the character image 334AK03 related to the setting suggestion effect is displayed in another display (display that the jackpot ends, display of the number of winning prize balls). It is displayed preferentially on the front side (displayed on the upper layer). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the image related to the setting suggestion effect from becoming difficult to see due to other effect images and characters, and it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being wasted. Further, even when the player is not interested in the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being wasted. The setting suggestion effect patterns A, B, and D are setting suggestion effects that suggest the setting by using the background image, but the setting suggestion may be performed by displaying the effect image in these patterns as well. In this case, the images related to these setting suggestion effects may be displayed preferentially on the front side over other displays (display that the jackpot ends, display of the number of winning prize balls). It should be noted that other displays may be preferentially displayed over the image related to the setting suggestion effect, or the display priority of the image related to the setting suggestion effect and the other display may be the same.

FIG. 10-11 shows a display example of the second setting suggestion effect. When the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern a (setting 1 negative) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (A), a copper-colored mini is displayed on the image display device 5 during the ending display. The setting suggestion effect in which the character image 034AK11 is displayed is executed. When the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern b (setting 4 or more is confirmed) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (B), a silver mini is displayed on the image display device 5 during the ending display. A setting suggestion effect in which the character image 034AK12 is displayed is executed. When the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern c (setting 5 or more is confirmed) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (C), a golden mini is displayed on the image display device 5 during the ending display. A setting suggestion effect in which the character image 034AK13 is displayed is executed. In this way, as with the color of the medal, the degree of advantage increases in the order of gold> silver> bronze, so that the setting suggestion effect becomes easy to understand.

When the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern d (setting 6 is confirmed) is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (D), a rainbow-colored mini is displayed on the image display device 5 during the ending display. A setting suggestion effect in which the character image 034AK14 is displayed is executed. In the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern d, which is determined to be the most advantageous setting 6 for the player, the mini character image 034AK14 is highlighted by being displayed surrounded by a thick frame. By doing so, the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern d can be emphasized, the player can be given a special feeling, and the interest is improved. Even when the player is not interested in the setting suggestion effect, he / she can pay attention to a specific setting suggestion effect. It should be noted that such highlighting may not be performed.

The first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect can be executed in parallel. For example, when the first setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern D (even number setting suggestion) and the second setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern c (setting 5 or more is confirmed) are executed, FIG. 10-11. As shown in (E), a setting suggestion effect in which the golden mini character image 034AK13 is displayed is executed during the ending display in which the cherry blossom petals 034AK04 dance in the background in the image display device 5. As a result, even number setting is suggested by the first setting suggestion effect, and setting 5 or more is confirmed by the second setting suggestion effect, suggesting that there is a high possibility that the setting is 6. In this way, by executing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects having different accuracy and suggested contents in parallel, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the set value by combining the setting suggestion effects. The interest is improved.

The production period may be different depending on the type of setting suggestion effect. For example, in the second setting suggestion effect, the higher the setting and the higher the degree of expectation, the longer the effect period may be. For example, the display period of the mini character image may be lengthened in the order of setting suggestion effect pattern d> setting suggestion effect pattern c> setting suggestion effect pattern b> setting suggestion effect pattern a. By doing so, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the effect period according to the advantage for the player, and the interest moth is improved. In addition, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the effect period according to the degree of advantage, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. In addition, setting suggestions can be made depending on the production period. It should be noted that the higher the expectation of the pattern, the shorter the effect period may be, and the proportional relationship of the length of the effect period is limited to a predetermined pattern (for example, the setting suggestion effect pattern d for setting 6). You may make it collapse. The effect period may be the same regardless of the type of setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 10-12 is a timing chart showing the effect period of the specific effect and the setting suggestion effect in the jackpot gaming state of the feature unit 034AK. As shown in FIG. 10-12, since the setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect) is executed by the right-handed display in the jackpot game state, the entire jackpot game state is the effect period P4. Further, in the setting suggestion effect, the effect period P3 is provided during the ending display in the jackpot game state. Further, among the specific effects, the round promotion effect is provided with the effect period P1 during the jackpot game states 2R, 4R, and 6R, and the hold continuous notification is provided with the effect period P2 during the jackpot game state 10R.

As shown in FIG. 10-12, the effect period P4 of the setting change suggestion effect partially overlaps with the effect periods P1 and P2 of the specific effect, but the setting change suggestion effect is more than the effect period P1 + P2 of the specific effect. The production period P4 is longer. By doing so, the degree of recognition of the setting change suggestion effect is increased, the player can easily recognize that the setting has been changed, and the interest is improved.

In this embodiment, the effect period of the setting change suggestion effect is longer than the effect period of the specific effect (round promotion effect and hold continuous notification), but the predetermined specific effect (for example, round promotion effect and hold continuous notification) is longer. It is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value) in which the effect period overlaps with (for example), and the effect period of the setting suggestion effect is longer than the effect period of a predetermined specific effect. It should be. For example, even if the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value is executed in the effect period that overlaps with the effect period of the round promotion effect, the effect period of the setting suggestion effect is made longer than the effect period of the predetermined specific effect. Good.

In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the ending display, but in order to enable the setting suggestion effect to be executed even when the ending display is not displayed due to the execution of the hold continuous notification. , The setting suggestion effect may be executed during the round of the jackpot game state. FIG. 10-13 is a timing chart showing the production period of the specific effect and the setting suggestion effect in the jackpot game state of the modified example of the feature unit 034AK in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the round of the jackpot game state. As shown in FIG. 10-13, in this modified example, the effect period P3 of the setting suggestion effect is provided during 10R in the jackpot game state. Then, the effect period P3 of the setting suggestion effect partially overlaps with the effect period P2 of the specific effect (holding continuous notification). In this modification, the effect period P3 of the setting suggestion effect is shorter than the effect period P2 of the specific effect. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to a specific effect, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of a player who is not interested in the setting suggestion effect.

In this embodiment, the effect period of the setting suggestion effect was shorter than the effect period of the specific effect (holding continuous notification), but a predetermined specific effect (for example, either a round promotion effect or a hold continuous notification). It is sufficient that the setting suggestion effect (which may be the setting change suggestion effect) in which the effect period overlaps with the effect period can be executed, and the effect period of the setting suggestion effect is shorter than the effect period of the predetermined specific effect. For example, even if the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value is executed in the effect period that overlaps with the effect period of the round promotion effect, the effect period of the setting suggestion effect is shorter than the effect period of the predetermined specific effect. Good.

FIG. 10-14 shows an example of an effect operation of a modified example of the feature unit 034AK in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the round of the big hit game state. FIG. 10-14 (A) indicates that the hold continuous notification is started by displaying a character such as "still more !?" on the image display device 5 in the 10 rounds of the jackpot game state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (B), an effect as if two new special displays 034AK01 were newly acquired on the image display device 5 was executed, and the two new special displays 034AK01 moved. , The hold continuous notification added next to the special display 034AK01 already displayed is executed. At this time, for example, a setting suggestion effect in which the golden mini character image 034AK13 is displayed on the right portion of the image display device 5 is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (C), when the 10 rounds are completed, the mini character image 034AK13 is also erased, and the jackpot game state ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (D), the variation of the small symbol in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 is started, and as shown in FIG. 10-14 (E), the subject of the pending continuous notification is Due to the fluctuation based on the pending information, the next big hit is made and the next big hit game state is started.

In this way, it is possible to suggest the set value while paying attention to the specific effect by performing the setting suggestion effect in a period that overlaps with the effect period of the specific effect and is shorter than the effect period of the specific effect. it can.

Further, in the display example shown in FIG. 10-14 (B), the mini character image 034AK13 is preferentially displayed on the front side of the special display 034AK01 (displayed on the upper layer). By doing so, even if the player is not interested in the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being wasted.

(Modification example of feature part 034AK)
The feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing contents and determination ratios of the flowcharts and the determination methods of various effects shown in the above examples and modifications are examples, and the same effects as those of the above examples can be obtained. Anything may be used as long as it can be carried out suitably. Further, the effect example shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be appropriately changed as long as the same effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

The setting suggestion effect is not limited to the ending at the end of the jackpot game state, and may be executed at any timing in the jackpot game state. Further, the setting change suggestion effect is not limited to the one that is continuously executed during the big hit game state, and may be executed at an arbitrary timing of the big hit game state. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during fluctuations other than the jackpot game state.

Further, the types of setting suggestion effects and the effect modes of setting change suggestion effects and setting suggestion effects are examples, and at least one type of setting suggestion effects may be executed in any effect mode. For example, in the above embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect can be executed as the setting suggestion effect, but only one of them may be executed. Further, in the above embodiment, after determining the effect pattern of the first setting suggestion effect, the presence or absence of execution of the second setting suggestion effect is determined, but the determination method related to the setting suggestion effect is limited to this. Instead, the presence / absence of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the effect pattern may be collectively determined, or the presence / absence of execution of the setting suggestion effect may be determined before deciding which setting suggestion effect to execute.

The specific effect of the above embodiment is an effect of displaying a special display corresponding to the advantage (number of rounds) of the jackpot game state, but the specific effect may be another effect. For example, the effect may be different depending on the effect pattern of the specific effect, and the round promotion effect may be an effect that notifies that the total number of rounds will be larger than the currently ongoing round. Any production that can notify that there is a big hit in the current hold is sufficient.

In the above embodiment, the round promotion effect and the round promotion effect are executed during the rounds 2R, 4R, and 6R where the jackpot game state may end, but the rounds are performed during the other rounds. Promotional effects and round promotion effects may be made feasible. Further, in the above embodiment, the hold continuous notification is executed during 10R, which is the final round in the 10R jackpot, but the hold continuous notification may be executed in the final round other than the 10R jackpot. You may. In addition, the hold continuous notification may be executed even in a round other than the final round. In this case, the specific effect of the Gase (round promotion effect Gase) may not be executed at the execution timing of the hold continuous notification. Further, the selection ratio of the effect pattern of the specific effect to be executed may be different depending on the timing in the big hit game state.

When the image related to the setting change suggestion effect (right-handed display 034AK02) overlaps with another effect image, the display layer of the image related to the setting change suggestion effect is set higher than the display layer of the other effect image. The image related to the change suggestion effect may be displayed preferentially. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the image related to the setting change suggestion effect from becoming difficult to see due to other effect images, and it is possible to prevent the setting change suggestion effect from being wasted.

The image (right-handed display 034AK02) related to the setting change suggestion effect may be highlighted. For example, the right-handed display 034AK02 in the normal mode may not be highlighted, but the right-handed display 034AK02 in the setting change suggestion mode may be highlighted. Further, a plurality of setting change suggestion modes may be provided to highlight the right-handed display 034AK02 of the specific setting change suggestion mode. By doing so, the player can be given a special feeling when the image related to the specific setting change suggestion effect is displayed, and the interest is improved.

It is possible to execute multiple types of setting change suggestion effects (for example, an effect pattern suggesting that the setting value has been changed to a high setting value or an effect pattern suggesting that the setting value has been changed to a low setting value) having different advantages, and suggesting the setting change. The production period may be different depending on the advantage of the production. By doing so, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the effect period according to the degree of advantage, and the interest is improved.

Multiple types of setting change suggestion effects with different accuracy of suggestions regarding setting values (for example, setting change suggestion effects that suggest that the settings are likely to have been changed, and setting change suggestion effects that suggest that the settings are unlikely to have been changed) And) may be made feasible. By doing so, it is possible to guess the setting according to the setting change suggestion effect, and the interest is improved.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 034AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 034AK is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 034AK).
The processing of the specific effect executing means (for example, step 034AKS014, step 034AKS016, step 034AKS033) that can execute the specific effect (for example, round promotion effect, hold continuous notification, round promotion effect) when controlled to the advantageous state is executed. Equipped with a production control CPU 120)
As an effect pattern of the specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means,
The first pattern (for example, round promotion effect) corresponding to the advantage of the advantageous state under control becoming a predetermined advantage, and
A second pattern (for example, hold continuous notification) corresponding to being controlled to the next advantageous state after the advantageous state being controlled, and
There is a third pattern (for example, a round promotion effect) corresponding to the fact that the advantage for the player does not become the predetermined advantage.
At least a part of the production mode of the specific effect is common to the first pattern, the second pattern, and the third pattern (for example, FIGS. 10-5 (C) and 10-6, FIGS. 10-6). (C), (G)),
A first executable period in which the specific effect of the first pattern can be executed (for example, timings T1, T2, T3 in FIG. 10-4) and a second executable period in which the specific effect of the second pattern can be executed. (For example, timing T4 in FIG. 10-4) is at least partially different.
The specific effect executing means is
While the specific effect of the third pattern can be executed in a period common to the first executable period (for example, timings T1, T2, T3 in FIG. 10-4),
During the second executable period, the specific effect of the third pattern is not executed.
According to such a configuration, the specific effect of the third pattern is not executed in the second executable period in which the specific effect of the second pattern corresponding to being controlled to the next advantageous state can be executed. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest without making people expect too much.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The specific effect executing means can display a special display (for example, special display 034AK01) common to the specific effect of the first pattern and the specific effect of the second pattern (FIG. 10-5). May be good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the advantage of the advantageous state under control and the control to the next advantageous state by the common special display, so that the interest is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect of the second pattern by a special display (for example, special display 034AK01) corresponding to the advantage of the advantageous state under control (FIG. 10-5). You may.
According to such a configuration, the specific effect of the second pattern can be executed in such a manner that the advantageous state under control continues, so that the interest is improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
There are multiple types of the advantageous state (for example, 2R jackpot, 4R jackpot, 6R jackpot, 10R jackpot).
The specific effect executing means may be different in whether or not the specific effect is executed depending on the type of the advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 10-1 (B) and 10-1 (C)).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The first pattern, the second pattern, and the third pattern share the same effect mode at the start of the specific effect, and the effect result differs depending on the effect pattern of the specific effect (for example, FIG. 10-5 (FIG. 10-5). C), (D), (I), (J), FIGS. 10-6 (C), (D), (G), (H)),
The specific effect executing means may have different selection ratios of the effect patterns of the specific effect to be executed according to the timing in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-4).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which effect result will be obtained at the start time of the specific effect, and it is also possible to pay attention to the start timing of the specific effect, which improves the interest.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
When the special display cannot be normally displayed at a predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event, it is possible to execute the control of displaying the special display at a specific timing after the predetermined timing (No in step 034AKS022). When it is determined, the process of step 034AKS023 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display numbers of the special displays from becoming inconsistent and giving the player a sense of discomfort or distrust.

(Explanation of Means Related to Feature 035AK)
The feature unit 034AK includes the feature unit 035AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 035AK is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 035AK).
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a round promotion effect, a hold continuous notification) that suggests an advantageous content for the player when controlled to the advantageous state, and a specific effect executing means.
The setting suggestion effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect, the setting change suggestion effect) can be executed, and the setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 034AKS043, step 034AKS053, and step 034AKS057) is provided.
At least a part of the effect period of the specific effect (for example, the effect period P1 and P2 of FIG. 10-12) and the effect period of the setting suggestion effect (for example, the effect period P4 of FIG. 10-12) may overlap.
The effect period of the setting suggestion effect is longer than the effect period of the specific effect (for example, FIG. 10-12).
According to such a configuration, the degree of recognition of the setting suggestion effect is increased, and the interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The setting suggestion effect image (for example, character image 034AK03, mini character image 034AK13) related to the setting suggestion effect is displayed with priority over other effect images (for example, FIGS. 10-10 (C) and 10-14 (B)). ) May be done.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the image related to the setting suggestion effect from becoming difficult to see due to other effect images, and it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being wasted.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effect images related to the setting suggestion effect, a specific setting suggestion effect image may be highlighted (for example, FIG. 10-11 (D)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the player when a specific setting suggestion effect image is displayed, and the interest is improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the setting suggestion effects (for example, a first setting suggestion effect, a second setting suggestion effect, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion effect patterns) having different advantages.
The effect period may be different depending on the advantage of the setting suggestion effect.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the effect period according to the degree of advantage, and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the setting suggestion effects (for example, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect) having different accuracy of the suggestion regarding the set value (for example, FIG. 10-9 (A). ), (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to guess the setting according to the setting suggestion effect, and the interest is improved.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 036AK)
The feature unit 034AK includes the feature unit 036AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 036AK is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 036AK).
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a round promotion effect, a hold continuous notification) that suggests an advantageous content for the player when controlled to the advantageous state, and a specific effect executing means.
The setting suggestion effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect, the setting change suggestion effect) can be executed, and the setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 034AKS043, step 034AKS053, and step 034AKS057) is provided.
At least a part of the effect period of the specific effect (for example, the effect period P1 and P2 of FIG. 10-13) and the effect period of the setting suggestion effect (for example, the effect period P3 of FIG. 10-13) may overlap.
The effect period of the setting suggestion effect is shorter than the effect period of the specific effect (for example, FIG. 10-13).
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player who is not interested in the setting suggestion effect.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The setting suggestion effect image (for example, character image 034AK03, mini character image 034AK13) related to the setting suggestion effect is displayed with priority over other effect images (for example, FIGS. 10-10 (C) and 10-14 (B)). ) May be done.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the image related to the setting suggestion effect from becoming difficult to see due to other effect images, and even if the player is not interested in the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect is useless. Can be prevented from becoming.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effect images related to the setting suggestion effect, a specific setting suggestion effect image may be highlighted (for example, FIG. 10-11 (D)).
According to such a configuration, even when the player is not interested in the setting suggestion effect, the specific setting suggestion effect image can be focused on.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the setting suggestion effects (for example, a first setting suggestion effect, a second setting suggestion effect, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion effect patterns) having different advantages.
The effect period may be different depending on the advantage of the setting suggestion effect.
According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the effect period according to the degree of advantage, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the setting suggestion effects (for example, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect) having different accuracy of the suggestion regarding the set value (for example, FIG. 10-9 (A). ), (B)).
According to such a configuration, the production becomes various and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

(Explanation of feature section 010AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 010AK that executes the hold continuous notification in a mode different from the hold continuous notification of the feature unit 034AK will be described. The contents of the feature unit 010AK may be appropriately adopted for the feature unit 034AK. For example, the hold continuous notification of the feature unit 010AK may be incorporated into the feature unit 034AK as one aspect of the hold continuous notification. As a specific effect of the feature unit 034AK, the hold continuous notification of the feature unit 010AK may be adopted. Further, it may be started by the same mode as the round promotion effect of the feature unit 034AK and the hold continuous notification of the feature unit 010AK of the round promotion gas (for example, an effect mode of displaying a specific display).

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 010AK is controlled to an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state controlled to a big hit gaming state by V winning), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is held in a state corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a notification effect (holding continuous notification) that notifies that the information is stored (there is a big hit in the hold, and the consecutive villas in the hold), and the specific display (the notification effect is executed) Specific display means capable of displaying (display indicating that hold information corresponding to being controlled in an advantageous state) is stored, and specific display for erasing the specific display at a predetermined timing of variable display corresponding to the specific display. It is provided with an erasing effect executing means capable of executing a display erasing effect (erasing effect). By executing such an erasing effect, the target of the pending continuous notification becomes easy to understand. In addition, since the specific display is continuously displayed until the erasure effect is executed, it is possible to continuously notify that there is a big hit in the hold.

Then, in the feature unit 010AK, when the specific display is displayed and the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of the predetermined event, the specific display is displayed at the specific timing after the predetermined timing. Special control to erase can be executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 010AK, if a predetermined event such as a defect occurs and the specific display is not deleted at the predetermined timing, the specific display is deleted at the specific timing. It is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by the continuous display of the specific display even though the specific display is controlled to the advantageous state to be notified. As a result, the hold continuous notification can be preferably executed.

Hereinafter, the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature portion 010AK will be described. For other parts not described here, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the configurations of other feature portions described in the above basic description may be appropriately adopted.

The feature unit 010AK assumes a gaming machine in which a large hit and a small hit are provided as hit types. When the display result is a small hit, the game ball is controlled to a small hit game state in which it can enter the V winning area. In this small hit game state, when the game ball enters the V winning area, it becomes a big hit. The entry of a game ball into the V winning area is also called a V winning, and the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is also called a "big hit via a small hit". On the other hand, the jackpot game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is also called "symbol jackpot".

In the embodiment of the feature unit 010AK, a first aspect and a second aspect indicating that there are a plurality of pending internal hits are provided as display modes of the specific display. Therefore, the specific display of the second aspect is more advantageous to the player than the specific display of the first aspect. In this way, by providing the second mode indicating that there are a plurality of pending internal hits, it is possible to notify that the number of hits will be multiple times with one notification, and the player can display the specific display in the second mode. You will come to expect that, and the interest of the production will improve.

In this embodiment, as the specific display pattern, a specific display pattern A for displaying the specific display in the first aspect and a specific display pattern B for displaying the specific display in the second aspect are provided.

For example, if it is determined that the hold continuous notification is executed or not by the same process as the hold continuous notification execution determination in step 034AKS004 of FIG. 10-1 (A), and it is determined that the hold continuous notification is executed, the hold continuous notification is executed. The specific display pattern is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-15, for example, according to the number of hits in the hold of the target. As shown in FIG. 10-15, when there is one pending internal hit of the execution target of the pending continuous notification, it is determined to be the specific display pattern A, and there are two or more pending internal hits of the execution target of the pending continuous notification. In some cases, the specific display pattern A is determined at a rate of 20%, and the specific display pattern B is determined at a rate of 80%. By doing so, when the specific display is displayed in the second mode, it is possible to notify that there are two or more pending internal hits. Further, even when there are two or more pending internal hits, the specific display pattern A may be determined. Therefore, even when the specific display is displayed in the first mode, there may be two or more pending internal hits, so that the player's disappointment when the specific display is displayed in the first mode can be reduced. ..

Note that this determination ratio is an example, and depending on whether the pending internal hit of the execution target of the hold continuous notification is a big hit or a small hit, the hit type (number of rounds, presence / absence of probability variation control, time reduction control, etc.) The determination ratio of the specific display pattern may be different. That is, the degree of advantage other than the number of hits may be suggested depending on the display mode of the specific display. Further, the determination ratio may be any ratio as long as the specific display can be appropriately displayed.

FIG. 10-16 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the erasing effect of the feature unit 010AK. As shown in FIG. 10-16, when the hold continuous notification is executed in the jackpot gaming state (big hit gaming state is ON), the specific display is displayed (specific display is ON).

After that, when the jackpot game state ends, fluctuation (variable display) is executed based on the stored hold information (variation is ON). If the change is the target change of the hold continuous notification, the erasure effect is executed in the change (hold continuous notification target change). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-16, as the execution timing (erasure timing) of the erasure effect, the timing TA immediately after the start of fluctuation, the timing TB at the start of normal reach (when the left and right symbols are aligned), and the development of super reach A later timing TC is provided.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the erase effect based on the effect control command received from the main board 11 at the start of the change of the hold continuous notification target variation. At the start of fluctuation, as shown in Fig. 10-16, the background specification command (here, the time saving state specification command), the variation special diagram specification command (here, the second symbol variation specification command), the display result specification command, and the variation pattern specification command Multiple production control commands such as are transmitted. Then, in this embodiment, the execution timing of the erasing effect is determined based on the presence / absence of the effect specified from the variation pattern and the variation time.

In this way, when the command is normally received at the start of the fluctuation and the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal process, the timing TA, TB, or TC is determined as the execution timing of the erase effect. However, if the command cannot be received normally, or if the execution timing of the erasure effect is not normally determined due to the occurrence of some event (predetermined event) such as an error on the effect control board 12, the pending continuous notification target. There is a possibility that the specific display may remain displayed without the erasing effect being executed due to fluctuations.

At such an abnormal time (when a predetermined event occurs), the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 010AK receives a small hit start designation command (also referred to as a fanfare command) as shown in FIG. 10-16. Based on the above, the specific display is deleted at the timing TD during the big hit game state of the big hit via the small hit.

That is, when the small hit start designation command is received and the small hit is the target of the hold continuous notification, but the deletion effect is not executed and the specific display remains displayed, it is specified in the timing TD. Clear the display. By doing so, even if the erasing effect is not normally executed, the specific display can be preferably erased. Then, even though the small hit (big hit via small hit) is the target of the pending continuous notification, the player misunderstands that the specific display is not erased and the right to be a hit still remains. Can be prevented.

If the symbol big hit is not via the small hit, the specific display may be deleted in the timing TD based on the reception of the big hit start designation command.

As shown in FIG. 10-16, the erasure timing TD (specific timing) of the specific display when a predetermined event occurs is a timing after the erasure timings TA to TC (predetermined timing) of the specific display in the normal state. .. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being erased at a specific timing and giving a sense of discomfort even though the predetermined timing at which the erasing effect can be executed still remains.

FIG. 10-17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the erasing effect processing. The erasing effect processing is executed in the variable display effect process of step S172 of FIG. 9 during the variable display. The erasing effect processing is a process for executing an erasing effect according to the display mode of the specific display at the erasing timing of the specific display determined in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 9 at the start of the fluctuation. ..

In the erasing effect processing shown in FIG. 10-17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the execution timing of the erasing effect based on the determination result of the erasing timing and the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation (step). 010AKS031). In step 010AKS031, when the current fluctuation is the notification target of the hold continuous notification and the erasure timing is determined, it is determined whether or not the erasure timing (timing TA, TB, or TC) has been reached. If it is not the execution timing of the erasing effect (step 010AKS031; No), the erasing effect process ends.

When it is the execution timing of the erasing effect (step 010AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not the specific display is displayed in the first mode by referring to the specific display mode storage area (step 010AKS032).

When the specific display is displayed in the first aspect (step 010AKS032; Yes), the image display device 5 makes a setting for executing the first erasing effect as the erasing effect for erasing the specific display (step 010AKS033). In step 010AKS033, control for executing the first erasing effect is performed based on the effect control data corresponding to the first erasing effect. As a result, the specific display is erased.

After that, the pending continuous notification flag is reset to the off state (step 010AKS034).

When the specific display is not displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS032; No), that is, when the specific display is displayed in the second mode, the image display device 5 has a second erasing effect for erasing the specific display. Make settings for executing the erasing effect (step 010AKS035). In step 010AKS035, control for executing the second erasing effect is performed based on the effect control data corresponding to the second erasing effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first erasing effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first mode, and the first erasing effect is the effect mode when the specific display is displayed in the second mode. A different second erasure effect is executed. For example, since the second erasing effect is executed in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the first erasing effect, a mode that is more flashy, more intense, and has a larger amount of effect (volume, light amount, etc.) than the first erasing effect. It may be executed by. By doing so, it is possible to execute an erasing effect that matches the degree of advantage for the player, enhance the effect of the erasing effect, and improve the interest.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the erasure effect is different depending on the display mode of the specific display, but the same erasure effect may be executed regardless of the display mode of the specific display, or the same. The erasing effect may be executed. Further, the effect mode of the erase effect may be different depending on other conditions such as the execution timing of the erase effect.

In this embodiment, when the second erasing effect is executed, the specific display of the second aspect is erased, but the specific display is displayed again in the first aspect. Therefore, after executing the process of step 010AKS035, the display setting for displaying the specific display in the first mode in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed (step 010AKS036).

After executing the process of step 010AKS034 or step010AKS030, the erase effect completed flag indicating that the erase effect has been executed in this variable display is set to the on state (step 010AKS037), and the erase effect process ends. ..

When the erasing timing is normally determined at the start of the target change of the hold continuous notification, the erasing effect processing shown in FIG. 10-17 is executed to execute the erasing effect for erasing the specific display. Become.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern specification command is missed, if the command is received but the normal command cannot be received due to noise, etc., a processing error in the processing for determining the erasure timing or the erasure effect processing, or an error in the fluctuation pattern is incorrect. When a predetermined event occurs such as when the erase timing is determined so that the erase effect cannot be executed (for example, when the timing TB or TC is determined for the fluctuation pattern A), or when the erase timing is not determined or is normal. If the specific display is not erased without executing the erasing effect, the second erasing effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-18 is executed in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173 of FIG. Then, the specific display will be deleted.

In the second erasing effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-18, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the reception command buffer of the RAM 122, and the like, from the main board 11 to the hit start designation command (small hit start designation command, big hit). It is determined whether or not the start designation command) has been received (step 010AKS041). If the hit start designation command has not been received (step 010AKS041; No), the second erasure effect setting process ends.

If the hit start designation command is received (step 010AKS041; Yes), the change executed this time (this time hit) is notified by holding the hold information by confirming the hold number 0 of the hold information storage area for effect control. It is determined whether or not it is the notification target of (step 010AKS042). If it is not the notification target of the hold continuous notification (step 010AKS042; No), the second erasure effect setting process is terminated.

When it is the notification target of the hold continuous notification (step 010AKS042; Yes), it is determined whether or not the erasure effect completed flag indicating that the erasure effect has been executed is turned on in the variation executed this time (step 010AKS043). ). If the erase effect flag is on (step 010AKS043; Yes), it means that the erase effect is normally executed in the change of the notification target of the hold continuous notification this time, so the erase effect flag is reset to the off state. Then (step 010AKS044), the second erasing effect setting process is completed.

If the erasure effect finished flag is in the off state (step 010AKS043; No), it means that the erasure effect is not normally executed due to the change in the notification target of the hold continuous notification this time, so the jackpot game state (big hit via small hit). ) Is set to execute the erasing effect at the timing TD (step 010AKS045). As described above, the control of erasing the specific display based on the reception of the hit start designation command when the erasure effect is not normally executed due to the fluctuation of the notification target of the hold continuous notification is also referred to as the specific control.

After that, by referring to the specific display mode storage area, it is determined whether or not the specific display is displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS046). When the specific display is displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS046; Yes), the hold continuous notification flag is reset to the off state (step 010AKS047), and the second erasure effect setting process is terminated.

When the specific display is not displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS046; No), that is, when the specific display is displayed in the second mode, the specific display is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the first mode. The display setting for this is performed (step 010AKS048), and the second erasing effect setting process is completed. In this way, when the specific display is displayed in the second aspect and the erasing effect is not normally executed, the second aspect is the same as in the case where the normal erasing effect is executed. Control is performed to change the specific display to the first aspect. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of discomfort or distrust due to the continuous display of the specific display of the second aspect, which is advantageous for the player.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation of the feature unit 010AK will be described. FIG. 10-19 shows an example of an effect operation when the hold continuous notification is executed in the jackpot game state and the erase effect is executed in the hold continuous notification target variation. FIG. 10-19 (A) shows the image display device 5 when a big hit occurs. On the image display device 5, the character image with the piece and the character "big hit" are displayed, and the number "777" (small symbol) is displayed in the upper right part, and the big hit (sign big hit or big hit via small hit) is displayed. It is shown that it has become.

After that, the first round of the jackpot game state is started. In the jackpot game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (B), the current round display is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5.

In this embodiment, the fourth round in the jackpot game state is the execution timing of the hold continuous notification. When it is decided to execute the hold ream notification, the round in the jackpot game state is digested, and when the fourth round is reached, there is a hit in the hold (holding ream) as shown in FIG. 10-19 (C). The specific display 010AK001 (first specific display 010AK001) of the first aspect showing "V" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as the hold continuous notification for notifying the person to stay. As shown in FIG. 10-19 (D), the first specific display 010AK001 is moved to the display area 010AK002 provided in the lower right portion of the image display device 5, and is reduced and displayed.

The first specific display 010AK001 is continuously displayed in the display area 010AK002 after the execution of the hold continuous notification and at least until the variable display that is the hit of the notification target is executed. As a result, it is possible to continuously notify that there is a hit in the hold (becoming a consecutive villa in the hold), and the variable display of the notification target becomes easy to understand.

The specific display may not always be displayed after the execution of the hold continuous notification, at least until the variable display that hits the notification target is executed. For example, a predetermined effect (notice effect or reach effect) is executed. In such cases, it may be temporarily invisible.

After that, when the big hit game state ends, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (E), the image display device 5 displays the characters "big hit end" and the display of the total number of prize balls in the big hit game state. The ending effect is executed, and the jackpot game state ends.

When the jackpot game state ends, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (F), the image display device 5 starts variable display of the decorative symbol based on the hold information. In FIG. 10-19 (F), it is shown that the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each decorative symbol display area indicated by the downward arrow.

In the case of the target variation of the hold continuous notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (G), the decorative symbol of "7" stops in the left and right decorative symbol display areas and enters the reach state.

For example, when it is determined to execute the erasing effect at the timing TB (timing at the start of normal reach) during this fluctuation, the first specific display 010AK001 is the display area 010AK002 as shown in FIG. 10-19 (H). It pops out from and is enlarged and displayed in the center of the image display device 5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (I), the entire image display device 5 is blacked out and becomes invisible, and the first erasing effect in which the first specific display 010AK001 is erased is executed. ..

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (I), the decorative symbol of "7" stops in the decorative symbol display area inside, and the display result becomes a winning symbol. In this way, in the variable display that is the target of the hold continuous notification, the erasing effect that the specific display is erased is executed. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect as if the specific display was digested and became a hit (big hit).

FIG. 10-20 shows an example of an effect operation when the hold continuous notification is executed in the jackpot game state and the erase effect is not executed in the hold continuous notification target variation. The effect operations of FIGS. 10-20 (A) to (G) are the same as the effect operations of FIGS. 10-19 (A) to (G). When the execution timing of the erasure effect cannot be determined normally due to a predetermined event (command omission, error in the effect control board 12, etc.) at the start of the change of the pending continuous notification target, FIG. 10-20 (H) shows. As shown, the erasing effect is not executed, and the display result becomes a winning symbol while the first specific display 010AK001 is displayed in the display area 010AK002.

After that, by receiving the small hit start designation command (fanfare command), as shown in FIG. 10-20 (I), the image display device 5 displays the character image with the piece and the character "big hit". , The number (small symbol) of "777" is displayed in the upper right part, and it is notified that the big hit (big hit via small hit) has been reached.

Subsequently, the first round of the big hit game state is started based on the occurrence of the V prize in the small hit game state, and as shown in FIG. 10-20 (J), the first specific display is displayed from the display area 010AK002. 010AK001 has been erased. This is the erasing effect in the timing TD.

In this embodiment, the image display device 5 is provided with a plurality of display layers so that different images can be displayed on each display layer. A display priority is set for each display layer, and an image of the display layer having a high display priority is displayed on the front side when viewed from the player. As shown in FIG. 10-20 (I), the effect of notifying that a big hit has occurred (fanfare effect) is performed from the display area 010AK002 (specific display) by setting the display layer higher than the display area 010AK002. Is also displayed preferentially. In this way, the display area 010AK002 (specific display) is hidden, and by erasing the specific display at the timing TD during the fanfare production, the player is given a sense of discomfort that the specific display is suddenly deleted. Can be prevented.

It should be noted that the specific timing for erasing the specific display when the erasing effect is not normally executed is not limited to the timing TD in the jackpot game state. For example, the specific timing may be a timing during fluctuation or a timing when the symbols are aligned. In this case, the specific timing is preferably a timing at which the specific display can be erased without discomfort. For example, when the specific timing is changing, it is preferable that the timing is later than the latest predetermined timing among the predetermined timings for executing the erasing effect. By doing so, it is possible to prevent inconsistencies in the effects, and prevent the specific display from being erased regardless of the erase effects at the stage where the erase effects can still be executed, giving the player a sense of discomfort or distrust. it can.

Further, the specific timing may be the same as the execution timing of the other effect, and the specific display may be deleted during the execution of the other effect. By doing so, the specific display can be erased without discomfort. For example, the specific timing may be set as the execution timing of the effect of operating the accessory. Then, for example, when the accessory operation effect is displayed on the image display device 5 along with the effect of operating the accessory, the display layer of the accessory operation effect is set higher than the specific display, and the accessory operation is set. You may want to erase the specific display while the effect is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to erase the specific display without discomfort during the production of operating the accessory. In addition, when the specific timing is set to the big hit game state, the specific display is deleted based on the reception of the hit designation command, but when the specific timing is set during the change or when the symbol is confirmed, from the start of the change. The specific display may be deleted based on the elapsed time of the above or the reception of the symbol confirmation specification command.

FIG. 10-21 shows an example of an effect operation when the second erasure effect is executed. In FIG. 10-21 (A), the specific display 010AK003 (second specific display 010AK003) of the second aspect showing "W" is displayed in the display area 010AK002 of the image display device 5, and is displayed in the left and right decorative symbol display areas. It indicates that the decorative symbol of "7" has stopped and is in the reach state.

For example, when it is decided to execute the erasing effect at the timing TB during this fluctuation, the second specific display 010AK003 jumps out of the display area 010AK002 as shown in FIG. 10-21 (B), and the image display device. It is enlarged and displayed in the center of 5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (C), an effect that tears the image display device 5 is displayed, and a second erasing effect is executed in which the second specific display 010AK003 is erased. As described above, the effect mode of the second erasure effect is different from the effect mode of the first erasure effect shown in FIG. 10-19 (I).

Since the second erasing effect is executed in a situation more advantageous to the player than the first erasing effect, it is executed in a more flashy mode, a violent mode, and a mode having a larger amount of effect (volume, light amount, etc.) than the first erasing effect. It may be done. For example, the sound may not be output in the first erasing effect, and the sound may be output in the second erasing effect. Further, while the effecting accessory operates in the second erasing effect, the effecting accessory may not operate in the first erasing effect, or the amount of movement of the effecting accessory in the first erasing effect. May be less than the first erasing effect. By doing so, it is possible to execute different erasing effects depending on the display mode of the specific display. Then, the erasing effect suitable for the player's degree of advantage can be executed, the effect of the erasing effect can be enhanced, and the interest is improved.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (D), the decorative symbol "7" stops in the decorative symbol display area inside, and the display result becomes a big hit. When the second erasure effect is executed, the second specific display 010AK003 is erased, but the first specific display 010AK001 is displayed in the display area 010AK002. As a result, the second specific display 010AK003 can be erased to perform an effect as if it was a big hit, and by redisplaying the first specific display 010AK001, it is possible to continue to have a hit in the hold. Can be notified.

After the second erasure effect is executed, the first specific display 010AK001 is not redisplayed, and in the subsequent advantageous state, the hold continuous notification is executed again, and the first hold continuous notification is executed according to the execution. The specific display 010AK001 may be displayed. By doing so, if a hit occurs when the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed, the hold continuous notification may be executed again, so that the hold continuous notification can be expected to loop. become.

As shown in FIG. 10-21, by executing the erasing effect of erasing the specific display in the variable display that is the target of the hold continuous notification, the variable display of the execution target of the hold continuous notification becomes easy to understand. Further, since the erasing effect is executed when the specific display is erased, it becomes clear that the specific display has been erased, and the discomfort of erasing the specific display can be reduced. In addition, the variable display corresponding to the specific display becomes clear, and it is possible to provide a game machine that is easy for the player to understand.

FIG. 10-22 shows an example of an effect operation when the erase effect (second erase effect) is not executed in the hold continuous notification target variation when the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed. In FIG. 10-22 (A), the specific display 010AK003 (second specific display 010AK003) of the second aspect showing "W" is displayed in the display area 010AK002 of the image display device 5, and is displayed in the left and right decorative symbol display areas. It indicates that the decorative symbol of "7" has stopped and is in the reach state.

When the execution timing of the erasure effect cannot be determined normally due to a predetermined event (command omission, error in the effect control board 12, etc.) at the start of the change of the pending continuous notification target, FIG. 10-22 (B) shows. As shown, the erasing effect is not executed, and the display result becomes a winning symbol while the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed in the display area 010AK002.

After that, by receiving the small hit start designation command (fanfare command), as shown in FIG. 10-22 (C), the image display device 5 displays the character image with the piece and the character "big hit". , The number (small symbol) of "777" is displayed in the upper right part, and it is notified that a big hit (big hit via small hit) has occurred.

Subsequently, the first round of the jackpot game state is started, and as shown in FIG. 10-22 (D), the second specific display 010AK003 of the display area 010AK002 is changed to the first specific display 010AK001. This is the second erasing effect in the timing TD.

In this way, when the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed and the erasure effect (second erasure effect) is not executed in the hold continuous notification target variation, the second specific display 010AK003 is the second in the timing TD. 1 Control to change to the specific display 010AK001 is executed. As a result, even though the game is controlled to the big hit game state (small hit game state), the specific display of the second mode, which is an advantageous mode for the player, is displayed continuously, and the player is expected excessively. After that, it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted without being as advantageous as expected.

(Modification example of feature part 010AK)
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.

In the above embodiment, only one specific display is displayed, but a plurality of specific displays may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the degree of advantage of the hit type is indicated by the display mode of the specific display, the number of pending hits may be indicated by the number of specific displays.

The pending continuous notification, the specific display, the erasing effect, and the effect mode and the display mode when erasing the specific display at the specific timing of the above embodiment are examples, and the effect mode and the display mode of each effect may be arbitrary. For example, in the above embodiment, there are a plurality of types of specific display and erasing effects, but one type may be used.

The processing content and determination ratio of the flowchart shown in the above embodiment and the determination method of various effects are examples, and the same effects as those in the above embodiment can be obtained, and the effects shown in the above embodiment are preferably executed. It may be optional if possible.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 010AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 010AK is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 010AK).
Hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold information (for example, hold information storage area for effect control),
When controlled to the advantageous state, a notification effect (for example, hold continuous notification) for notifying that the hold information corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means can be executed. The effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 010AKS004 and step 010AKS007) and
When the notification effect is executed, the specific display means capable of displaying the specific display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 010AKS007) and
An erasing effect executing means (for example, step 010AKS024) capable of executing a specific display erasing effect (for example, erasing effect) for erasing the specific display at a predetermined timing (for example, timing TA, TB, or TC) of the variable display corresponding to the specific display. The effect control CPU 120) that executes the process of step 010AKS025 is provided.
If the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to a predetermined event (for example, omission of a fluctuation pattern command or an error in the effect control board 12) while the specific display is displayed, the specific display is not deleted at the predetermined timing. It is also possible to execute a special control for erasing the specific display at a later specific timing (for example, timing TD) (for example, the process of step 010AKS045 can be executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being continuously displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to preferably execute the notification effect.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a main board 11, a game control microcomputer 100, a CPU 103), and
The effect control means (for example, the effect control board 12 and the effect control CPU 120) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means is provided.
When the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing because the effect control means cannot normally receive information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) from the game control means at the start of the variable display, the game control means. The special control may be executed based on the information received from the means at the start of the advantageous state (for example, a hit start designation command).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being continuously displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to preferably execute the notification effect.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above
The display priority of the effect at the start of the advantageous state, which is executed based on the information received at the start of the advantageous state, is set higher than that of the specific display.
During the effect period at the start of the advantageous state, the specific display may be erased (for example, FIGS. 10-20 (H) to (J)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being continuously displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to preferably execute the notification effect.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
There are multiple predetermined timings,
The specific timing may be a timing after the last timing among the plurality of predetermined timings (for example, FIG. 10-16).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being erased in a situation where the execution timing of the specific display erase effect still remains, which gives the player a sense of discomfort.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The specific display means can display the specific display by any one of a plurality of types of display modes including at least the first mode and the second mode which is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. ,
When the specific display is displayed in the second aspect, if the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event, the display mode of the specific display is displayed at the specific timing in the first aspect. The control for changing from the aspect to the second aspect may be executed (for example, FIG. 10-22).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by the continuous display of the specific display of the second aspect, and it is possible to preferably execute the notification effect.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when controlled in the advantageous state is provided.
As an effect pattern of the specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means,
The first pattern corresponding to the advantage of the advantageous state under control becoming a predetermined advantage,
A second pattern corresponding to being controlled to the next advantageous state after the advantageous state being controlled,
There is a third pattern corresponding to the fact that the advantage for the player does not become the predetermined advantage.
At least a part of the production mode of the specific effect is common to the first pattern, the second pattern, and the third pattern.
At least a part of the first executable period in which the specific effect of the first pattern can be executed and the second executable period in which the specific effect of the second pattern can be executed is different.
The specific effect executing means is
While the specific effect of the third pattern can be executed in the same period as the first executable period,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect of the third pattern is not executed during the second executable period.

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