JP2021010448A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can prevent a decline in game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state, and after the end of the advantageous state, the game machine can be controlled to a special state that is more advantageous to a player than a normal state. The game machine can display a specific display continuously in the advantageous state and the special state. The game machine changes the display mode of the specific display stepwise, and executes a special notification regarding the special state when a specific stage is reached. There are multiple periods controlled in the special state. Setting can be made to any one of a plurality of setting values including a disadvantage setting value that the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is a first probability and an advantageous setting value that the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is higher than the first probability. The number of stages of the display mode of the specific display differs depending on which setting value is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-9

Description

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

As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, the game medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the interest of the game by a so-called variable display game in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko game machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state).

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that controls a gaming state has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a special state that is different from the advantageous state, a special state that is different from the advantageous state and the special state, and a specific state that is easily controlled by the advantageous state. It is controllable.

JP-A-2017-148127

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, it becomes clear that the game machine is controlled to a special state depending on the type of the symbol displayed as stopped, so that there is a risk of deteriorating the interest in the game.

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 preventing a deterioration in the interest of a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
It is possible to control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (for example, a gaming state that performs time reduction control). Game state control means (for example, CPU 103 that controls the game state) and
A specific display means capable of continuously displaying a specific display in the advantageous state and the special state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying a point meter) and
The display mode of the specific display is changed stepwise, and when the specific stage is reached, a special notification execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a probability change confirmation notification) for executing a special notification regarding the special state is provided.
There are a plurality of periods during which the game state control means is controlled to the special state (for example, the time reduction control is performed a plurality of times).
The display mode of the specific display is changed stepwise based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied in relation to the game medium passing through the predetermined region while being controlled in the advantageous state (for example, the general winning opening 10). By winning 10 or more game balls, it is possible to perform a specific display change effect),
There are a plurality of types of the advantageous state, and the number of stages of the display mode of the specific display that can be changed differs depending on the type of the advantageous state (for example, the amount of change in the specific display change effect differs depending on the jackpot type).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the production related from the advantageous state to the state after the advantageous state, to give a feeling of expectation about the game state to be shifted, and to give a feeling of expectation about the transitional gaming state, as well as the type of advantageous state and a prize. Because it is possible to attract attention to, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, in a game machine different from the above (1) according to the present invention.
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
It is possible to control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (for example, a gaming state that performs time reduction control). Game state control means (for example, CPU 103 that controls the game state) and
A specific display means capable of continuously displaying a specific display in the advantageous state and the special state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying a point meter) and
The display mode of the specific display is changed stepwise, and when the specific stage is reached, a special notification execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a probability change confirmation notification) for executing a special notification regarding the special state is provided.
There are a plurality of periods during which the game state control means is controlled to the special state (for example, the time reduction control is performed a plurality of times).
A disadvantage setting value (for example, a set value "1") in which the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is the first probability, and an advantageous setting value (for example, a set value) in which the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is higher than the first probability. It can be set to any of a plurality of setting values including "6") and.
The number of stages of the display mode of the specific display differs depending on which set value is set (for example, the amount of change is determined according to the amount of change determination table shown in FIG. 10-9).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the production related from the advantageous state to the state after the advantageous state, give a feeling of expectation about the transitional game state, and prevent a deterioration of the game interest. ..

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
Further provided with a setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 029AKS040) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that gives a suggestion regarding a set value.
The number of stages of the display mode of the specific display that can be changed differs depending on whether or not the setting suggestion effect for the specific setting value is executed (for example, depending on whether or not the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is on). The rate of change is different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the production related from the advantageous state to the state after the advantageous state, give a feeling of expectation about the transitional game state, and prevent a deterioration of the game interest. ..

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
In the special state, it is possible to shift to one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different advantages for the player (for example, it is possible to shift to mode A or mode B), and depending on which effect mode to shift to. , The number of stages of the display mode of the specific display that can be changed is different (for example, the amount of change of the specific display change effect executed during the time reduction control is different depending on the effect mode).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect can be related from the advantageous state to the state after the advantageous state, and a feeling of expectation about the transitioning gaming state can be given, and after the advantageous state ends. Since it is possible to attract attention to the production mode, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the game interest.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
In the special state, it is possible to execute a special effect for notifying that the special state continues for a predetermined period (for example, executing a special effect for notifying that the time saving control continues).
The execution rate of the special effect differs according to the number of stages in which the display mode of the specific display changes during control to the advantageous state (for example, according to the points added in the specific display change effect executed in the jackpot game state). The execution rate of special effects is different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect can be related from the advantageous state to the state after the advantageous state, and a feeling of expectation about the transitioning gaming state can be given, and after the advantageous state ends. Since it is possible to attract attention to the special production, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
There are multiple types of the special state (for example, high accuracy low base state, high accuracy high base state, etc.).
The number of stages of the display mode of the specific display that can be changed differs depending on which type of special state is controlled (for example, the amount of change is changed according to the change amount determination table shown in FIG. 11-4 (B)). To decide, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the production related from the advantageous state to the state after the advantageous state, to give a feeling of expectation about the game state to be shifted, and to give a feeling of expectation about the type of special state. Since it can attract attention, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

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 front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count value calculation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific display change effect processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific display change effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the change amount determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the predetermined production determination table and the like. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific display change effect is executed in the jackpot game state. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the setting suggestion effect is executed in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the predetermined effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect mode determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the change amount determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the special effect setting table. It is a figure which shows the structure example of the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a KT state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the predetermined production determination table and the like. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the case of the big hit of the big hit type of "probability variation B". It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the case of the big hit of the big hit type of "probability change C". It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific display change effect is executed in the jackpot game state.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

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

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 storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. 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 in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any 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 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 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 winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning 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 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and 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 shorter than in 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, and 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 referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The 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 rectifier circuit for converting AC (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 passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). 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 4A, the second special symbol display 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 game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of 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 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 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed 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 indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) 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 the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the lookahead judgment 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 pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it 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. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change 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. The setting suggestion effect is, for example, by receiving a setting value notification command transmitted from the main board 11 side when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and specifying the setting value on the effect control CPU 120 side. It should be done.

(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, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

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

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 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 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

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

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

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the 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 029AK)
Next, the feature portion 029AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 029AK of the present embodiment, the point meter can be continuously displayed in the jackpot gaming state and the gaming state (time saving state or probability change state) during the time saving control, and the points can be displayed stepwise. When the number is increased and a specific point is reached, the time saving control is continued until the next big hit, that is, the probability change state is notified. Then, there are a plurality of periods controlled in the time saving state, and the number of steps in which the point meter increases differs depending on which set value is set. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 029AK having such features will be described. It should be noted that the number of steps in which the point meter increases includes the concept of the number of changes (number of increases) until the point meter reaches 100 points or more, in addition to the amount of increase itself.

The same parts as those described in the above basic explanation will be omitted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment has no distinction between a probabilistic pattern (odd number decorative pattern) and a non-probable variable pattern (even numbered decorative symbol) as described in the above basic explanation, and is stopped and displayed. Depending on the type of decorative pattern, it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is controlled to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game state. However, it may be determined that the probability change state is controlled only when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, such as when the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed. In addition, even after the end of the jackpot game state, the background image does not differ depending on whether the state is controlled to the probabilistic state or not (when the time is shortened), and the player cannot recognize it. It has become. Note that, for example, the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game state may differ depending on the symbol displayed as stopped.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 029AK of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 029AK of the present embodiment, a passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction to move the bottom surface. The large winning opening located below the member is changed into an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which the game ball can win a prize and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot win a prize. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in the jackpot game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the rear, and the opening control is executed so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening are provided. FIG. 10 As shown in -1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of a flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. By moving forward and backward, the game ball can be won in the special winning opening and the second starting winning opening located below the bottom member (also called the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state (closed state). Change to). The special variable winning ball device 17 has a bottom member in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state of being moved forward toward the front, and the opening control is executed to open the special winning opening which is the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed so as to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, so that the game falls on the special variable winning ball device 7. If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, the ball moves on the special variable winning ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on the variable winning ball device 6B below the special variable winning ball device 7. The solenoid circuit 111 shown in FIG. 10-2 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a solenoid 81, a solenoid 82, a signal for turning on the solenoid 83, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory. By transmitting to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening, each variable winning ball device is controlled to open and close.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed so that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 is formed. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, the game ball on the variable winning ball device 6B faces the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B from the upper right to the lower left. I will move. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the variable winning ball device 7 does not win a prize. For the game ball that has fallen on 6B, if the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is open, the gaming ball wins the second starting winning opening and is specially variable. The game ball does not flow toward the winning ball device 17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning opening. Further, if the special winning opening is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulatory pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom surface member. There is. In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with a restricting piece, so that the game flows down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case without the regulation piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. However, the special variable winning ball device 17 and The bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the variable winning ball device 6B is used for special variable winning. Since the game ball is configured to flow toward the ball device 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that it is provided.

A switch (first count switch 23 shown in FIG. 10-2) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the large winning opening is provided in the large winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is open-controlled and the large winning opening is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed and controlled and the large winning opening is closed, the player cannot pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage.

A switch (second count switch 24 shown in FIG. 10-2) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than that when the game ball wins the large winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) through other winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is open-controlled and the special winning opening is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and controlled and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot obtain the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the special winning opening. It will be a disadvantage.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), a variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), and a special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) Is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in the big hit game, the time saving state, and the KT state (so-called small hit RUSH), the player aims at the right side of the game area and launches the ball. (So-called right-handed operation) is performed.

FIG. 10-3 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment. The jackpot type determination table is, for example, based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined in step S110 of FIG. 6 that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as “big hit”. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "probability change A" to "probability change B" and "non-probability change A" to "non-probability change B". As shown in FIG. 10-3, in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, there are a jackpot type in which four round games are performed and a jackpot type in which ten round games are performed. The jackpot types of "probability change A" and "probability change B" are controlled to the probability change state (high probability high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed until the next big hit after the end of the jackpot game state, and the probability change control is also performed. It is a big hit type. The jackpot types of "non-probability variation A" to "non-probability variation F" are jackpot types controlled to a time-saving state (low-probability high-based state) in which time-saving control is only performed after the end of the jackpot game state. Specifically, in "non-probability change A" and "non-probability change B", the period from the end of the jackpot game state to the time when the variable display is performed 100 times, and in "non-probability change C" and "non-probability change D", During the period from the end of the jackpot game state to the 50th variable display, in "non-probability E" and "non-probability F", from the end of the jackpot game state to the 30th variable display. Time saving control is performed for each period (controlled to the time saving state). When the variable display of the number of times controlled in the time saving state (time saving number) is completed (when the time saving control period is completed), the control is performed in the normal state which is the low accuracy and low base state.

Further, in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-3, when the variable special figure (special symbol to be variable display target) is the second special figure, it is different from the case where it is the first special figure. Unlike, the judgment value is not assigned to the big hit type such as "non-probability variation E" and "non-probability variation F" in which the time saving number is 30 times. Therefore, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the time saving number is at least 50 times or more, which is more advantageous for the player than when the variable special figure is the first special figure.

FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed by the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment. In the effect control process process in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, first, a count value addition process for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passing gate 41 is executed (step 029AKS001).

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the count value addition process executed in step 029AKS001 of FIG. 10-4. When the count value addition process shown in FIG. 10-5 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the effect control command or the like indicating the game state transmitted from the main board 11, and is the time saving control performed? , Or whether or not it is in the jackpot game state (step 029AKS002). Regarding whether or not the time reduction control is performed, it is determined that the time reduction control is performed when the game state is in the probabilistic state or the time reduction state, and the time reduction control is not performed when the game state is in the normal state. Should be determined. When the time reduction control is not performed and the game is not in the big hit game state (step 029AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the count value addition process as it is.

On the other hand, when the time reduction control is in progress or the jackpot game state is in progress (step 029AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the restriction flag is set to the on state (step 029AKS003). The limit flag is a flag indicating that addition of the count value is prohibited, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The restriction flag is set to the ON state when the probability change confirmation notification is performed in step 029AKS019 (FIG. 10-10) and step 029AKS037 (FIG. 10-11), which will be described later, and step 029AKS022 (FIG. 10-10). Is cleared to the off state when the time saving control is completed. When the restriction flag is on (step 029AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the count value addition process.

When the restriction flag is off (step 029AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 indicates whether or not the game ball has passed (wins) the general winning opening 10 to indicate the winning effect transmitted from the main board 11. The determination is made by confirming the control command (step 029AKS004). General winning openings 10 that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided at four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area shown in FIG. 10-1, and the feature portion 029AK in this embodiment is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 10, an effect control command indicating that effect is transmitted from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12. Therefore, in step 029AKS004, the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 10 is determined based on whether or not the effect control command is received from the main board 11. Since the player makes a so-called right-handed hit during the time reduction control or the big hit, the winning of the general winning opening 10 at the lower right is determined here. If no prize has been won (step 029AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the count value addition process. For example, the winning ball device 6C (similar to the winning ball device 6A) that forms the third starting winning opening corresponding to the second special figure game by the second special symbol 4B in the lower right of the game area shown in FIG. 10-1. The configuration of) may be provided. According to this, it is possible to increase the possibility that the variable display corresponding to the second special figure is performed even in the KT state which is a high accuracy and low base. Further, in the lower right of the game area shown in FIG. 10-1, a prize ball may be given by winning a prize, and a normal drawing operation port for executing the normal drawing game may be provided. According to this, even if the passage gate 41 is not passed, the normal drawing game can be played, and the game entertainment can be improved.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the prize has been won (step 029AKS004; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 increments the count value by +1 (step 029AKS005), and then ends the count value addition process.

Returning to FIG. 10-4, after executing the count value addition process of step 029AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 is set to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description. Correspondingly, any one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. 10-4. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 first receives, for example, a display result specification command (command stored in the display result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "missing" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, an effect control command (in the variation pattern designation command storage area) indicating the variation pattern transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the stored command) is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode (step S552). ..

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

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

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S551; No). Step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is determined to be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "small hit" such as the opening chance eye. The combination of decorative patterns is determined (step S556). The effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern indicated by the effect control command indicating the variation pattern, and sets a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting any of a plurality of types of opening chance eyes. decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is used. By referring to or the like, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined. In the chance eye determination table, for example, "2", "4", "6", etc., which are composed of even numbers, may be set as chance eyes for small hits.

When it is determined in the process of step S555 that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 A decorative symbol having the same stop-displayed symbol number is determined in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the display area. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment distinguishes between a probabilistic symbol (odd number decorative symbol) and a non-probable variable symbol (even decorative symbol) as described in the above basic description. In step S557, when the jackpot type is "probability change", since it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state depending on the type of the decorative symbol displayed as stopped. It suffices if the combination of the stop symbols is determined without regularity between the case of the jackpot type of "non-probability change" and the case of the jackpot type.

After executing any of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the count value is "10" or more (step 029AKS006), and is "10" or more. In the case (step 029AKS006; Yes), the specific display change effect processing is executed (step 029AKS010).

FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific display change effect processing executed in step 029AKS010 of FIG. 10-6. When the specific display change effect processing is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific display change effect (step 29AKS011). The specific display change effect in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment is an effect of increasing the meter of the display (point meter) of the meter indicating the point (adding the point value). In step 029AKS011, the specific display change effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-8, which is stored in advance in the ROM 121, is referred to, and whether or not the specific display change effect is executed is determined according to the determined ratio shown in the game state. As shown in the figure, in the feature unit 029AK in this embodiment, the determination ratio is set so that the specific display change effect is executed at a higher rate in the case where the game state is in the probability change state than in the case where the game state is in the time saving state. Assigned. Therefore, in the case of the probability change state, the rate of executing the specific display change effect is higher than that in the time saving state, and the rate of increasing the point meter is also higher. In the normal state, since the count value is not added, the count value does not become "10" or more, and the specific display change effect is not executed. Further, when executing the specific display change effect, the point meter is added (increased) by the point of the change amount shown in FIG. 10-9 as described later, but when the specific display change effect is not executed, it is executed. A so-called specific display change effect of Gase may be executed, such as increasing the amount by 0 points by pretending to be.

After executing the process of step 029AKS011 shown in FIG. 10-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the specific display change effect in step 029AKS011, that is, whether or not the specific display change effect is executed. (Step 029AKS012). When it is determined not to execute the specific display change effect, that is, when there is no specific display change effect (step 029AKS012; No), the effect control CPU 120 clears the count value to "0" (step 029AKS014). The specific display change effect processing is terminated. In the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, an example is shown in which the specific display change effect is performed during the variable display and the setting suggestion effect is not performed, but as in the predetermined effect process described later during the big hit, Even during the variable display, either the specific display change effect or the setting suggestion effect may be executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the specific display change effect, that is, when the specific display change effect is present (step 029AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the point meter as the number of points to be added in the specific display change effect to be executed. After determining the amount of change in (step 029AKS013), the specific display change effect processing is terminated. In step 029AKS013, the change amount is determined according to the set value by referring to the change amount determination table shown in FIGS. 10-9 (A) or (B) according to the state of the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag. decide. The jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is a flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion suggesting that the setting is high during the jackpot game state is executed, and is described in step 029AKS042 (FIG. 10-11). Is set to the on state, and is cleared to the off state in step 029AKS023 (FIG. 10-10).

In the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-9, when the set value is set to a high set value such as "5" or "6", the variable display result is "big hit". Since the ratio is high, the ratio of the probable change state is higher than that of other set values, and there is a possibility that the probable change definite notification (the effect of definitely notifying the probable change state) described later will be performed. high. Since the probability change confirmation notification is performed when the point of the point meter reaches 100 points or more (Fig. 10-10), when the set value is set to a high setting value such as "5" or "6", In the example shown in FIG. 10-9, the ratio of the amount of change to "10 points" is higher than that of other set values so that the point of the point meter is 100 points (high setting). In some cases, the decision rate is assigned so that the amount of change is large. When the set value is set to "3" or "4", it is determined that the amount of change is the second largest after the set value is set to a high set value such as "5" or "6". When a ratio is assigned and the set value is a low setting value such as "1" or "2", the possibility that the point of the point meter will be 100 points is compared with the case where it is set to another set value. Since it is low, the decision rate is assigned so that the amount of change is small.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-9, when the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is on, the set value is set to "5" or "6" rather than when it is off. The decision rate is assigned so that the rate at which the amount of change is "10 points" is high. As will be described later, in the feature unit 029AK, either a setting suggestion effect or a specific display change effect is executed as a predetermined effect during the big hit. Then, the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed only when the set value is set to "5" or "6" (see FIGS. 10-14). Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed during the big hit, the point is compared with the case where the specific display change effect is executed without executing the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion during the big hit. It means that the meter amount of the meter has not increased. Therefore, in FIG. 10-9, when the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is on, the amount of change when the set value is set to "5" or "6" is larger than when it is off. The decision rate is assigned so that the rate of "10 points" is high. That is, when the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed, the rate of change in the specific display change effect is higher than that in the case where it is not executed, and the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed. The number of change stages of the point meter differs depending on whether it is done or not. As described above, the number of change stages of the point meter includes each concept such as the number of changes (increase number) until the point reaches 100 points or more, in addition to the amount of change itself.

Returning to the description of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 029AKS010, or when it is determined in step 029AKS006 that the count value is less than 10 (step 029AKS006; No), the effect control The CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S560). The effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control pattern) in response to, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result specification command. Set as a pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) in response to the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process in step S161, and uses the pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the pattern to be used.

Following the process of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result designation command, for example. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, a setting is made on the display screen of the image display device 5 to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, issues a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in the process of step S559 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are started to fluctuate. Just do it.

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

FIG. 10-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 shown in FIG. 10-4. When the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10-10 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. Determine (step S801). For example, when the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the effect control process timer (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern in response to the updated effect control process timer value. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S801). S802). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the reach effect (step S803).

After executing the process of step S803, or when it is determined in step S802 that it is not the reach effect period (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the specific display change effect period (step S802; No). Step 029AKS015). The specific display change effect period is determined by the specific display change effect process in step 029AKS010 of FIG. 10-7. In the case of the specific display change effect period (step 029AKS015; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the point meter by adding points corresponding to the change amount determined in step 029AKS013 of FIG. 10-7 (step). 029AKS016). In step 029AKS016, the point value of the change amount may be added to the stored point value, and the meter amount of the point meter may be updated to the meter amount corresponding to the point value. The point value and the meter amount may be cleared to "0" in step 029AKS024 described later. The point meter is displayed when the jackpot game state is reached, and is continuously displayed for a period until the time reduction control is completed. In the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, in the process of step 029AKS016, the point value and the meter amount of the point meter are 100 or more in the probabilistic state, whereas in the non-probability state (time reduction control only). If this is done), the point value and the meter amount of the point meter will only increase to 90. Therefore, in the process of step 029AKS016, when the point value and the meter amount of the point meter exceed 90 in the non-probability change state, control to be 90 may be performed. If it exceeds 90, the restriction flag may be set to the ON state, although the illustration is omitted. Further, in the point meter, the number of points to be increased may increase as the number of variable displays after the end of the jackpot increases. Further, the probability change confirmation notification in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment may be performed when the variable display is performed 90 times or more after the end of the big hit game state, and the timing when the point becomes 100 or more is the 90. In step 029AKS013, the amount of change may be determined according to the current number of points and the number of variable display so that the variable display is performed more than once.

After executing the process of step 029AKS016, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the points have reached 100 or more by checking the point values (step 029AKS017). When the number of points is 100 or more (step 029AKS017; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 confirms that the player is in the probabilistic state by displaying the message of "probability change confirmation" as the probabilistic change confirmation notification. The effect of the probability change confirmation notification to be notified is executed (step 029AKS018). The effect of the probability change confirmation notification is not limited to the message display, and may be any effect mode such as voice output, lighting of the probability change confirmation lamp, and a combination thereof. After executing the process of step 029AKS018, the effect control CPU 120 has already performed the probability change confirmation notification, so that it is not necessary to increase the points. Therefore, the limit flag is turned on so that the count value is not added. (Step 029AKS019). After setting the restriction flag to the ON state in step 029AKS019, or when it is determined in step 029AKS017 that the points are less than 100 (step 029AKS017; No), the effect control CPU 120 clears the count value to 0 (step 029AKS017; No). Step 029AKS020).

After executing the process of step 029AKS020, or when it is determined in step 029AKS015 that it is not the specific change effect period (step 029AKS015; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Based on the above, other control for executing the effect during the variable display including the mini game and the variable display operation of the decorative symbol is performed (step S808), and the variable display during effect process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S809; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the process waits.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the symbol (step S810).

After executing the process of step S810, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as a waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S811). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S812).

After executing the process of step S812, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time saving control is completed and whether or not the effect control command is received from the main board 11 side (step 029AKS021). When the time reduction control ends in the variable display this time, an effect control command indicating that effect is transmitted from the main board 11 side. In step 029AKS021, the end of the time saving control may be determined depending on whether or not the effect control command is received. If the time reduction is not completed (step 029AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect processing during variable display.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 029AKS021 that the time is shortened (step 029AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the limit flag to the off state if the limit flag is on (step 029AKS022), and specifies the jackpot time. If the setting suggestion execution flag is on, the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is cleared to the off state (step 029AKS023). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 clears the point value to "0", updates the meter amount of the corresponding point meter to "0" (029AKS024), and clears the count value to "0" (step). 029AKS025), the effect processing during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 10-11 is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect process executed in the jackpot effect process of step S176 shown in FIG. 10-4. The predetermined effect in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment includes a setting suggestion effect and a specific display change effect, and the predetermined effect process shown in FIGS. 10-11 determines whether or not the predetermined effect is executed, and suggests the setting when the predetermined effect is executed. This is a process of determining whether to execute an effect or a specific display change effect, and executing the determined predetermined effect. It should be noted that the predetermined effect is executed when 10 or more game balls are won in the general winning opening 10 as in the case of the time saving control, that is, when the count value becomes "10" or more.

When the predetermined effect processing shown in FIG. 10-11 is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the count value is “10” or more, as in the process of step 029AKS006 in FIG. 10-6 (step 029AKS031). ). In the feature unit 029AK, when the variable display result becomes "big hit" during the time saving control, the time saving control ends and the big hit game state is entered. Therefore, the count value is cleared to "0" in the process of step 029AKS025 in FIG. 10-10. Will be done. Therefore, in the process of step 029AKS031 shown in FIG. 10-11, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have won the general winning opening 10 during the big hit.

When the count value is "10" or more (step 029AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined effect determination process (step 029AKS032).

FIG. 10-12 is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect determination process executed in step 029AKS032 of FIG. 10-11. When the predetermined effect determination process is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the predetermined effect to be executed, such as whether or not the predetermined effect is executed and whether the specific display change effect is executed or the setting suggestion effect is executed. Step 029AKS051). Specifically, in the process of step 029AKS051, the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect and the type of the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is executed are determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-13 (A). In the example shown in FIG. 10-13 (A), the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect have the same determination ratio, but unlike the illustrated example, when the predetermined effect is executed or not depending on the jackpot type. The determination ratio of the type of predetermined effect in the above may be different. As described above, the specific display change effect in the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment is an effect of increasing the meter of the display (point meter) of the meter indicating the point (adding the point value). Further, the setting suggestion effect is an effect of suggesting the set value by displaying a message regarding the set value.

After executing the process of step 029AKS051 shown in FIG. 10-12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific display change effect is executed, that is, whether or not the specific display change effect is executed (step 029AKS052). When the specific display change effect is executed (step 029AKS052; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the amount of change of the point meter as the number of points to be added in the specific display change effect to be executed (step 029AKS053). The production determination process ends. In step 029AKS053, the amount of change is determined according to the determined ratio shown in the figure according to the type of jackpot when the jackpot is hit this time, with reference to the jackpot change amount determination table shown in FIG. 10-13 (B). In the feature part 029AK, "probability change A"> "probability change B"> "non-probability change A"> "non-probability change B"> "non-probability change C"> "non-probability change D"> "non-probability change E"> "non-probability change F" As shown in FIG. 10-13 (B), the determination ratio is assigned so that the higher the advantage of the jackpot type, the higher the number of points. Therefore, in the feature unit 029AK, the higher the advantage, the easier it is for the point meter to increase during the big hit, so that the player's attention during the big hit can be attracted.

When the specific display change effect is not executed in step 029AKS052 in FIG. 10-12 (step 029AKS052; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, that is, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. Determine (step 029AKS054). When there is a setting suggestion effect execution (step 029AKS054; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed (step 029AKS055), and then ends the predetermined effect determination process. In step 029AKS055, the type of effect is determined according to the determined ratio shown in accordance with the set value, with reference to the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIGS. 10-14.

As shown in FIG. 10-14, the feature unit 029AK provides setting suggestion effects of types such as "type A", "type B", and "type C", and "type A" is an odd number of setting values. It is a setting suggestion effect of the type of "odd number setting suggestion" suggesting that it is set to, and "type B" is the type of "even number setting suggestion" suggesting that it is set to an even number setting value. It is a setting suggestion effect, and "type C" is a setting suggestion effect of a type of "high setting suggestion" that suggests that the set value is set to a high setting value such as "5" or "6". As shown in the figure, when the setting value is odd, the determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio determined for "Type A" is high, and when the setting value is even. , The determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio determined to "Type B" is high. Further, as shown in the figure, "Type C" is determined only when the set value is set to "5" or "6", and therefore, when the setting suggestion effect of "Type C" is executed. Will determine that the set value is "5" or "6". Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the setting suggestion effect of "type C" is executed.

When it is determined in step 029AKS054 shown in FIG. 10-12 that there is no setting suggestion effect (step 029AKS054; No), that is, when it is determined in step 029AKS051 that there is no execution, the effect control CPU 120 sets the count value to "0". (Step 029AKS056), the predetermined effect determination process is completed.

Returning to FIG. 10-11, after executing the process of step 029AKS032, or when it is determined in step 029AKS031 that the count value is less than 10 (step 029AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the specific display change effect period. It is determined whether or not (step 029AKS033). The specific display change effect period is determined according to the determination that the specific display change effect is to be executed in the predetermined effect determination process in step 029AKS032.

In the case of the specific display change effect period (step 029AKS033; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the point meter by adding points corresponding to the change amount determined in step 029AKS053 of FIG. 10-12 (step). 029AKS034). In step 029AKS034, the point value of the change amount may be added to the stored point value, and the meter amount of the point meter may be updated to the meter amount corresponding to the point value. In the feature unit 029AK of this embodiment, in the process of step 029AKS034, when the jackpot type at the time of the jackpot this time is "probability variation A" or "probability variation B", the point value and the meter of the point meter While the amount is 100 or more, when it is any of "non-probability change A" to "non-probability change F", the point value and the meter amount of the point meter increase only up to 90. Therefore, in the process of step 029AKS034, when any of "non-probability change A" to "non-probability change F", the point value and the meter amount of the point meter exceed 90 by this addition, the control is set to 90. Should be done. If it exceeds 90, the restriction flag may be set to the ON state, although the illustration is omitted. Further, the point meter updated and displayed in step 029AKS034 is not cleared and displayed after the end of the jackpot game state until the time reduction control is completed, that is, until the process of step 029AKS024 in FIG. 10-10 is executed. (Updated even during time reduction control).

After executing the process of step 029AKS034, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the points have reached 100 or more by checking the point values (step 029AKS035). When the number of points is 100 or more (step 029AKS035; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is in a probabilistic state for the player by displaying a "probability change confirmation" message as a probability change confirmation notification (note that this). In this case, since the jackpot is in progress, the effect of the probability variation confirmation notification is executed to deterministically notify that the jackpot this time is the probability variation jackpot and the game state after the jackpot ends is the probability variation state (step 029AKS060). ). The effect of the probability change confirmation notification is not limited to the message display, and may be any effect mode such as voice output, lighting of the probability change confirmation lamp, and a combination thereof. After executing the process of step 029AKS030, the effect control CPU 120 has already performed the probability change confirmation notification, so that it is not necessary to increase the points. Therefore, the limit flag is turned on so that the count value is not added. (Step 029AKS037). For example, if the number of points is less than a predetermined number in the latter half of the round game even if the jackpot type is probable, or if the jackpot type is non-probable, and 100 points are not accumulated during the jackpot game state, a step is taken. It is not necessary to execute the process of 029AKS035 to step 029AKS037.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 029AKS033 that it is not the specific display change effect period (step 029AKS033; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the setting suggestion effect period (step 029AKS039). The setting suggestion effect period is determined according to the determination that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed in the predetermined effect determination process in step 029AKS032. If it is not the setting suggestion effect period (step 029AKS039; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined effect process as it is.

In the case of the setting suggestion effect period (step 029AKS039; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the set suggestion effect of the type determined in step 029AKS055 of FIG. 10-12 (step 029AKS040), and the executed setting suggestion effect. Is a type of high setting suggestion (step 029AKS041), and if it is a high setting suggestion (step 029AKS041; Yes), the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is set to the on state (step 029AKS042). ).

After executing the process of step 029AKS042, if it is determined in step 029AKS041 that it is not the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion (step 029AKS041; No), after executing the process of step 029AKS037, the point is less than 100 in step 029AKS035. When it is determined that (step 029AKS035; No), the effect control CPU 120 clears the count value to 0 (step 029AKS038), and then ends the predetermined effect process.

Next, an example of the effect operation when the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16. 10-15 and 10-16 both show an example in the case of a big hit of the big hit type of "probability change A", and the example shown in FIG. 10-15 shows a specific display change during the big hit gaming state. When the effect is executed, the example shown in FIGS. 10-16 shows an example of the effect operation when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the jackpot game state. Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16, it is assumed that the set value is set to "6".

As shown in FIG. 10-15 (A), when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the game shifts to the big hit game state. Then, in the jackpot game state, a number of round games is executed according to the jackpot type (10 rounds in the illustrated example). When 10 game balls are won in the general winning opening 10 in the big hit game state, either or neither of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the predetermined effect determination process shown in FIG. 10-12. When determined and the specific display change effect is executed, the character 029AK001 appears as shown in FIG. 10-15 (B). Since the character 029AK001 appears even when the setting suggestion effect is executed (see FIG. 10-16 (B)), which of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect is executed at this stage is a game. It is not recognizable by the person. That is, the introduction part is common to the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect. Therefore, attention can be drawn to which effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (B), the point meter 029AK002 is displayed when the game shifts to the jackpot game state.

Then, when the specific display change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (C), the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of the determined change amount are added. In this example, 10 points are added as shown in FIG. 10-15 (D). In the illustrated example, it is recognizable that 10 points have been added out of 100 points, which is the MAX value, but the display may not be performed. In this way, every time 10 game balls are won in the general winning opening 10 during the jackpot game state, either or neither of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the predetermined effect determination process. When the character 029AK001 is determined and the specific display change effect is executed, the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of the determined change amount are added.

Subsequently, when the jackpot game state ends, the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 10-15 (E). In the illustrated example, 20 points are added in the specific display change effect during the big hit game state. Further, in this example, since the jackpot type of "probability variation A" is a jackpot, it is a probability variation state, but as described above, whether or not it is a probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state or low accuracy). Whether it is in a high base state) cannot be recognized by the player (the same applies to FIGS. 10-16).

When 10 game balls are won in the general winning opening 10 during the time reduction control, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display change effect by the specific display change effect process shown in FIG. 10-7, and the specific display change effect is executed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10-15 (F) and 10-15 (G), the character 029AK001 appears and the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, as in FIGS. 10-15 (B) and 10-15 (C). Then, the points of the determined amount of change are added. In this example, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (H), an example in which 5 points are added is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 10-15, the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is not executed during the jackpot game state, and the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is off. Therefore, FIG. 10-9 (B) The amount of change is determined according to the determination rate shown in the amount of change determination table shown in. Since the ratio of determining 5 points is higher than when the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed during the jackpot game state, 5 points are added in the illustrated example. After that, when it is determined in step 029AKS017 of FIG. 10-10 that the point is 100 or more, it is in a probabilistic state as shown in FIG. 10-15 (I), that is, the time saving control is continued until the next big hit. Probability change notification is performed to notify that. Although not shown, the point meter 029AK002 becomes 0 in step 029AKS024 in FIG. 10-10 because the time saving control ends once when the next big hit occurs, and 029AK002 in FIG. 10-15 (B) again. It becomes the state shown in. Further, when the jackpot type is any one of "non-probability variation A" to "non-probability variation F", the variable display of the set time reduction number ends, and the point is taken in step 029AKS024 of FIG. 10-10. The meter becomes 0 and is controlled to the normal state, and the point meter may be erased.

On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 10-16 (B), after the effect common to the introduction part of the specific display change effect is executed, FIG. 10- As shown in 16 (C), the setting suggestion effect of the type determined in step 029AKS055 of FIG. 10-12 is executed. The example shown in FIG. 10-16 (C) shows an example in which the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed, whereby the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is turned on. When the setting suggestion effect is executed, points are not added to the point meter 029AK002 as shown in FIG. 10-16 (D). Then, when the jackpot game state ends, the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 10-16 (E). In the illustrated example, an example is shown in which the specific display change effect is not executed during the jackpot game state.

Then, when 10 game balls are won in the general winning opening 10 during the time reduction control, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display change effect by the specific display change effect process shown in FIG. 10-7, and the specific display change effect is determined. When the above is executed, as shown in FIGS. 10-16 (F) and 10-16 (G), a character 029AK001 appears, the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of a determined amount of change are added. .. In this example, as shown in FIG. 10-16 (H), an example in which 10 points are added is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 10-16, since the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed during the jackpot game state, the jackpot specific setting suggestion execution flag is on, and therefore FIG. 10-9 (A). The amount of change is determined according to the determination rate shown in the amount of change determination table shown in. Since the ratio of determining 10 points is higher than that in the case where the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is not executed during the jackpot game state, 10 points are added in the illustrated example. After that, when it is determined in step 029AKS017 of FIG. 10-10 that the point is 100 or more, it is in a probabilistic state as shown in FIG. 10-16 (I), that is, the time saving control is continued until the next big hit. Probability change notification is performed to notify that.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 029AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 continuously displays the point meter in the jackpot game state and the game state (probability change state or time reduction state) during the time reduction control, and displays the point meter so as to add the points in the specific display change effect. To update. Then, when the point becomes 100 points or more, the time saving control is continued until the next big hit, that is, the probability change state (probability change big hit if the big hit is in progress) is definitely notified. I do. There are a plurality of variable displays for which the time reduction control is performed, and as shown in FIG. 10-9, the number of steps in which the point meter increases differs depending on which set value is set. The number of steps in which the point meter increases includes each concept such as the amount of change itself at one time and the number of changes (number of increases) until the point reaches 100 points or more. Therefore, it is possible to make the effect performed from the jackpot game state to the state after the end of the jackpot game state relevant, give a feeling of expectation about the transitional game state, and prevent a deterioration of the game interest.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute either a specific display change effect or a setting suggestion effect as a predetermined effect. Then, when the setting suggestion effect of the type of high setting suggestion is executed, the specific setting suggestion execution flag at the time of big hit is set to the on state, and the amount of change is larger than when the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is not executed. Therefore, the amount of change is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-9 (A). That is, the amount of increase in the point meter differs depending on whether or not the setting suggestion effect related to a specific set value such as the setting suggestion effect of the high setting suggestion is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the effect performed from the jackpot game state to the state after the end of the jackpot game state relevant, give a feeling of expectation about the transitional game state, and prevent a deterioration of the game interest.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the specific display change effect by winning 10 or more game balls into the general winning opening 10, that is, when the count value is "10" or more. The amount of change in the specific display change effect executed during the jackpot game state differs depending on the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 10-13 (B). Therefore, it is possible to make the effect performed from the jackpot game state to the state after the end of the jackpot game state relevant, to give an expectation for the transitional game state, and to give a feeling of expectation about the jackpot type and the prize. Since it can attract attention, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

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In the feature unit 029AK of the above-described embodiment, an example of determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and the type of the predetermined effect is shown in step 029AKS051 of FIG. 10-12 according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-13 (A). This is an example. When determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect and the type in step 029AKS051 of FIG. 10-12, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-17, a predetermined effect determination table in which the determination ratio differs depending on the set value may be referred to. .. In this case, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio may be assigned so that the higher the set value, the higher the ratio of executing the specific display change effect. According to this, when the setting is high, the ratio of the specific change effect being executed during the big hit is high, so that the player's attention during the big hit can be attracted. In addition to this, for example, the determination ratio of the number of points to be added may be different according to the set value (the higher the setting, the higher the number of points, etc.). According to this, attention can be drawn to the number of points to be added.

Further, in addition to the feature unit 029AK of the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect mode of mode A in which the ratio of determination is high when controlled to the probabilistic state and the non-probable state are controlled (controlled to the time saving state). It is possible to control a plurality of production modes such as the production mode of mode B, which has a high rate of determination, and the amount of change in the specific display change production executed during the time reduction control is different depending on the production mode. May be good. According to this, it is possible to give a sense of expectation about the transitional gaming state by relating the production performed from the jackpot gaming state to the state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and to give a feeling of expectation about the transitioning gaming state. Since it is possible to attract attention to the production mode after the end of the state, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the game interest.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10-18 (A), if the effect mode determination process is executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. 10-4 to determine the effect mode to be shifted after the jackpot game state ends. Good. Specifically, in the effect mode determination process shown in FIG. 10-18 (A), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode that shifts to the end of the jackpot game state, that is, the effect mode at the time reduction control (step 029AKS060). The production mode determination process ends. In step 029AKS060, one of mode A and mode B is determined according to the jackpot type according to the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 10-18 (B). As shown in FIG. 10-18 (B), the ratio of mode A determined when the probabilistic state is higher than that of mode B is higher. Therefore, the mode A is an effect mode indicating that there is a high possibility that the state is in a probabilistic state.

Then, in step 029AKS011 of FIG. 10-7, the amount of change in the specific display change effect may be determined according to the effect mode according to the determination ratio shown in the change amount determination table of FIG. 10-19. As shown in FIG. 10-19, in mode A, the amount of change is determined to be either 5 points or 10 points, whereas in mode B, it is determined to be either 3 points or 7 points, so mode B In the case of, the amount of increase in the point meter is smaller than in the case of mode A. Therefore, in the case of mode A, there is a higher possibility that the probability change notification will be performed than in mode B. According to this, even when the player cannot visually recognize whether it is the effect mode of mode A or the effect mode of mode B, it is possible to control the probabilistic state by the amount of increase in points. It becomes possible to recognize whether or not the mode A is a highly effective effect mode, and the player's attention to the effect mode can be attracted. It should be noted that the player may be able to visually recognize which production mode is used, such as a different background depending on the effect mode to be shifted. Further, the mode suggestion effect suggesting whether to shift to the mode A or the mode B may be executed during the big hit, and according to this, the mode suggestion effect to be executed also attracts the player's attention. Can be done. Further, whether to shift to the mode A or the mode B is determined at the start of the jackpot gaming state, and the amount of change in the specific display change effect during the jackpot differs depending on which effect mode is used. May be good. According to this, it is suggested which production mode is to be shifted according to the amount of change due to the specific display change effect during the big hit, so that the player's attention can be drawn to the specific display change effect during the big hit. ..

Further, during the time reduction control, it is notified that the time reduction control is continued from the variable display of the division such as the 30th and 50th times from the start of the time reduction control to the variable display before the predetermined time (for example, the 26th time, the 56th time, etc.). The special effect may be made feasible. Then, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the special effect may be different according to the amount of increase in the points added in the specific display change effect executed in the big hit game state.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-20, the special effect setting process may be executed in the variable display setting process of step S171 in FIG. 10-4. In the special effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the restriction flag is set to the ON state (step 029AKS071). If the restriction flag is on (step 029AKS071; Yes), it is already notified that the probabilistic state has been changed, and it is not necessary to execute the special effect. Therefore, the special effect setting process is terminated as it is.

When the limit flag is in the off state (step 029AKS071; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display (number of fluctuations) to be executed this time is the time saving end division time-4th variation (step). 029AKS072). Specifically, in step 029AKS072, it is determined whether or not the variable count value for counting the variable display number is 26 times or 56 times, which is obtained by subtracting 4 from the time saving end division time such as 30 times or 50 times. Time saving end break time-If it is not the fourth variation, that is, if it is not 26 times or 56 times obtained by subtracting 4 from the time saving end break time (step 029AKS072; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect setting process as it is. ..

Time reduction end break time-In the case of the fourth variation (step 029AKS072; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 confirms the stored hold information and determines whether or not there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold. Determine (step 029AKS073). In step 029AKS073, for example, by checking the effect control command indicating the determination result in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 6, it may be determined whether or not there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold. When there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold (step 029AKS073; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect setting process as it is. In this example, the special effect is not executed when there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold, but in the variable display before the variable display corresponding to the hold that becomes a big hit is started. May make special effects feasible.

When it is determined in step 029AKS073 that there is no hold that becomes a big hit in the hold (step 029AKS073; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 targets the time reduction end time, which is the number of variable displays for ending the time reduction control. It is determined whether or not the number of times is greater than the time-saving end division times, and whether or not the time-saving end times> time-saving end division times (step 029AKS074). For example, if the time reduction end time is 50 times and the time reduction end division time targeted this time is 30 times, 50 times> 30 times, so it is determined as Yes. If the time reduction end time is 50 times and the time reduction end division time targeted this time is 50 times, it is determined as No. When the time reduction end time ≤ time reduction end division time (step 029AKS074; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect setting process.

When the time reduction end time> the time reduction end division time (step 029AKS074; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the special effect execution setting for executing the special effect (step 029AKS075), and ends the special effect setting process. In step 029AKS074, whether or not to execute the special effect is determined according to the points added during the jackpot game state according to the determination ratio shown in the special effect setting table shown in FIG. 10-21. The points added in the specific display change effect executed during the jackpot game state are memorized, and in step 029AKS075, according to the number of points, whether or not the special effect is executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-21. You just have to decide. As shown in the figure, the more points added during the jackpot game state, the higher the rate at which the special effect is determined to be executed, but the opposite may be true. In the illustrated example, the special effect is executed from the time saving end break time-4th variation, but the special effect may be executed other than the variation of the period, and the special effect may be executed other than the period. The special effect performed in the fluctuation may be an effect that notifies the degree of expectation of a big hit. According to this, the notification of the jackpot expectation degree or the notification that the time saving control is continued is performed, and the notification that is advantageous to the player is performed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

In step 029AKS075 of FIG. 10-20, the execution timing and the end timing of the special effect are determined together. In the special production, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the time saving end break time is changed to the character "extension?", And the time saving end break time-4 times is changed to all the time reduction end break times. , Or display the character of the time saving extension during the fluctuation of either. In the case of shifting to the effect mode of mode A or the effect mode of mode B, for example, when the background image corresponds to the effect mode, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the time saving end break time is set. , "Hyper?" May be changed to a special effect mode corresponding to each effect mode, such as mode A hyper or mode B hyper, in the variable display of the time saving end delimiter. In this case, the special effect mode may be shifted to the original effect mode according to the end of the five variable displays after the end of the variable display corresponding to the time saving end delimiter. .. According to this, it is possible to visually recognize that the mode has been changed to the special production mode, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, for example, "???" is displayed in the variation of the time saving end division time-4th time and the time saving end division time-3rd time, and the time saving end division time-2nd time and the time saving end division time-1st variation are ". It may be possible to encourage whether or not to extend in stages in each variable display, such as displaying "extension ??" and displaying "extension!" At the time saving end break. In this case, for example, when it is determined without executing the special effect, "extension failure!" May be displayed at the time saving end delimiter.

Further, in the feature unit 029AK of the above embodiment, when 10 or more game balls are won in the general winning opening 10, that is, when the count value is "10" or more, a specific display change effect or a setting suggestion effect is executed. However, for example, during the big hit game state, it may be executed when an over-winning to the special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning opening occurs, or instead of over-winning, It may be executed by winning a prize in the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round game. In this case, for example, in the case of the final round, the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than in the other rounds. Further, the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect may be executed only during the specific round game, for example, only in the fifth round. In this way, when executing only in the 5th round, since the specific display change effect can be executed only when the jackpot type performs the 10R round game, there is a case where the jackpot type performs the 4R round game. In comparison, the amount of increase in the point meter is large. In this way, when the specific display change effect is executed during the big hit game state, the amount of increase of the point meter may be different depending on whether or not the big hit type is to perform the round game of 10R. In addition to the fact that 10 or more game balls have entered the general winning opening 10, for example, the number of outs that have entered the out opening where the game balls that have not entered any winning opening are taken in is 100. When is detected, a specific display change effect or a setting suggestion effect may be executed. Further, the winning opening to be counted may be changed between the big hit and the time reduction control. For example, the over-winning to the special variable winning ball device 7 having the big winning opening may be counted during the big hit, and the winning to the general winning opening 10 may be counted during the time reduction control.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of increasing the meter amount of the point meter in the specific display change effect is shown, but this is an example. The specific display change effect is not limited to the point meter, and the point value indicated by the numerical value may be added stepwise, or the pose of the character changes stepwise, for example, the character gradually raises his hand. You may. In addition, the character's equipment and clothes may be gradually luxurious, or the possessed items may be gradually increased. In this case, the set value may be suggested depending on the character's clothes, equipment, item type, and the like.

(Explanation of feature section 030AK)
Next, the feature unit 030AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 030AK of the present embodiment, the specific display change effect can be executed in the same manner as the feature unit 029AK. Then, in the feature unit 030AK, as a probabilistic state, the KT state is controlled so that it is easily controlled to the small hit game state after the end of the big hit game state, and the time reduction control is performed 100 times after the end of the big hit game state to the KT state. There are multiple types of probabilistic states, such as those that are controlled and those that continue time reduction control until the next big hit after the end of the big hit game state, and in the specific display change effect in the feature unit 030AK, any type of probabilistic state is controlled. The number of steps in which the point meter increases differs depending on whether or not it is used. In addition, in the feature unit 030AK, when a specific point is reached, the time saving control continues until the next big hit, that is, the probability change state is notified (probability change probability low notification is performed), and the like. It is also possible to notify that the KT state (controlled by the KT state) (the KT state probability low notification can be executed). Further, the specific display change effect in the feature unit 030AK is not performed by winning 10 or more game balls into the general winning opening 10 as in the specific display change effect in the feature unit 029AK, but a lottery is performed in each variable display. (In addition, during the big hit, whether or not to execute may be determined by lottery for each round, and whether or not to execute is determined by winning a game ball as in the feature unit 029AK. May be). Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 030AK having such features will be described. It should be noted that the number of steps in which the point meter increases includes the concept of the number of changes (number of increases) until the point meter reaches 100 points or more in addition to the amount of one increase itself, which is the same as the above-mentioned feature unit 029AK. .. Further, the same parts as those explained in the above basic explanation and the above feature part 029AK will be omitted.

FIG. 11-1 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 030AK of this embodiment. The jackpot type determination table is, for example, based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined in step S110 of FIG. 6 that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as “big hit”. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "probability change A" to "probability change C" and "non-probability change A". As shown in FIG. 11-1 (A), in the feature unit 030AK of this embodiment, as a big hit type in which the probability variation control is performed, KT control, which is more likely to be a small hit than in the normal state after the end of the big hit game state, is used. The jackpot type of "probability change A" that shifts to the executed KT state as it is (directly becomes the KT state), and after the jackpot game state ends, the time reduction control is performed until the variable display is performed 100 times, and then the KT state is entered. There are three types of jackpots: a jackpot type of "probability variation B" and a jackpot type of "probability variation C" that continues time reduction control until the next jackpot after the end of the jackpot game state. On the other hand, as a jackpot type controlled to the time-saving state, a jackpot type of "non-probability change A" that shifts to the normal state after performing the time-saving control until the variable display is performed 100 times after the end of the jackpot gaming state is prepared. ing. In addition to the illustrated examples, for example, after the end of the jackpot game state, the jackpot type of "probability variation D" that shifts to the KT state after performing the time reduction control until the variable display is performed 50 times, and the jackpot game state After the end, there may be a jackpot type of "non-probability variation B" that shifts to the normal state after performing time reduction control until the variable display is performed 50 times. In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than that in the big hit game state, but the KT state is an advantageous state for the player. ..

Next, each jackpot type will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 11-1 (B). When a big hit occurs in the normal state of the low probability low base state and the big hit type is "non-probability variation A", the time saving state of the low probability high base state is entered after the end of the big hit game state. Then, when the variable display of 100 times is completed in the time saving state, the time saving control is finished and the normal state is restored. When the jackpot type at the time of a jackpot is "probability variation B" or "probability variation C", the state shifts to the high accuracy high base state after the end of the jackpot game state. Then, when the jackpot type is "probability variation B", when the variable display of 100 times is completed, the state shifts to the KT state (small hit RUSH) which is the high probability low base state. On the other hand, in the case of "probability change C", the high accuracy and high base state continues as it is until it becomes a big hit again. When the jackpot type at the time of a jackpot is "probability variation A", after the jackpot game state ends, the game shifts to the KT state (small hit RUSH) which is a high probability low base state. That is, in the feature unit 030AK, as the game state in which the probability variation control is performed, a game state of a type that is directly controlled to the KT state after the end of the big hit game state and a time saving control until 100 variable displays are performed after the end of the big hit. There are a type of gaming state in which the KT state is controlled after the game is performed, and a type of game state in which the time reduction control is performed until the next big hit after the end of the big hit.

FIG. 11-2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. As shown in FIG. 11-2, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol hits. If it is determined that the symbol is out of line, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and if it is determined to be off, the out-of-order symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. In the feature unit 030AK, since the normal symbol game is per 100% regardless of the game state, the normal symbol display 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbol, and the hit symbol is derived and displayed. Further, in the feature unit 030AK, as shown in FIG. 11-2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol is 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 11-2, it is variable after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed and the time before the second start winning opening opening process has elapsed 2.6 seconds. The winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 11-2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening. ..

In the KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. Further, in the KT state in the feature unit 030AK, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened is at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol variation time 1.0 second + symbol confirmation time 0.2). A relatively long period of seconds + 2.6 seconds before the opening process of the second start winning opening is secured. Therefore, in the KT state, as shown in FIG. 11-2, since the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is played. It is easy for the ball to enter and the game ball is easy to win in the special winning opening.

In the KT state, a game ball is easily won in the special winning opening and a prize ball is easily obtained. Therefore, in this example, it is also called "small hit RUSH", and in the KT state, "small hit RUSH" or the like. Character display may be displayed.

In this example, a small hit occurs only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, the small hit is likely to occur by increasing the frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol. In particular, the case of realizing a small hit RUSH in which a prize ball can be expected by a small hit is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is not a big hit, it is configured to be a 100% small hit, and the first If a small hit is made on the variable display of the special symbol, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and if a small hit is made on the variable display of the second special symbol, it is easy to obtain a prize ball. The small hit RUSH (a game state in which the game value is likely to increase due to the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol) in which the prize ball can be expected may be realized. In such a form, while there is a state in which the prize ball cannot be expected even in the same KT state, the state of the small hit RUSH in which the prize ball can be expected may be realized.

Further, in the KT state in the feature unit 030AK, it is the normal symbol that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. After the lapse of 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time before opening the second start winning opening of 2.6 seconds, the game ball passes through the gate. The time required from passing through 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is usually longer in the state where the symbol is not changed. Since it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled. Therefore, in the KT state, it is difficult for the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In the feature unit 030AK, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is the normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103). (See step S26 of FIG. 5) is executed. Further, in the normal symbol process processing of step S26, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), a non-KT state (normal state), or a KT state. Or, regardless of whether or not it is in the big hit game state, it is determined whether or not it is a normal figure hit with the same probability (for example, 100%). That is, in this feature unit 030AK, it is determined that it is 100% per normal drawing regardless of the state.

Further, in the KT state in the feature unit 030AK, by controlling the high base flag to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. 11-2, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled so that the opening time is shortened. doing.

Further, in the low probability / non-KT state (in the normal state), the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to be short-opened. With such a configuration, when the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to have a high opening probability in a low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. It is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 6B from winning a prize, and it is possible to prevent a right-handed operation from being performed during a low probability / non-KT state.

FIG. 11-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed by the feature unit 030AK of this embodiment. In the effect control process process in the feature unit 030AK of this embodiment, unlike the effect control process process executed in the feature unit 029AK, the count value addition process is not executed, and the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the RAM 122. One of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag.

FIG. 11-4 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. 11-3. The variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11-4 (A) is different from the variable display start setting process (see FIG. 10-6) executed in the feature unit 029AK, and is the process of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557. After executing any of these, it is determined whether or not the restriction flag is set to the on state (step 030AKS001), and if it is on (step 030AKS001; Yes), the specific display change effect processing is executed (step 030AKS002). ), The process proceeds to step S560. On the other hand, if it is in the off state (step 030AKS001; No), the process proceeds to step S560 as it is. The specific display change effect processing in the feature unit 030AK is performed in any of the high accuracy low base KT state, the high accuracy high base state, and the low accuracy high base state, that is, other than the normal state of the low accuracy low base state. It may be executed when it is in the gaming state of, and may not be executed when it is in the normal state. That is, the processes of step 030AKS001 and step 030AKS002 may be executed when the gaming state is other than the normal state.

In the specific display change effect processing in step 030AKS002, the presence / absence of execution of the specific display change effect and the execution of the specific display change effect are added in the same process as the specific display change effect process (FIG. 10-7) performed in the feature unit 029AK. Determine the amount of change in the point meter as the number of points. In the specific display change effect processing in the feature unit 030AK, as shown in the specific display change effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-8, there are a case where the probability change control is performed and a state where the time reduction control is performed. It is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the specific display change effect by referring to the specific display change effect determination table (not shown) assigned so as to have different determination ratios according to the above. Specifically, it suffices that the determination ratio is assigned so that the specific display change effect is executed at a higher rate when the probability change control is performed than when the time reduction control is performed.

Further, in the specific display change effect processing in the feature unit 030AK, the change amount of the point meter is determined according to the big hit type at the time of the previous big hit according to the change amount determination table shown in FIG. 11-4 (B). In the feature unit 030AK, there are a plurality of jackpot types such as probability variation A to probability variation C as the jackpot types for which probability variation control is performed, and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the probability variation state is controlled according to each jackpot type. In the feature unit 030AK, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), the determination ratio is assigned so that the number of steps in which the point meter increases differs depending on which type of probabilistic state is controlled. The number of steps in which the point meter increases includes each concept such as the amount of change itself at one time and the number of changes (number of increases) until the point reaches 100 points or more. Further, when the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is the jackpot type of probability variation A, the KT state is directly controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, so that it is not necessary to execute the KT state confirmation notification. Therefore, in the feature unit 030AK, the jackpot game state is reached, and until the jackpot game state ends, the player cannot recognize which jackpot type is the jackpot, and the specific display change effect can be executed, and the jackpot game can be executed. At the end of the state, the KT state confirmation notification can be executed. Further, similarly to the above-mentioned feature unit 029AK, when the specific display change effect is not executed, the so-called specific display change effect may be executed, such as increasing the amount by 0 points by pretending to be executed. Further, in the feature unit 030AK, when the point of the point meter becomes 100 points or more, either the probability variation probability low notification or the KT state probability low notification is executed according to the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot. Therefore, when the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is the jackpot type of probability variation A to probability variation C, the decision ratio is such that the point of the point meter is more likely to be 100 points than the case of the jackpot type of non-probability variation A. Is assigned. Further, in the KT state, the ratio of small hits is high, and in the feature unit 030AK, the advantage for the player is higher in the order of probability variation A> probability variation B> probability variation C> non-probability variation A (the number of balls acquired is high). As shown in Fig. 11-4 (B), the higher the advantage, the easier it is to accumulate points on the point meter. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the increase in points.

In the illustrated example, the determination rate of the amount of change differs depending on the jackpot type (the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot) that triggered the transition to the currently controlled gaming state, but the current control The rate of determination of the amount of change may be different depending on the game state being played. Specifically, the determination ratio differs depending on the three gaming states, such as the high accuracy low base state as the KT state, the high accuracy high base state, and the low accuracy high base state. May be good. According to this, for example, after a big hit with the jackpot type of probability variation B, the state shifts from the high accuracy high base state to the high accuracy low base state KT state according to the variable display number, so that the game state changes according to the change. The amount of change can also be changed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

FIG. 11-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 shown in FIG. 11-3. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 11-5, unlike the variable display effect process (see FIG. 10-10) executed in the feature unit 029AK, when the number of points is 100 or more in the process of step 029AKS017 (see FIG. 10-10). Step 029AKS017; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a KT state confirmation notification or a probability change confirmation notification (step 030AKS003). In step 030AKS003, if the jackpot type (the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot) that triggered the transition to the currently controlled gaming state is probability change A or probability change B, KT state confirmation notification is performed, and if it is probability change C, Probability change confirmation notification is performed. As with the feature unit 029AK, when the probability variation control is performed in the process of step 029AKS016 (that is, when the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is any of probability variation A to probability variation C), the point value and the point meter When the meter amount of is 100 or more, but only the time saving control is performed (that is, when the big hit type at the time of the previous big hit is non-probability change A), the point value and the meter amount of the point meter are only up to 90. It does not increase. Therefore, in the process of step 029AKS016, when the point value and the meter amount of the point meter exceed 90 in the non-probability change state, control to be 90 may be performed. If it exceeds 90, the restriction flag may be set to the ON state, although the illustration is omitted. Further, in the point meter, the number of points to be increased may increase as the number of variable displays after the end of the jackpot increases. Further, the probability change confirmation notification and the KT state confirmation notification in the feature unit 030AK of this embodiment may be performed when the variable display is performed 90 times or more after the end of the big hit game state, and the points are 100 or more. In step 030AKS002, the amount of change may be determined according to the current number of points and the number of variable display so that the timing is 90 or more variable display or more. According to this, even though the KT state confirmation notification is executed at an early stage after the end of the big hit, it is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed by the big hit without shifting to the KT state. .. Further, although it is not possible to recognize whether the player is in the KT state or the probability change state, it is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed by the probability change confirmation notification being performed at an early stage.

FIG. 11-6 is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect process executed in the jackpot effect process of step S176 shown in FIG. 11-3. In the predetermined effect processing shown in FIG. 11-6, unlike the predetermined effect process (see FIG. 10-11) executed in the feature unit 029AK, the effect control CPU 120 first has the restriction flag set to the ON state. It is determined whether or not (step 030AKS004). If the restriction flag is in the off state (step 030AKS004; No), the predetermined effect determination process is executed (step 030AKS005), and the process proceeds to the process of step 029AKS033. The predetermined effect determination process in step 030AKS005 may be executed once in each round game, and may be controlled for each round by updating the flag indicating whether or not the execution is performed for each round. If it is not decided to execute either the specific display change effect or the setting suggestion effect in the predetermined effect determination process, the predetermined effect is performed multiple times during one round game until it is decided to execute either of them. The decision process may be executed.

Further, in the predetermined effect process in the feature unit 030AK, unlike the predetermined effect process (see FIG. 10-11) executed in the feature unit 029AK, when the points are 100 or more in the process in step 029AKS035 (step 029AKS035; Yes). ), The effect control CPU 120 performs the KT state confirmation notification or the probability change confirmation notification (step 030AKS006) in the same manner as the process of step 030AKS003 in FIG. 11-5.

FIG. 11-7 is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect determination process executed in step 030AKS005 of FIG. 11-6. In the predetermined effect processing shown in FIG. 11-6, unlike the predetermined effect process (see FIG. 10-12) executed in the feature unit 029AK, neither the specific display change effect nor the setting suggestion effect is executed (step 029AKS052 and step 029AKS054). (When none of the above is No), the predetermined effect determination process is terminated without clearing the count value (without executing the process of step 029AKS056). Further, in the process of step 029AKS051, similarly to the feature unit 029AK, according to the determination ratio shown in the predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (A) (similar to the predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-13 (A)). , Whether or not to execute the predetermined effect, and the type of the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is executed are determined. On the other hand, in the process of step 029AKS053 shown in FIG. 11-7, the change amount of the point meter is determined according to the determination ratio shown in the jackpot change amount determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (B). As shown in the figure, in the jackpot change amount determination table in the feature unit 030AK, as in the change amount determination table shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), the higher the advantage, the easier it is for the points of the point meter to be accumulated. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the increase in points during the big hit. Unlike the change amount determination table shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), the jackpot change amount determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (B) has the highest addition point of 10 points, but FIG. 11- Similar to the change amount determination table shown in 4 (B), 8 points may be used. That is, in step 029AKS053 of FIG. 11-7, the amount of change may be determined according to the amount of change determination table shown in FIG. 11-4 (B).

Next, an example of the effect operation when the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect in the feature unit 030AK are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-9 and 11-10. FIG. 11-9 shows an example of a big hit of the “probability variation B” jackpot type, and FIG. 11-10 shows an example of a jackpot of the “probability variation C” jackpot type.

As shown in FIG. 11-9 (A), when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the game shifts to the big hit game state. Then, in the jackpot game state, a round game is executed. During each round game in the jackpot game state, it is determined in the predetermined effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-7 that either or neither of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the specific display change. When executing the effect, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (B), the character 029AK001 appears as in the feature portion 029AK. Since the character 029AK001 appears when the setting suggestion effect is executed as in the feature unit 029AK, the player recognizes which of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect is executed at this stage. It is not possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (B), the point meter 029AK002 is displayed when the game shifts to the jackpot game state.

Then, when the specific display change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (C), the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of the determined change amount are added. In this example, 10 points are added as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D). In the illustrated example, it is recognizable that 10 points have been added out of 100 points, which is the MAX value, but the display may not be performed. In this way, for each round game in the jackpot game state, it is determined in the predetermined effect determination process that either or neither of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, and the specific display change effect is executed. In that case, the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of the determined amount of change are added.

Subsequently, when the jackpot game state ends, the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 11-9 (E). In the illustrated example, 30 points are added in the specific display change effect during the big hit game state. Further, in this example, since the jackpot type of "probability variation B" is a jackpot, the KT is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state until the variable display is performed 100 times, and then the high accuracy and low base. Controlled by state. Since different background images are not used during the probability variation control, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability variation control is performed (FIGS. 11-10). The same applies).

In the feature unit 030AK, the specific display change effect processing shown in FIG. 11-4 is executed in each variable display, and it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display change effect. When executing the specific display change effect, as shown in FIGS. 11-9 (F) and 11-9 (F) and (G), the character 029AK001 appears and the character 029AK001 appears in the same manner as in FIGS. 11-9 (B) and 11-9 (C). By acting on the point meter 029AK002, the points of the determined amount of change are added. In this example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (H), an example in which 5 points are added is shown.

After that, when it is determined in step 029AKS017 of FIG. 11-5 that the number of points is 100 or more, the jackpot type of "probability variation B" is a jackpot (the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is "probability variation B"). As shown in FIG. 11-9 (I), the KT state confirmation notification is performed to notify that the probability change control is in progress and the state shifts to the KT state. Although not shown, the point meter 029AK002 becomes 0 in step 029AKS024 in FIG. 11-5 because the time saving control ends once when the next big hit occurs, and 029AK002 in FIG. 11-9 (B) again. It becomes the state shown in. Further, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation A", the point meter becomes 0 in step 029AKS024 of FIG. 11-5 by ending the variable display of the set time reduction number, and is controlled to the normal state. At the same time, the point meter may be erased.

On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot type of "probability change C", unlike the effect control example shown in FIG. 11-9, the KT state confirmation notification is not performed, but the probability change confirmation notification is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (A), when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the game shifts to the big hit game state and the round game is executed. During each round game in the jackpot game state, it is determined in the predetermined effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-7 that either or neither of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the specific display change. When executing the effect, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B), the character 029AK001 appears as in the feature portion 029AK.

Then, when the specific display change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (C), the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of the determined change amount are added. In this example, 2 points are added as shown in FIG. 11-10 (D). In the illustrated example, it is recognizable that 2 points have been added out of 100 points which are the MAX values, but the display may not be performed. In this way, for each round game in the jackpot game state, it is determined in the predetermined effect determination process that either or neither of the specific display change effect and the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, and the specific display change effect is executed. In that case, the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 029AK002, and points of the determined amount of change are added.

Subsequently, when the jackpot game state ends, the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 11-9 (E). In the illustrated example, 3 points are added in the specific display change effect during the big hit game state. Further, in this example, since the jackpot type of "probability variation C" is a jackpot, it is controlled to a high accuracy and high base state until the next jackpot.

In the feature unit 030AK, the specific display change effect processing shown in FIG. 11-4 is executed in each variable display, and it is determined whether or not to execute the specific display change effect. When executing the specific display change effect, as shown in FIGS. 11-10 (F) and 11-10 (F) and (G), the character 029AK001 appears and the character 029AK001 appears, as in FIGS. 11-10 (B) and 11-10 (C). By acting on the point meter 029AK002, the points of the determined amount of change are added. In this example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (H), an example in which 5 points are added is shown.

After that, when it is determined in step 029AKS017 of FIG. 11-5 that the number of points is 100 or more, the jackpot type of "probability variation C" is a jackpot (the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is "probability variation C". (From), as shown in FIG. 11-10 (I), the probability change confirmation notification is performed to notify that the probability change control is in progress. Although not shown, the point meter 029AK002 becomes 0 in step 029AKS024 in FIG. 11-5 because the time saving control ends once when the next big hit occurs, and 029AK002 in FIG. 11-10 (B) again. It becomes the state shown in.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 030AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 continuously displays the point meter in the jackpot game state and the game state during the probability variation control or the time reduction control (high accuracy high base state, high accuracy low base state, low accuracy high base state). The display of the point meter is updated so that the points are added in the specific display change effect. Then, when the point becomes 100 points or more, the KT state confirmation notification that deterministically notifies that the KT state is controlled (if the jackpot is in progress, the jackpot shifts to the KT state) , Probability change definite notification is performed to deterministically notify that the player is in a probability change state (if a big hit is in progress, the jackpot shifts to the probability change state). In the specific display change effect, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), which of the game states corresponding to each of the jackpot types in which the probability change control such as probability change A to probability change C is performed is controlled. The number of steps in which the point meter increases differs accordingly. The number of steps in which the point meter increases includes each concept such as the amount of change itself at one time and the number of changes (number of increases) until the point reaches 100 points or more. Therefore, it is possible to make the effect performed from the jackpot game state to the state after the end of the jackpot game state relevant, to give a sense of expectation about the transitional game state, and to perform the probability variation control. Since attention can be focused on the type of state, it is possible to prevent a decline in the game interest.

(Modification example of feature part 030AK)
In the feature unit 030AK of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-9 and 11-10, when one point meter reaches 100 points or more in the specific display change effect, the KT state confirmation notification and the probability change An example is shown in which one of the definite notifications is executed, which is an example. For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-11, a point meter 030AK001 that performs a KT state confirmation notification when accumulated and a point meter 30AK002 that performs a probability change confirmation notification when accumulated are displayed, and in a specific display change effect. Either or both point meters may be increased. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which point meter is increased. Specifically, when determining the amount of change in the point meters (for example, during the processing of step 030AKS002 in FIG. 11-4 and step 029AKS053 in FIG. 11-7), which of the two point meters should be increased? It is sufficient to determine the degree of increase, and if only one point meter is to be increased, the amount of increase may be determined.

FIG. 11-11 shows a case of displaying a point meter 030AK001 in which a KT state confirmation notification is performed when accumulated and a point meter 30AK002 in which a probability change confirmation notification is performed when accumulated (that is, a plurality of point meters are displayed). Case) shows an example of the effect operation when the specific display change effect is executed during the jackpot game state. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (A), when the game shifts to the jackpot game state, the point meter 030AK001 that gives a KT state confirmation notification when it is accumulated, and the point meter 30AK002 that gives a probability change confirmation notification when it is accumulated. Is displayed and the character 029AK001 appears.

Then, when the specific display change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B), the character 029AK001 acts on the point meter 030AK001 and the point meter 030AK002, and points of the determined change amount are added. .. In the illustrated example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (C), both the point meter 030AK001 and the point meter 30AK002 are increased, the point meter 030AK001 is increased by 5 points, and the point meter 030AK002 is increased by 2 points. An example is shown when it is determined. According to this, since each point meter increases, it becomes clear which gaming state is controlled, and each point meter can be focused on. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11-11, a plurality of point meters of a point meter 030AK001 that performs a KT state confirmation notification when accumulated and a point meter 30AK002 that performs a probability change confirmation notification when accumulated are provided at the same time. An example of displaying is shown. For example, the point meter 30AK002, in which the probability change confirmation notification is performed when the points are accumulated, is displayed first, and after the points of the point meter are accumulated, the KT state confirmation notification is sent when the points are accumulated. It may be displayed in two stages such as displaying the point meter 030AK001 to be performed. In this case, for example, the points of the point meter 30AK002 are accumulated in 50 fluctuations after the end of the jackpot (the point meter 30AK001 is displayed), and when the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is probability change B, 100 times. In the fluctuation, the points of the point meter 30AK001 are accumulated to notify the transition to the KT state, and when the jackpot type at the time of the previous jackpot is the probability change C, the points of the point meter 30AK001 may not be accumulated more than 100 points.

Further, in addition to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 11-1 (A) in the feature unit 030AK of the above embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the time saving control is performed until the variable display is performed 50 times, and then the KT state is entered. There may be a jackpot type of "probability variation D" or a jackpot type of "non-probability variation B" that shifts to the normal state after performing time reduction control until the variable display is performed 50 times after the end of the jackpot gaming state. .. In this case, it is sufficient that the jackpot type of "probability variation D" is easier to accumulate points of the point meter during the jackpot than "probability variation B". According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the increase in points during the jackpot. In addition, since "non-probability change A" has a higher advantage for the player than "non-probability change B", even in the case of the non-probability change jackpot type, "non-probability change B" is higher than "non-probability change B". The amount of change may differ depending on the type of jackpot, such as "A" being easier to accumulate points on the point meter during the jackpot. In this case, instead of deciding whether or not to execute the specific display change effect for each round during the big hit game state, 10 or more game balls are won in the general winning opening 10 as in the feature unit 029AK. By doing so, a specific display change effect may be executed. Further, when a plurality of variable display times for ending the time reduction control are provided in this way, as shown in the modified example in the above-mentioned feature unit 029AK, the time reduction end division time-from the fourth variation to the time reduction end division time (this time reduction end division time). In the example, it may be possible to execute a special effect of displaying the character of the time saving extension during all the fluctuations of (the 50th fluctuation), or during any of the fluctuations. According to this, although it is not "probability change D", it is notified that it is not "non-probability change B" (it is notified that it is "probability change B" or "non-probability change A"), and the game It is possible to prevent a person from being extremely discouraged. Further, as in the case of the feature portion 029AK, the more points added during the big hit game state, the higher the ratio of determining that the special effect is to be executed. Further, for example, 30 times, 50 times, 70 times, 100 times, etc., a plurality of timings for transitioning to the KT state and timings for returning to the normal state are provided, and in the case of 30 times or 50 times, the ratio of returning to the normal state is provided. In the case of 70 times or 100 times, the ratio of the transition to the KT state is high, and the ratio of the transition to the gaming state may be different depending on the timing. According to this, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation that the time saving control will continue.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion 029AK and the feature portion 030AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the respective configurations relating to the other feature portions. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions. For example, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to any of a plurality of types as a game state in which probability change control is performed, such as the feature unit 030AK, a point meter when a specific display change effect is executed as in the feature unit 029AK. The amount of increase in may be further different depending on the set value set. That is, even in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed, which type is it, and even in the same type of gaming state, which is the set value set? The amount of increase may differ depending on the type. According to this, it is possible to have a variation in the amount of increase in the specific display change effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to any of a plurality of types as a gaming state in which probability variation control is performed, such as the feature unit 030AK, a setting suggestion effect of a high setting suggestion is executed during a big hit as in the feature unit 029AK. When this is done, the rate at which the amount of change in the specific display change effect is larger than when it is not executed may be increased. Further, as shown in the modified example of the feature unit 029AK, the effect mode determination process may be executed in the game machine shown in the feature unit 030AK. In this case, for example, an effect mode that is easily determined when the game state shifts to the KT state and an effect mode that is easy to determine when the game state is not prepared are prepared, and which effect mode is selected in the effect mode determination process. You just have to decide if you want to migrate. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which production mode to shift to.

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

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A game state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and can be controlled to a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state after the end of the advantageous state.
A specific display means capable of continuously displaying a specific display in the advantageous state and the special state, and
It is provided with a special notification executing means for executing a special notification regarding the special state when the display mode of the specific display is changed stepwise and the specific stage is reached.
There are a plurality of periods during which the game state control means controls the special state.
The display mode of the specific display is changed stepwise based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied in connection with the game medium passing through the predetermined area when the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state.
A gaming machine characterized in that there are a plurality of types of advantageous states, and the number of stages of the display mode of the specific display that can be changed differs depending on the type of the advantageous state.

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