JP2021074384A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which improves the game amusement.SOLUTION: (A) shows a character AK1 (prescribed character) for super ready-to-win that is used in a main performance to be executed in accordance with the variation in an ornament pattern such as a ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win. (B) shows a mini-character AK2 (specific character) that is used in a suggestive performance. Although character images are shown by three, character images in the number according to the performance are prepared in reality. Thus, the mini-character AK2 that is used in the suggestive performance is the character image that is not used in the main performance such as the ready-to-win performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-7

Description

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

As a gaming machine, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a mini character display unit for displaying a mini character is provided on a display screen and an effect by the mini character is executed (for example, see Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can be displayed on the mini-character display unit by the player by selecting a new mini-character by satisfying a predetermined acquisition condition.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-233558

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in improving the interest of 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 gaming machine with improved interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 073AK).
A state control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S113 and S117) that can control a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a probabilistic state) different from the first state,
In the first state, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the suggestion effect setting process of step 072AKS008) capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, and
A suggestion effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the mini character release process of FIG. 10-2 (A)) that controls the suggestion effect in response to the establishment of the specific condition in the second state.
A variable display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that variablely displays the production identification information (for example, a decorative pattern), and
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) capable of executing a main effect (for example, reach effect) corresponding to the effect identification information when controlled to the first state. With
As the main effect, the effect executing means is for a predetermined character (for example, for super reach shown in FIG. 10-7 (A)) in a predetermined area (such as the central portion of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-9 (K)). It is possible to perform production using character AK1, girl character AK18, and enemy character AK19).
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect executing means has a specific character different from the predetermined character (for example, FIG. 10-7 (B)) in a specific area different from the predetermined area (for example, the mini character open space AK16 shown in FIG. 10-9). It is possible to perform an effect using the mini character AK2 shown in the above, the dog mini character AK13, the bear mini character AK17, and the pig mini character AK20).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

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 gaming 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 figure which shows the jackpot probability and the jackpot type of the feature part 072AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the mini character opening process of the feature part 072AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pre-reading notice setting process of the feature part 072AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the suggestion effect setting process of the feature part 072AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the music opening process of the feature part 072AK. It is a figure for demonstrating the character used in the production of a feature part 072AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 072AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 072AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 072AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 072AK.

(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 machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a 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 symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). 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 variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

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

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

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can 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 on (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.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is 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 big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

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

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

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

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. 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 display 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 gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for gaming effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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 hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming 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, stick controller 31A and 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 gaming machine frame 3 open.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. 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. 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 normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening 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 open 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 is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

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

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

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

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above 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 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 displayed. ) 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 symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

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

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. Further, a 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 to electrical components including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 by a power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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 a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

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

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

The 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 such as a game control microcomputer 100 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 (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, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 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 initialization process (step S6) is executed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is executed. The initialization process of 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 of 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, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

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

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

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the setting change state, 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 amusement park 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 it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a 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 the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". 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 the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set 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. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the 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. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions 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 payout 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 than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are displayed as a special figure of "big hit". 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 as 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 according to 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 big hit judgment value for judging the big hit. 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 determination values is small for determining 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. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping 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. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping 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 determination values is small for determining 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. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping 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. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping 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 the player may be. 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%. 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 a ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as the effect switch (to execute the predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (for controlling the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 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). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to 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 read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

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 or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation of feature 072AK)
The feature unit 072AK will be described. In the feature section 072AK, the description of the parts (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic description will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 072AK, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that another effect (specific effect) is executed in the low probability state (normal state). Then, when the specific condition is satisfied (becomes a big hit) in the high probability state (probability change state), the suggestion effect (executable suggestion effect effect mode) in the low probability state (normal state) is released. It has become. In addition, the suggestion effect once released is inherited in the released state even when it is controlled to the high accuracy state again.

In this way, the suggestion effect released in the high-accuracy state can be executed in the low-accuracy state after the high-accuracy state ends, so that the player stops the game when the high-accuracy state is reached. That can be alleviated. Further, when the state is controlled to a high accuracy state after that, the open state of the suggestion effect is inherited, so that the player can more easily continue the game and the operation of the gaming machine can be promoted. Further, since the effect in the other game state changes when the condition is satisfied in one game state, it is possible to execute the effect related to each other in the different game states.

FIG. 10-1 is a diagram showing the jackpot probability and the jackpot type of the feature unit 072AK. As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), the jackpot probability is 1/319 in the low probability state (low probability state) and 1/70 in the high probability state (high probability state).

As shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), 10R probability variation jackpot and 10R normal jackpot are provided as jackpot types when the display result of the first special symbol is a jackpot, and when the jackpot is a jackpot. The distribution is 50% each. In the case of a 10R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and then it is controlled to a time saving state (high base state) until the fluctuation is executed 150 times, and until the fluctuation is executed 150 times. It is controlled to a probabilistic state (high probability state). As described above, in this embodiment, the probability change state (high probability state) is cut off. In the case of a 10R normal jackpot, the game is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and then to a time saving state (high base state) until the fluctuation is executed 100 times.

As shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), a 10R probability variation jackpot is provided as a jackpot type when the display result of the second special symbol is a jackpot, and a 100% 10R probability variation when a jackpot is achieved. It will be a big hit. In the case of a 10R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and then it is controlled to a time saving state (high base state) until the fluctuation is executed 150 times, and until the fluctuation is executed 150 times. It is controlled to a probabilistic state (high probability state).

When the display result is a big hit, in the big hit end process of step S117 in FIG. 6, the time saving control and the high accuracy control are started according to the big hit type, and the time saving number and the probability change number according to the big hit type are set. To. Then, in the special symbol stop process in step S113, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations since the start of the time reduction control or the high accuracy control has reached the time reduction number or the probability variation number set in step S117. If so, the time saving control and high accuracy control are terminated.

In this embodiment, special figure 2 priority digestion is performed, and when the display result of the first special symbol is a 10R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a high accuracy and high base state, so that it is basically the second special. The symbol change is executed. Since the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/70 and the number of fluctuations (probability variation count) that is the end condition of the probability variation state is 150 times, the ratio of the 10R probability variation jackpot (consecutive villa) again (consecutive villa continuation rate). )Is high. As described above, the feature unit 072AK assumes a gaming machine in which the continuation rate of consecutive villas is relatively high and specific conditions are likely to be satisfied in a highly accurate state.

The jackpot probability and jackpot type shown in FIG. 10-1 are examples, and it is sufficient that the continuation rate of consecutive villas is high so that a specific condition can be easily satisfied in a highly accurate state.

In this embodiment, a specific condition is satisfied when a big hit occurs in the high accuracy state, and in the ending effect of the big hit, the character (mini character) used for the suggestion effect in the low accuracy state is released. Will be executed.

FIG. 10-2 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the mini character opening process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 shown in FIG. In the mini character release process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the mini character to be released in this big hit has been determined (step 072AKS101). In step 072AKS101, it may be determined whether or not the mini character has been determined based on whether or not the mini character determined flag indicating that the mini character has been determined is on or not. If the mini character has been determined (step 072AKS101; Yes), the mini character release process ends.

When the mini character has not been determined (step 072AKS101; No), it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot in a highly accurate state (step 072AKS102). In step 072AKS102, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is in a highly accurate state, for example, based on the reception history of a command that specifies a jackpot or a command that specifies a game state. If it is not a big hit in the high accuracy state (step 072AKS102; No), the mini character release process ends.

When it is a big hit in the high accuracy state (step 072AKS102; Yes), it is determined whether or not the fully open flag indicating that all the mini characters have been released is on (step 072AKS103). If the full release flag is on (step 072AKS103; Yes), the mini character release process ends.

If the fully open flag is off (step 072AKS103; No), it is determined whether or not the open number counter indicating the number of open mini characters is 9 (step 072AKS104). If the number of open counters is not 9 (step 072AKS104; No), the mini character to be opened this time is determined (step 072AKS105). In this embodiment, one mini character is released every time a big hit is made in a high accuracy state. Information that can identify the current mini character opening status is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 122, and in step 072AKS105, the mini character to be released this time is determined according to the mini character opening status.

FIG. 10-2 (B) shows the mini character opening situation. In this embodiment, 10 types of mini characters (mini characters A to I and mini character SP) are provided, and all the mini characters are not released until the first big hit in a highly accurate state after the power is turned on. Will be. Further, in this embodiment, the mini characters are released in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B) every time a big hit is made in a high accuracy state. That is, when the Nth (for example, the first) big hit in the high accuracy state (when the first specific condition is satisfied), the Nth mini character (for example, the mini character A) is released, and the N + 1th time in the high accuracy state. When it becomes a big hit (for example, the second time) (when the second specific condition is satisfied), the N + 1th mini character (for example, mini character B) is released. In step 072AKS105, it is decided to release the next mini character of the opened mini character according to the current opening situation. In the open situation shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), it is decided to open the mini character D.

The order of the mini characters to be released is not limited to the predetermined order, and which mini character to be released may be decided by lottery. In addition, when the release condition of the mini character (being a big hit in the probable change state) is satisfied, it is not always limited to releasing one of the mini characters, and it may be decided by lottery whether or not to release the mini character. .. In this case, the rate of release may differ depending on the content of the effect (type of reach, presence / absence of notice, type, etc.) when the release condition is satisfied. Further, the types of mini characters may be less than 10 types and may be 11 or more types. It is preferable that there are at least as many types of mini characters as there are suggestions in the suggestion selection.

In addition, the release conditions and the conditions for easy release may differ depending on the type of mini character. For example, the mini character A is released under the condition that it becomes a big hit in the probabilistic state (first specific condition), and the mini character C has a predetermined super reach in the probabilistic state (for example, the super reach A suggested to be executed by the mini character C). ), Or if a predetermined notice effect is executed and a big hit is obtained, the player may be released under the condition (second specific condition), or the rate of release may be increased. .. In addition, the release condition may be other than a big hit.

In addition, the probability of being released when the release condition is satisfied may differ depending on the type of mini character. For example, the mini character A may be released with a 5% probability when the release condition is achieved, and the mini character B may be released with a 2% probability when the release condition is achieved. If the release condition is that the jackpot is a big hit in the probabilistic state, if the jackpot is disadvantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot with a small number of balls or a normal jackpot), a rare mini character (a mini character with a low rate of release) ) May be easily released. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player due to the unfavorable jackpot.

If the number of open counters is 9 (step 072AKS104; Yes), the premier character (mini character SP) is determined as the mini character to be opened this time (step 072AKS106), and the full open flag indicating that all the mini characters have been opened is turned on. (Step 072AKS107). In this way, the 10th type of mini character SP is a special premier character that can be released by releasing all the mini characters other than the mini character SP (when special conditions are satisfied). By providing such a special mini character, it is possible to motivate all the mini characters to be released (establishing special conditions), and the interest of the game is improved. The special condition may be another condition. For example, the number of consecutive villas in one high-accuracy state may be a condition.

In addition, in step 072AKS105, when deciding which mini character to open by lottery, by making it decided from other than the mini character SP, the opening condition of the mini character SP is different from that of other mini characters. Can be a premier character.

After deciding the mini character to be released this time in step 072AKS105 or step072AKS106, the mini character determined flag is set to the on state. Further, after executing the process of step 072AKS105 or step072AKS107, the mini-character release status shown in FIG. 10-2 (B) is updated according to the mini-character to be released this time (step 072AKS108), and the number of mini-characters released is specified. The number of open counters for this is added by 1 (step 072AKS109). Then, a setting (selection of production control data, etc.) for executing the opening effect indicating that the mini character determined this time is released during the ending effect is performed (step 072AKS110), and the mini character opening process is completed.

FIG. 10-3 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading advance notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. 9 of the feature unit 072AK. In the read-ahead notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start opening prize designation command such as a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command has been received (step 072AKS001). If the start opening winning designation command has not been received (step 072AKS001; No), the read-ahead notice setting process ends.

When the start opening winning designation command is received (step 072AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice (pre-reading notice effect) is already being executed (step 072AKS002). In step 072AKS002, it may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice is being executed, depending on whether or not the pre-reading notice executing flag indicating that the pre-reading notice is being executed is on or not.

When the pre-reading notice is not being executed (step 072AKS002; No), it is determined from the value of the effect process flag and the like whether or not the game is in the big hit game state (step 072AKS003).

When it is not in the jackpot game state (step 072AKS003; No), it is determined whether or not all the fluctuations corresponding to the reserved data before the start winning this time are non-reach fluctuations (step 072AKS004).

When the read-ahead notice is being executed (step 072AKS002; Yes), when the jackpot game state (step 072AKS003; Yes), or when there is a reach fluctuation in the fluctuation corresponding to the reserved data before the current start winning prize. (Step 072AKS004; No) Since the pre-reading notice is not executed in this embodiment, the process of determining the pre-reading notice is omitted, and the process proceeds to step 072AKS008 described later. In these cases as well, the pre-reading notice may be made executable, and in other cases, the pre-reading notice may be restricted from being executed.

When all the fluctuations corresponding to the pending data before the start winning prize are non-reach fluctuations (step 072AKS004; Yes), the presence / absence of execution of the look-ahead notice and the look-ahead notice pattern when the look-ahead notice is executed are determined (step). 072AKS005). In step 072AKS005, the variable display result and the variable category (variable pattern) are pre-read based on the symbol designation command and the variable category command received together with the start opening winning designation command at the time of the start winning, and whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed and the pre-reading are performed. The notice pattern is decided.

In the process of step 072AKS005, the pre-reading notice pattern (including no execution) is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), for example. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), in this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice pattern, a pattern of executing an active change in which the display mode of the active display changes during the notice target change and a pattern before the notice target change There is a pattern for executing an effect of shifting to a read-ahead zone, which suggests that pending information having a high expectation of being a big hit or a reach is stored, and a pattern for executing both of them. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice pattern (including no execution) is different depending on the fluctuation pattern (variable display result). As a result, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability can be made different depending on whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed and the effect mode, and the display result can be suggested. In FIG. 10-3 (B), the jackpot reliability and the super reach reliability increase in the order of pattern for executing both> read-ahead zone> active change. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (B) is an example and can be changed arbitrarily. Further, as the pre-reading notice, other pre-reading notices (such as a hold change that changes the display mode of the hold display) may be executed in place of or in addition to these.

After determining whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed and the pre-reading notice pattern to be executed in the process of step 072AKS005, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice (step 072AKS006). When it is determined that the read-ahead notice is not executed (no execution) (step 072AKS006; No), the process proceeds to step 072AKS008 described later.

When it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice (step 072AKS006; Yes), the setting for executing the decided look-ahead notice (selection and storage of the effect control data according to the look-ahead notice pattern) is performed (step 072AKS006; Yes). Step 072AKS007). Further, in step 072AKS007, the pre-reading advance notice executing flag is set to the ON state. The pre-reading notice executing flag may be reset to the off state at the end of the pre-reading notice. After that, the suggestion effect setting process for executing the suggestion effect of the feature unit 072AK is executed (step 072AKS008). After executing the process of step 072AKS008, the read-ahead notice setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-4 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion effect setting process executed in step 072AKS008 of FIG. 10-3 (A). The suggestion production is a production using a mini character that is open in a highly accurate state. The suggestion effect setting process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, a suggestion target when executing the suggestion effect, and a mini character to be used.

In the suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the normal state by determining whether or not the probability change flag and the time saving flag are in the off state. Step 072AKS021). If it is not in the normal state (step 072AKS021; No), the suggestion effect setting process ends.

In the normal state (step 072AKS021; Yes), it is determined whether or not the open number counter indicating the open number of the mini character is 3 or more (step 072AKS022). When the number of open counters is less than 3 (step 072AKS022; No), since there are few types of mini characters that can be used in the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is not executed in this embodiment, and the suggestion effect setting process is performed. finish.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the more mini characters appearing in the suggestion production, the higher the percentage of big hits. Therefore, if the suggestion effect can be executed in a situation where the number of open mini characters is small, only the suggestion effect that displays a small number of mini characters can be executed. Further, as will be described later, since the content (directing) suggested by each mini character is different, even if the suggestion effect is executed in a situation where the number of open mini characters is small, the content that can be suggested by the suggestion effect is small. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the number of open counters is less than 3, the suggestion effect can be prevented from being executed by limiting the suggestion effect from being executed, and the suggestion effect can be preferably executed. ..

In this embodiment, since the mini character is not opened at all immediately after the power is turned on, it is determined in step 072AKS022 that the open number counter is less than 3 in the state where it has never been controlled to the high accuracy state, and the suggestion effect setting is made. The process is to be terminated. Therefore, the suggestion effect will not be executed unless the mini character is released by being controlled to a high accuracy state at least once after the power is turned on. On the other hand, there may be a mini character that is open by default immediately after the power is turned on so that the suggestion effect can be executed without going through the high accuracy state.

If the number of open counters indicating the number of open mini characters is 3 or more (step 072AKS022; Yes), it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is already being executed (step 072AKS023). In step 072AKS023, it may be determined whether or not the suggestion effect is being executed, depending on whether or not the suggestion effect execution flag indicating that the suggestion effect is being executed is in the ON state. If the suggestion effect is already being executed (step 072AKS023; Yes), the suggestion effect setting process ends.

When the suggestion effect is not being executed (step 072AKS023; No), it is determined from the value of the effect process flag and the like whether or not it is in the jackpot game state (step 072AKS024). In the case of a big hit game state (step 072AKS024; Yes), the suggestion effect setting process ends.

When it is not in the jackpot game state (step 072AKS024; No), it is determined whether or not all the fluctuations corresponding to the reserved data prior to the current start winning are non-reach fluctuations (step 072AKS025). If there is a reach variation in the variation corresponding to the pending data prior to the current start winning (step 072AKS025; No), the suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

In addition, when the number of open counters is less than 3, or when the suggestion effect is being executed, or when there is a reach variation in the fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot game state or the pending data before the start winning this time, the suggestion effect is performed. It may be made feasible, or in other cases, it may be restricted not to execute the suggestion effect.

If all the fluctuations corresponding to the pending data before the current start prize are non-reach fluctuations (step 072AKS025; Yes), the fluctuations corresponding to the current start prize (variations subject to the suggestion effect) are reach fluctuations. (Step 072AKS026).

If the fluctuation that is the target of the suggestion effect is not the reach variation (step 072AKS026; No), it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice of the active change in the variation corresponding to the current start prize (the variation that is the target of the suggestion effect). It is determined whether or not it has been determined (step 072AKS027). In this embodiment, the content suggested by the suggestion effect is that the reach is executed or the active change is executed. Therefore, in step 072AKS026 and step 072AKS027, it is determined whether or not the effect that is the target of the suggestion effect is executed. If it is not determined to execute the active change (step 072AKS027; No), the suggestion effect setting process ends.

If the variation that is the target of the suggestion effect is a reach variation (step 072AKS026; Yes), or if it is determined to perform an active change in the variation that is the target of the suggestion effect (step 072AKS027; Yes), the suggestion Whether or not to execute the effect is determined (step 072AKS028).

In this embodiment, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed is determined at different rates according to the number of open mini characters (value of the open number counter). In step 072AKS028, for example, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 (B). As shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), in this embodiment, the larger the number of open mini characters (the value of the open number counter), the higher the rate of determination to execute the suggestion effect. By doing so, it can be expected that the suggestion effect will be executed as the number of open mini characters increases. In addition, it can be expected that the player will continue the game in order to release the mini character, and the utilization rate can be expected to improve.

The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 (B) is an example, and other ratios may be used, the determination ratio may be finely divided according to the number of open mini characters, and the determination ratio may be different regardless of the number of open mini characters. It may be constant, and the larger the number of open mini characters (the value of the open number counter), the lower the rate of determination to execute the suggestion effect. In addition, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed may be determined based on other information (display result of the target, fluctuation pattern (type of reach), suggestion target of the suggestion effect, etc.).

Subsequently, it is determined in step 072AKS028 whether or not it is decided to execute the suggestion effect (step 072AKS029). When it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect (step 072AKS029; No), the suggestion effect setting process ends.

When it is decided to execute the suggestion effect (step 072AKS029; Yes), the suggestion effect pattern corresponding to the effect content of the suggestion effect is determined (step 072AKS030).

In this embodiment, the content to be suggested by the suggestion effect is determined for each mini character, and the active change is executed as the reach, the type of reach, or the advance notice effect (pre-reading notice) according to the type of the mini character. It has come to suggest that. Reach and advance notice production are productions that give notice / suggest that the production itself will be a big hit, and because they are productions that give notice / suggest that those productions of the suggestion production will be executed, they are also notices of advance notice. I can say. Since the suggestion effect is executed prior to the reach and the advance notice effect, the suggestion effect can be focused on and the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and premier reach can be executed as reach, and normal reach <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C <premier. The jackpot reliability is higher in the order of reach. The premier reach has a low frequency of appearance, for example, it may be a special reach with extremely high jackpot confirmation and jackpot reliability.

As shown in FIG. 10-4 (C), the mini character A and the mini character F suggest that the reach is established, and the mini character B and the mini character G suggest that the active change is executed, and the mini character C and the mini character H suggests that super reach A is executed as reach, mini character D and mini character I suggest that super reach B is executed as reach, and mini character E suggests that super reach C is executed as reach. The mini character SP is designed to suggest that the premier reach is executed as the reach. It should be noted that the specific effect of the suggestion target of the suggestion effect may be another effect (preliminary effect during change, look-ahead zone, setting suggestion effect, etc.).

In step 072AKS030, a suggestion effect pattern (mini character appearing in the suggestion effect) is determined according to the opening status of the mini character, the type of reach, the display result, and the presence or absence of an active change.

FIG. 10-5 (A) shows the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern when the type of reach is normal reach. When the type of reach is normal reach, the suggestion effect pattern in which the mini character A or the mini character F appears is determined depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit. In this embodiment, the proportion of jackpots (normal reach jackpots) is higher when the mini character F appears than when the mini character A appears. As a result, even a mini character that suggests that the same reach is established can suggest the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of mini character. If the mini character A or the mini character F (in this embodiment, the mini character F from the opening order) is not released, the suggestion effect pattern in which the mini character A appears may be determined.

FIG. 10-5 (B) shows the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern when the type of reach is Super Reach A. When the type of reach is Super Reach A, it is determined to be one of the suggestion production patterns in which mini character A, mini character F, mini character A + C, or mini character F + H appears, depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. Will be done. Mini character A + C is a suggestion effect pattern in which two mini characters, mini character A and mini character C, appear, and mini character F + H is a suggestion effect pattern in which two mini characters, mini character F and mini character H, appear. In this embodiment, the ratio of big hits (super reach A big hits) is higher in the order of mini character A <mini character F <mini character A + C <mini character F + H, and there are two mini characters than when there is one. The percentage of big hits is higher. As a result, even for mini characters that suggest that the same reach is established, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of mini character and the number and combination of mini characters. If there are mini characters that have not been released (in this example, mini characters F and H from the order of opening), among those in which the mini characters that have been released (in this example, mini characters A and C from the order of opening) appear. It suffices if the suggestion effect pattern is determined.

In this embodiment, as a suggestion effect pattern when the type of reach is Super Reach A, a pattern in which mini characters C and H appear independently, and a pattern in which mini characters A + H and mini characters F + C are combined are not provided. These patterns may be provided. As in this embodiment, a combination of specific mini characters appears, but by preventing a predetermined combination of mini characters from appearing, it is possible to give the mini characters a relationship and a story. It should be noted that although a specific combination of mini characters is likely to appear, a predetermined combination of mini characters may be difficult to appear.

FIG. 10-5 (C) shows the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern when the type of reach is Super Reach B. When the reach type is Super Reach B, depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not, it is determined to be one of the suggestion production patterns in which the mini character A, the mini character F, the mini character A + D, or the mini character F + I appears. Will be done. Mini character A + D is a suggestion effect pattern in which two mini characters, mini character A and mini character D, appear, and mini character F + I is a suggestion effect pattern in which two mini characters, mini character F and mini character I, appear. In this embodiment, the ratio of big hits (super reach B big hits) is higher in the order of mini character A <mini character F <mini character A + D <mini character F + I, and when there are two mini characters than when there is one. The percentage of big hits is higher. As a result, even for mini characters that suggest that the same reach is established, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of mini character and the number and combination of mini characters. If there are mini characters that have not been released (in this example, mini characters D, F, I from the order of opening), among those in which released mini characters (in this example, mini characters A, etc. from the order of opening) appear. It suffices if the suggestion effect pattern is determined from.

In this embodiment, as a suggestion effect pattern when the reach type is Super Reach B, a pattern in which mini characters D and I appear independently, and a pattern in which mini characters A + I and mini characters F + D are combined are not provided. These patterns may be provided.

FIG. 10-5 (C) shows the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern when the type of reach is Super Reach C. When the type of reach is Super Reach C, it is determined to be either a mini character A, a mini character F, a mini character A + E, or a suggestion production pattern in which the mini character F + E appears, depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit. Will be done. Mini character A + E is a suggestion effect pattern in which two mini characters, mini character A and mini character E, appear, and mini character F + E is a suggestion effect pattern in which two mini characters, mini character F and mini character E, appear. In this embodiment, the ratio of big hits (super reach C big hits) is higher in the order of mini character A <mini character F <mini character A + E <mini character F + E, and there are two mini characters than when there is one. The percentage of big hits is higher. As a result, even for mini characters that suggest that the same reach is established, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of mini character and the number and combination of mini characters. If there are mini characters that have not been released (in this example, mini characters F and E from the order of opening), it is suggested from among those in which released mini characters (in this example, mini characters A, etc. from the order of opening) appear. The production pattern may be determined.

In this embodiment, as a suggestion effect pattern when the type of reach is Super Reach C, a pattern in which the mini character E appears alone is not provided, but a pattern in which the mini character E appears alone is provided. You may.

As shown in FIG. 10-5 (E), when the type of reach is premier reach, it is determined to be one of the suggestion effect patterns in which the mini character SP appears. When the type of reach is premier reach, only the pattern in which the mini character SP appears independently is provided, but a pattern in which the mini character SP appears together with other mini characters suggesting the establishment of reach may be provided.

FIG. 10-5 (F) shows the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern when the active change is executed as the pre-reading notice. When the active change is executed, the suggestion effect pattern in which the mini character B or the mini character G appears is determined depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit. In this embodiment, the rate of big hits is higher when the mini character G appears than when the mini character B appears. As a result, even a mini character that suggests that an active change is executed can suggest a degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of mini character. If the mini character B or the mini character G (in this embodiment, the mini character G from the opening order) is not released, the suggestion effect pattern in which the mini character B appears may be determined.

In addition, in the target of the suggestion effect, when the reach is established and the active change is executed, the suggestion effect pattern is determined according to the type of reach, and the suggestion suggesting that the active change is executed. The production pattern will be decided. Then, in the suggestion effect, in addition to the mini character corresponding to the suggestion effect pattern determined according to the type of reach, the mini character corresponding to the suggestion effect pattern determined according to the execution of the active change appears. Suggestion production will be executed. That is, in this embodiment, a suggestion effect in which a maximum of three mini characters appear is executed.

As described above, in the suggestion effect suggesting that the reach is executed, the ratio of big hits is higher when there are two mini characters than when there is one mini character. The pre-reading notice of the active change is executed at a higher rate than the case where the display result is a big hit and the case is a loss (Fig. 10-3 (B)). Therefore, when the mini character B or G that suggests that the active change is executed appears in the suggestion effect, the proportion of big hits is higher than that when the mini character B or G does not appear. Therefore, in the suggestion effect, the percentage of big hits when there are two mini characters is higher than when there is one mini character, and the big hit is when there are three mini characters than when there are two mini characters. It can be said that the ratio is high. As described above, in this embodiment, the larger the number of mini characters in the suggestion production, the higher the ratio of big hits (expectation, reliability), and the ratio of big hits (expectation) depending on the number of mini characters in the suggestion production. , Reliability) can be suggested and notified, so that the player will pay attention to the suggestion effect, and the interest will be improved. In addition, it becomes easier for the player to continue the game in order to release the mini character, and the operation of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, a suggestion effect in which four or more mini characters appear may be executed. In this case as well, the greater the number of mini characters in the suggestion effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In this embodiment, mini characters suggesting the same production content do not appear at the same time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the mini character A and the mini character F suggesting that the reach is established do not occur at the same time, and the mini character B and the mini character suggesting that the active change is executed. Mini character C and mini character H, which suggest that G will not be executed at the same time, and super reach A will be executed at the same time, and mini character D and mini character, which suggest that super reach B will be executed, will not be performed at the same time. I and I are not supposed to do it at the same time. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect suggesting the same effect content from being duplicated and wasted, or the player from being confused. It should be noted that mini characters suggesting the same production content may be difficult to appear at the same time. Further, when mini characters suggesting the same production content appear at the same time, other productions may be suggested.

The determination ratio and the combination of mini characters that can be determined shown in FIG. 10-5 are examples, and it is possible to suggest the type of production and reach to be executed thereafter depending on the type of mini character, and depending on the type and number of mini characters. Any decision rate may be used as long as it can be suggested that it will be a big hit.

After the suggestion effect pattern is determined in step 072AKS030, settings for executing the suggestion effect according to the determined suggestion effect pattern (selection and storage of effect control data according to the suggestion effect pattern) are made (step 072AKS031). ), End the suggestion effect setting process. In step 072AKS031, the suggestion effect executing flag is set to the ON state. The suggestion effect executing flag may be reset to the off state at the end of the suggestion effect.

In this embodiment, in step 072AKS028, it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect regardless of the effect of the target of the suggestion effect, but if the ratio (determination ratio) of executing the suggestion effect to the target is different. You may let me. For example, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect may be different depending on the effect that is the target of the suggestion effect. For example, when an effect having a high appearance rate such as the establishment of reach is the target of the suggestion effect, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect may be low. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the appearance rate of specific mini characters (for example, mini characters A and F) from becoming excessively high. Specifically, if the appearance rate is lower in the order of reach establishment <active change <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C <premier reach, the target production is reach establishment <active change. The frequency of execution of the suggestion effect may be increased in the order of <Super Reach A <Super Reach B <Super Reach C <Premier Reach.

If the appearance rate of the effect that is the target of the suggestion effect is lower in the order of reach establishment <active change <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C <premier reach, the mini character that suggests the effect with the higher appearance rate is open. It may be easy to do. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the inability to execute the suggestion effect because the mini character is not released even though the effect of the target of the suggestion effect is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, after determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, which mini character is to appear (suggestion effect pattern) is determined. However, when the effect that is the suggestion effect is executed, It may be decided whether or not to make the mini character appear for each mini character. In this case, it may be decided not to make a mini character suggesting the same effect.

In addition, when the target effect of the suggestion effect is a low-expectation effect that is a big hit (for example, normal reach, super reach A, active change that changes to a low-expectation mode, etc.), the ratio of executing the suggestion effect. May be low. By doing so, it is possible to prevent annoying productions with low expectations from being frequently suggested.

Further, whether or not to execute the suggestion effect may be determined based on whether or not the display result of the target is a big hit. This makes it possible to suggest that a big hit will occur depending on the presence or absence of the suggestion effect.

In this embodiment, when a specific condition is satisfied (becomes a big hit) in the high probability state (probability change state), the mini character appearing in the suggestion production is released, and a predetermined music selection production (for example, music selection is possible). Music that can be selected by the player is released during the reach production and the big hit production. In the music selection effect, the music selected by the player selecting the music is applied. Then, each time a specific condition is satisfied, the number of songs that can be selected by the player in the music selection effect is released and increased, so that the interest of the music selection effect is improved. For example, the music selection effect is an effect that is executed in a high-accuracy state, but may be an effect that is executed in a normal state as in the suggestion effect, or is an effect that is executed regardless of the gaming state. There may be.

FIG. 10-6 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the music release process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 shown in FIG. The music release process is a process for releasing a music that can be selected by the player in the music selection effect in response to a big hit in a highly accurate state. In the music release process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the music to be released in this big hit has been determined (step 072AKS120). In step 072AKS120, it may be determined whether or not the music has been determined, depending on whether or not the music determination flag indicating that the music has been determined is on or not. If the music has been determined (step 072AKS120; Yes), the music release process ends.

When the music has not been determined (step 072AKS120; No), it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot in a highly accurate state (step 072AKS121). In step 072AKS121, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is in a highly accurate state based on the reception history of the command for designating the jackpot and the command for specifying the game state.

When it is a big hit in the high accuracy state (step 072AKS121; Yes), it is determined whether or not the music full release flag indicating that all the music has been released is on (step 072AKS122). If the full release flag is on (step 072AKS122; Yes), the music release process ends.

If the music full release flag is off (step 072AKS122; No), the music to be released this time is determined (step 072AKS123). In this embodiment, one song is released every time a big hit is made in a high accuracy state. Information that can identify the current music release status is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 122, and in step 072AKS123, the music to be released this time is determined according to the music release status.

FIG. 10-6 (B) shows the music release status. In this embodiment, four types of music (musics A to D) are provided, and all the music is not released until the first big hit in a highly accurate state. Further, in this embodiment, the music is released in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. 10-6 (B) every time a big hit is made in the high accuracy state. In step 072AKS123, it is decided to release the next music of the released music according to the current opening situation. In the open situation shown in FIG. 10-6 (B), it is decided to open the music B. When the music to be released this time is determined in step 072AKS123, the music determination flag is set to the on state.

The order of the songs to be released is not limited to the predetermined order, and which song may be released may be decided by lottery. Further, the types of music may be less than 4 types and may be 5 or more types.

After determining the music to be released this time in step 072AKS123, it is determined whether or not the music release number counter indicating the number of music releases is 3 (step 072AKS124). If the music release counter is 3 (step 072AKS124; Yes), it is the case that it is decided to release the fourth music D this time, so the music full release flag indicating that all the music has been released is turned on. Set to the state (step 072AKS125).

If the music release counter is not 3 (step 072AKS124; No), the music release status shown in FIG. 10-6 (B) is updated according to the music to be released this time (step 072AKS126), and the number of music releases is specified. The number of open counters for this is added by 1 (step 072AKS127). Then, a setting (selection of production control data, etc.) for executing the music release effect indicating that the music determined this time is released during the ending effect is performed (step 072AKS128), and the music release process is completed. The music opening effect may be executed at an arbitrary timing during the ending effect, for example, after the opening effect of the mini character.

If it is not a big hit in the high accuracy state (step 072AKS121; No), the music release number counter, the music release status, and the music full release flag are reset (step 072AKS129), and the music release process ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is not in the high accuracy state (when the jackpot is in the normal state after the high accuracy state ends), all the released songs are reset to the unreleased state. It has become so. Therefore, when the high-accuracy state ends and is controlled to the normal state and is controlled to the high-accuracy state again, the music released in the previous high-accuracy state is reset. On the other hand, when the high-accuracy state ends and is controlled to the normal state and is controlled to the high-accuracy state again, the mini character released in the previous high-accuracy state is inherited. In this way, since it is possible to execute an effect that inherits the establishment of the specific condition and an effect that does not inherit the establishment of the specific condition, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the explanation, an example in which the process for releasing the music and the process for resetting the released music are executed within the same music release process has been described. The process of resetting may be executed in another process such as at the end of the high accuracy state.

Next, an example of a character image used in the production of the feature unit 072AK will be described. FIG. 10-7 (A) exemplifies the super reach character AK1 (predetermined character) used for the main effect executed in response to the variation of the decorative symbol such as the reach effect of the super reach. FIG. 10-7 (B) illustrates the mini character AK2 (specific character) used for the suggestion effect. Note that FIG. 10-7 illustrates the types of characters, which may differ from the positions actually displayed in the effect. Further, although three character images are shown here, in reality, a number of character images corresponding to the effect are prepared. As described above, the mini character AK2 used for the suggestion effect is a character image that is not used in the main effect such as the reach effect. Further, the mini character AK2 used for the suggestion effect is different from the super reach character AK1 used for the main effect in display size, color tone, and drawing, and can be distinguished from each other. Further, as will be described later, the super reach character AK1 used for the main effect such as the reach effect is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the center of the screen of the image display device 5), and the mini character AK2 is a specific area different from the predetermined area (for example, the center of the screen of the image display device 5). It is displayed in the mini character open space, etc., which will be described later. In this way, since the suggestion effect is executed using an area different from the main effect and a different character image, the suggestion effect can be executed without considering the influence on the main effect, so that the display area and the image to be displayed can be executed. Adjustment is not required, and complicated image processing can be prevented. Specifically, since the mini character AK2 is sometimes used as a notice of the notice, it is confirmed whether the execution of the target notice is decided and whether the mini character is open, and the mini character AK2 is made to appear. It will be decided whether or not. Therefore, if the image is created so that the other effects and the mini character AK2 have an influence on each other, in addition to the above processing, a process of determining the execution mode of the other effects will occur depending on whether or not the mini character AK2 is executed. .. Therefore, by configuring the mini character AK2 as an effect separate from other effects, it is possible to prevent complication of processing and reduce the effect pattern.

The mini character AK2 used for the suggestion effect may be displayed at the same time as the super reach character AK1 used for the main effect. For example, if the active change is executed during the reach effect of the super reach, the mini character AK2 suggesting that the active change is executed will be displayed at the same time as the super reach character AK1 used for the main effect. .. In addition, when a mini character AK2 that suggests that the effect during the reach effect (promotion effect of reach or notice effect during change) is provided, the mini character AK2 is the character AK1 for super reach used for the main effect. It will be displayed at the same time. In this way, the super reach character AK1 used for the main effect and the mini character AK2 used for the suggestion effect may be displayed at the same time, but as described above, they are distinguishable images. Since the displayed areas are different, the images and effects do not interfere with each other.

It is preferable that the mini character AK2 is not used in any effect other than the suggestion effect and the open effect. By doing so, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the suggestive effect and other effects. In addition, although it is called a mini character AK2, it does not necessarily have to be a small character as long as it does not get in the way in consideration of other productions.

As mentioned above, the mini character AK2 is not used in the main production, and the mini character AK2 does not affect the main production, so that the main production being executed and the mini character AK2 displayed at that time are not related. It is a production, and each is an independent production.

Further, in the image display device 5, the image can be displayed on a plurality of display layers (layers), and the super reach character AK1 and the mini character AK2 may be displayed on different display layers. Then, the mini character AK2 may be displayed on a display layer higher than that of the super reach character AK1. In this case, the mini character AK2 is displayed with priority over the super reach character AK1. Further, the mini character AK2 may be displayed on a display layer higher than the display layer on which the decorative pattern is displayed. For example, the mini character AK2 may be preferentially displayed when the decorative symbol is confirmed.

(Example of production operation of feature part 072AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation of the feature unit 072AK will be described. FIG. 10-8 shows an example of the effect operation when the open effect is executed. In FIG. 10-8 (A), the numbers “7” are stopped and reach in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the “left” and “right” of the image display device 5, and the “middle” decoration. In the symbol display area 5C, the downward arrow indicates that the decorative symbol is being changed. Further, the character "probability changing" is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. Further, four circular hold displays are displayed in the lower left portion of the image display device 5, and one circular active display is displayed in the rectangular display area in the lower center portion of the image display device 5. Further, in the upper right corner of the image display device 5, a small symbol that is always visible to the player is also changed.

Here, when the display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the number "7" also stops in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the "middle", and the number "777" The small symbol indicating is also stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (C), the fact that it is a big hit is displayed, and then the big hit game state is controlled. When the big hit game state ends, for example, the characters "big hit end" are displayed as shown in FIG. 10-8 (D), and the end of the big hit game state is notified.

In this embodiment, as described above, when a big hit occurs in the probabilistic state, the opening effect of the mini character is executed in the ending effect. In the open effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (E), the characters "mini character acquisition chance" are displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10-8 (F), the gacha-gacha AK11 is displayed, and from the gacha-gacha AK11. The effect that one capsule AK12 comes out is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (G), the capsule AK12 is broken and the dog mini character AK13 (mini character A) is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (H), the dog mini character AK13 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and is wrapped in smoke as shown in FIG. 10-8 (I). Then, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (J), the dog mini character AK13 is changed to the token AK14, and the character "mini character A get" is displayed to notify that the mini character A has been released. The token AK14 corresponding to the released mini-character is displayed in a reduced size in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-8 (K) during the period of the probability change state. This makes it possible to know which mini character is open.

In this way, the opening effect in which the mini character is released is executed with a somewhat long length (for example, 30 seconds to 60 seconds). In other words, in this embodiment, the period of the ending effect at the time of a big hit in the probabilistic state is long. On the other hand, in the ending effect at the time of a big hit in the normal state, since such an open effect is not executed, the period of the ending effect is shorter than in the case of the probabilistic state (for example, 10 seconds to 20 seconds). .. By doing this, if you are staying in a row in a probable state, the ending period is long, so you can suppress the gambling by getting a lot of balls in a short time, and the mini character will be open even in the long ending period. It can be paused by the open production that is done. Since the ending period is not lengthened in the normal state and not during the consecutive villas, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest caused by showing a long production.

FIG. 10-9 shows an example of the effect operation when the suggestion effect is executed. FIG. 10-9 (A) shows that the lost decorative symbol has stopped on the image display device 5 in the probabilistic state. In FIG. 10-9 (A), tokens AK15 of four mini characters are displayed on the right portion of the image display device 5, indicating that four mini characters are open. Here, it is assumed that the 150th change, which is the end condition of the probability change state, has been completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (B), the character "probability change end" is displayed on the image display device 5, the probability change state ends, and the normal state is entered.

When the state shifts to the normal state, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (C), the token AK15 of the mini character is erased, and instead, the mini character is stock-displayed in the suggestion effect in the lower right portion of the image display device 5. The image of the mini character open space AK16 is displayed. In this way, the mini character open space AK16, which is the display area (specific area) of the mini character, avoids the central part (predetermined area) of the screen where the variable display of the decorative symbol and the reach effect are executed, and the portion where the small symbol is displayed. Provided. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying a mini character without interfering with other effects.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (D), it was decided to execute the suggestion effect based on the fact that the hold was exhausted and the game ball was won in the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening). In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (E), the bear mini character AK17 (mini character C) is displayed in the mini character open space AK16. This suggests that some kind of production (here, Super Reach A corresponding to Mini Character C) will be executed based on the starting prize this time, and that there is a possibility that it will be a big hit.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (F) and 10-9 (G), when the hold is digested and the target change of the suggestion effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (H), "left" and "right". In the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of, the number "7" stops and reaches, and as shown in FIG. 10-9 (I), after the mini character AK17 jumps out to the center of the image display device 5 and disappears. As shown in FIG. 10-9 (J), it is notified that it has developed into Super Reach A. In this way, the suggestion production in which the mini character C appears is completed.

After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (K), among the super reach characters, the reach effect of the super reach A in which the girl character AK18 and the enemy character AK19 fight is executed in the center part (predetermined area) of the screen. When the display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (L), the girl character AK18 wins, the decorative symbol and the small symbol of the number "777" stop, and it becomes a big hit. Is notified.

FIG. 10-10 shows another example of the effect operation when the suggestion effect is executed. FIG. 10-10 (A) shows that the suggestion effect has already started, and the bear mini character AK17 (mini character C) and the pig mini character AK20 (mini character B) are displayed in the mini character open space AK16. .. This suggests that some kind of production (here, the active change corresponding to the super reach A and the mini character B corresponding to the mini character C) is executed, and the possibility of becoming a big hit is suggested.

Here, when the execution timing of the active change is reached, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (B), the mini character AK20 moves from the mini character open space AK16 to the active display, and an effect of acting on the active display is executed. As shown in 10-10 (C), the display mode of the active display changes. This shows that there is a high expectation that the display result of this fluctuation will be a big hit. In addition, in the suggestion effect suggesting an active change, since the mini character itself acts on the active display in this way, this suggestion effect itself can be said to be (a part of) the advance notice effect. In this way, the suggestion effect using the mini character includes an effect executed as a notice of advance notice and an effect executed as a notice effect, so that the effect is diversified and the interest of the effect is improved. When determining the presence / absence of an active change, the presence / absence of execution may be determined based on whether or not the mini character suggesting the active change is open.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (D), the numbers "7" stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right" to reach, and in FIG. 10-10 (E). As shown, after the mini character AK17 jumps out to the central portion of the image display device 5 and disappears, it is notified that it has developed into super reach A as shown in FIG. 10-10 (F). In this way, the suggestion effect in which the mini characters B and C appear is completed. In this way, it can be suggested that the suggestion effect that a plurality of mini characters B and C are displayed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where a single mini character C shown in FIG. 10-9 is displayed. ..

FIG. 10-11 is an example of an effect operation showing a flow when the mini character is released in the probabilistic state, controlled to the normal state, and then controlled to the probabilistic state again. FIG. 10-11 (A) shows that tokens AK15 of four mini characters are displayed on the right portion of the image display device 5, indicating that four mini characters are open. In addition, the characters "probability change end" are displayed, indicating that the probability change state has ended. After that, it shifts to the normal state.

In the normal state, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (B), a big hit occurs, and in the case of a probability variation big hit, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (C) and 10-11 (D), the end of the big hit gaming state. After that, it is notified that the state shifts to the probable change state, and the probable change state is controlled. Then, in the controlled probability change state, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (E), the tokens AK15 of the four mini characters are displayed, and the mini characters released in the previous probability change state are taken over. As a result, even if the normal state is reached after being controlled to the probabilistic state, if the probabilistic state is controlled again, the open status of the mini character is taken over, so that the player can easily continue the game. The operation of the gaming machine can be promoted.

(Modification example of feature part 072AK)
This feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing contents and determination ratios of the flowcharts and the determination methods of various effects shown in the above-described examples and modifications are merely examples, and the same effects as those of the above-described examples can be obtained. Anything may be used as long as it can be carried out suitably. Further, the effect example shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be appropriately changed as long as the same effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that another effect (specific effect) is executed by displaying a mini character, but the suggestion effect is not limited to such an effect. That is, the suggestion effect may be arbitrary as long as it directly or indirectly suggests that the player is controlled in an advantageous state in the first state (for example, a low probability state). Then, it suffices that the effect mode of the feasible suggestion effect is opened (increased) in response to the establishment of the specific condition in the second state (for example, the high probability state) different from the first state. ..

In the above embodiment, when executing the suggestion effect of displaying a plurality of mini characters in the same target variation, it is assumed that a plurality of mini characters are displayed on one side, but the plurality of mini characters are sequentially displayed by the target variation. You may do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, the expectation degree of a big hit is suggested depending on the type and number of mini characters in the suggestion effect, but the number of times the suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode (how to display or delete the mini character) The degree of expectation that will be a big hit may be suggested by the method, the facial expression of the same mini character, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the special effect in which the open state is not inherited when the probability change state ends is the music open effect (the music that can be selected in), but other effects may be used. When the power is turned off, both the open status of the suggestion effect (mini character) and the open status of the special effect are reset. On the other hand, there may be an open effect (for example, the content of customization of the effect or the content set by the mobile interlocking (two-dimensional code)) that is not reset even when the power is turned off.

In the above embodiment, the special condition for the premier character (mini character SP) to be released is that the other mini characters are released and the jackpot is a big hit in the probable change state, but the special condition may be another condition. .. For example, the special condition may be satisfied by performing a specific operation (back button effect) in the operation means such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A at a special timing in which the operation is not promoted. Further, it may be established by inputting a predetermined password or code in conjunction with the mobile phone.

In addition, the music (special production) may be released except that it becomes a big hit with a probabilistic big hit (establishment of a specific condition). For example, the music (special effect) may be released by the back button effect. In this case, the music (special effect) may be released by the back button effect, while the mini character (suggestion effect) may not be released by the back button effect.

The mini character (specific character) in this embodiment is the same character as the character (predetermined character) used in the main production, but is deformed, has an animation-like appearance with respect to the live-action film, or has color reduction as compared with the predetermined character. It may be something that can be distinguished by the player, such as one that has been processed or image-processed.

In the above embodiment, a plurality of mini characters may be displayed in one suggestion effect, but one mini character may be displayed in one suggestion effect.

In the above embodiment, when the number of open mini characters is less than the predetermined number (3), the suggestion effect is restricted so as not to be executed, but it can be executed even if it is less than the predetermined number. The suggestion effect may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the time saving control is started when the big hit occurs, but the feature unit 072AK is applied to the gaming machine where the time saving control is started (controlled to the time saving state) at a timing other than the big hit. You may. For example, when the display result of the special symbol is a predetermined time-saving symbol, when the game ball enters the time-saving determination area provided in the large winning opening that is opened in the small hit game state, it is opened in the small hit game state. A feature of a gaming machine that starts time reduction control when a game ball enters the time reduction determination area provided in the large winning opening, or when the display result of a normal symbol becomes a predetermined time reduction symbol. 072AK may be applied. In this case, for example, in the time saving state controlled by the big hit, the opening effect of releasing the mini character of the above embodiment is executed, while in the time saving state controlled by the opportunity other than the big hit, the opening effect is not executed. You may. Further, in the normal state, when the time saving state is controlled by an opportunity other than the big hit, the suggestion effect of the above embodiment may not be executed in the time saving state (low accuracy high base state), or the time saving state (low). The suggestion effect of the above embodiment may be executed even in the high accuracy base state).

When a look-ahead notice effect that causes the screen of the image display device 5 to darken or emit light at the time of a start-up prize is executed, or when a suggestion effect is also executed based on the start-up prize, the visibility of the screen The mini character may be displayed after the pre-reading notice effect that deteriorates is completed, or when the mini character is displayed behind the pre-reading notice effect that deteriorates visibility and the visibility of the screen returns. The mini character may be visible.

In the suggestion effect, other effects may be suggested by the combination of mini characters. For example, when it is suggested that the effect A is executed by the mini character A and the effect B is executed by the mini character B, and the mini character A and the mini character B are displayed, the effect C is executed. May be suggested.

In the above embodiment, the open state of the mini character is maintained until the power is turned off, but it may be reset by the operation of the player. By doing so, the player can perform a production that suits his or her taste.

In addition, the open status of the mini character may be taken over via a password or a two-dimensional code. By doing so, even after the power of the gaming machine is turned off, the open status can be taken over, and the game can be provided to continuously capture the open status of the mini character.

In the above embodiment, in the suggestion effect, the larger the number of displayed mini characters, the higher the expectation of a big hit, but it is not linked to other effects (suggesting that a specific effect is executed independently). (Not) A mini character for number matching may be provided. By providing such a mini character, it is possible to increase the number of mini characters for number matching in order to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit regardless of the production to be executed, so that the degree of expectation of a big hit is suggested by the number of mini characters. It becomes easier to do.

A specific mini character suggesting that it will be a probabilistic jackpot may be provided. For example, if a big hit is made when a specific mini character appears (displayed), it may be confirmed that the big hit will be a probabilistic big hit. That is, the suggested target of the mini character may be a probabilistic jackpot.

Further, a mini character suggesting a set value or a mini character suggesting an added value other than the big hit suggesting that the time is controlled to a time saving state of an opportunity other than the big hit may be provided. Mini characters that suggest such added value are not made to appear at the time of starting prizes, but are started at the start of target fluctuations (changes corresponding to the starting prizes that triggered the appearance of mini characters) or during fluctuations in target fluctuations. It may be made to appear at a timing after winning a prize. In that case, it may be restricted so that other mini characters (mini characters suggesting notice, reach, etc.) do not appear at the time of starting prize.

Yesterday (ceiling function), which is controlled to shorten the time when the specified number of fluctuations are exhausted after the last big hit or after the power is turned on, may be installed. In this case, the specified number of times (ceiling) may be about three times the jackpot probability (the number of fluctuations in which a jackpot can be expected) in the normal state.

When such a ceiling function is installed, the number fluctuation (for example, 10 fluctuations) immediately before the specified number of times (ceiling) should not execute the suggestion effect, or a mini character corresponding to the effect with high expectation of big hit should be used. It may be restricted not to execute the suggestion effect to appear. Further, the number fluctuation immediately before the specified number of times (ceiling) may be restricted so that the suggestion effect is not executed for the fluctuation in which the display result is lost. Further, in this case, for example, during the number fluctuation immediately before the specified number of times (ceiling), the player can recognize that it is immediately before the ceiling by executing an effect of displaying the remaining number of fluctuations up to the specified number of times. To do. As in the above embodiment, when the second special symbol is a big hit, the gaming machine, which is an advantageous jackpot type, will soon become a ceiling and the time will be shortened compared to the case where the first special symbol is a big hit. In a controlled situation, if the suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result of the first special symbol becomes a big hit occurs frequently, it may arouse the anxiety of the player, so it becomes a big hit in the situation just before the ceiling. By limiting the suggestion effect that suggests the above, it is possible to prevent the player's anxiety from being agitated, and it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from deteriorating the game's interest.

(Means pertaining to feature 072AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 072AK is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 072AK).
A state control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S113 and S117) that can control a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a probabilistic state) different from the first state,
In the first state, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the suggestion effect setting process of step 072AKS008) capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, and
A suggestion effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the mini character release process of FIG. 10-2 (A)) that controls the suggestion effect in response to the establishment of the specific condition in the second state is provided. ,
The suggestion effect execution means is a second suggestion effect (for example, a suggestion effect in which any of the mini characters A to I appears) and a second suggestion effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different from that of the first suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect) For example, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of the above-mentioned suggestion effects including (for example, a suggestion effect in which a mini character different from the first suggestion effect appears among the mini characters A to I).
The suggestion effect control means
In the second state, when the first specific condition (for example, the first big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state) is satisfied, the first suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect in which the mini character A appears) can be executed. Control to
In the second state after the first specific condition is satisfied, when the second specific condition (for example, the second big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state) is satisfied, the second suggestion effect (for example, the mini character B) Control the suggestive effects that appear) in a feasible manner
When the first specific condition is satisfied and then the first state is controlled and the second state is controlled again, in the second state, the state in which the first specific condition is satisfied is taken over.
When the first state is controlled and the second state is controlled again after the second specific condition is satisfied, the state in which the second specific condition is satisfied is inherited in the second state.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A variable display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that variablely displays the production identification information (for example, a decorative pattern), and
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) capable of executing a main effect (for example, reach effect) corresponding to the effect identification information when controlled to the first state. With
As the main effect, the effect executing means is for a predetermined character (for example, for super reach shown in FIG. 10-7 (A)) in a predetermined area (such as the central portion of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-9 (K)). It is possible to perform production using character AK1, girl character AK18, and enemy character AK19).
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect executing means has a specific character different from the predetermined character (for example, FIG. 10-7 (B)) in a specific area different from the predetermined area (for example, the mini character open space AK16 shown in FIG. 10-9). The effect using the mini character AK2 shown in the above, the dog mini character AK13, the bear mini character AK17, and the pig mini character AK20) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect a plurality of times in a specific period (for example, FIG. 10-10).
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the number of executions of the suggestion effect in the specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the determination ratio of the number of mini characters differs depending on whether or not a big hit occurs). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The suggestion effect execution means is restricted so as not to execute the suggestion effect until a predetermined number of types of the suggestion effect are executably controlled by the suggestion effect control means (for example, No is determined in step 072AKS022). In that case, the suggestion effect setting process may be terminated).
According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect can be preferably executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
In the second state, the suggestion effect control means is a special condition different from the first specific condition and the second specific condition (for example, the mini characters A to I are opened, and the probability change state is a big hit 10 times). When is satisfied, the special suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect in which the mini character SP appears) may be controlled so as to be feasible.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the establishment of special conditions, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The suggestion effect executing means is a state in which the first suggestion effect is executably controlled by the suggestion effect control means, and a state in which the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executably controlled. And, the suggestion effect can be executed at different rates (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), the rate at which the suggestion effect is determined to be executed differs depending on the number of open mini characters). May be good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a music selection effect) different from the suggested effect,
A special effect control means (for example, the music release process shown in FIG. 10-6 (A)) that controls the special effect in response to the establishment of the specific condition of the second state is provided.
The special effect executing means executes a first special effect (for example, a music selection effect in which music A can be selected) and a second special effect (for example, a music selection effect in which music B can be selected) different from the first special effect. It is possible and
The suggestion effect control means
In the second state, when the first specific condition (for example, the first big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state) is satisfied, the first special effect is executably controlled.
In the second state after the first specific condition is satisfied, when the second specific condition (for example, the second big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state) is satisfied, the second special effect can be executably controlled. And
When the first specific condition is satisfied and then the first state is controlled and the second state is controlled again, the state in which the first specific condition is satisfied is not inherited in the second state.
When the first state is controlled and the second state is controlled again after the second specific condition is satisfied, the state in which the second specific condition is satisfied is not inherited in the second state (for example, the music in step 072AKS129). The opening status etc. may be reset).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that inherits the establishment of the specific condition and an effect that does not inherit the establishment of the specific condition, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S161, S171, and S172) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach, super reach, and advance notice of active change) is provided.
The suggestion effect execution means may be able to execute the suggestion effect suggesting that the specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state by notifying the execution of the specific effect.
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the suggestive effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The suggestion effect execution means
The execution of one of the specific effects can be announced by the first suggestion effect.
The execution of the specific effect can be announced by the second suggestion effect.
When the first suggestion effect is executed, the second suggestion effect is restricted from being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the same effect such as mini character A + F, mini character B + G, mini character C + H, and mini character D + I is suggested. There is no suggestion effect pattern in which the mini characters to be played appear at the same time).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an effect that misleads the player, and it is possible to preferably perform a suggestion effect.

(Means pertaining to feature 073AK)
The gaming machine related to the feature unit 072AK includes the following gaming machines related to the feature unit 073AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 073AK is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 073AK).
A state control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S113 and S117) that can control a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a probabilistic state) different from the first state,
In the first state, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the suggestion effect setting process of step 072AKS008) capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, and
A suggestion effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the mini character release process of FIG. 10-2 (A)) that controls the suggestion effect in response to the establishment of the specific condition in the second state.
A variable display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that variablely displays the production identification information (for example, a decorative pattern), and
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) capable of executing a main effect (for example, reach effect) corresponding to the effect identification information when controlled to the first state. With
As the main effect, the effect executing means is for a predetermined character (for example, for super reach shown in FIG. 10-7 (A)) in a predetermined area (such as the central portion of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-9 (K)). It is possible to perform production using character AK1, girl character AK18, and enemy character AK19).
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect executing means has a specific character different from the predetermined character (for example, FIG. 10-7 (B)) in a specific area different from the predetermined area (for example, the mini character open space AK16 shown in FIG. 10-9). It is possible to perform an effect using the mini character AK2 shown in the above, the dog mini character AK13, the bear mini character AK17, and the pig mini character AK20).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect a plurality of times in a specific period (for example, FIG. 10-10).
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the number of executions of the suggestion effect in the specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the determination ratio of the number of mini characters differs depending on whether or not a big hit occurs). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The suggestion effect execution means is restricted so as not to execute the suggestion effect until a predetermined number of types of the suggestion effect are executably controlled by the suggestion effect control means (for example, No is determined in step 072AKS022). In that case, the suggestion effect setting process may be terminated).
According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect can be preferably executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
In the second state, the suggestion effect control means is a special condition different from the first specific condition and the second specific condition (for example, the mini characters A to I are opened, and the probability change state is a big hit 10 times). When is satisfied, the special suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect in which the mini character SP appears) may be controlled so as to be feasible.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the establishment of special conditions, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The suggestion effect executing means is a state in which the first suggestion effect is executably controlled by the suggestion effect control means, and a state in which the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executably controlled. And, the suggestion effect can be executed at different rates (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), the rate at which the suggestion effect is determined to be executed differs depending on the number of open mini characters). May be good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a music selection effect) different from the suggested effect,
A special effect control means (for example, the music release process shown in FIG. 10-6 (A)) that controls the special effect in response to the establishment of the specific condition of the second state is provided.
The special effect executing means executes a first special effect (for example, a music selection effect in which music A can be selected) and a second special effect (for example, a music selection effect in which music B can be selected) different from the first special effect. It is possible and
The suggestion effect control means
In the second state, when the first specific condition (for example, the first big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state) is satisfied, the first special effect is executably controlled.
In the second state after the first specific condition is satisfied, when the second specific condition (for example, the second big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state) is satisfied, the second special effect can be executably controlled. And
When the first specific condition is satisfied and then the first state is controlled and the second state is controlled again, the state in which the first specific condition is satisfied is not inherited in the second state.
When the first state is controlled and the second state is controlled again after the second specific condition is satisfied, the state in which the second specific condition is satisfied is not inherited in the second state (for example, the music in step 072AKS129). The opening status etc. may be reset).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that inherits the establishment of the specific condition and an effect that does not inherit the establishment of the specific condition, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S161, S171, and S172) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach, super reach, and advance notice of active change) is provided.
The suggestion effect execution means may be able to execute the suggestion effect suggesting that the specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state by notifying the execution of the specific effect.
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the suggestive effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above,
The suggestion effect execution means
The execution of one of the specific effects can be announced by the first suggestion effect.
The execution of the specific effect can be announced by the second suggestion effect.
When the first suggestion effect is executed, the second suggestion effect is restricted from being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the same effect such as mini character A + F, mini character B + G, mini character C + H, and mini character D + I is suggested. There is no suggestion effect pattern in which the mini characters to be played appear at the same time).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an effect that misleads the player, and it is possible to preferably perform a suggestion effect.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. 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.

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A state control means capable of controlling a first state and a second state different from the first state,
In the first state, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, and a suggestion effect execution means.
A suggestion effect control means that controls the suggestion effect in response to the establishment of the specific condition in the second state.
Variable display means for variable display of production identification information,
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a main effect corresponding to the effect identification information when controlled to the first state.
The effect executing means can execute an effect using a predetermined character in a predetermined area as the main effect.
The gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect executing means can execute an effect using a specific character different from the predetermined character in a specific area different from the predetermined area as the suggestion effect.

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