JP2021078821A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine displays an indication of a given quantity regarding a given quantity of a game value imparted by entry of a game medium into variable winning means after the variable winning means is changed to a first state. Predetermined display corresponding to non-impartation of a game value as imparted quantity display is displayed at a lapse of a predetermined period when a game medium does not enter the variable winning means within a predetermined period, and specific display differing from predetermined display is displayed as an imparted quantity at a lapse of a predetermined period when a game medium enters the variable winning means within a predetermined period. A game machine can execute an item addition performance for displaying a white item image newly and an item changing performance for changing a white item image under display to a red item image, and an execution ratio between the item addition performance and the item changing performance differs depending on a display situation of an item image displayed in an initial get performance before execution of an item performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-11

Description

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

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

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine has been proposed in which the opening of the large winning opening is earlier than the timing of switching the display of the number of rounds (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the possibility of winning a prize in the large winning opening is increased when the gaming medium is fired before the number of rounds is displayed, the number of balls obtained is preferably From the viewpoint of displaying, it is still not sufficient, and there is a risk that the player may feel uneasy and the game interest may be lowered.

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 capable of preventing a decline in the interest in gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for instructing the display contents on the image display device 5) and
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can change the game medium into a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win.
A control means (for example, a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU103 that performs round games, etc.)
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions).
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the grant amount display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of winnings will be displayed after a predetermined period has passed after the big winning opening is opened),
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the number of acquisitions). Display "0000" as a display, etc.),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. Etc.),
further,
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect using an image (for example, an item effect or a notice effect) is provided.
The effect executing means can display a specific image (for example, an item image /) and execute a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect) after changing the mode of the specific image.
The specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a white item image) and a second specific image (for example, a red item image) that is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than the first specific image. ,
As a special effect (for example, an item effect) to be executed before the predetermined effect, the effect executing means newly adds a first special effect (for example, a white item image being displayed) to display the new first specific image. An item addition effect of adding and displaying a white item image and a second special effect of changing the displayed first specific image to the second specific image (for example, changing the displayed white item image to a red item image). It is possible to execute (change item change effect) and
Depending on the display status of the specific image before executing the special effect, the execution ratios of the first special effect and the second special effect are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the item effect). The execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect differs depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before executing.)
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, since the specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a deterioration of the game interest without giving anxiety to the player. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions according to the following means 2 to 8. Conventionally, there have been pachinko gaming machines that simultaneously display a plurality of specific images as present box images, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-226282.

However, it has not been possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the production using the specific image only by displaying the specific image. It was devised in view of such a situation, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the production using a specific image.

(2) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect using an image (for example, an item effect or a notice effect) is provided.
The effect executing means displays a specific image (for example, an item image / the specific image may be referred to as a specific image in the examples, but has the same meaning), and the mode of the specific image is changed. After that, a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect) can be executed,
The specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a white item image) and a second specific image (for example, a red item image) that is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than the first specific image. ,
As a special effect (for example, an item effect) to be executed before the predetermined effect, the effect executing means newly adds a first special effect (for example, a white item image being displayed) to display the new first specific image. An item addition effect of adding and displaying a white item image and a second special effect of changing the displayed first specific image to the second specific image (for example, changing the displayed white item image to a red item image). It is possible to execute (change item change effect) and
Depending on the display status of the specific image before executing the special effect, the execution ratios of the first special effect and the second special effect are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the item effect). Depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before executing, the execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect differs).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.
(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above
The effect executing means can execute the first special effect and the second special effect a plurality of times during one variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11, an item during one variable display. Additional effects and item change effects can be executed multiple times).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.
(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
When the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed, it is expected that the advantageous state will be controlled depending on which mode of the specific image is changed and then the predetermined effect is executed. A jackpot game with different degrees (for example, as shown in the modified example, when a white item image and a red item image are displayed, the advance notice effect is executed after changing the mode of which item image. The degree of expectation controlled by the state is different).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.
(5) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (4) above,
The effect executing means is at least a part of the predetermined effect executed when the aspect of the first specific image changes and the predetermined effect executed when the aspect of the second specific image changes. The effect can be executed in common (for example, as shown in the modified example, the advance notice effect executed when the aspect of the white item image changes and the advance notice effect executed when the aspect of the red item image changes. And at least some of the productions are performed in common).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.
(6) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (5) above,
A plurality of types of the predetermined effects to be executed when the mode of the second specific image changes are provided, and among the plurality of types of the predetermined effects, the predetermined effects are executed only when the mode of the second specific image changes. There is the predetermined effect that is not performed (for example, as shown in the modified example, a plurality of types of notice effects to be executed when the mode of the red item image changes are provided, and among the plurality of types of notice effects, the red item image is included. There is a notice effect that is executed only when the mode of

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.
(7) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (6) above,
Further, a setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player (for example, different jackpot probabilities) is provided.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect for changing the symbol of the item box shown in FIG. 13-2 to a symbol corresponding to the set value) for suggesting the setting of the setting means.
The setting suggestion effect is not executed in the predetermined effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the advance notice effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest without confusing the production using the specific image.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (7) above,
Further, a setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player (for example, different jackpot probabilities) is provided.
The effect executing means can execute a setting suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect for changing the symbol of the item box shown in FIG. 13-2 to a symbol corresponding to the set value) that suggests the setting of the setting means. ,
The specific image can be displayed in a normal mode and a special mode (for example, the item box is displayed by the pattern of the plain item box and the pattern of the item box with the fruit pattern).
The effect executing means executes the setting suggestion effect using the specific image displayed in the special mode (for example, changes the symbol of the item box shown in FIG. 13-2 to a symbol corresponding to the set value. Perform setting suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest without confusing the production using the specific image.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a 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 lighting example of a game effect lamp. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing during jackpot opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of various display processing. It is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big winning opening, the timing of various displays, and the like. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows an example of the state which a game ball is sandwiched by a special variable winning ball device. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big winning opening, the timing of various displays, and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of various display processing. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the effect operation display example in an image display device, the open / closed state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a timing chart which shows the 1st pattern effect and the 2nd pattern effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the item production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the battle production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the battle production pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the battle production process. It is a flowchart which shows the item production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the item production content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the item production content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the item production content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the item production content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect execution decision table and the setting suggestion effect decision table.

(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 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative 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.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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 predetermined ball receiving member always keeps a constant open state at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left of the game area and one place on the upper side of the variable winning ball device 6B). A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. 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, 15) 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 lower left 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 right 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.

Below 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. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. As shown in the figure, the frame lamp 9b includes a lower left lamp 9bL1 in a lower left portion, an upper left lamp 9bL2 in an upper left portion, a lower right lamp 9bR1 in a lower right portion, and an upper right lamp 9bR2 in an upper right portion. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. Further, speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR are provided in the speakers 8L and 8R portions corresponding to the speakers 8L and 8R, respectively. A display device lower lamp 9f is provided at a position below the image display device 5 on the game board 2, and the display device lower lamp 9f includes a left side display device lower lamp 9fL and a right side display device lower lamp 9fR as shown in the figure. There is. Further, 9 g of lamps in the vicinity of the general winning opening are provided in the vicinity of the general winning opening 10 provided at three locations on the lower left side of the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. When the movable body lamp 9d, the above-mentioned main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, speaker lamp 9eL, 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f, and general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g are collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. There is. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, the speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, the display device lower lamp 9f, and the general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g are configured to include LEDs.

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

At a predetermined position of the 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 31 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 31 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 a prize to the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. 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 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The 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, 29.5 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, 10). It will continue until one of the earlier timings. 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. In the big hit game state, a so-called right-handed hit that launches the game ball into the game area on the right side may be performed so that the game ball is won in the big prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7.

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 31, 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. 4 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 "loss", 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 the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as the effect switch (to execute the predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (for controlling the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power 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 game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) 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 a form of direct execution using hardware resources on the other device side on a 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 042AK)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-21. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment starts displaying the number of balls acquired after a predetermined period in which the attacker is in the open state in the first round game, and the attacker wins a prize within the predetermined period. If not, a predetermined display indicating that the number of balls won has not increased is displayed, and if the attacker wins a prize within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 042AK having such features will be described. The same parts as those described in the above basic explanation will be omitted.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, which includes a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b (lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2), attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d. , Speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f (left side display device lower lamp 9fL, right side display device lower lamp 9fR), general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g, and other game effect lamps 9 are all turned on. It is a figure. In the feature portion 042AK of the present embodiment, which will be described in detail later, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b (lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2), attacker lamp 9c, movable body lamp 9d , Speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f (left side display device lower lamp 9fL, right side display device lower lamp 9fR), game effect lamp 9 such as general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g, lights in sequence from lower left to lower right. It is possible to suggest to the player that he should hit right.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 10-2, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step 042AKS001). At this time, if the jackpot flag is on (step 042AKS001; Yes), the effect waiting time at the start of the jackpot is set (step 042AKS002). For example, in the process of step 042AKS002, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the effect waiting time at the start of the big hit may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102.

Following the process of step 042AKS002, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is made (step 042AKS003). For example, in the process of step 042AKS003, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It should be stored in. After that, the jackpot flag is cleared to turn it off (step 042AKS004). In addition, a setting for ending the probability change state and the time saving state is made (step 042AKS005). For example, in step 042AKS005, a process of clearing the probability change flag and the time saving flag to turn off the state, a process of clearing the special figure fluctuation counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state and the time saving state, and the like It should be executed. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4", which is a value corresponding to the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step 042AKS006), the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

If the big hit flag is off in step 042AKS001 (step 042AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step 042AKS007). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step 042AKS007; No), the effect waiting time at the start of the small hit is set (step 042AKS008). For example, in the process of step 042AKS008, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the effect waiting time at the start of the small hit may be set in the game control process timer.

Following the process of step 042AKS008, the setting for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is made in the same manner as the process of step 042AKS003 (step 042AKS009). After that, the small hit flag is cleared to turn it off (step 042AKS010). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8", which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 042AKS011).

If the small hit flag is off in step 042AKS007 (step 042AKS007; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 042AKS012). .. After executing any of the processes of step 042AKS011 and step 042AKS012, it is determined whether or not to end the probability change state or the time saving state (step 042AKS013). For example, in the process of step 042AKS003, the value of the special figure fluctuation count counter (special figure fluctuation count value) is updated by, for example, 1 subtraction or 1 addition, and the updated special figure fluctuation count value is predetermined. It is determined whether or not it matches the special game state end determination value. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the probability change state or the time reduction state may be ended and the normal state may be controlled by clearing the probability change flag or the time reduction flag to turn it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the special game state end determination value, the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be maintained, and the process of step 042AKS013 may be completed. After executing the end determination of the probability change state or the time saving state, the special symbol stop process ends. It should be noted that the end determination based on the special figure fluctuation count value may be performed only when the time is shortened, and the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit". .. Alternatively, for example, the probability change state is terminated by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the probability change state end from a random counter provided in the RAM 102 and referring to the probability change state end determination table previously stored in the ROM 101 or the like. It may be decided whether or not to do so.

FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 6 as the big hit opening pre-process. In the jackpot opening preprocessing shown in FIG. 10-3, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot start flag is on (step 042AKS021). Here, the jackpot start flag is set to the on state in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. 6 in response to the jackpot flag being on. If the jackpot start flag is on in step 042AKS021 (step 042AKS021; Yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect is waiting (step 042AKS022). As an example, in the special symbol stop process in step S113 shown in FIG. 3, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the effect waiting time at the start of the jackpot is set. Set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S312, it is determined that the jackpot start effect is waiting in response to the fact that the game control process timer value does not match the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, "0"). , Corresponding to the match, it may be determined that the production is not waiting at the start of the big hit.

If the jackpot start effect is waiting in step 042AKS022, step 042AKS022; Yes), for example, after updating by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value (step 042AKS023), the jackpot opening pre-processing ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot start production is not waiting in step 042AKS022 (step 042AKS022; No), the jackpot start flag is cleared (step 042AKS024), and the jackpot opening count counter is cleared. (Step 042AKS025), the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102 is read out (step 042AKS026), and the release control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value is set. In the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment, a common opening control pattern is set regardless of the jackpot type. For example, when there is a jackpot type of "probability", a jackpot of "probability change" or "non-probability change" It may be set to an open control pattern different from the type. Further, even if the jackpot type is "probability variation" or "non-probability variation", different opening control patterns are set depending on the jackpot type, for example, the jackpot type of "probability variation 1" and "probability variation 2" are set to different opening control patterns. It may be set in a pattern.

After executing the process of step 042AKS026, it is determined whether or not the player is waiting for opening the large winning opening in the next round (waiting for the next opening) (step 042AKS027). As an example, in the process of step 042AKS027, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the next release wait end determination value, and if it does not match, it is determined that the next release wait is in progress, but if they match If so, it may be determined that the next release is not waiting. If the next opening standby is in step 042AKS027 (step 042AKS027; Yes), the process proceeds to step 042AKS023 to update the game control process timer value. The game control process timer value updated in step 042AKS023 is the time set as the waiting time at the start of the jackpot in step 042AKS002 shown in FIG. 10-2, or the post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 of FIG. This is the time set as the interval time between each round.

If it is determined in step 042AKS027 that the next opening is not waiting (step 042AKS027; No), the large winning opening is opened according to the set opening control pattern and the count value in the large winning opening opening counter. (Step 042AKS028). As an example, in the process of step 042AKS028, a large prize formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed by setting a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the large winning opening opening time in the game control process timer. The large prize opening time, which is the upper limit of the time for opening the mouth, is set. Further, for example, the solenoid drive signal for the predetermined large winning opening door is started to be output via the predetermined solenoid circuit, so that the large winning opening door solenoid for opening the large winning opening is turned on. The state is set.

At this time, for example, when the count value in the large winning opening opening counter is any of "1" to "15", the timer initial value corresponding to 29.5 seconds as the large winning opening opening time is the game control process timer. Is set to.

Then, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS029). After executing the process of step 042AKS029, the value of the special figure process flag is updated by adding 1 to the count value of the number of times the large winning opening is opened (step 042AKS030), and the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the process during the opening of the big hit. After updating to 5 ”(step 042AKS031), the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening is completed.

FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 6 as the process during the opening of the jackpot. In the process during the jackpot opening shown in FIG. 10-4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the game ball has been won in the jackpot by, for example, determining whether or not the count switch 23 has been turned on. (Step 042AKS041). If there is no winning of the game ball in the large winning opening in step 042AKS041 (step 042AKS041; No), the process proceeds to step 042AKS044.

On the other hand, if there is a winning of the game ball to the big winning opening in step 042AKS041 (step 042AKS041; Yes), the CPU 103 updates by adding 1 to the winning number count value, and the game ball is the big winning opening. A setting is made to transmit a prize designation command indicating that a prize has been won from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS042). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the updated winning number count value is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step 042AKS043). If the winning number count value is not a predetermined number (step 042AKS043; No), after the game control process timer value is subtracted by 1 and updated (step 042AKS044), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 29.5 seconds. It is determined whether or not 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the large winning opening was opened, depending on whether or not the timer value is matched (step 042AKS045). At this time, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed (step 042AKS045; No), the process of opening the large winning opening is terminated as it is.

When it is determined in step 042AKS043 that the updated winning number count value is a predetermined number (step 042AKS043; Yes), or 29.5 seconds have passed since the large winning opening was opened in step 042AKS045. When it is determined (step 042AKS043; Yes), for example, the output of the solenoid drive signal to the predetermined solenoid for the winning opening door is stopped via the predetermined solenoid circuit to close the winning opening. The solenoid for the large winning opening door is set to be turned off (step 042AKS046), and the winning number count value is cleared (step 042AKS047).

After executing the process of step 042AKS047, the setting for transmitting the designated command after opening the large winning opening is made to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS048), and the value of the special figure process flag is set after opening the large winning opening. After updating to "6", which is a value corresponding to the processing (step 042AKS049), the processing during the jackpot opening is terminated.

In this way, the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 10-2, the jackpot opening pre-processing shown in FIG. 10-3, the jackpot opening processing shown in FIG. 10-4, etc. (including the jackpot opening post-processing and the jackpot end processing). Is executed to set transmission of various effect control commands such as a winning start designation command, a large winning opening open designation command, a winning designation command, and a large winning opening post-opening designation command. Then, the command control process of step S27 of FIG. 5 is executed, and the effect control command set to be transmitted is transmitted to the control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12, so that the effect control board 12 side , The timing of each timing such as the start of the big hit, the opening and closing of the big winning opening (start of the round) and the closing (the end of the round), the winning of the big winning opening and the end of the big hit, etc. is grasped.

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the jackpot middle effect processing of step S176 of FIG. 9 as various display processing. In the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command has been received (step 042AKS051). When it is determined in the big hit opening post-processing of step S116 of FIG. 6 that the number of executions of the round that opens the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit execution number, the hit end designation command is executed on the main board. It is a command transmitted from the side of 11, and is a command for ending the effect during the big hit and executing the ending effect.

When it is determined that the hit end designation command has not been received (step 042AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the nR (the nR predetermined period has elapsed). Determine (step 042AKS052). Note that n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, and the initial value is set to "1", which is sequentially added by 1 in the process of step 042AKS066 described later, and cleared to "1" in step 042AKS066. The predetermined period is 0.6 seconds, which is set as a timer value at the start of the round game, and when the timer value becomes "0", it may be determined that the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the nR round. More specifically, from the side of the main board 11 in response to the fact that the big prize opening is completely open (it is detected that the big winning door has moved to the position where it is completely open). The designated command during the opening of the large winning opening is transmitted, and the timer value for a predetermined period may be counted from the timing when the command is received.

In addition, in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment, as will be described later, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the round game of the first round, the number of acquired balls is displayed and the number of rounds is indicated. The display is done. On the side of the production control board 12, the number of acquisitions is obtained each time a prize designation command indicating that the game ball has won a prize is received in the big prize opening during the period from the big hit to the end (the period from the fanfare to the ending). Is continuously added by 15. When the effect control board 12 receives the prize designation command, it is necessary to first analyze the command, add the number of acquisitions, and display the added number of acquisitions. It takes a predetermined period to display. Therefore, if the predetermined period is too short, the series of processes will not be in time for the winning from the start of the round game of the first round until the predetermined period elapses, and "0000" will be displayed as the number of acquisitions. , The process of displaying "0015" may not catch up even though the prize is won (it becomes "0015" after "0000" is displayed, which gives the player a sense of discomfort). Therefore, in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment, when a predetermined period of 0.6 seconds is provided and the game ball existing at the upper part of the large winning opening at the opening timing wins a prize from the opening until the number of rounds is displayed. In addition, a period in which "0015" is directly displayed without displaying "0000" as the number of acquisitions is secured. On the other hand, in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment, the predetermined period is set to 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval when continuously firing, and the period from firing to winning the grand prize opening is set. Even if it is taken into consideration, the time interval required for the continuously fired game balls to win a prize in the large winning opening is the firing interval. Therefore, the number of winnings in the large winning opening is one from the opening of the large winning opening to the display of the number of winnings. Therefore, by increasing the number of winnings in the state before the number of acquisitions and the number of rounds are displayed, it is possible to prevent the number of acquisitions from being displayed at the timing when the number of rounds is displayed and giving the player a sense of discomfort. can do. Although the predetermined period in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment is 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval, the predetermined period is not limited to 0.6 seconds and may be changed as appropriate.

When it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the nR (step 042AKS052; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not n = 1, that is, whether or not it is the first round. Determine (step 042AKS053). n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, which is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As described above, the initial value is set to "1", and 1 is sequentially added in the process of step 042AKS066, and "1" is added in step 042AKS066. Cleared to. In the process of step 042AKS053, it is determined whether or not n = 1 by confirming the value of n.

When it is determined that n = 1 (step 042AKS053; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a right-handed effect suggesting that the player should hit right, and suggests that the player is in a big hit game state. The operation of the fanfare effect is controlled (step 042AKS054). On the other hand, when it is determined that n ≠ 1 (step 042AKS053; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the n-1R, displays the number of acquisitions, and displays the number of acquisitions, and the n-1R. (Step 042AKS055). In the process of step 042AKS055, for example, when n = 2, the round display indicating that it is the first round and the number of acquisitions are displayed, and the operation control of the big hit middle effect corresponding to the first round is performed. In the process of step 042AKS055, as a jackpot effect, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light in a pattern corresponding to the jackpot effect, and predetermined music and sound are emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. It suffices if the production of outputting is performed. The light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the jackpot production may be set in advance.

After executing the process of step 042AKS054 or step 042AKS055, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning designation command has been received, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening (step 042AKS056). In the process of step 042AKS056, the winning is determined from the start of the nR to the predetermined period. When the winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS056; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends various display processes as it is.

When the winning designation command is received, that is, when the winning opening is won by the predetermined period from the start of the nR (step 042AKS056; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of winning balls. Is added by "15" (step 042AKS057). The count value of the number of acquired balls is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 with an initial value of "0", and "15" is added by the process of step 042AKS057 or the process of step 042AKS063 described later. The number of balls won is continuously counted during the so-called consecutive villa, and is cleared to "0" at the timing when the time saving control ends without the variable display result becoming a "big hit", that is, at the end timing of the consecutive villa. .. After executing the process of step 042AKS057, the effect control CPU 120 causes the attacker lamp 9c to emit light and outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning (step 042AKS058). The light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 (the same applies to step 042AKS064) is more than the number of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emits light in the big hit production, for example (winning prize). It emits light in an aspect of notifying that it has been done. Therefore, it becomes easy to visually recognize that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and the game interest can be improved. As for the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c, the number of light emission per unit time may be larger at the time of winning and at the time of producing during the big hit. When a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening, the attacker lamp 9c is made to emit light regardless of whether or not the winning is within a predetermined period, and a winning sound is output. Therefore, it becomes easy to recognize that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and the game interest can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS058, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not n = 1, that is, whether or not it is the first round (1st R), as in step 042AKS053 (step 042AKS059). ). If n = 1, that is, if it is the first round (step 042AKS059; Yes), the various display processes are terminated as they are. On the other hand, if n ≠ 1, that is, if it is not the first round (step 042AKS059; No), the count value of the number of acquired balls added in step 042AKS057 is displayed (the number of acquired balls is displayed), and the number of acquired balls is displayed. After the update display (step 042AKS060), various display processes are terminated. In addition, in the feature unit 042AK of the present embodiment, when the acquired number update display is performed in the process of step 042AKS060, the count value of the acquired number of balls added in step 042AKS057 is not displayed as it is, but is shown in FIG. 10-. As shown in 12 (a-23), the count-up display (notification display indicating that the number of acquisitions is increasing) is performed, and then the number of acquisitions is displayed. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the number of balls to be acquired increases, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When it is determined in step 042AKS052 of FIG. 10-5 that a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the nR (step 042AKS052; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the nR and the number of acquisitions. And, at the same time, the operation control of the effect during the big hit of the nR is performed (step 042AKS061). When n = 1, that is, in the case of the first round, the number of rounds and the number of acquisitions are displayed for the first time in step 042AKS061. In this case, if there is a prize before the elapse of the predetermined period, the number of acquisitions is updated and displayed in step 042AKS061. Specifically, if a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening before the lapse of a predetermined period, the number of acquisitions is added by "15" in step 042AKS057. Therefore, in step 042AKS061, FIG. 10-11 (a-20). ) Is displayed to count up (notification display that the number of acquisitions is increasing), and then as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-21), the number of acquisitions has not increased in this big hit. The number of acquisitions (display of "0015") is displayed (display of "0015") different from the predetermined display indicating (in the case of a consecutive villa, the display of the number of acquisitions at the time of the previous big hit plus "15" is counted. You can do it after the upload). On the other hand, if the game ball has not won the big prize opening before the lapse of the predetermined period, the number of winnings remains "0" and the number of winnings has not increased in this big hit. Therefore, FIG. 10-11 (a) As shown in -22), as a predetermined display, the number of acquisitions is displayed (display of "0000") indicating that the number of acquisitions has not increased (if it is in a consecutive villa, the number of acquisitions at the time of the previous big hit remains the same. You can display it). In addition to "0000" as the display of the number of acquisitions (predetermined display) indicating that the number of acquisitions has not increased, a display other than a number such as "---" or "not increased" is performed. You may do so. Further, in step 042AKS061, as a jackpot effect, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light in a pattern corresponding to the jackpot effect, and predetermined music and sound are emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. It suffices if the production of outputting is performed. The light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the jackpot production may be set in advance. In this way, during the predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened, that is, in the situation where the number of winnings is not displayed, only the attacker lamp 9c lights up when the game ball wins the large winning opening. However, in a situation where the number of acquisitions after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed, the effect lamps 9 provided on the frame 3 for the double-game machine and the effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately alternated. Is turned on, and more effect lamps 9 are emitted than during a predetermined period. Therefore, since the specific display is performed when the prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player, and after the number of acquisitions after the predetermined period is displayed. The production can be lively and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, since the effect lamp 9 is emitted at the same timing as the execution timing of the big hit middle effect, the effect can be excited at once at the timing when the big hit medium effect is executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS061, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning designation command has been received, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening (step 042AKS062). When the winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning in the big winning opening (step 042AKS062; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds "15" to the count value of the number of acquired balls (step 042AKS063). The attacker playing card 9c is made to emit light, the winning sound corresponding to the winning is output, the count-up is displayed (notification display that the number of acquisitions is increasing), and then the number of acquisitions is displayed. The number of acquisitions is updated. (Step 042AKS064).

After executing the process of step 042AKS064, or when the prize designation command is not received in step 042AKS062 (step 042AKS062; No), has the effect control CPU 120 started the next round of the nR, the n + 1R? It is determined whether or not (step 042AKS065). In step 042AKS065, for example, it may be determined whether or not a designated command during opening of the large winning opening indicating the start of the n + 1R is received from the side of the main board 11. When the n + 1R has not started, that is, when the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening has not been received and the nR remains (step 042AKS065; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends various display processes as it is. .. On the other hand, when the n + 1R starts, that is, when a designated command indicating the start of the n + 1R is received (step 042AKS065; Yes), after adding n by "1" (step 042AKS066), various display processes. To finish. For example, when n = 1, that is, in the first round, n = 2 in step 042AKS066. Although n = 2 and the second round, until the predetermined period elapses, it is determined as No in steps 042AKS052 and 053, and in step 042AKS055, it corresponds to the first round which is the n-1R. The round display is performed, and after the lapse of a predetermined period, the round display corresponding to the second round, which is the nR, is performed (after being determined as Yes in step 042AKS052, it is displayed in the process of step 042AKS061).

When it is determined in step 042AKS051 that the hit end designation command has been received (step 042AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets to end the big hit middle effect corresponding to the round in order to perform the ending effect (step 042AKS051). 042AKS067), clear n to 1 (step 042AKS068), and end various display processes.

Subsequently, display timings such as round number display and acquisition number display and examples of effect operations will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 10-6 to 10-14. In the illustrated example, the case where the so-called first hit (first big hit) is shown, not in the consecutive villas.

FIG. 10-6 is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the large winning opening, the timing of various displays, and the like. 10-7 to 10-14 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation display in the image display device 5, an open / closed state of a large winning opening, and a lighting state of various lamps. As shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7 (a-1), when the combination of the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game state is reached. At this stage, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (b-1), the large winning opening is closed. Further, in order to notify the player that a big hit has occurred, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-1), the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, the speaker lamp 9eL, Various effect lamps 9 such as 9eR, the lower lamp 9f of the display device, and the general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g are turned on. In the illustrated example, the upper stage is the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3, and the lower stage is the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2.

When it becomes a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-6, a right-handed effect and a fanfare effect are performed to notify the player that the player should hit right until the predetermined period of the first round ends (Fig. 10-). Step 042AKS054) of step 5. The period from the jackpot shown in FIG. 10-6 to the start of the first R is a sufficiently longer period than the predetermined period. Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a-2), the effect image of the fanfare is displayed on the image display device 5, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-2). All effect lamps 9 are temporarily turned off. Then, the effect lamp 9 is turned on in the order of the lower left side, the upper left side, the central portion, the upper right side, and the lower right side, and the right-handed effect of displaying "right-handed" on the image display device is performed. The small right-handed display displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 10-7 (a-2) may be continuously displayed during the big hit game state.

Specifically, in the right-handed effect, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (a-3) to 10-10 (a-19), in the image display device 5, the "right-handed" image is superimposed on the fanfare image. The display continues. Therefore, the lighting order of the effect lamp 9 will be described below. When the right-handed effect is started, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-3), the general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g provided at the lower left of the game area is first lit, and then FIG. 10-7 (Fig. 10-7 (c-3). As shown in c-4), the lower left lamp 9bL1, which is the frame lamp 9 in the lower left portion, lights up. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-5), of the display device lower lamps 9f provided at the lower position of the image display device 5 on the game board 2, the left side display device lower lamp 9fL is lit, and then the left side display device lower lamp 9fL is turned on. As shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-6), the upper left lamp 9bL2, which is the frame lamp 9 in the upper left portion, lights up, and as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-7), the speaker lamp corresponding to the speaker 8L portion. 9eL lights up. In this way, the effect lamps 9 are turned on in order from the lower left side to the upper left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (b-7), since the large winning opening is closed, the launched game medium does not win the large winning opening at this stage. In the example shown in FIG. 10-8 (b-7), the launched game ball passes through the second path of the upper part of the grand prize opening door and is guided to the discharge path.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-8), the movable body lamp 9d corresponding to the movable body 32 provided in the upper center portion of the game board 2 is turned on, and FIG. 10-8 (c-9). ), The main lamp 9 located above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3 is turned on, so that the effect lamp 9 provided in the upper center portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

Next, the speaker lamp 9eR corresponding to the speaker 8R portion is turned on as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-10), and then the frame lamp in the upper right portion is lit as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-11). The upper right lamp 9bR2, which is 9, lights up, and as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-12), the right display device of the display device lower lamp 9f provided at the lower position of the image display device 5 on the game board 2. The lower lamp 9fR lights up. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-13), the lower right lamp 9bR1 which is the frame lamp 9 in the lower right part is lit, and the attacker lamp 9c provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 is lit. To do. In this way, the effect lamps 9 are turned on in order from the upper right side to the lower right side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, the effect lamp 9 lights up in order from the lower left side to the upper left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the central part, and then from the upper right side to the lower right side, so that the effect lamp 9 hits the player right. Right-handed production will be performed to suggest. In this example, both the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are used to suggest right-handed striking. It may be. In addition, only the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 lights from the lower left side to the center and the lower right side, and only the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 lights from the lower left side to the center and right. Both may be lit independently at the same time or with a time lag, such as lighting in the downward direction.

After the right-handed effect of the effect lamps 9 is completed, all the effect lamps 9 are turned off as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). As shown in FIG. 10-9 (a-15), the right-handed display on the image display device 5 is continuously performed (the right-handed effect itself is being executed).

Next, when the opening timing of the large winning opening is reached as shown in FIG. 10-6, the first R is started, and the large winning opening is opened as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-16). At this stage, right-handed display on the image display device 5 is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 10-10 (a-16), and is shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-16) until a predetermined period elapses. As such, all effect lamps 9 remain off (same until FIGS. 10-10 (a-19) and (c-19)). Even if all the effect lamps 9 are not turned off, any of the indexes such as luminous intensity, brightness, and illuminance may be set to be lower than usual. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-16), even after the large winning opening is opened, until a predetermined period elapses, FIGS. 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9. As shown in (c-13), the effect lamps 9 may be turned on in sequence to suggest right-handed strikes. In this case, the lighting speed of each effect lamp may be faster than before the opening of the big winning opening (the lighting period may be shortened and the transition speed may be faster). Further, when the effect lamps 9 are sequentially turned on after the large winning opening is opened to suggest a right-handed strike, after the last lit attacker lamp 9c is turned on, it is shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). You may leave it on as it is without turning it off. According to this, the player can be made aware that the big winning opening has been opened.

Then, when the large winning opening is completely opened as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-17), the count of 0.6 seconds as a predetermined period corresponding to the first R is started, and FIG. 10-10 When the game ball wins the large winning opening as shown in (b-18), the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, and the winning designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side. It should be noted that the large winning opening is also open for the game ball (early hit game ball) launched by performing the right-handed effect before the first R is started (before the large winning opening is opened). If it exists in the upper part of the large winning opening at the timing, it becomes possible to win a prize within a predetermined period corresponding to the first R. On the side of the effect control board 12, the winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18) by the processing of step 042AKS058 in FIG. 10-5, and the winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18). As shown in the above, the attacker lamp 9c is turned on in a manner of notifying that the prize has been won. As described above, the attacker lamp 9c emits light in a manner larger than the number of times of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c, which emits light in, for example, the big hit medium effect. In the example shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the launched game ball passes through the first path, which is the path in the direction of the big winning opening, and is guided to the winning path provided with the count switch 23. An example is shown. The special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time until the game ball existing in the large winning opening door portion is detected by the count switch 23 is 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball existing in the upper part of the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period from the opening of the big winning opening, and the game interest is lowered without giving the player anxiety. Can be prevented.

After the game ball has won the big prize opening as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), or after the state shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-17) has not been won, time has passed, and FIG. 10- When the predetermined period elapses as shown in 10 (a-19), (b-19) and (c-19), as shown in FIG. 10-6, the number of rounds corresponding to the 1st R and the jackpot medium effect are displayed. Since the execution timing is set and the acquisition number display is executed, the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 is executed.

Specifically, when the game ball wins the big prize opening before the lapse of a predetermined period as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-20), the first The number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and the count-up display is performed. Further, at the same timing as these displays, as a big hit middle effect (1st R middle effect), as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-20), a decorative pattern constituting the big hit is displayed and "BOUNUS" is displayed. , And the character are displayed. It should be noted that the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot and the display of "during BOUNUS" displayed as the jackpot middle production (1st R middle production) are not shown (the same applies to FIGS. 10-20 described later). It is displayed in a manner suggesting that it should be right-handed as shown in 10-21. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-1), when a fanfare or a right-handed effect is performed and a predetermined period elapses after the big winning opening is opened, the big hit medium effect is shown in FIG. 10-21. As shown in (A-2), the design of "7", which is a decorative design constituting the jackpot, is displayed in a front-facing manner, and at the top of "B" in the "BOUNUS" display. A star-shaped image is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-3), the design of "7", which is a decorative design constituting the jackpot, is tilted toward the right back, and "in BOUNUS" is displayed. The star-shaped image shifts to the upper part of "O". Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-4), the design of "7", which is a decorative design constituting the jackpot, faces the front, and a star is placed above the "N" in the "BOUNUS" display. The shape image shifts. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-5), the design of "7", which is a decorative design constituting the jackpot, is inclined toward the left back direction, and "U" in the "BOUNUS" display is displayed. The star-shaped image shifts to the top of. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-6), the symbol "7", which is the decorative symbol constituting the jackpot again, faces the front, and the star is above the "S" in the "BOUNUUS" display. The image of the shape shifts and returns to FIG. 10-21 (A-2). In this way, in the big hit medium production, the decorative patterns that make up the big hit are operated in the right back direction, the front, and the left back direction, and a star-shaped image is displayed from the left character of the "BOUNUS middle" display to the right. It suggests to the player that he should hit right by shifting. The operation display of the decorative pattern that constitutes the jackpot and the transition display of the star-shaped image are called effect display. In addition to this, for example, a predetermined image is rotated clockwise or the character is gradually displayed. Includes indications such as pointing to the right. That is, the effect display may be displayed in a manner suggesting right-handed striking. According to this, the effect display suggests that right-handed hitting should be performed, and right-handed hitting can be easily recognized.

In the jackpot effect, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-20), the effect lamp 9 lights up according to a light emission pattern preset according to the jackpot effect. In this example, it is assumed that a light emitting pattern is set in which the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-21), "0015" is displayed as the acquired number display. In this way, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19), the effect lamp 9 is not emitted until the large winning opening is opened and the predetermined period elapses. As shown in -11 (c-20) and (c-22), the effect lamp 9 is made to emit light after the display of the number of acquisitions after the lapse of a predetermined period is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the early hitting by the player and promote the firing timing.

On the other hand, when the predetermined period elapses without the game ball winning the big prize opening, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-22), the count-up display is not performed and the number of acquisitions is displayed as "0000". Is displayed. In addition, the point that the number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and as the big hit middle production (1st R middle production), the decorative symbols constituting the big hit are displayed, "BOUNUS" is displayed, and The point that the character is displayed and the point that the effect lamp 9 lights up according to the light emission pattern set in advance according to the effect during the big hit are common regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

Next, as time elapses, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), when the tenth game ball wins the big winning opening in the first R, the upper limit at which the big winning opening can be opened. It will be a period. Along with the winning, the process of step 042AKS064 shown in FIG. 10-5 is executed, the count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23), and FIG. 10-12 (a-24). As shown in the above, the number of acquired "0150" is displayed. Further, along with the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), and in addition to lighting the effect lamp 9 corresponding to the effect during the big hit, FIG. 10-12 (c-23). ), The attacker lamp 9c lights up in a manner of notifying that the prize has been won. It should be noted that the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened is a sufficient period even if it is counted after the lapse of a predetermined period for 10 game balls to win a prize. Specifically, the upper limit period is 29.5 seconds after opening, and is 28.9 seconds even after the elapse of a predetermined period. Since the continuous firing interval is 0.6 seconds, 10 prizes are sufficiently possible. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security because sufficient time is secured for winning.

When the 10th game ball wins the big prize opening in the 1st R, the maximum period during which the big winning opening can be opened is reached. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-24), the large winning opening is opened. It is controlled to be closed. After that, during the period until the second R shown in FIG. 10-6 is started, the large winning opening is controlled to be completely closed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-25). On the other hand, until the predetermined period of the second R elapses (from the time when n = 2 until the predetermined period elapses), as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-25), the number of rounds corresponding to the first R is displayed. , The big hit production is continuously performed (the number of acquisitions is updated and displayed according to the winning), and the effect lamp 9 corresponds to the big hit production as shown in FIG. 10-12 (c-25). Lights up.

In the 1st R, when the 10th game ball wins the big winning opening and the upper limit period is reached, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed. At this time, the 11th game ball is controlled. In some cases, a so-called over-winning may occur in which the player wins a prize in the large winning opening following the tenth game ball. Even in the over winning, the count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23), and the number of acquired "0165" may be displayed. In this case, after the count-up display and the number of winnings are displayed according to the tenth prize, the count-up display and the number of winnings corresponding to the over-winning are displayed, but FIG. 10-12 (b-25). As shown in the above, the count-up display and the number of winnings display corresponding to the over-winning are completed within the period from the time when the large winning opening is completely closed to the time before the opening state corresponding to the second R is reached. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize that the over-winning has occurred in the first round, and the game interest can be improved. In addition, since the update of the number of acquisitions display in the opening corresponding to the first round does not overlap with the update of the number of acquisitions in the opening corresponding to the second round, it is possible to determine whether the winning is corresponding to the opening of the round. It will be easy. Further, the winning sound corresponding to the over winning sound may be a sound different from the normal winning sound (over winning sound). In this case, when the winning value exceeds the upper limit value "10", the over winning sound may be output. Further, the attacker lamp 9c may also emit light in a mode corresponding to over-winning, unlike the light emission in the normal winning mode.

Then, corresponding to the second round, the timing is such that the large winning opening is opened again as shown in FIG. 10-6, and the large winning opening is opened again as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-26). Is controlled to be. At this time, Yes is determined in step 042AKS065 of FIG. 10-5, that is, a command indicating the start of the n + 1R is received, and the process of 042AKS066 is executed, so that n = 2. Become. At this stage, since the process of step 042AKS055 in FIG. 10-5 is executed, as shown in FIGS. 10-13 (a-26) and (c-26), the big hit medium effect and the number of rounds corresponding to the first R are performed. The display is made (see also Figure 10-6).

Next, when the big winning opening is completely opened and the game ball wins the big winning opening as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-27), unlike the case of the 1st R, the step of FIG. 10-5 In the process of 042AKS060, the count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-27), and the number of acquired "0165" is displayed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-28). Further, along with the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-27), and in addition to lighting the effect lamp 9 corresponding to the effect during the big hit, FIG. 10-13 (c-27). ), The attacker lamp 9c lights up. In this way, in rounds other than the 1st R, the number of winnings is updated and displayed during the predetermined period even if the prize is won during the predetermined period. Then, when the predetermined period of the second R elapses, the process of step 042AKS061 of FIG. 10-5 is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-30), "2R" indicating that the second round is performed. The number of rounds is displayed, and the big hit middle production corresponding to the 2nd R is executed. In this case, the number of "1" in the round number display of "1R" which is the first round is changed to "2". That is, "R" is continuously displayed from the first round. Further, the display of "1R" is continuously displayed until the predetermined period of the second R elapses. Further, in the feature unit 042AK of this embodiment, an example of executing a common big hit medium effect regardless of the number of rounds (the same applies to the lighting control of the effect effect lamp 9) is shown, but it is executed in each round. The production during the big hit may be different. The same applies to the lighting of the effect lamp 9. In this way, since the large winning opening is opened before the number of rounds indicating that it is the second round is displayed, the player's game ball that has been continuously fired from the first round is released at an early stage. You can win a prize in the big prize opening. Therefore, in each round of the plurality of round games, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game balls fired in succession will be won in the large winning opening opened earlier than the round display.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10-13 (a-26), (b-26), and (c-26), the large winning opening is controlled to be open corresponding to the second R, and FIG. 10-13 (a-29). ), (B-29), and (c-29) show that when a predetermined period has passed without the game ball winning after the large winning opening is completely opened, FIG. 10-14 (a-31). ), (B-31), and (c-31), the number of acquisitions acquired in the first R is continuously displayed as it is. After that, the same processing is performed until the final round determined in advance, and when it is determined that the hit end designation command has been received in step 042AKS051 of FIG. 10-5, a big hit middle effect corresponding to the round is performed in order to perform the ending effect. Set to end. In this way, for the second and subsequent rounds, if the prize is not won during the predetermined period, the number of winnings displayed in the previous round is continuously displayed, while the prize is won during the predetermined period. Is displayed by adding the number of acquired balls to the number of acquired balls displayed in the previous round. Therefore, even after the second round, it is possible to easily recognize the winning of the big winning opening.

For example, in the final round, when the 10th game ball wins the big winning opening and the upper limit period is reached, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed. At this time, the 11th game is played. As shown in FIG. 10-15, the big hit game state may end while the ball is sandwiched between the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a). .. In this case, at the start of the 1st R in the case of the next big hit (when the big winning opening corresponding to the 1st R is opened), the game ball will win the big winning opening, and during the predetermined period of the 1st R A game ball wins. Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18), the attacker lamp 9c is turned on in a manner of notifying that the winner has been won, and after the lapse of the predetermined period, FIGS. 10-11 (a-20) and FIG. As shown in (a-21), after performing the count-up display, "0015" may be displayed as the acquired number display. Further, in such a case, there is a possibility that the launched game ball will further win a prize during the predetermined period (the second ball may win a prize), and in that case, after the predetermined period has elapsed, FIG. 10-11 ( As shown in a-20) and (a-21), after the count-up display is performed, "0030" may be directly displayed without displaying "0000" or "0015" as the acquisition number display. According to this, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and improve the game entertainment.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 042AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the number of acquisitions by the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 after a predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened and the first round is started. Then, if the game ball does not win the big prize opening within the predetermined period after the first round is started, a predetermined display indicating that the number of acquisitions has not increased is performed after the predetermined period, and the first round is performed. If a game ball wins a large prize opening within a predetermined period after the start of one round, the number of acquisitions is displayed as a specific display different from the predetermined display after the predetermined period. According to this, since the specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player.

Further, when the game ball wins a large prize opening within a predetermined period after the start of the first round, the effect control CPU 120 directly specifies the number of acquisitions of "0000" as a predetermined display. Display the number of acquisitions of "0015" as a display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and to prevent the game from being enjoyed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs a count-up display as a notification display that the number of acquisitions will increase if the game ball wins the large winning opening within a predetermined period after the first round is started. , Display the number of acquisitions of "0015" as a specific display. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize that there is a prize and the number of acquisitions increases.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 counts the timer value for a predetermined period from the timing of receiving the command indicating that the large winning opening is open, which is transmitted from the main board 11 side in response to the opening of the large winning opening. Is started, and the number of acquisitions is displayed after the lapse of a predetermined period. According to this, since the predetermined period is suitably counted and the specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 closes the large winning opening door to guide the launched game ball through the second path of the upper part of the large winning opening door to the discharge path. By opening the winning opening door, the launched game ball is guided to the large winning opening through the first path and detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball device 7 is configured such that the time until the game ball existing in the large winning opening door portion is detected by the count switch 23 is 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period. .. According to this, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball existing in the upper part of the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period from the opening of the big winning opening, and the game is enjoyed without giving the player anxiety. Can be prevented from decreasing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 strikes right as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a-3) between the time when the big hit is reached and the time when the big winning opening is opened. By performing the production, the player is informed that he / she should hit right. According to this, since the game area to be launched during the big hit is suggested, the game method can be easily recognized and the game interest can be improved.

The open state of the large winning opening is a state in which the large winning opening is completely open, that is, the large winning opening is moved to a position where the large winning opening is completely open, and the large winning opening is opened. A command for specifying that the large winning opening is open is transmitted from the main board 11 side in response to the detection that the vehicle has moved to a completely open state. According to this, since the predetermined period is counted after the large winning opening is completely opened, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player.

In addition, the big prize opening is also open for the game ball (early hit game ball) that was launched by performing the right-handed effect before the 1st R started (before the big winning opening was opened). If it exists in the upper part of the large winning opening at the timing, it is possible to win a prize within a predetermined period corresponding to the first R, and if a prize is won within the predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 is specified after the predetermined period. The number of acquisitions is displayed as a display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the game ball hit early from being wasted.

Further, for example, in the final round, when the 10th game ball wins the big winning opening and the upper limit period is reached, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed. At this time, the 11th game is played. As shown in FIG. 10-15, the big hit game state may end while the ball is sandwiched between the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a). .. In this case, at the start of the 1st R in the case of the next big hit (when the big winning opening corresponding to the 1st R is opened), the game ball will win the big winning opening, and during the predetermined period of the 1st R When a game ball is won, the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of acquisitions as a specific display after the lapse of the predetermined period. According to this, it is possible to prevent the dissatisfaction felt by the player when an irregular event occurs.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a fanfare effect suggesting that the big hit game state has been reached from the closed state to the open state of the big winning opening. Then, after the big winning opening is opened and a predetermined period has passed, the number of rounds is displayed together with the number of winnings, and it is possible to perform a big hit middle production corresponding to the round game. According to this, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by adding sharpness to the production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the effect control CPU 120 is used when a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening during a predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened. As shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18), the attacker lamp 9c is turned on. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), even when a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening other than the predetermined period, the attacker lamp is also shown in FIG. 10-12 (c-23). Turn on 9c. According to this, since the specific display is performed when the prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player, and it is possible to visually recognize that the prize has been won within the predetermined period. It will be easier.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 in FIG. 10-5 (the same applies to step 042AKS064), for example, a unit of the game effect lamp 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emits light in the big hit medium effect. Light is emitted in a mode that is greater than the number of light emission per hour (a mode for notifying that a prize has been won). According to this, it becomes easy to visually recognize that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the effect control CPU 120 is concerned when a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening during a predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened. Outputs the winning sound corresponding to the winning. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), even when a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening other than the predetermined period, a winning sound corresponding to the winning is output. According to this, it becomes easy to recognize that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 also displays the number of rounds corresponding to the first and subsequent rounds in the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 after a predetermined period after the start of the round. Do. According to this, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a deterioration of the game interest without giving anxiety to the player, and in each round of a plurality of round games, It is possible to increase the possibility of winning consecutively fired game balls in the large winning opening opened earlier than the round display.

Further, when the second and subsequent round games are performed, the effect control CPU 120 is shown in the figure when the game medium does not win the big prize opening within a predetermined period after the big winning opening is opened. As shown in 10-14 (a-31), when the number of acquisitions displayed in the previous round game is continuously displayed, while the game medium wins the big prize opening within the predetermined period. Is displayed by adding the number of winning balls given in response to the winning from the winning number display displayed in the previous round game, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-30). According to this, it is possible to easily recognize the winning of the big winning opening even after the second round.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the count-up display as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23) even when an over-winning occurs, and displays the number of acquisitions of "0165". In this case, after the count-up display and the number of winnings are displayed according to the tenth prize, the count-up display and the number of winnings corresponding to the over-winning are displayed, but FIG. 10-12 (b-25). As shown in the above, the count-up display and the number of winnings display corresponding to the over-winning are completed within the period from the time when the large winning opening is completely closed to the time before the opening state corresponding to the second R is reached. According to this, since the update of the acquired number display at the time of one opening does not overlap with the update of the acquired number display at the next opening, it becomes easy to determine which opening corresponds to the winning.

Further, in the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18), the game is played during a predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened, that is, in a situation where the number of acquisitions is not displayed. Although the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the ball wins the big prize opening, in the situation where the number of acquisitions after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed, for example, FIG. 10-11 (c-20) and ( As shown in c-21), the effect lamps 9 provided on the frame 3 for the multi-game machine and the effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately turned on, and more than during the predetermined period. The effect lamp 9 emits light. According to this, since the specific display is performed when the prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player, and the number of acquisitions after the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to liven up the production after that and improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a right-handed effect and a fanfare effect before the start of the first round, and even after the large winning opening is opened, a predetermined period of time is reached. The effect lamps 9 may be turned on in sequence as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9 (c-13) to suggest right-handed strikes, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. As shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), for example, the effect lamp 9 provided in the frame 3 for the double-game machine and the effect effect provided in the game board 2. The lamps 9 are turned on alternately. According to this, it is possible to suggest right-handed striking by using the effect lamp 9. Further, when the effect lamps 9 are sequentially turned on after the large winning opening is opened to suggest a right-handed strike, after the last lit attacker lamp 9c is turned on, it is shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). The lights may be turned on as they are without being turned off, and the player can be made aware that the big winning opening is in the open state.

In addition, the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened is a sufficient period even if it is counted after the lapse of a predetermined period for 10 game balls to win a prize. According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of security because sufficient time is secured for winning.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19) until the large winning opening is opened and a predetermined period elapses, that is, until the number of acquisitions is displayed. In addition, the effect lamp 9 is not emitted, and as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the effect lamp 9 is emitted after the display of the number of acquisitions after the lapse of a predetermined period is displayed. Let me. According to this, it is possible to suppress the early hitting by the player and promote the firing timing.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the effect control CPU 120 emits the effect lamp 9 at the same timing as the execution timing of the effect during the big hit after the elapse of a predetermined period. Let me. According to this, the production can be excited at once at the timing when the production during the big hit is executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the effect control CPU 120 suggests right-handed effect display for shifting and displaying a decorative pattern or a star-shaped image constituting a big hit at the timing when the number of acquisitions is displayed. Perform in a mode. According to this, the effect display suggests that the player should hit the right side, and the player can easily recognize that the player should hit the right side.

(Modification example of feature part 042AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15), the effect lamps 9 are turned on in order, suggesting that the effect lamp 9 should be right-handed. An example is shown in which all the effect lamps 9 are turned off after the right-handed effect by the effect lamp 9 is completed, but this is an example. For example, after the states shown in FIGS. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15), FIGS. 10-16 (a-16A), (b-16A), (c-16A). As shown in FIG. 10-16 (c-16A) at the timing (FIG. 10-16 (b-16A)) when the state shifts to the state shown in (1) and the large winning opening is opened (FIG. 10-16 (b-16A)), the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 The attacker lamp 9c provided at the position may be turned on. According to this, the player can easily visually recognize that the big winning opening is in the open state. The attacker lamp 9c may be continuously lit until a predetermined period elapses or during the opening period.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the round display is updated from the first round to the second round, the number of "1" in the number of rounds of "1R" which is the first round is changed to "2". , "R" is continuously displayed from the first round, and "1R" is continuously displayed until the predetermined period of the second R elapses, but this is just an example. is there. For example, as shown in FIG. 10-17, the display of "1" in the display of "1R" is deleted at the end of the open state corresponding to the first round, that is, at the timing when the big winning opening is closed. , "R" may be displayed only. Then, "2" may be displayed at the timing when the predetermined period of the second R has elapsed, and the round display of "2R" indicating that it is the second round may be performed. The same applies to the second and subsequent rounds. According to this, the end of each round can be visually recognized, and the game can be sharpened.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of winnings that is the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened is 10 (the upper limit winning number is 10). For example, the upper limit winning is set to 1. , If two pieces are entered during the predetermined period before the number of rounds is displayed, an over prize may be given. In this case, as the over-winning winning sound during the predetermined period, a sound different from the normal winning sound (over-winning sound) may be output, and the attacker lamp 9c may also emit light in a manner indicating the occurrence of over-winning. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of counting the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening is shown for displaying the number of acquisitions, but in addition to this, the winning to the general winning opening 10 during the big hit is also counted. May be good. Since right-handed hits are made during the big hit, the general winning opening for winning is the general winning opening 10 provided above the variable winning ball device 6B. FIG. 10-18 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processes in the case of counting the winning of the general winning opening 10 during the big hit. The same part as in FIG. 10-5 will not be described.

In the various display processes shown in FIGS. 10-18, when it is determined in step 042AKS056 that the prize designation command has not been received (step 042AKS056; No), a general prize indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the general prize opening 10 is further obtained. It is determined whether or not the designated command has been received (step 042AKS081). Then, when the general winning designation command is received, that is, when the general winning opening 10 is won (step 042AKS081; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of acquired balls (step 042AKS081; Yes). Step 042AKS082). After executing the process of step 042AKS082, or when the general winning designation command has not been received, that is, when there is no winning in the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS081; No), the process proceeds to the process of step 042AKS059. In addition, along with winning the general winning opening 10, a winning sound indicating that the game ball has won the general winning opening 10 (a winning sound different from the case where the large winning opening is won) may be output.

Further, in the various display processes shown in FIGS. 10-18, when it is determined in step 042AKS062 that the winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS062; No), it further indicates that the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. It is determined whether or not the general prize designation command has been received (step 042AKS083). Then, when the general winning designation command is received, that is, when the general winning opening 10 is won (step 042AKS083; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of acquired balls (step 042AKS083; Yes). Step 042AKS083), the number of acquisitions is updated and displayed (step 042AKS085). Even when the acquisition number update display in step 042AKS085 is performed, the acquisition number display is performed after the count-up display (notification display that the acquisition number increases) is performed. After executing the process of step 042AKS085, or when the general winning designation command has not been received, that is, when there is no winning in the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS083; No), the process proceeds to the process of step 042AKS065. In addition, along with winning the general winning opening 10, a winning sound indicating that the game ball has won the general winning opening 10 (a winning sound different from the case where the large winning opening is won) may be output.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the case of counting the winning of the general winning opening 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-19 and 10-20. 10-19 and 10-20 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation display in the image display device 5, an open / closed state of a large winning opening, and a lighting state of various lamps. (A-16), (b-16), (c-16), (a-17), (b-17), and (c-17) shown in FIG. 10-19 are shown in FIG. 10-10 ( The same applies to a-16), (b-16), (c-16), (a-17), (b-17), and (c-17). As shown in the figure, when the big winning opening is opened, the counting of 0.6 seconds as a predetermined period is started. When the game ball wins the general winning opening 10, the state shifts to the states shown in FIGS. 10-19 (a-18A), (b-18A), and (c-18A). Then, after the game ball has won the general winning opening 10 as shown in FIG. 10-19 (b-18A), or from the state shown in FIG. 10-19 (b-17), the game ball is also generally used in the large winning opening. When time elapses without winning the winning opening 10 and a predetermined period elapses as shown in FIGS. 10-19 (a-19A), (b-19A) and (c-19A), the game ball wins a general prize. When a prize is won in the mouth 10, the state shifts to the state shown in FIGS. 10-20 (a-20A), (b-20A), and (c-20A), and as shown in FIG. 10-20 (a-20A). , The number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is the first round is displayed, and the count-up display is performed. Further, at the same timing as these displays, as a big hit middle effect (1st R middle effect), as shown in FIG. 10-20 (a-20A), a decorative pattern constituting the big hit is displayed or "BOUNUS is in progress" is displayed. , And the character are displayed. In the jackpot effect, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (c-20A), the effect lamp 9 lights up according to a light emission pattern preset according to the jackpot effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (a-21A), "0003" is displayed as the number of acquisitions.

On the other hand, when the predetermined period elapses without the game ball winning the general winning opening 10, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (a-22A), the count-up display is not performed and the number of acquisitions is displayed as "0000". Is displayed. In addition, the point that the number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and as the big hit middle production (1st R middle production), the decorative symbols constituting the big hit are displayed, "BOUNUS" is displayed, and The point that the character is displayed and the point that the effect lamp 9 lights up according to the light emission pattern set in advance according to the effect during the big hit are common regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

As described above, even when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 during the predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened at the start of the first round, the predetermined setting is the same as in the above embodiment. After the elapse of the period, "0003" is displayed as the number of acquisitions in response to the winning of the general winning opening 10. If no game ball is also won in the general winning opening 10 during the predetermined period, "0000" is displayed as a predetermined display indicating that the prize ball has not been awarded. Therefore, even for the game balls that have won the general winning opening 10 during the predetermined period, the number of winnings corresponding to the winning is displayed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being anxious.

(Explanation of Means Related to Feature 042AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 042AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for instructing the display contents on the image display device 5) and
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can change the game medium into a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win.
A control means (for example, a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU103 that performs round games, etc.)
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions).
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the grant amount display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of winnings will be displayed after a predetermined period has passed after the big winning opening is opened),
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the number of acquisitions). Display "0000" as a display, etc.),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. Etc.),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, since the specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a deterioration of the game interest without giving anxiety to the player.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, the display means displays the specific display without displaying the predetermined display (for example, "0015" is displayed instead of displaying "0000". Display etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and to prevent the game from being enjoyed.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, the display means performs a count-up display indicating that the game value is given, and then the display means is given as the specific display. Display according to the value for the game (for example, "0015" is displayed after the count-up display, which is a notification display that the number of acquisitions is increasing), is displayed.
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that there is a prize and the number of acquisitions increases.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The display means starts displaying the grant amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period after receiving the command indicating that the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state (for example, on the main board 11). Starting counting the timer value for a predetermined period from the timing when the specified command is received during the opening of the big winning opening sent from the side),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since a predetermined period is suitably counted and a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a deterioration of the game interest without giving anxiety to the player.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The variable winning means passes through the first path (for example, by opening the large winning opening door, the launched game ball passes through the first path) that guides the game medium to the winning path in the first state. (For example, leading to the big winning opening) and the second path leading the game medium to the discharge path in the second state (for example, by closing the big winning opening door, the launched game ball is made large. A route forming means including a second path in the upper part of the winning opening door to lead to a discharge path, and a detecting means formed in the winning path to detect the winning of the game medium (for example, the count switch 23). Etc.), including,
The time from the path forming means to the detection means of the game medium is within the predetermined period (for example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, until the game ball existing in the large winning opening door portion is detected by the count switch 23). Time is configured to be 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball existing in the upper part of the large winning opening is detected within a predetermined period from the opening of the large winning opening, and the player can enjoy the game without giving anxiety. It is possible to prevent a decrease.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
After being controlled to the advantageous state and before the variable winning means becomes the first state, an operation promotion display for promoting the operation is performed to the player (for example, the big winning opening is opened after the big hit. In the meantime, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a-3), a right-handed effect is performed to indicate to the player that the player should be right-handed),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the operation to be performed during the advantageous state is suggested, the game method can be easily recognized and the game interest can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The first state is a state in which the variable winning door included in the variable winning means is completely opened (for example, the open state of the large winning opening means that the large winning opening is completely open. That is, the main board 11 is in a state where the large prize opening door has been moved to a position where it is completely open, and corresponds to the detection that the large prize entrance door has been moved to a position where it is completely open. A designated command is sent from the side while the big winning door is open),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the predetermined period is counted after the large winning opening is completely opened, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
When the game medium launched by performing the operation promotion display wins the variable winning means before the first round game in the advantageous state is started, the identification is performed after the lapse of the predetermined period. Display the display (for example, a game ball launched by performing a right-handed effect before the start of the 1st R can win a prize at the timing when the large winning opening is opened, and wins within the predetermined period. If so, the number of acquisitions will be displayed as a specific display after a predetermined period),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game medium launched before the start of the round game from being wasted.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
In the last round game of the plurality of round games in the advantageous state, when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state, the advantageous state is held with the game medium sandwiched between them. Finished (for example, in the final round, the eleventh game ball was sandwiched between the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the large winning door and the glass door frame 3a) as shown in FIG. 10-15). The jackpot game state ends in the state),
In the first round game when the advantageous state is controlled again, the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, so that the game medium in the sandwiched state wins the variable winning means. In this case, the specific display is displayed after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the game ball wins the big prize opening at the start of the first R in the case of the next big hit, and the number of acquisitions as the specific display after the lapse of the predetermined period. Display etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the dissatisfaction felt by the player when an irregular event occurs.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that is controlled to the advantageous state and suggests that the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state (for example, a large prize). From the closed state to the open state of the mouth, it is possible to execute a fanfare effect suggesting that the game is in a big hit game state), and it is executed when the display of the given amount display starts after the lapse of the predetermined period. It is possible to execute a round game display that can identify the round game and a production during the round corresponding to the round game (for example, after the large winning opening is open and a predetermined period has passed, the number of rounds is displayed together with the number of acquisitions. It is possible to perform a big hit production corresponding to round games, etc.),

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by adding sharpness to the production.

(Explanation of Means Related to Feature 043AK)
The feature unit 042AK includes the following feature unit 043AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 043AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for instructing the display contents on the image display device 5) and
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can change the game medium into a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win.
A control means (for example, a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU103 that performs round games, etc.)
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions).
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the grant amount display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of winnings will be displayed after a predetermined period has passed after the big winning opening is opened),
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the number of acquisitions). Display "0000" as a display, etc.),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. Etc.),
Light emitting means (for example, effect lamp 9) and
A light emitting control means (for example, a production control CPU 120) for controlling the light emitting means is further provided.
In the light emission control means, the game medium wins a prize when the game medium wins the variable winning means after the lapse of the predetermined period and when the game medium wins the variable winning means before the lapse of the predetermined period. The light emitting means is controlled by the light emitting pattern corresponding to (for example, when a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening, the attacker lamp 9c is made to emit light regardless of whether or not the winning is within a predetermined period).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, since the specific display is performed when the prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player, and the prize is won within the predetermined period. Is easier to see.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The light emitting means includes a specific light emitting means (for example, an attacker lamp 9c) located in the vicinity of the variable winning means that emits light when the game medium wins the variable winning means, and a predetermined light emitting means other than the specific light emitting means (for example, the attacker lamp 9c). For example, an effect lamp 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c) and
When the game medium wins the variable winning means, the light emission of the specific light emitting means has a larger number of light emission per unit time than the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means (for example, the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 (step). 042AKS064 is also the same), in a mode that is greater than the number of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamp 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emits light during the jackpot production (a mode that notifies that a prize has been won, etc.),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it becomes easy to visually recognize that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
Further equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.)
The sound output means
When the game medium wins a prize in the variable winning means, a winning sound corresponding to the winning is output.
When the game medium wins the variable winning means after the lapse of the predetermined period, or when the game medium wins the variable winning means before the lapse of the predetermined period, the winning sound is output (for example, the game is played in the large winning opening). When the ball wins, the winning sound is output regardless of whether the winning is within the specified period),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it becomes easy to recognize that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 044AK)
The feature unit 042AK includes the following feature unit 044AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 044AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for instructing the display contents on the image display device 5) and
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can change the game medium into a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win.
A control means (for example, a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU103 that performs round games, etc.)
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions).
It is possible to display a round game display that can identify the round game being executed (for example, display the number of rounds).
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the given amount display and the first after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. The round game display corresponding to the round game is displayed (for example, in the first round, the number of rounds and the number of acquisitions are displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the large winning opening is opened).
When the second and subsequent round games are performed among the plurality of round games, the second and subsequent times after the lapse of the predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. The round game display corresponding to the round game is displayed (for example, in the second round, the number of rounds is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the large winning opening is opened).
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the number of acquisitions). Display "0000" as a display, etc.),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. Etc.),
It is characterized by that.

According to this configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the game interest without giving anxiety to the player, and in each round of a plurality of round games. , It is possible to increase the possibility of winning consecutively fired game balls in the large winning opening opened earlier than the round display.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the second and subsequent round games are performed, if the game medium does not win the variable winning means within a predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. , The grant amount display displayed in the previous round game is continuously displayed (for example, within a predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened when the second and subsequent round games are performed). If the game medium does not win the big prize opening, the number of acquisitions displayed in the previous round game is continuously displayed as shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-31)),
When the second and subsequent round games are performed, if the game medium wins the variable winning means within a predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. , From the grant amount display displayed in the previous round game, the grant amount corresponding to the game value given in response to the winning is added and displayed (for example, the game medium is displayed within a predetermined period). When a prize is won in the large winning opening, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-30), the winning balls given in response to the winning from the number of winnings displayed in the previous round game are displayed. Add numbers and display),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the winning of the large winning opening even in the second and subsequent round games.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The display means can update and display the grant amount display being displayed in response to the game medium winning the variable winning means.
The update display of the grant amount display is completed until the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state and then changes to the first state again (for example, the large winning opening is completely closed). After that, the count-up display and the number of acquisitions corresponding to the over-winning will be completed within the period before the open state corresponding to the 2nd R),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, since the update of the acquisition number display at the time of one opening does not overlap with the update of the acquisition number display at the next opening, it becomes easy to determine which opening corresponds to the winning. ..

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 045AK)
The feature unit 042AK includes the following feature unit 045AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 045AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for instructing the display contents on the image display device 5) and
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can change the game medium into a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win.
A control means (for example, a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU103 that performs round games, etc.)
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions).
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the grant amount display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of winnings will be displayed after a predetermined period has passed after the big winning opening is opened),
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the number of acquisitions). Display "0000" as a display, etc.),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. Etc.),
With a plurality of light emitting means (for example, effect lamp 9),
A light emitting control means (for example, a production control CPU 120) for controlling the light emitting means is further provided.
The light emission control means is such that the variable winning means is in the first state when the variable winning means is in the first state and the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed. Control is performed to make more of the light emitting means emit light than when the imparted amount display is not displayed before the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, during the predetermined period, that is, in a situation where the acquired number is not displayed, FIG. 10- As shown in 10 (c-18), the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball wins the big prize opening, but in the situation where the number of acquisitions after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed, the number of acquisitions is displayed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the effect lamp 9 provided on the frame 3 for the double-game machine and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are used. The lamps are turned on alternately to emit more light from the effect lamp 9 than during the predetermined period),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, since the specific display is performed when the prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game without giving anxiety to the player, and the number of acquisitions after the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to liven up the production after the event is performed and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
It is possible to display an operation promotion display for promoting the operation to the player (for example, right-handed display) after the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state and before the variable winning means is in the first state.
The light emitting means includes a specific light emitting means (for example, an attacker lamp 9c) located in the vicinity of the variable winning means that emits light when the game medium wins the variable winning means, and a predetermined light emitting means other than the specific light emitting means (for example, the attacker lamp 9c). For example, an effect lamp 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c) and
When the variable winning means is in the first state, when the given amount display before the elapse of the predetermined period is not displayed, the predetermined light emitting means corresponds to the operation promotion display while emitting the specific light emitting means. The light is emitted in a light emitting pattern, and when the given amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period is displayed, the specific light emitting means and the predetermined light emitting means are made to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the round game (for example, the big winning opening). After being opened, the effect lamps 9 are sequentially turned on as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9 (c-13) until a predetermined period elapses to suggest right-handed strikes. After the lapse of a predetermined period, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the effect lamp 9 and the game board 2 provided in the frame 3 for the multi-game machine are provided. When the effect lamps 9 are turned on alternately and the effect lamps 9 are sequentially turned on after the big winning opening is opened to suggest a right-handed strike, after the last lit attacker lamp 9c is turned on, the figure is shown in the figure. Do not turn off the lights as shown in 10-9 (c-15), but leave them on as they are),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, the operation can be promoted by using the predetermined light emitting means, and the player can be made aware that the variable winning means is in the first state.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
In the round game, when a specific number of game media wins, one of the round games ends, and the game shifts to the next round game (for example, when 10 game balls win, the big winning opening is opened. It will be the upper limit period that can be done, etc.),
The time from the lapse of the predetermined period until the variable winning means enters the second state is a sufficient time for the game medium to win the specific number (for example, the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened). Is a sufficient period to count 10 game balls after a predetermined period has passed),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, a sufficient time is secured for winning, so that the player can feel reassured.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the round game, when a specific number of game media wins, one of the round games ends, and the game shifts to the next round game (for example, when 10 game balls win, the big winning opening is opened. It will be the upper limit period that can be done, etc.),
The time from the lapse of the predetermined period until the variable winning means enters the second state is a sufficient time for the game medium to win the specific number (for example, the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened). Is a sufficient period to count 10 game balls after a predetermined period has passed),
When the variable winning means is in the first state, the light emission of the light emitting means is restricted when the given amount display before the elapse of the predetermined period is not displayed, and the given amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period is displayed. After the display, the light emitting means is made to emit light (for example, until the large winning opening is opened and a predetermined period elapses, that is, until the number of winnings is displayed, FIGS. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19). ), The effect lamp 9 is not emitted, and as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the effect is displayed after the number of acquisitions after the lapse of a predetermined period is displayed. Make the lamp 9 emit light, etc.),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from hitting quickly and promote the firing timing.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that is controlled to the advantageous state and suggests that the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state (for example, a fanfare effect). Is possible, etc.), and at the same time as the display of the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period is started, it is possible to execute the round game display that can identify the round game being executed and the in-round effect corresponding to the round game. (For example, the number of rounds is displayed, the number of acquisitions is displayed, and the big hit production is performed after a predetermined period of time).
The light emitting means is made to emit light at the same timing as the execution timing of the effect during the round (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the timing is the same as the execution timing of the effect during the big hit. (For example, make the effect lamp 9 emit light),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, the production can be excited at once at the timing when the production is executed during the round, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Further equipped with general winning means (for example, general winning opening 10) capable of winning a game medium,
The display means
It is possible to display the amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the general winning means as the given amount display (for example, the winning number display is displayed corresponding to the winning to the general winning opening 10). Etc.),
When the game medium does not win the general prize means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period). If the game ball does not win in the general winning opening 10, "0000" is displayed as a predetermined display indicating that the prize ball has not been given),
When the game medium wins the general winning means within the predetermined period, a display corresponding to winning the general winning means is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the large winning opening is open). If a game ball wins in the general winning opening 10 during the predetermined period after that, "0003" is displayed as the number of winnings in response to the winning in the general winning opening 10 after the lapse of the predetermined period. Etc.),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, even when the general winning means is won during the predetermined period, the display corresponding to the winning of the general winning means is displayed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being anxious.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The variable winning means is provided in a predetermined area in the game area (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the game area on the right side).
The display means
It is possible to display the first image (for example, a decorative pattern constituting a big hit) at the same timing as the above-mentioned grant amount display.
The first image is effect-displayed at the same timing as the grant amount display in the advantageous state (for example, an effect display for operating a decorative symbol constituting a big hit is performed).
The effect display is displayed in a mode suggesting the predetermined area (for example, as an effect display, the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot are operated in the right-back direction, the front, and the left-back direction to be displayed in a mode suggesting right-handed striking. Such),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, the effect display suggests a game area to be fired, and it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the game area to be fired.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiment examples described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is another gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for instructing the display contents on the image display device 5) and
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can change the game medium into a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win.
A control means (for example, a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU103 that performs round games, etc.)
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions).
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the grant amount display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of winnings will be displayed after a predetermined period has passed after the big winning opening is opened),
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, the number of acquisitions). Display "0000" as a display, etc.),
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. Etc.),
further,
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect using an image (for example, an item effect or a notice effect) is provided.
The effect executing means can display a specific image (for example, an item image /) and execute a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect) after changing the mode of the specific image.
The specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a white item image) and a second specific image (for example, a red item image) that is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than the first specific image. ,
As a special effect (for example, an item effect) to be executed before the predetermined effect, the effect executing means newly adds a first special effect (for example, a white item image being displayed) to display the new first specific image. An item addition effect of adding and displaying a white item image and a second special effect of changing the displayed first specific image to the second specific image (for example, changing the displayed white item image to a red item image). It is possible to execute (change item change effect) and
Depending on the display status of the specific image before executing the special effect, the execution ratios of the first special effect and the second special effect are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the item effect). The execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect differs depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before executing).

According to such a configuration, since the specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a deterioration of the game interest without giving anxiety to the player. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

That is, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state, a predetermined display (when the prize is not won within the predetermined period) or a specific display (winning within the predetermined period) is displayed as the grant amount display. When) is displayed, the amount of grant is preferably displayed to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game, and a new first specific image is displayed according to the display status of the specific image before the special effect is executed. Since the execution ratio of the first special effect to be performed and the second special effect in which the displayed first specific image is changed to the second specific image changes, the interest of the effect using the specific image is improved. Can be done. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that easily attracts the interest of the player when installed in the amusement park and easily improves the interest of the production.

In addition, a predetermined effect may be executed during the jackpot game. In this case, a predetermined effect indicating that there is a big hit in the hold memory may be executed during the big hit. By doing so, not only the number of game value added during the big hit, but also the next big hit can be noticed, and the interest is improved.

Further, the grant amount display may be executed not only during the big hit but also during the probability change. For example, it may be displayed when a prize is won in the electric chew or when a prize is won at the time of winning a small hit. In this case, as the content of the predetermined effect, it may be notified that the electric chew will be released or that it will be a small hit. By doing so, the interest of the game will be further improved.

Further, as another example of a gaming machine capable of improving the interest, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect using an image (for example, an item effect or a notice effect) is provided.
The effect executing means displays a specific image (for example, an item image / the specific image may be referred to as a specific image in the examples, but has the same meaning), and the mode of the specific image is changed. After that, a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect) can be executed,
The specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a white item image) and a second specific image (for example, a red item image) that is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than the first specific image. ,
As a special effect (for example, an item effect) to be executed before the predetermined effect, the effect executing means newly adds a first special effect (for example, a white item image being displayed) to display the new first specific image. An item addition effect of adding and displaying a white item image and a second special effect of changing the displayed first specific image to the second specific image (for example, changing the displayed white item image to a red item image). It is possible to execute (change item change effect) and
Depending on the display status of the specific image before executing the special effect, the execution ratios of the first special effect and the second special effect are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the item effect). The execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect differs depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before executing). A form example of this gaming machine will be described below as another form example.

(Example of other forms)

(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. 11 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. 11, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S901). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S902). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S903). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S903; Yes), the initialization process (step S908) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S909). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S903; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S904). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; No), the initialization process (step S908) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal or not (step). S905). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S905; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S908) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S905; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S907). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S9010). 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 S9011), and the interrupt is enabled (step S9012). ). 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.

(Explanation of feature units 175F to 180F)
Next, the feature portions 175F to 180F of this embodiment will be described. The feature units 175F to 180F are characterized in that the effect using the image displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. The effect control CPU 120 executes various effects using images on the screen of the image display device 5. In the effect using the image, for example, the effect using the item image showing the mode of the box is executed. The item image shown in the box mode includes a white item image shown in a white box as a normal mode and a red item shown in a red box with a higher expectation of being controlled by a jackpot game state than the white item image. An image is provided. The item image may have other types of display modes.

The item effect using the item image includes an item addition effect for displaying a new white item image and an item change effect for changing the displayed white item image to a red item image. The item effect is executed at a timing before the timing of the super reach during the variable display. During the variable display, the reach mode may result in a normal reach. The normal reach is a reach in which the expectation of a big hit is not so high, and the production using the item image is executed during the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the normal chee reach. After that, it may develop into a super reach with high expectations for big hits.

In Super Reach, the advance notice effect is executed at a plurality of timings. There are a plurality of types of advance notice effects. It is suggested that the jackpot game state is controlled by the mode of the advance notice effect executed at a predetermined timing. The item image is an image suggesting that the advance notice effect is executed. By opening the box as an item image, an image corresponding to the notice effect will appear from inside. The notice effect is either a first pattern effect in which the item image is displayed and the mode of the item image is changed to execute the notice effect, or a second pattern effect in which the notice effect is executed without displaying the item image. Will be executed. Hereinafter, the production using images will be described in detail.

FIG. 12-1 is a timing chart showing the first pattern effect and the second pattern effect. The first pattern effect is a pattern in which the item effect is executed. The second pattern effect is a pattern in which the item effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 12-1, from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, a normal reach may be achieved, and then an effect that develops into a super reach may be executed.

In the first pattern production, the first get production is executed before the normal reach is reached. The first get effect is an effect in which the present image is displayed first. In the first get effect, one white item image may be displayed, or two white item images may be displayed. Also, in the first get production, a red item image with a higher expectation of a big hit than a white item image may be displayed. It should be noted that various types of item images displayed in the first get effect may be provided, such as displaying one white item image and one red item image.

In the first pattern effect, the zone entry effect is executed when the variable display of the decorative pattern is set to normal reach after the first get effect. Here, the zone effect rush effect is an effect that is executed as an effect that encourages the execution of an item addition effect for adding an item image or an item change effect for changing an item image. Specifically, by displaying "Zone rush" on the screen, it encourages the item production to be executed thereafter. In addition, the zone entry effect may be provided with a Gase pattern in which the addition / change effect of the item image is not executed after that.

After the zone entry effect, the item image addition / change effect is executed 5 times during the normal reach period. In addition, an effect in which the item image is not added or changed may be executed at the execution timing of the item image addition / change effect. In such a case, the continuous suggestion effect suggesting that the item image addition / change effect is executed after that at the timing when the item image addition / change effect is executed is executed. Although the example in which the item image addition / change effect is executed 5 times is described, the item image addition / change effect may be executed 5 times or more, or less than 5 times. It may be executed by. Then, when it develops from normal reach to super reach, various notice effects are executed during super reach.

In this embodiment, a battle effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight during super reach is executed. The battle effect is an effect in which the jackpot display result is derived when the ally character wins the enemy character, and the off display result is derived when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. During such a battle production, various notice productions are executed. In the first pattern effect, as shown in FIG. 12-1, a notice effect such as a title change effect, an expectation degree display effect, a title change effect, a cut-in effect, and a button change effect is executed. The title change effect is an effect in which the color of the title display indicating that the ally character and the enemy character fight is changed to a color with a high degree of expectation. The title change effect may be executed at the start of the battle effect and during the middle of the battle effect.

The expectation level display effect is an effect that indicates the degree of expectation that a ally character will win in this battle effect in characters. Different characters are displayed depending on the degree of expectation that the ally character will win. The cut-in effect is an effect in which an image representing the ally character is cut-in displayed on the screen when the ally character attacks the enemy character. Multiple types of this cut-in image are provided depending on the degree of expectation that allies will win. The button change effect is an effect that is executed at the final fanning when the result of the battle effect is obtained. In the button change effect, the operation promotion image that prompts the normal button operation may be changed to the operation promotion image with a high expectation that the ally wins.

In the first pattern effect, the mode of the item image displayed before each advance notice effect is executed changes from a closed box to an open box. After that, an image indicating that each notice effect is executed while the item box is opened is displayed. The image displayed when the item image is released may not be an image indicating that the advance notice effect is executed, but an image indicating the content of the advance notice effect itself. Further, the image displayed when the item image is released may be displayed on the screen for a predetermined period, and a plurality of images may be displayed in the same period. The display may disappear one by one.

Next, the second pattern production will be described. In the second pattern effect, the effect of the pattern in which the item effect is not executed is executed. As shown in FIG. 12-1, in the second pattern effect, the first get effect, the zone entry effect, and the item image addition / change effect are not executed at all. During the super reach, various advance notice effects are executed in the same manner as the first pattern effect. However, in the second pattern, there may be fewer types of notices executed than in the first pattern effect. As shown in FIG. 12-1, in the second pattern effect, the expectation display effect is not executed as compared with the first pattern effect, and the number of advance notice effects is one less.

Although the case where the item effect is executed during the normal reach has been described, the item effect may be executed during a period other than the normal reach. For example, it may be executed during the period during super reach, or it may be executed during the period before reaching. Further, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the item effect may be executed during the period during which the pseudo-ream is executed. For example, when the item effect is executed during the pseudo-ream period, the item image addition / change effect may be executed at the timing of the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream.

Next, a specific production example of the item production will be described. FIG. 12-2 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect from the start of the fluctuation to the stop of the symbol. The effect control CPU 120 executes a process of controlling an image to be displayed on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 12-2 (A), at the start of the fluctuation, the variable display is started as the decorative symbol is indicated by the downward arrow. The active display corresponding to the current variable display is displayed in the lower left of the screen, and the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been executed is displayed in the area on the right side.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12-2 (B), the first get effect is executed. As the first get effect, the first image consisting of the white item image and the characters "GET!" Is displayed in the center of the screen. An image showing the current variable display is displayed in a small reduced design mode at the upper left of the screen. After that, as shown in FIG. 12-2 (C), the added white item image 175F002 is displayed at the lower left on the screen. Then, after the symbol "5" is in the reach state, the characters "zone entry" are displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 12-2 (D), and the zone effect is started. Although the screen in the reach state is omitted, the normal reach effect is executed in which the effect of the reach state in which two "5" symbols are aligned in the center of the screen is executed.

After FIG. 12-2 (D), as shown in FIG. 12-2 (E), an item change effect is executed in which a red item image indicated by a diagonal line is displayed together with the characters "CHANGE!" In the center of the screen. To. The item change effect in which the red item image shown in FIG. 12-2 (E) acts on the white item image 175FS002 at the lower left of the screen is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12-2 (F), the white item image 175F002 is changed to the red item image 175F003 by this item change effect, and the user stands by in this state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12-2 (E), the effect of opening the red item image 175F003 is executed, and the characters "super heat" are displayed from the item image as the expectation degree display effect. By releasing the item image in this way, some kind of advance notice effect is executed. Then, in the variable display executed this time, as shown in FIG. 12-2 (H), when the symbols are stopped, the symbols of "555" are aligned and the jackpot display result is obtained.

Next, a specific example of the item image addition / change effect will be described. FIG. 12-3 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect when one item image is added at the time of the first get. As shown in FIG. 12-3 (A), when one item image is added at the time of the first get, the characters "GET!" And the item image are displayed in the center of the screen. After that, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (B), the white item image 175FS002 waits and is displayed at the lower left on the screen.

When the item addition effect is executed from the state of FIG. 12-3 (B), as shown in FIG. 12-3 (C), one white item image is displayed with the characters "GET!" In the center of the screen. Items to be added An additional effect may be executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (D), a total of two white item images 175F002 are displayed at the lower part of the screen including the added white item image 175F002. When multiple item images are displayed, the item images on the left are released in order.

When the item change effect is executed from the state shown in FIG. 12-3 (B), a red item image is displayed in the center of the screen together with the characters "CHANGE!" As shown in FIG. 12-3 (E). The displayed item change effect may be executed. The red item image in the center of the screen acts on the white item image at the bottom left of the screen. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (F), the white item image 175F002 is changed to the red item image 175FS003, and one is displayed at the lower left on the screen.

Next, a specific example of another item image addition / change effect will be described. FIG. 12-4 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect when two item images are added at the time of the first get. As shown in Fig. 12-4 (A), when two item images are added at the first get, the characters "GET!" And the image indicating that the two item images have been added are displayed on the screen. It is displayed in the center. After that, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (B), two white item images 175FS002 are displayed in standby at the lower left on the screen.

When the item addition effect is executed from the state shown in FIG. 12-4 (B), as shown in FIG. 12-4 (C), there are two white item images with the characters "GET!" In the center of the screen. Items to be added An additional effect may be executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (D), a total of four white item images 175F002 are displayed at the lower part of the screen including the added white item image 175F002.

When the item change effect is executed from the state shown in FIG. 12-4 (B), a red item image is displayed in the center of the screen together with the characters "CHANGE!" As shown in FIG. 12-4 (E). The displayed item change effect may be executed. The red item image in the center of the screen acts on the white item image on the lower left and right side of the screen. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F), the white item image 175F002 on the right side of the two white item images 175F002 changes to the red item image 175FS003. Then, one white item image 175F002 and one red item image 175FS003 are displayed at the lower left on the screen.

In the item change effect, when a plurality of item images are displayed, the white item image 175FS002 on the far right may be changed to the red item image 175FS003. However, when a plurality of item images are displayed, the display mode of any one of the item images may be changed. Further, when a plurality of item images are displayed, a pattern may be provided in which the display modes of the plurality of item images are all changed.

Next, the production performed during the super reach will be described. FIG. 12-5 is a display screen view showing an example of a battle effect executed during super reach. 12-5 (A) to 12-5 (E) show the flow of the first pattern effect in which the item image is displayed. Further, 8-5 (F) to (H) show the flow of the second pattern effect in which the item image is not displayed.

The first pattern production will be described. In the first pattern effect, as shown in FIG. 12-5 (A), the battle effect is started with two white item images 175FS002 displayed on the screen. In the upper left of the screen, a small symbol indicates that it is currently in reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 12-5 (B), the item image on the left side of the two white item images 175F002 is released, and the effect that the characters "title change" appear from the box is executed. This effect suggests that the title change effect is subsequently executed.

FIG. 12-5 (C) is a diagram showing a state in which the title change effect is being executed. When the title is displayed, the characters "Friend VS Enemy" are usually displayed on a white background, but the characters "Friend VS Enemy" are displayed on a red background. The color of the character itself may change from white to red instead of the background of the character. At this time, since another white item image 175F001002 remains, it is suggested that some kind of advance notice effect is subsequently executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12-5 (D), the remaining item images are released, and the effect that the characters "cut-in change" appear from the box is executed. This effect suggests that the cut-in change effect is subsequently executed. FIG. 12-5 (E) is a diagram showing a state in which the cut-in change effect is being executed. When the cut-in image is displayed, the character is usually displayed on a white background, but the character is displayed on a red background.

Next, the second pattern production will be described. In the second pattern effect, as shown in FIG. 12-5 (F), the battle effect is started without displaying the item image. After that, the title change effect of FIG. 12-5 (G) is executed without the effect of the item image. Further, the cut-in change effect of FIG. 12-5 (H) is executed without the effect of the item image.

Next, the processing of various determinations of the series of effects described above will be described. FIG. 12-6 is an explanatory diagram showing an item effect pattern determination table. The item effect pattern determination table is a table for determining the item effect pattern. FIG. 12-6 (A) is a jackpot item effect pattern determination table 178FT001 used when the display result is a jackpot, and FIG. 12-6 (B) is a missed item used when the display result is missed. It is an effect pattern determination table 178FT002. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 12-6 (A), at the time of a big hit, the item effect pattern is determined at a rate of 60% for the first pattern effect in which the item image is displayed, and 40% for the second pattern effect in which the item image is not displayed. It is determined by the ratio of. Further, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (B), the item effect pattern is determined as the item effect pattern at a rate of 40% in the first pattern effect in which the item image is displayed, and in the second pattern effect in which the item image is not displayed. It is determined at a rate of 60%. The ratio of the table is a percentage display of the allocated random value.

From the table shown in FIG. 12-6, it is easier to determine the first pattern effect at the time of big hit than at the time of off. That is, at the time of a big hit, it is easier to determine the pattern of the item effect that displays the item image than at the time of the loss. In other words, when the first pattern effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the second pattern effect is executed.

FIG. 12-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a battle effect pattern determination table. The battle effect pattern determination table is a table for determining the execution pattern of various advance notice effects executed during the super reach. FIG. 12-7 (A) is a battle effect pattern determination table 179FT001 with no item at the time of big hit, which is used at the time of big hit and when the item image is not displayed. FIG. 12-7 (B) is a battle effect pattern determination table 179FT002 with a jackpot item used at the time of a jackpot and when an item image is displayed. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 12-7 (A), the pattern of PT1-0 to PT1-10 is provided as the pattern of the battle effect in the effect pattern determination table without items at the time of big hit. At the time of a big hit and when the item image is not displayed, one of the battle effect patterns is determined from the plurality of battle effect patterns using the table of FIG. 12-7 (A).

In PT1-0, the title change effect is not executed at the start of the battle effect and is displayed as a white (normal) title, there is no expectation display, and the title change effect is not executed in the middle of the battle effect and is white (normal). It is displayed as a title, the cut-in change effect is not executed, it is displayed as a blue (normal) cut-in, and the button image is displayed as white (normal). The total number of changes in the notice is 0, 3%. It is a pattern determined by the ratio of. In PT1-1, the title change effect is executed at the start of the battle effect and displayed as a red title, there is no expectation level display, the title change effect is not executed in the middle of the battle effect, and the title is displayed as a white (normal) title. , The cut-in change effect is not executed and is displayed in blue (normal) cut-in, and the button image is displayed in white (normal). The total number of changes in the notice is 1 and is determined at a rate of 4%. It is a pattern to be done.

In PT1-2, the title change effect is executed at the start of the battle effect and displayed as a red title, there is no expectation level display, the title change effect is not executed in the middle of the battle effect, and the title is displayed as a white (normal) title. , The cut-in change effect is executed and displayed in green cut-in, the button image is displayed in white (normal), the total number of changes in the notice is 2, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 6%. is there. In PT1-3, the title change effect is executed at the start of the battle effect and displayed as a red title, there is no expectation display, the title change effect is not executed during the battle effect, and the title is displayed as a white (normal) title. , The cut-in change effect is executed and displayed in red cut-in, the button image is displayed in white (normal), the total number of changes in the notice is 2, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 8%. is there.

In PT1-4, the title change effect is executed at the start of the battle effect and displayed as a red title, the characters of chance are displayed as the expectation level display, and the title change effect is not executed during the battle effect and is white (normal). It is displayed with the title of, the cut-in change effect is executed, it is displayed with a green cut-in, and the button image is displayed in white (normal), the total number of changes of the notice is 3 times, at a rate of 10% It is a determined pattern. In PT1-5, the title change effect is not executed at the start of the battle effect and is displayed as a white (normal) title, there is no expectation level display, the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect, and the title is displayed in red. , The cut-in change effect is executed and displayed in a green cut-in, and the button image is displayed in red. The total number of changes in the notice is 3 times, which is a pattern determined at a rate of 12%.

In PT1-6, the title change effect is not executed at the start of the battle effect and is displayed as a white (normal) title, there is no expectation level display, the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect, and the title is displayed in red. , The cut-in change effect is executed and displayed in red cut-in, and the button image is displayed in red. The total number of changes in the notice is 3 times, which is a pattern determined at a rate of 14%. In PT1-7, the title change effect is not executed at the start of the battle effect and is displayed as a white (normal) title, the character of chance is displayed as the expectation level display, and the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect and is red. It is displayed with the title of, the cut-in change effect is executed, it is displayed with a green cut-in, the button image is displayed in red, the total number of changes of the notice is 4, and it is determined at a rate of 16% It is a pattern.

In PT1-8, the title change effect is not executed at the start of the battle effect and is displayed as a white (normal) title, the characters of intense heat are displayed as the expectation level display, and the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect. It is displayed with a red title, the cut-in change effect is executed, it is displayed with a red cut-in, the button image is displayed in red, the total number of changes of the notice is 4 times, and it is determined at a rate of 17% It is a pattern. In PT1-9, the title change effect is executed at the start of the battle effect and displayed in the red title, the characters of intense heat are displayed as the expectation degree display, and the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect and the red title is displayed. It is displayed, the cut-in change effect is executed, it is displayed with a green cut-in, the button image is displayed in red, the total number of changes of the notice is 5, and it is a pattern determined at a rate of 4%. ..

In PT1-10, the title change effect is executed at the start of the battle effect and displayed in the red title, the characters of intense heat are displayed as the expectation degree display, and the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect and the red title is displayed. It is displayed, the cut-in change effect is executed, it is displayed with a red cut-in, the button image is displayed in red, the total number of changes of the notice is 5, and it is a pattern determined at a rate of 6%. ..

As shown in FIG. 12-7 (B), in the effect pattern determination table with items at the time of big hit, patterns of PT2-1 to PT2-10 are provided as patterns of battle effect. When the item image is displayed at the time of a big hit, one of the battle effect patterns is determined from the plurality of battle effect patterns using the table of FIG. 12-7 (B).

PT2-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 4%. PT2-2 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-2 is executed and is determined at a rate of 6%. PT2-3 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-3 is executed and determined at a rate of 8%. PT2-4 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-4 is executed and determined at a rate of 10%. PT2-5 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-5 is executed and determined at a rate of 12%. PT2-6 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-6 is executed and determined at a rate of 14%.

PT2-7 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-7 is executed except that an image showing the stick controller is displayed in the button effect, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 16%. PT2-8 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-8 is executed except that an image showing the stick controller is displayed in the button effect, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 17%. PT2-9 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-9 is executed except that an image showing the stick controller is displayed in the button effect, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 6%. PT2-10 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-10 is executed except that an image showing the stick controller is displayed in the button effect, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 7%.

As shown in FIG. 12-7, at the time of a big hit, the ratio of the battle effect pattern having a large total number of changes is determined. However, the rate at which the total number of changes is determined to be 5 is low. This is because the pattern in which the notice effect changes a total of 5 times is positioned as a pattern that rarely occurs. In addition, the title change effect may be executed twice in the same battle effect at the start and in the middle, but at the time of a big hit, it is easier to determine whether it is executed in the middle than at the start. In addition, the effect of changing to the stick controller by the button change effect is determined only when there is an item. Further, when there is an item, the pattern in which the total number of changes is 0 is not executed.

FIG. 12-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a battle effect pattern determination table. The battle effect pattern determination table is a table for determining the execution pattern of various advance notice effects executed during the super reach. FIG. 12-8 (A) is a battle effect pattern determination table 179FT003 with no item at the time of loss, which is used when the item image is not displayed at the time of loss. FIG. 12-8 (B) is a battle effect pattern determination table 179FT004 with an item at the time of loss, which is used when the item image is displayed at the time of loss.

As shown in FIG. 12-8 (A), the pattern of PT3-0 to PT3-10 is provided as the pattern of the battle effect in the effect pattern determination table without items at the time of disconnection. When the item image is not displayed at the time of disconnection, one of the battle effect patterns is determined from the plurality of battle effect patterns using the table of FIG. 12-8 (A).

PT3-0 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-0 is executed and determined at a rate of 17%. PT3-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 16%. PT3-2 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-2 is executed and is determined at a rate of 14%. PT3-3 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-3 is executed and determined at a rate of 12%. PT3-4 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-4 is executed and determined at a rate of 11%. PT3-5 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-5 is executed and determined at a rate of 10%. PT3-6 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-6 is executed and determined at a rate of 7%. PT3-7 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-7 is executed and determined at a rate of 6%. PT3-8 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-8 is executed and determined at a rate of 4%. PT3-9 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-9 is executed and determined at a rate of 2%. PT3-10 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT1-10 is executed and determined at a rate of 1%.

As shown in FIG. 12-8 (B), in the effect pattern determination table with items at the time of disconnection, patterns PT4-1 to PT4-10 are provided as patterns for battle effects. When the item image is displayed at the time of disconnection, one of the battle effect patterns is determined from the plurality of battle effect patterns using the table of FIG. 12-8 (B).

PT4-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 18%. PT4-2 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-2 is executed and determined at a rate of 16%. PT4-3 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-3 is executed and determined at a rate of 14%. PT4-4 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-4 is executed and determined at a rate of 13%. PT4-5 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-5 is executed and determined at a rate of 12%. PT4-6 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-6 is executed and determined at a rate of 9%. PT4-7 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-7 is executed and determined at a rate of 8%. PT4-8 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-8 is executed and determined at a rate of 5%. PT4-9 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-9 is executed and determined at a rate of 3%. PT4-10 is a pattern in which the same pattern of advance notice effect as PT2-10 is executed and determined at a rate of 2%.

As shown in FIG. 12-8, at the time of deviation, the ratio of determining the battle effect pattern with a small total number of changes is high. Further, the title change effect may be executed twice in the same battle effect at the start and in the middle, but it is easier to determine that the title change effect is executed at the start than in the middle at the time of loss. In addition, the effect of changing to the stick controller by the button change effect is determined only when there is an item. Further, when there is an item, the pattern in which the total number of changes is 0 is not executed. Further, when FIG. 12-7 and FIG. 12-8 are compared, the rate of determination of the pattern in which the total number of changes is larger in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss is higher. Therefore, in the battle production, the one with a large number of advance notice productions is expected to be controlled to the big hit game state.

Next, the battle production process will be described. FIG. 12-9 is a flowchart showing the battle effect processing. The battle effect processing is included in the processing executed in the variable display start setting processing (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display variation pattern executed this time is a battle effect variation pattern (178FS001). Whether or not to execute the battle effect may be determined from the value of the fluctuation pattern specification command sent from the main side to the sub side.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the battle effect is not a variable pattern (178FS001; N), the process ends. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the battle effect is a variable pattern (178FS001; Y), the item effect pattern is determined by the item effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12-6 (178FS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first pattern effect for displaying the item image (178FS003). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is the first pattern effect (178FS003; Y), it shifts to the process of 178FS004. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not the first pattern effect (178FS003; N), that is, when it determines that it is the second pattern effect that does not display the item image, the process proceeds to the process of 178FS005.

The effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the battle effect in 178FS005 by the itemless battle effect pattern determination table of FIG. 12-7 (A) or FIG. 12-8 (A), and shifts to the process of 178FS007. The effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the battle effect from the item-existing battle effect pattern determination table of FIG. 12-7 (B) or FIG. 12-8 (B) in 178FS004, and after shifting to the process of 178FS006, The process proceeds to 178FS007.

The effect control CPU 120 determines detailed processing when executing the item effect in the item effect process of 178FS006. Details of the item effect processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-10 and later. The effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the battle effect of the determined content in the process of 178FS007, and the process ends. In such a series of battle effect processing, various advance notice effects and item effects when the battle effect is executed are set to be executed with the determined contents.

FIG. 12-10 is a flowchart showing the item effect processing. The item effect process is a process executed in S178FS006 of FIG. 12-9. The effect control CPU 120 first identifies which pattern the battle effect pattern determined in FIG. 12-9 is (178FS010). Next, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the final number of items according to the total number of advance notice effects based on the specified battle effect pattern (178FS011). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the item effect by using any of the item effect content determination tables shown in FIGS. 12-11 to 12-13 (178FS012), and ends the process.

Next, the item production determination table used for determining the content of the item production will be described. The content of the item effect is a table for determining a pattern of how to add or change the item image. How to determine the content of the item effect is shown in the pattern using the item effect content determination table shown in FIG. 12-11, the pattern using the item effect content determination table shown in FIG. 12-12, and FIG. 12-13. There is a pattern that uses the item production content determination table to be shown. It should be noted that each item effect content determination table is a table used for determining the content of some characteristic item effects, and does not indicate all the tables used for the item effect.

[Item production content determination table on the feature section 175F]
FIG. 12-11 is a diagram showing an example of an item effect content determination table in the feature unit 175F. FIG. 12-11 (A) is a jackpot item effect content determination table 175FT001 used when the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, FIG. 12-11 (B) is a loss-off item effect content determination table 175FT002 used when the loss-off display result is obtained. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 12-11 (A), in the item production content determination table at the time of big hit, AT1-1 to AT1-2, AT2-1 to AT2-2 are determined according to the number of final item images as the item production pattern. , AT3-1 to AT3-3, AT4-1 to AT4-5, AT5-1 to AT5-5.

The pattern in which the final number of item images is one is AT1-1 to AT1-2. In AT1-1, an effect of getting one white item image is executed as the first get effect, and then the item image addition / change effect is not executed, and the final mode becomes "white", which is 40%. It is a pattern determined by the ratio. In AT1-2, the effect of getting one red item image is executed as the first get effect, and then the item image addition / change effect is not executed, and the final mode becomes "red", which is 40%. It is a pattern determined by the ratio.

The patterns with two final item images are AT2-1 to AT2-2. In AT2-1, the effect of getting two white item images is executed as the first get effect, and then the item image addition / change effect is not executed, and the final mode is "white and white", which is 40%. It is a pattern determined by the ratio. In AT2-2, the effect of getting two red item images is executed as the first get effect, and then the item image addition / change effect is not executed, and the final mode is "red-red", which is 40%. It is a pattern determined by the ratio of. When the final number of item images is one or two patterns, only the first get effect is executed and the item effect is not executed after that. Therefore, such a pattern does not develop into a zone entry effect. In addition, when the final number of item images is one or two patterns, the fanning that develops into the zone entry effect may be executed.

The patterns with three final item images are AT3-1 to AT3-3. In AT3-1, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. The continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing, one white item image is added at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth addition / change effect. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the change effect, the final mode is "white, white, and red", and the pattern is determined at a rate of 20%. Here, the continuation suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the addition / change effect is executed after the timing at which the item image addition / change effect is executed. As the continuation suggestion effect, for example, an effect in which the characters "continue" appear on the screen is executed.

In AT3-2, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth addition -The item image is changed to red at the timing of the change effect, the final mode is "white red red", and the pattern is determined at a rate of 30%. In AT3-3, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "red-red-red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 50%. Here, when a plurality of red colors are changed in each pattern, the item image on the far right is changed. When the item image is changed to red, the item image other than the rightmost item may be changed, or the item image changed by the lottery such as the jackpot expectation may be different.

The patterns with four final item images are AT4-1 to AT4-5. In AT4-1, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. The continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing, one white item image is added at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth addition / change effect. One white item image is added at the timing of the change effect, and the final mode is "white white white white", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 5%. In AT4-2, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the third addition / change effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "white-white-white-red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 10%.

In AT4-3, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, one white item image is added at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect of, and the final mode is "white, white, red, red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 20%. In AT4-4, the effect of getting two white item images is executed as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect. One white item image is added at the timing, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "white red red red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 30%.

In AT4-5, the effect of getting two white item images is executed as the first get effect, two white item images are added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect. The item image is changed to red at the timing, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth addition -The item image is changed to red at the timing of the change effect, the final mode is "red red red red", and the pattern is determined at a rate of 35%.

The patterns with five final item images are AT5-1 to AT5-5. In AT5-1, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the third addition / change effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. One white item image is added at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "white white white white white", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 5%. In AT5-2, one white item image is obtained as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, one white item image is added at the timing of the third addition / change effect, and one white item image is added at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, 5 The item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, and the final mode is "white white white white red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 10%.

In AT5-3, an effect of getting two white item images is executed as the first get effect, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, one white item image is added at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect of, and the final mode is "white white white red red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 20%. In AT5-4, an effect of getting two white item images is executed as the first get effect, two white item images are added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect is performed. One white item image is added at the timing, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "white-white-red-red-red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 30%.

In AT5-5, the effect of getting two red item images is executed as the first get effect, two white item images are added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the second addition / change effect. One white item image is added at the timing, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time The item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "red-red-red-red-red", which is a pattern determined at a rate of 35%.

As shown in FIG. 12-11 (B), in the item effect content determination table at the time of disconnection, AT6-1 to AT6-2 and AT7-1 to AT7-2 depend on the number of final item images as the item effect pattern. , AT8-1 to AT8-3, AT9 to 1 to AT9-5, and AT10 to 1 to AT10-5.

AT6-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT1-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 60%. AT6-2 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT1-2 is executed and determined at a rate of 40%. AT7-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT2-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 60%. AT7-2 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT2-2 is executed and determined at a rate of 40%.

AT8-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT3-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 50%. AT8-2 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT3-2 is executed and determined at a rate of 30%. AT8-3 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT3-3 is executed and determined at a rate of 20%.

AT9-1 is a pattern in which the item effect of the same pattern as AT4-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 35%. AT9-2 is a pattern in which the item effect of the same pattern as AT4-2 is executed and determined at a rate of 30%. AT9-3 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT4-3 is executed and determined at a rate of 20%. AT9-4 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT4-4 is executed and determined at a rate of 10%. AT9-5 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT4-5 is executed and determined at a rate of 5%.

AT10-1 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT5-1 is executed and determined at a rate of 35%. AT10-2 is a pattern in which the item effect of the same pattern as AT5-2 is executed and determined at a rate of 30%. AT10-3 is a pattern in which the item effect of the same pattern as AT5-3 is executed and determined at a rate of 20%. AT10-4 is a pattern in which the item effect of the same pattern as AT5-4 is executed and determined at a rate of 10%. AT10-5 is a pattern in which the same pattern of item production as AT5-5 is executed and determined at a rate of 5%.

According to the item effect content determination table of FIG. 12-11 in the feature unit 175F, it is easier to determine the item effect pattern including the red item image as the final mode at the time of big hit than at the time of off. In addition, at the time of a big hit, it is easier to determine a pattern in which the number of item images to be obtained as the first get effect is larger than that at the time of a miss.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect is different depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before the item effect is executed. ing. For example, when the effect of getting two white item images by the first get effect is executed, the white item is executed after the effect of getting one white item image by the first get effect. The execution rate of the item change effect that changes the image to red is high. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the item addition effect and the item change effect can be executed a plurality of times during one variable display. In this way, the display mode of the item image is changed many times by the addition / change effect during one variable display, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12-11, an effect is executed in which the item image is added at an earlier timing when two item images are displayed at the beginning than when one item image is displayed. There is a higher expectation that the time will be controlled by the jackpot game state. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the items displayed in the first get production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[Item production content determination table on the feature section 176F]
FIG. 12-12 is a diagram showing an example of an item effect content determination table in the feature unit 176F. FIG. 12-12 (A) is a jackpot item effect content determination table 176FT001 used when the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, FIG. 12-12 (B) is a loss-off item effect content determination table 176FT002 used when the loss-off display result is obtained. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 12-12, in the item effect content determination table of the feature unit 176F, a case where three timings are set as execution timings of the item image addition / change effect as the item effect will be described. The three timings are the first timing in the first half, the second timing in the middle stage, and the third timing in the second half, in which a series of addition / change effects that are executed a plurality of times are executed. The production of a series of addition / change effects is executed at any one of these three timings.

As shown in FIG. 12-12 (A), at the time of a big hit, the ratio of determining the first timing (first half) <second timing (middle stage) <third timing (second half) is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 12-12 (B), at the time of disconnection, the ratio of determining the third timing (second half) <second timing (middle stage) <first timing (first half) is high. Due to the relationship of FIGS. 12-12 (A) and (B), the jackpot expectation is high in the order of the first timing (first half) <second timing (middle stage) <third timing (second half).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12-12, the item addition effect is executed at a plurality of timings, and the expectation that the item addition effect is executed in the latter half is controlled to the jackpot game state rather than being executed in the first half. high. According to this, it is possible to pay attention to the execution timing of the item addition effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image. Further, as shown in FIG. 12-12, the item change effect is executed at a plurality of timings, and the expectation that the item change effect is executed in the latter half is controlled to the jackpot game state more than the execution in the first half. high. According to this, it is possible to pay attention to the execution timing of the item change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

In addition, although the case where the production of the series of addition / change effects is executed at any one of the three timings has been described, the series of addition / change effects themselves is executed from one timing. You may. Further, the execution timing may be different between the item addition effect and the item change effect.

[Item production content determination table on the feature section 177F]
FIG. 12-13 is a diagram showing an example of an item effect content determination table in the feature unit 177F. FIG. 12-13 (A) is a jackpot item effect content determination table 177FT001 used when the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, FIG. 12-13 (B) is a loss-off item effect content determination table 177FT002 used when the loss-off display result is obtained. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 12-13, in the item effect content determination table of the feature unit 177F, there is a feature in the execution timing of displaying the red item image as the item effect. As for the execution timing of displaying the red item image, as a method of displaying the red item image, the timing of displaying the red item image by displaying the white item image once in the first get production and changing it to the red item image is used. , There is a timing to display the red item image in the first get production. In these two timings, the timing to display the red item image in the first get effect is the timing to display the red item image by displaying the white item image once in the first get effect and changing it to the red item image. The timing at which the red item image is displayed is earlier than that of.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12-13 (A), at the time of a big hit, the timing of displaying the red item image in the first get effect is changed to the red item image by displaying the white item image once in the first get effect. By doing so, the rate of determination is higher than the timing of displaying the red item image. Further, as shown in FIG. 12-13 (B), at the time of disconnection, the timing of displaying the red item image by displaying the white item image once in the first get effect and changing to the red item image is the first time. The rate of determination is higher than the timing of displaying the red item image in the get production. That is, the earlier the display timing of the red item image is, the higher the expectation that the red item image will be controlled to the jackpot game state than the case where the display timing of the red item image is late.

In this way, when the red item image is displayed from the beginning, the expectation that the white item image will be controlled to the jackpot game state is higher than changing the white item image to the red item image in the middle, so the red item image is displayed. Since the timing can be focused on, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[Item production content determination table of modified example]
FIG. 12-14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the item effect content determination table in the modified example. In FIG. 12-14, the item production when the final number of items is four will be mainly described. In addition, "..." in FIG. 12-14 indicates omission of description. As the pattern of the item effect executed as a modification, the pattern shown in FIGS. 12-14 may be executed.

For example, as the first get effect, an effect of getting one white item image is executed, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the white item is changed at the timing of the second addition / change effect. One image is added, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, two white item images are added at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth addition / change A pattern may be provided in which the item image is changed to red at the timing of the effect and the final aspect is "red, red, white, and red." In this way, the change effect and the additional effect may be alternately executed at the timing of the addition / change effect being executed five times. Further, the item image finally displayed may be provided with a pattern in which an item image of a different color is displayed in the middle of "white red white", "red white red", and the like.

In addition, as the first get effect, the effect of getting one red item image is executed, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the red item image is executed at the timing of the second addition / change effect. Is added, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the third addition / change effect, one red item image is added at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth addition / change effect One red item image may be added at the timing, and a pattern may be provided in which the final aspect is "red-red-red-red". In this way, the effect of adding the white item image may not be executed, and the effect of adding only the red item image may be executed.

In addition, as the first get effect, an effect of getting two white item images is executed, the two white item images are changed to red at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and the timing of the second addition / change effect. One white item image is added at, one white item image is added at the timing of the third addition / change effect, the item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. A pattern may be provided in which the item image is changed to red at the timing of the addition / change effect, and the final mode is "red-red-red-red". In this way, the plurality of displayed white item images may be changed to a plurality of red item images at the timing of one addition / change effect.

In addition, as the first get effect, an effect of getting two white item images is executed, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and white at the timing of the second addition / change effect. One item image is added, the white item image is changed to red at the timing of the third addition / change effect, another white item image is changed to red at the timing of the fourth addition / change effect, and the fifth time. The red item image may be changed to a gold mark with a higher expectation of a big hit than red at the timing of the addition / change effect of, and a pattern may be provided in which the final mode is "white, white, red, and gold." In this way, the display by the gold item image with higher expectation may be executed from the red item image.

In addition, as the first get effect, an effect of getting two white item images is executed, one white item image is added at the timing of the first addition / change effect, and gold is added at the timing of the second addition / change effect. One item image is added, the white item image is changed to gold at the timing of the third addition / change production, another white item image is changed to gold at the timing of the fourth addition / change production, and the fifth time Another white item image may be changed to gold at the timing of the addition / change effect, and a pattern may be provided in which the final mode is "gold gold gold gold". In this way, a gold item image with a high expectation of a big hit may be added by an additional effect. It is desirable that such an all-gold pattern be executed in the pattern with the highest jackpot expectation.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 175F to 180F]
[1] As shown in Fig. 12-3, as an item effect before the execution of the notice effect, an item addition effect that newly displays a white item image and an item change that changes the displayed white item image to a red item image. It is possible to perform directing. Then, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect differs depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before the item effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

[2] As shown in FIG. 12-12, the item addition effect is executed at a plurality of timings, and the expectation that the item addition effect is executed in the latter half is controlled to the jackpot game state more than the item addition effect is executed in the first half. Is high. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the execution timing of the item addition effect, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

[3] As shown in FIG. 12-12, the item change effect is executed at a plurality of timings, and the expectation that the item change effect is executed in the latter half is controlled to the jackpot game state more than the item change effect is executed in the first half. Is high. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the execution timing of the item change effect, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

[4] As shown in FIG. 12-13, it is highly expected that the red item image is displayed from the beginning and the white item image is controlled to the jackpot game state rather than being changed to the red item image in the middle. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the red item image is displayed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[5] As shown in FIG. 12-11, an effect is executed in which the item image is added at an earlier timing when two item images are displayed at the beginning than when one item image is displayed. At that time, there is a high degree of expectation that the jackpot game state will be controlled. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the number of displayed item images, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item images.

[6] As shown in FIG. 12-1, the first pattern in which the item image is displayed and the mode of the item image is changed to execute the title change effect and the title change effect are performed without displaying the item image. There is a second pattern to execute. Then, as shown in FIG. 12-6, the first pattern with items is more expected to be controlled to the jackpot game state than the second pattern without items. By doing so, it is possible to have an expectation that the item image will be displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[7] As shown in FIG. 12-7, the effect of changing to the stick controller by the button change effect is executed only in the first pattern in which the item image is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to give a special feeling to the effect of displaying the item image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

[8] As shown in FIG. 12-7, as shown in FIG. 12-7, when the title change effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect rather than at the start of the battle effect, the jackpot game state is controlled. High expectations. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in execution timing even for the same title change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

[9] As shown in FIG. 12-11, the item addition effect and the item change effect can be executed a plurality of times during one variable display. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the addition / change effect that is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

[Other Modifications of Feature Units 175F to 180F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, when the white item image and the red item image are displayed, the jackpot game state is controlled depending on which item image mode is changed and then the advance notice effect is executed. The degree of expectation to be given may be different. Specifically, if the red item image with high jackpot expectation is often executed at a late timing, the notice effect is executed after the mode of the red item image changes at a later timing. Is highly expected to be controlled by the jackpot game state. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to which aspect of the white item image and the red item image changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of white item images and red item images are displayed, it may not be possible to know which item image is changed. In such a case, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the red item image changes at a later timing than when it changes at an earlier timing. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to which aspect of the item image changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, at least a part of the advance notice effect is performed by the advance notice effect executed when the aspect of the white item image changes and the advance notice effect executed when the aspect of the red item image changes. It may be executed in common. For example, when there are notices A to F as the types of notices, the notices A and B are notices that are executed only when the mode of the white item image changes, and the notices E and F have the mode of the red item image. Although it is a notice that is executed only when it changes, the notices C and D may be a notice that is executed when any of the white item image and the red item image changes. In this way, it is possible to focus on the type of advance notice effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a common effect executed by the advance notice effect executed when the aspect of the white item image changes and the advance notice effect executed when the aspect of the red item image changes. May be a production with high expectations for big hits. For example, when a plurality of advance notice effects are executed, the numerical value is counted down when the advance notice is executed for the effect having a high expectation of big hit, and the advance notice effect is executed when the timer value becomes 0 at the same time as the timer advance notice effect. It may be executed. Then, the advance notice effect to which the timer advance effect with high jackpot expectation is added is executed as a common effect, and the advance notice effect to which the timer advance notice effect is not added is not a common effect and is lower than the effect with high big hit expectation. There may be a production.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects to be executed when the mode of the red item image changes are provided, and among the plurality of types of notice effects, when the mode of the red item image changes. There may be a notice effect that is executed only in. For example, a premium cut-in notice effect may be provided as an effect that is executed only when the mode of the red item image changes. The premium cut-in notice production may be a production in which a big hit is confirmed, and a special notice production with a low execution rate. By doing so, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the red item image is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, a notice effect that is executed only when the item image is not displayed may be provided. In addition, a notice effect that is executed only when the mode of the white item image changes may be provided.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, a case where the mode of the item image is displayed and the advance notice effect is executed after changing the mode of the item image has been described. However, it may be an effect using an image other than the item image. For example, any image may be used as long as the image changes in mode, and an image related to some kind of notice may be displayed from the inside when the bomb explodes.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the item effect is executed during the normal reach period has been described, but the item effect may be executed during another period. For example, when it is executed in one variable display, it may be executed in any period of before reach, during reach, after reach development, and after SP reach development. Further, it may be executed in a period over a plurality of variable displays. When the effect is executed over a period of a plurality of variable displays, the effect of adding the item image may be changed each time the variable display is executed.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the effect using the item image may be executed using a pseudo-continuous period. Specifically, the first get effect of adding the item image first is executed using the period until the second temporary stop of the pseudo-ren, and the subsequent item effect is the time of the third pseudo-variation of the pseudo-ren. It may be executed using. In such a case, the time of the third pseudo-variation of the pseudo-ream may be set as the period during which the zone effect is executed.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, an effect suggesting whether or not to display the item image may be executed. For example, before the item image is displayed, an effect of inciting whether or not to display the item image may be executed, and the item image may be displayed only when the incitement effect is successful.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, the item image addition / change effect determines whether the item image addition effect is executed or the item image change effect is executed by each lottery. You may do so.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, the addition / modification effect is executed when at least three or more item images are finally displayed. However, even if the item image is finally one or two, the addition / change effect may be executed. Further, the case where the addition / change effect is executed at the timing of 5 times including the continuation suggestion effect when at least 3 or more item images are finally displayed has been described. However, it may be executed less than 5 times or more than 5 times. Further, the number of executions may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state. Further, when the number of times is small, the time scale may be absorbed by the continuous suggestion effect, or the time scale may be absorbed by another effect.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, the first get effect may be eliminated. In addition, the zone entry effect may be eliminated. In addition, the jackpot expectation may be different between the pattern with the first get effect and the pattern without the first get effect. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different between the pattern with the zone entry effect and the pattern without the zone entry effect. In addition, the pattern of the item image addition / change effect may be different depending on the presence / absence of the initial get effect or the zone entry effect.

[14] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern in which the item is not obtained in the initial get effect may be included. Further, the execution ratio of the subsequent item addition effect or item change effect may be different depending on whether the item is obtained or not obtained in the first get effect. In addition, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on whether the item is obtained or not in the first get effect.

[15] Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and a player operates a lever. When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. It may be applied to the slot machine to be paid out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, a bonus advantageous to the player, AT (a state of notifying the player of the operation procedure of the stop button operation), CZ (advantage of controlling the AT which is the notification state). The effect using the item image will be executed in a series of effects suggesting that the process is shifting to (a state with a high degree), ART (a state with AT + RT with a high replay probability), etc. It should be.

[About pachinko machines with setting change function]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. Further, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous the value is for the amusement park side. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state changes depending on the set value. May be good. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that any one of a plurality of setting 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.

13-1 (A) and 13-1 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 13-1 (A) 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. 13-2 (A) shows the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when the figure is the second special figure is shown. The display result judgment table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which the hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol. Is. 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. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result judgment table is not limited to the one in which the first special figure and the second special figure use individual display result judgment tables, and the display result judgment common to the first special figure and the second special figure. A table may be used.

Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the display result is 1020 to 1346. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result when the game state is the probabilistic state in the case where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, 1020 to Up to 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1383. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1272 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1272 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

In each 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 the special figures of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit game state when it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined (for example, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and 1 / when the set value is 4). Compared to 240, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher. (For example, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, 1/160 when the set value is 3, 1/140 when the set value is 4, and the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the set value is 6, it is 1/100). Each display so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state) than in the normal state or the time saving state. In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Depending on each set value, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state). Is 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the normal state or the time saving state The magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in is not limited to 1.625 times), and the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value. The multiples of the jackpot probability in the above may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, 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. Judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13-1 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13-1 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is not limited to the form in which the probability determined to control the small hit game state as "small hit" is the same probability, and the special figure display result is displayed according to the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state as a "small hit" may be different. It is not limited to the form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state by setting the special figure display result as "small hit" according to the variable special figure is different, and the special figure display result is " The probability that it is determined to control the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. , The range from 1024 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 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. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, While only the numerical values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is ". It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. 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 judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 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. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range While only the numerical values in (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range becomes "big hit". Assigned. The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, 32767 of the hit determination values are the same as 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 ~ 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. 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 judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 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. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, While only the numerical values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is ". It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In 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 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) for small hit determination values in the range of 32767 to 33421. 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 judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 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. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. As described above, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range ( While only the numerical values in 1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is assigned to "big hit". Has been done. The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values, as 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 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) for small hit determination values in the range of 32767 to 33421. 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 each display result judgment table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the judgment included in the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range with the hit judgment value 1020 as a reference. The value is set as the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767 is used as the small hit judgment regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is judged as the numerical range of the value.

In each display result judgment table, when the fluctuation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same). is there. Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the second special figure is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

In each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit" is the lowest, and the value of the set value is Judgment values are assigned so that the larger the value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: setting value 6> setting value 5> setting value 4> setting). Value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to be A to jackpot C). Further, when the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 13-1 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

The setting values that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not limited to a total of 6 setting values of 1 to 6, and the setting values that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 are 5 or less. It may be 7 or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the probability of a big hit increases, the specific big hit type can be easily determined, etc.), and the pachinko game is not limited to the form. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game playability itself is not limited to a form that does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may change. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is set in 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 game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in 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).

[About setting suggestion production]
Next, a setting suggestion effect that suggests which value the currently set setting value is will be described. For example, the setting suggestion effect is executed using the item image described above. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect is performed according to the display mode of the pattern of the item box as the item image. FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect execution decision table and a setting suggestion effect decision table. Using these tables, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed and when it is executed, the mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined.

The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect when determining whether or not to display the item image. Whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined using the setting suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 13-2 (A). As shown in FIG. 13-2 (A), whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined at a ratio of 10% with the setting suggestion effect executed and 90% without the setting suggestion effect executed. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect may be executed whenever the item effect is executed.

When it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined using the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 13-2 (B). As shown in FIG. 13-2 (B), among the fruit symbols, the banana symbol is an odd setting suggestion symbol suggesting that the current set values are odd settings such as 1, 3 and 5. The grape pattern is an even-numbered setting suggestion that suggests that the current set values are even-numbered settings such as 2, 4, and 6. The melon symbol is a symbol of setting 2 or more indicating that the current set value is 2 or more (the set value is not 1). The strawberry symbol is a symbol that suggests that the maximum setting is confirmed, indicating that the current set value is 6, which is the maximum set value.

In the case of setting 1, the odd number setting suggestion (banana pattern) is determined at a rate of 95%, the even number setting suggestion (grape pattern) is determined at a rate of 5%, and no other setting suggestion is determined. .. In the case of setting 2, the odd number setting suggestion (banana pattern) is determined at a rate of 5%, the even number setting suggestion (grape pattern) is determined at a rate of 85%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (melon pattern) is 10%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined as the highest setting confirmation suggestion (strawberry pattern). In the case of setting 3, the odd number setting suggestion (banana pattern) is determined at a rate of 85%, the even number setting suggestion (grape pattern) is determined at a rate of 5%, and setting 2 or more suggestion (melon pattern) is 10%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined as the highest setting confirmation suggestion (strawberry pattern).

In the case of setting 4, the odd number setting suggestion (banana pattern) is determined at a rate of 5%, the even number setting suggestion (grape pattern) is determined at a rate of 75%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (melon pattern) is 20%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined as the highest setting confirmation suggestion (strawberry pattern). In the case of setting 5, the odd number setting suggestion (banana pattern) is determined at a rate of 75%, the even number setting suggestion (grape pattern) is determined at a rate of 5%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (melon pattern) is 20%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined as the highest setting confirmation suggestion (strawberry pattern). In the case of setting 6, the odd number setting suggestion (banana pattern) is determined at a rate of 5%, the even number setting suggestion (strawberry pattern) is determined at a rate of 70%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (melon pattern) is 22%. It is determined by the ratio of 3% for the highest setting confirmation suggestion (strawberry pattern).

In this way, the setting suggestion effect of changing the symbol of the item box to the symbol corresponding to the set value is executed. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the advance notice effect. That is, the setting suggestion effect is not executed as the content of the effect appearing from the item image as the notice effect. The notice effect is premised on the execution of a notice suggesting that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect is executed as one of such notice effects, it is possible that the player is confused with the effect. As shown in this embodiment, by executing the setting suggestion effect using the pattern of the item box, it is possible to improve the interest without confusing the effect using the item image.

Further, the item box symbol is displayed as a plain item box symbol when the setting suggestion effect is not executed, and is displayed as a fruit pattern item box symbol when the setting suggestion effect is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect of changing the symbol of the item box to the symbol corresponding to the set value based on the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 13-2 (B).

In this way, since the setting suggestion effect of changing the symbol of the item box to the symbol corresponding to the set value is executed, it is possible to improve the interest without confusing the effect using the item image. As the design of the item box, a design other than the fruit pattern may be used. In addition, it may be announced that the item box will be controlled to the jackpot game state by the design of the item box. Further, in the case of a notice that is executed only when the big hit expectation is high, the notice effect may be shown to be a high set value by deviating from the notice. In this way, it is possible to reduce the disappointment caused by the fact that the notice has a high degree of expectation.

(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 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means and
A variable winning means that can change the game medium into a first state in which it is easy to win a prize and a second state in which the game medium cannot win or is difficult to win.
A control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state a plurality of times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state. With
The display means
It is possible to display the grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value given by the game medium winning the variable winning means.
When the first round game of the plurality of round games is performed, the grant amount display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. ,
If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period.
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the grant amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period.
further,
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute an effect using images
The effect executing means can display a specific image, change the mode of the specific image, and then execute a predetermined effect.
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image having a higher expectation of being controlled in the advantageous state than the first specific image.
The effect executing means changes the first special effect for displaying a new first specific image and the displayed first specific image to the second specific image as a special effect to be executed before the predetermined effect. It is possible to perform the second special production
A gaming machine in which the execution ratios of the first special effect and the second special effect are different depending on the display status of the specific image before the special effect is executed.

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