JP2022099896A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game in the game machine in which a variation display in a first special pattern and a variation display of a second special pattern are performed in parallel.SOLUTION: A performance display device 7 executes a count-down performance instead of a pattern variation in a performance pattern corresponding to a first special pattern when a special pattern 2 reservation occurs during a variation in a first special pattern and second jackpot determination results in a jackpot in a game machine in which a variation display in a first special pattern and a variation display in a second special pattern are performed in parallel, and an opening performance is executed without establishing and displaying a jackpot performance pattern corresponding to a result of the second jackpot determination when a value of the count-down performance reaches "0".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine provided with a first entrance and a second entrance, when a game ball enters the first entrance, the first special symbol is changed and displayed, while the second entrance is displayed. When the game ball enters the ball, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.
In recent years, a gaming machine that executes a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol in parallel has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-175083

However, the simultaneous fluctuation (parallel fluctuation) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a well-known technique for the player, and it cannot be said that the interest of the game is sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming interest of a gaming machine in which a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol are performed in parallel. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is based on the first collision determination means for performing the first collision determination based on the entry into the first entry port and the entry into the second entry opening. The second hit determination means for performing the second hit determination, the first special symbol display means for displaying the fluctuation display and the stop display of the first special symbol showing the result of the first hit determination, and the result of the second hit determination. In a gaming machine provided with a second special symbol display means for displaying a variation of the second special symbol and a stop display, and capable of executing the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol in parallel. The first control means for causing the first special symbol display means to execute the variation display of the first special symbol, and the second control means for causing the second special symbol display means to execute the variation display of the second special symbol. , A game effect executing means for executing a game effect based on the result of the first hit determination or a game effect based on the result of the second hit determination, and a game effect control means for causing the game effect executing means to execute the game effect. , The game effect control means uses the game effect as the game effect execution means corresponding to the result of the hit determination of the one corresponding to the current game state among the first hit determination and the second hit determination. On the other hand, if the result of the other hit determination is advantageous to the player, the content of the specific game effect is determined based on the profit that the player can obtain, and the specific game effect is executed. It is a feature.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of the gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electric structure of the main control board and peripheral equipment provided in a pachinko gaming machine by a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board and peripheral equipment provided in a pachinko gaming machine by a block. It is explanatory drawing of the probability setting table. It is a flowchart of the main control process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure variation pattern selection process. It is a continuation flowchart of FIG. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-side main control process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a variation effect start process. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an administrator setting screen and (b) an individual setting screen. It is a flowchart of RTC effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart of setting suggestion processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect content determination table for determining the effect content of a setting suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the threshold value of the appearance ratio. It is a flowchart of a countdown process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect content determination table for determining the effect content of the countdown effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the countdown effect.

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, when the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is explained, the direction seen from the player who plays the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction as seen from the player. In addition, the direction toward the player is the front and the direction away from the player is the rear with respect to the pachinko gaming machine.

[Main configuration of pachinko gaming machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 16. The gaming machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in this order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, an effect lever 6, a speaker 8, an effect button 9, a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, a hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24, and a surplus ball receiving plate. It is equipped with 25 (also called a lower plate).

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player who plays a game facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can hold the handle 4 with his right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 3), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the player's right hand holding the handle 4. The firing lever 4a is for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. The launch stop button 4b is for stopping the launch of the game ball when the game ball is being launched, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.

A staging lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, on the lower left end side of the front frame 18. In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided at a position in the front frame 18 that can be operated by the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 with his left hand. The effect lever 6 has a shape that can be grasped by the left hand, and can be tilted in four directions of up, down, left, and right in addition to the right rotation or left rotation operation. Further, a push-type push button (lever button) is provided on the top surface of the staging lever 6. Further, the staging lever 6 is provided with a staging lever vibration motor 6c (FIG. 4). The staging lever vibration motor 6c vibrates the staging lever 6 and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period in which the operation of the staging lever 6 is effective. When the player operates the effect lever 6 while the operation of the effect lever 6 is valid, a specific effect is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect performed by the operation of the effect lever 6 is referred to as a lever effect.

The speakers 8 are provided in the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the production.
The effect button 9 is provided on a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper part of the hit ball supply plate 24. In other words, the effect button 9 is provided at a position in the front frame 18 where the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can press and operate with his / her right or left hand. Further, the effect button 9 is provided at a position of the front frame 18 that can be pressed with the right hand while the player is operating the effect lever 6 with the left hand. For the effect button 9, for example, a push-on type button switch can be adopted. The effect button 9 has a built-in effect button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 4) and an effect button lamp 9c (FIG. 4). The effect button vibration motor 9b vibrates the effect button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period in which the effect button 9 is pressed. In the present embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED. The effect button lamp 9c lights up or blinks when the effect button 9 is pressed while the effect button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted by the effect button lamp 9c. The effect button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed effect button 9 to the position before the press operation, and the effect button 9 is released from the pressed operation state. Then, the restoring force of the elastic member returns to the state before the pressing operation. When the player presses the effect button 9 during the period in which the effect button 9 is pressed, a specific effect is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect performed by the operation of the effect button 9 is referred to as a button effect.

Of the front frame 18, the left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side, and the right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The front frame 18 of the portion where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED can emit a plurality of colors, and lights or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the emission color.

The hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18. The hit ball supply plate 24 stores the game balls paid out from the ball rental device 80 (FIG. 3) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3), or stores the game balls to be supplied to the launcher 90 (FIG. 3). It is for doing. The surplus ball tray (also referred to as a lower plate) 25 is provided below the hit ball supply plate 24 in the front frame 18. The surplus ball tray 25 stores game balls that exceed the number that can be stored in the hit ball supply plate 24.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7.
The game board 2 is arranged at a position substantially facing the player's face. The front surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. The effect display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2.
Further, on the upper side of the handle 4 of the front frame 18, a key insertion portion 262 for operating a locking device (not shown) for locking the glass plate 5 and the front frame 18 is provided. When a predetermined key 263 is inserted into the key insertion portion 262 and turned in a predetermined direction, for example, to the right, the locked state of the locking device is released and only the glass plate 5 is opened. On the other hand, if the key 263 is inserted into the key insertion portion 262 and turned in a direction opposite to a predetermined direction, for example, in the left direction, the locked state of the locking device is released and the glass plate 5 and the front frame 18 are integrally formed. open.

Further, on the board surface of the game board 2, a game area 3 in which the game ball flows down (rolls) is formed. The game area 3 has a left game area 3L formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7, and a right game area 3R formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. A plurality of game nails (not shown) for changing the flow direction of the game ball are driven into the board surface of the game board 2. LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2, and in FIG. 4, each of these LEDs is collectively referred to as "board lamp 2a". Each LED constituting the board lamp 2a can emit a plurality of colors, and is turned on or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the emitted color.

The game board 2 includes a first winning device 10, a general winning opening 11, a large winning device 12, a gate 13, a second winning device 14, a third winning device 15, a rail member 17, and a center decoration. 20 and indicators 50 are provided.

The first winning device 10 is a left gaming area 3L, and is arranged substantially in the center of the lower side of the gaming board 2. The first winning device 10 has a first starting port 10a capable of winning (winning) one game ball at a time. The first starting port 10a is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the first starting port 10a does not change substantially.

The general winning opening 11 is a left game area 3L and is arranged on the left side of the first winning device 10.
The big prize device 12 is arranged in the right game area 3R. The big prize device 12 includes an opening / closing member 12b that opens and closes the big prize opening 12a. The large winning opening 12a is formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (win) at the same time. The opening / closing member 12b is configured to be rotatable with the base end as a rotation axis, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 12b opens / closes the large winning opening 12a. When the opening / closing member 12b is opened, the large winning opening 12a is opened, and the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win the large winning opening 12a. Further, when the opening / closing member 12b is closed, the large winning opening 12a is closed, and the game ball cannot win the large winning opening 12a.

The gate 13 is arranged in the right game area 3R, and is configured to allow a game ball flowing down the right game area 3R to pass through. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the gate 13 is arranged downstream of the big winning device 12, but it may be provided upstream of the big winning device 12.

The second winning device 14 is arranged below the gate 13 in the right game area 3R. The second winning device 14 includes a movable member 14b. Further, in the second winning device 14, the second starting port 14a is arranged below the movable member 14b. The movable member 14b is formed in a plate shape long in the left-right direction, and is configured to be able to advance and retreat from the board surface of the game board 2. When the movable member 14b retracts rearward from the board surface of the game board 2, the second starting port 14a opens, and the game balls are easily won (winning) one by one in the second starting port 14a. Further, when the movable member 14b advances forward, the second starting opening 14a is closed, and the game ball cannot win a prize in the second starting opening 14a.

The third winning device 15 is located below the movable member 14b in the right game area 3R and to the left of the second winning device 14. The third winning device 15 has a third starting port 15a capable of winning (winning) one game ball at a time. The third starting port 15a is always open. However, since the third starting port 15a is arranged below the movable member 14b, when the movable member 14b advances forward, the second starting port 14a is closed and the game ball is placed on the surface of the movable member 14b. It rolls and is ready to win a prize in the third starting port 15a. On the other hand, when the movable member 14b retracts backward from the board surface of the game board 2, the game ball cannot roll on the surface of the movable member 14b, so that there is a high possibility that the second start opening 14a will win a prize, and the third start It is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 15a.

The rail member 17 is arranged along the periphery of the game board 2. The rail member 17 guides the game ball launched by the launching device 90 (FIG. 3) to the game area 3. At the center of the lower part of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging a game ball that has not won a prize is opened.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the firing intensity of the handle 4. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming balls can be hit so as to flow down the left gaming area 3L or the right gaming area 3R. When the game ball is launched toward the left game area 3L, the game ball may win a prize in the first starting port 10a. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched toward the right game area 3R, the game ball may win a prize in the large winning opening 12a, the gate 13, the second starting opening 14a, or the third starting opening 15a. The left game area 3L is an example of the first area. The right game area 3R is an example of the second area. Further, the first starting port 10a is an example of a first ball entry port in which a game ball flowing down the first region can win a prize. Further, the second starting port 14a is an example of a first ball entry port in which a game ball flowing down the second region can win a prize. On the other hand, the third start opening 15a is an example of a second entry opening in which a game ball flowing down the second region can win a prize.

The center decorative body 20 is arranged at the upper part of the game board 2. The center decorative body 20 has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the content of the effect are provided inside the center decorative body 20.

The indicators 50 are provided below and outside the game area 3 of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display 51 that variablely displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). The second special symbol display 52 for variable display and the normal symbol display 53 for variable display of a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol) are provided. Further, the indicators 50 display the storage number of the operation hold of the first special symbol display 51a and the second special symbol display 52, which display the storage number of the operation hold of the first special symbol display 51. A second special figure hold indicator 52a and a normal figure hold indicator 53a for displaying the number of stored operation hold of the normal symbol display 53 are provided. Hereinafter, when the matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are explained, they are simply referred to as special symbols. Further, when the matters common to the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52 are explained, it is simply referred to as a special symbol display.

Each of the special symbol indicators 51 and 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display 51, 52 is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern, and the combination of the lit LED and the extinguished LED represents the special symbol, and the lit LED and the lit LED The state in which the combination of the LEDs that are turned off is changed represents the variable display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol is referred to as a special symbol variation pattern.

Further, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. The LED that is turned on and the LED that is turned off represent a normal symbol, and the state in which each LED is turned on alternately represents a variable display of the normal symbol. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a lottery for a normal symbol for determining whether or not it is a hit is executed, and the normal symbol display 53 variablely displays the normal symbol. Then, the ordinary symbol display 53 confirms and displays the ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the ordinary symbol. When the normal symbol confirmed and displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal symbol indicating a hit, the second winning device 14 operates to open and close the movable member 14b, and the second starting port 14a opens and closes.

When the game ball wins the first start opening 10a or the second start opening 14a, a big hit determination (also referred to as a big hit lottery or a first big hit determination) for determining whether or not the game is a big hit is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 is the first. 1 The special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, the first special symbol display 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. Here, if the first special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big hit, a big hit occurs, the big winning device 12 operates, the opening / closing member 12b opens / closes, and the big winning opening 12a opens / closes. do. When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting opening 10a or the second starting opening 14a while the first special symbol display 51 is variablely displaying the first special symbol, the first special symbol triggered by the winning is given. The operation of the display 51 is suspended, and the stored number indicating the number of the operation suspension is displayed by the first special figure holding indicator 51a. Hereinafter, the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 51 is referred to as the first special symbol hold number.

Further, when the game ball wins the third start opening 15a, a jackpot determination (also referred to as a jackpot lottery or a second jackpot determination) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variablely displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. Here, if the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big hit, a big hit occurs, the big winning device 12 operates, the opening / closing member 12b opens / closes, and the big winning opening 12a opens / closes. do. When the game ball wins a prize in the third starting port 15a while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 triggered by the winning is activated. The second special figure hold indicator 52a displays the number of stored items that are held and indicate the number of operation hold. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation hold of the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as the second special symbol hold number. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number. The first special symbol display 51 is an example of the first special symbol display means. The second special symbol display 52 is an example of the second special symbol display means.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display starts the variable display of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol is referred to as one fluctuation of the special symbol. Further, each time the special symbol is changed once, the number of reserved special symbols decreases by one, which is called digestion of the reserved number of special symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special figure and the second special figure can be variablely displayed separately. That is, even if the second special symbol is changing on the second special symbol display 52, the first special symbol can be changed on the first special symbol display 51. Similarly, even if the first special symbol is changing on the first special symbol display 51, the second special symbol can be changed on the second special symbol display 52. Therefore, the presence or absence of the special figure 2 hold does not contribute to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold, and the presence or absence of the special figure 1 hold does not contribute to the digestion of the special figure 2 hold. A gaming machine capable of displaying both the first special figure and the second special figure in parallel (simultaneously) in this way is also referred to as a "simultaneous variable machine (parallel variable machine)".

Next, the effect display device 7 will be described.
The effect display device 7 displays moving images such as effect images, message images, and demonstration images, and still images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect display device 7 variablely displays the effect (decoration) symbol as the effect image in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. The staging symbol is a symbol representing an arithmetic numeral (for example, 1 to 10). The staging symbol may include a symbol representing a non-numeric character such as an alphabet or a special character, or may be combined with a symbol representing a non-numeric character. As an area in which the effect display device 7 variablely displays the effect symbol, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left. The left effect symbol 7L is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 7C is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 7R is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. Hereinafter, when items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol display area are described, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

The main variation pattern (variation mode) of each effect symbol is a variation pattern that moves from the top to the bottom of the screen so that the numbers represented by the effect symbols are in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern that scrolls in the vertical direction. As the variation pattern, a side-scrolling method in which the effect symbols move from one of the left and right sides of the screen to the other, a method in which the effect symbols are displayed in ascending order of numbers at the same display position, and the like can also be used. Further, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as an effect image on the background of each effect symbol. For example, the background image is a moving image of a TV drama, a movie, or the like, a moving image obtained by animating the moving image, an animation, a moving image original to a pachinko machine maker, or the like. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can also be used.

The effect display device 7 variablely displays each effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, confirms and displays each effect symbol at the same time as the special symbol is confirmed and displays, and displays the jackpot determination result. Here, the definite display is a stop display state in which the staging symbol is completely stopped without shaking up and down or re-changing.

Hereinafter, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is referred to as a jackpot effect symbol, and the effect symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss is referred to as a loss effect symbol. The jackpot effect symbol is a state in which each effect symbol is aligned with the effect symbols representing the same number, that is, a so-called doublet state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect symbol 7L, the middle effect symbol 7C, and the right effect symbol 7R, which are confirmed and displayed, are aligned with "7", respectively. Further, the loss effect symbol is a symbol in a state in which each effect symbol is not aligned with the effect symbols representing the same number, that is, a symbol in a non-doublet state. For example, the confirmed display of the left effect symbol 7L is "7", the middle effect symbol 7C is "6", and the right effect symbol 7R is "7". Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the effect symbol that the effect display device 7 variesly displays in synchronization with the special symbol is referred to as an effect symbol variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the effect symbol variation pattern is referred to as a background image. The background image is a still image or a moving image.

The variation display of the effect symbol variation pattern is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the operation suspension of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the effect display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of operation hold of the special symbol display and the number of operation hold of the effect display device 7 match. The number of operation hold of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure hold number and the operation hold number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the second special figure hold number are displayed on the effect display device 7 by the hold image. To. Therefore, the player can know the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold by counting the number of the hold images displayed on the effect display device 7, and can know the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the first special figure hold. It is possible to know the number of operation hold of the effect display device 7 due to the number of hold of the second special figure. The number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 may be notified to the player by using a lamp or the like around the effect display device 7 without displaying it on the effect display device 7.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to notifying the result of the jackpot determination by the effect symbol, the background image displayed on the effect display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, and the like are combined. It is used to notify the result of the jackpot determination. Specifically, various effects such as a notice effect and a reach effect are applicable.

[Main electrical components of pachinko machines]
Next, the main electrical configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The control board includes a main control board 60, a power supply board 70, a payout control board 73, a launch control circuit 75, a voice control board 78, a lamp control board 79, a ball rental payout device 80, a launch device 90, a sub control board 100, and an image. There is a control board 200 and the like. On the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a setting change switch 260 is provided on the left side of the front view of the sub control board 100. The setting change switch 260 is a switch for changing the setting value used for changing the setting of the jackpot probability. The details will be described later, but the set value is any of 1 to 6, and the jackpot probability is different for each. The larger the number of the set value, the higher the jackpot probability is set. That is, when the set value is 1, the jackpot probability is the lowest, and when the set value is 6, the jackpot probability is the highest. The set values 1 to 6 are examples, and the types of set values may be 7 or more or 5 or less. Further, a dedicated display for displaying the set value may be provided on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the set value may be displayed on the display.

The setting change switch 260 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 employs a configuration in which a DIP switch for selecting a setting by turning the switch ON / OFF is provided for each set value. The setting change switch 260 may have any configuration as long as the set value can be switched. For example, a rotary switch provided with a knob may be used, or a recess for inserting the tip of a screwdriver may be formed instead of the knob, and the rotating portion may be rotated by the driver inserted in the recess.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the glass plate 5 and the front frame 18 are integrally opened by inserting the key 263 into the key insertion portion 262 and turning it counterclockwise. As a result, various boards 60, 70, 73, 75, 78, 79, 80, 90, 100, 200 and the like arranged on the back side of the front frame 18 can be repaired and replaced. In addition, the setting change switch 260 can be operated. The key 263 inserted into the key insertion unit 262 is stored and managed by a game hall manager (hereinafter referred to as a manager or the like), and the glass plate 5 and the front frame 18 are integrally opened by the manager or the like. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to integrally open the glass plate 5 and the front frame 18 and to operate the setting change switch 260.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 is mounted on the main control board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and an input / output circuit 65. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery) such as big hit random numbers, big hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. The CPU 62 executes winning detection, jackpot determination, updating of various random numbers, and the like. The ROM 63 stores various tables such as a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table, a jackpot type determination table, a reach determination table, and a special figure variation pattern selection table. The RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when the CPU 62 executes a computer program.

Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure holding storage unit 64a, a second special figure holding storage unit 64b, and a normal figure holding storage unit 64c.
The first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning a prize in the first starting port 10a or the second starting port 14a are stored. It will be remembered. When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 10a or the second starting port 14a while the first special symbol display 51 is variablely displaying the first special symbol, the first special symbol resulting from the winning is awarded. The variable display is temporarily held (operation is held), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 64a.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. A jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning a prize in the third starting port 15a are stored in each storage area. If the game ball wins a prize in the third starting port 15a while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner, the variable display of the second special symbol due to the winning is temporarily suspended ( The operation is suspended), and the jackpot random numbers and the like acquired due to the winning are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b.

The jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in order from the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 64a and the second special figure holding storage unit 64b in the order of occurrence of the operation hold, that is, the acquisition order by the game control microcomputer 61. .. Therefore, when the jackpot random numbers and the like are stored up to the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the fourth storage area are the newest information in time and are stored in the first storage area. The jackpot random numbers that are given are the oldest information in time. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the older storage area in the order of storage each time the variable display of the special symbol is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random number or the like stored in the first storage area is executed before the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display ends and the next variation display starts.

The normal figure reservation storage unit 64c is a normal hit random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 13 (random number for determining (lottery) whether or not the normal symbol is a hit). Is remembered. When the game ball passes through the gate 13 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 due to the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspended) and the passage thereof. The normal hit random number acquired due to the above is stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 64c. The pending variable display of the normal symbol is performed after the current variable display of the normal symbol is completed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal figure hold storage unit 64c has a storage area for holding a total of four, and the normal symbol display 53 has a maximum of four storage areas for operation hold. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation hold of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal figure hold number.

Further, the RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the RAM clear switch 66 is pressed, the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 of the sub control board 100 are initialized. Further, the RAM clear switch 66 can be pressed from the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 like the setting change switch 260.

Further, the indicators 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60. Further, the main control board 60 includes a first starting port sensor 10b, a general winning opening sensor 11a, a large winning opening sensor 12c, a gate sensor 13a, and a second starting port sensor 14c via a relay board 74. , The third starting port sensor 15b, the big winning opening solenoid 12d, and the second starting opening solenoid 14d are electrically connected.

The first starting port sensor 10b is provided directly below the first starting port 10a, and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the first starting port 10a to the main control board 60. The general winning opening sensor 11a is provided directly below the general winning opening 11, and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the general winning opening 11 to the main control board 60. The large winning opening sensor 12c is provided directly below the large winning opening 12a, and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the large winning opening 12a to the main control board 60. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the passage region of the game ball in the gate 13, and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 to the main control board 60. The second starting port sensor 14c is provided directly below the second starting port 14a, and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the second starting port 14a to the main control board 60. The third start port sensor 15b is provided directly below the third start port 15a, and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the third start port 15a to the main control board 60. When the game balls are detected by the above-mentioned sensors 10b, 11a, 12c, 13a, 14c, 15b, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for each sensor are satisfied.

The large winning opening solenoid 12d opens and closes the opening / closing member 12b of the large winning device 12. The second starting port solenoid 14d opens and closes the movable member 14b of the second winning device 14.
Further, a setting change switch 260 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a detection circuit (not shown). The set value changed by the setting change switch 260 is detected by the detection circuit, and is output from the detection circuit to the game control microcomputer 61.

Further, the card unit 76, the ball rental payout device 80, and the prize ball payout device 400 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the payout control board 73. The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and reads or writes the balance to the prepaid card. The ball lending device 80 includes a ball lending motor 81 and a ball lending sensor 82. The ball lending motor 81 drives a member for paying out the game ball as a lending ball, and the ball lending sensor 82 mainly controls a signal indicating that the game ball has been paid out by the member via the payout control board 73. Output to the board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of balls rented by the ball renting device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73. When the ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the balance equal to or greater than the minimum payable balance is recorded on the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76, the ball lending device 80 is activated and the ball lending device 80 is activated. The minimum number of rental balls is paid out to the hit ball supply plate 24.

The prize ball payout device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402. The prize ball motor 401 drives a member for paying out the game ball as a prize ball, and the prize ball sensor 402 mainly controls a signal indicating that the game ball has been paid out by the member via the payout control board 73. Output to the board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73.

Further, the launch device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the launch control circuit 75. The launcher 90 includes a launch motor 91, a touch switch 92, and a launch volume 93. The firing motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and fires a game ball. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4. The firing volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting mallet hits the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the firing lever 4a.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 70. The power supply board 70 supplies electric power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies electric power to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 via the payout control board 73. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies electric power from the main control board 60 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 via the relay board 74. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies electric power to the indicators 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the main control board 60.

The power supply board 70 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 71. The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 for turning on / off the main power supply for supplying electric power to the power supply board 70 is electrically connected to the power supply board 70.

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 4). The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100, but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60. That is, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 100 is unidirectional communication that can only be transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub control board 100.

As shown in FIG. 4, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as an effect control microcomputer) 101 is mounted on the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 110, a RAM 120, and an input / output circuit 103. The CPU 102 controls the effect as the game is played. The ROM 110 stores various tables in addition to a computer program for the CPU 102 to control the effect. The RAM 120 is used as a work memory when the CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure holding effect storage unit 121, a second special figure holding effect storage unit 122, and the variable effect storage unit 123.

The first special figure holding effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas including the first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the first start winning command and the like output from the main control board 60. .. The first start winning command is a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 10a or the second starting port 14a. Is a command that includes.

On the other hand, the second special figure holding effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas including the first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area receives a second start winning command or the like output from the main control board 60. Remember. The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball wins a prize in the third starting port 15a.

The variation effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second start winning command used for the variation of the variation effect pattern. The input / output circuit 103 transmits or receives data to and from each board and the like connected to the sub control board 100.

A real-time clock (RTC) 124 is mounted on the sub-control board 100. The RTC124 measures the current (current) date and time (date and time). For example, the RTC 124 operates by the electric power when the electric power is supplied from the external power supply device to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when the electric power is not supplied from the external power supply device, the backup power supply circuit 71 included in the power supply board 70 is provided. It operates by the power supplied from. Therefore, the RTC 124 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on or the stored contents of the RAM 120 are cleared. A backup power supply circuit that supplies power to the RTC 124 may be provided on the sub control board 100. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a special effect based on the result of time counting by the RTC 124. Details will be described later.

The image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub control board 100. The image control board 200 includes a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), an image control CPU 202, a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. And are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display an effect image such as a variation effect pattern, a button effect image, and a preview image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7. The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes a computer program. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display the effect image. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202, and expands the read image data into a development area in the VRAM 206. Then, the VDP 201 synthesizes the image data expanded in the VRAM 206, and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206. Then, the VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into an RGB signal and outputs the image data to the effect display device 7. As a result, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

A panel lamp 2a, an effect button lamp 9c, a left side lamp 23a, and a right side lamp 23b are electrically connected to the sub control board 100 via a lamp control board 79. The effect control microcomputer 101 creates light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp using the data stored in the ROM 110, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 controls the light emission of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub control board 100 via the voice control board 78. A voice control CPU (not shown), a voice data ROM (not shown), a voice synthesis circuit (not shown), and an amplifier (not shown) are mounted on the voice control board 78. .. The voice data ROM stores voice data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects. The voice control CPU reads voice data from the voice data ROM based on the command received from the sub control board 100, and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesis circuit. The voice synthesis circuit synthesizes the input voice data, converts the synthesized voice data into an analog voice signal, and outputs the synthesized voice data to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the input audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8. Then, each speaker 8 outputs the sound indicated by the input audio signal.

Further, the effect lever push detection switch 6a, the effect lever rotation detection switch 6b, the effect button detection switch 9a, the effect lever vibration motor 6c, and the effect button vibration motor 9b are electrically connected to the sub control board 100. Has been done.

The effect lever push detection switch 6a outputs a signal indicating that the effect lever 6 has been pushed to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a lever effect performed when the effect lever 6 is pushed in, based on a signal input from the effect lever push detection switch 6a. The effect lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs a signal indicating that the effect lever 6 has been rotated to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a lever effect performed when the effect lever 6 is rotated based on a signal input from the effect lever rotation detection switch 6b. The effect button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the effect button 9 has been pressed to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a button effect based on the signal input from the effect button detection switch 9a.

The staging lever vibration motor 6c is a member that vibrates the staging lever 6, and is provided at a portion in contact with the staging lever 6 or inside the staging lever 6. The effect button vibration motor 9b is a member that vibrates the effect button 9, and is housed inside the effect button 9. The ROM 110 stores operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the effect lever vibration motor 6c and operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the effect button vibration motor 9b. The effect control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the effect timing for vibrating the effect lever 6 is reached, and drives and controls the effect lever vibration motor 6c based on the read operation pattern data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads out the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the effect timing for vibrating the effect button 9 is reached, and drives and controls the effect button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data.

[Explanation of game status]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The special symbol display and the normal symbol display 53 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided with a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. Whether to shift to the high probability state or the normal probability state is basically determined by the lottery at the time of the big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called probabilistic machine.

In addition, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display is operating is called the "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called the "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the final display) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. When the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display is activated, it becomes easier to select a shorter fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the digestion pace of the special figure hold is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the lottery of ordinary symbols is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 53 is activated, the normal symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display 53 is determined to be a winning symbol (in the lottery of the normal symbol), as compared with the case where the normal symbol display 53 is not activated. The probability of becoming a normal symbol) indicating that it has been done is high. Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second winning device 14 is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the second winning device 14 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second winning device 14 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the second winning device 14 is operating. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 14a is opened and closed in an opening pattern according to the current game state when the definitely displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol.

When the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extension function and the opening number of times increasing function of the second winning device 14 are operating, these functions are not operating. In comparison with the above, the second winning device 14 is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently won in the second starting port 14a. As a result, the ratio (base) of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls becomes high, so that the player can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand. In this way, under the condition that the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the second winning device 14 are operating, the second starting port 14a The control that supports winning a prize is called electric support control. Further, the state in which the electric support control is performed is called a "high base state", and the state in which the electric support control is not performed (non-electric support state) is called a "low base state".

It should be noted that the high base state does not have to operate all the above-mentioned functions. That is, one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 53, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53, the opening time extension function of the second winning device 14, and the opening number increasing function of the second winning device 14. It suffices if the function makes it easier for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 14a than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the electric support control is performed during the time saving state of the first special symbol display 51, but the electric support control is not performed during the time saving state of the second special symbol display 52. ..

The gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include "normal probability state and non-time saving state (hereinafter referred to as" normal + non-time saving + low base ")" and "electric support control and normal". There is a probability state and a time saving state of special symbol 1 (hereinafter, referred to as "normal + special 1 time saving + high base"). Furthermore, "it is shown as a high-probability state and a special symbol 1 time-saving state (hereinafter," high accuracy + special 1 time-saving + high base ") while performing electric support control", and "a high-probability state without performing electric support control". Special symbol 2 time saving state (hereinafter referred to as "high accuracy + special 2 time saving + low base") "," high probability state and non-time saving state without performing electric support control (hereinafter referred to as "high probability + non-time saving +") Low base)) ”exists. By the way, the game state after the power is turned on is "normal + non-time saving + low base".

[Big hit judgment table]
The jackpot determination table is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 executes a jackpot determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table is configured by associating a game state with a jackpot random number. The ROM 63 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stores a table associated with a jackpot random number so that the jackpot probability differs for each set value.

The jackpot random number is a random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. The computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot random number counter operates and a jackpot random number is generated. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

FIG. 5 shows a probability setting table TA1 to which a jackpot determination table different for each set value is associated.
The probability setting table TA1 is stored in the ROM 63. The probability setting table TA1 is composed of jackpot determination tables TA1-1 to TA1-6 corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. In each of the jackpot determination tables TA1-1 to TA1-6, the jackpot probability in the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as the normal probability) and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability) are set respectively. There is.

The jackpot random numbers are associated with the jackpot determination table TA1-1 corresponding to the set value 1 so that the normal probability is 1 / 139.73 and the high probability is 1 / 45.95. The jackpot random numbers are associated with the jackpot determination table TA1-2 corresponding to the set value 2 so that the normal probability is 1 / 133.20 and the high probability is 1 / 43.80. The jackpot random numbers are associated with the jackpot determination table TA1-3 corresponding to the set value 3 so that the normal probability is 1 / 128.00 and the high probability is 1 / 42.09. The jackpot random numbers are associated with the jackpot determination table TA1-4 corresponding to the set value 4 so that the normal probability is 1 / 109.04 and the high probability is 1 / 35.87. The jackpot random numbers are associated with the jackpot determination table TA1-5 corresponding to the set value 5 so that the normal probability is 1 / 95.81 and the high probability is 1 / 31.50. The jackpot random numbers are associated with the jackpot determination table TA1-6 corresponding to the set value 6 so that the normal probability is 1 / 91.27 and the high probability is 1 / 28.51. It should be noted that this set value is common to the jackpot determination of the first special figure and the jackpot determination of the second special figure.

[Big hit type judgment table]
The jackpot type determination table is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 executes the jackpot type determination when it is determined to be a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table is configured by associating the type of jackpot determination (whether the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination) with the jackpot type random number. The jackpot type random number is a random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers generated by the jackpot type random number counter. The computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and the jackpot type random number is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are "2R normal jackpot", "10R normal jackpot", "2R probability variable jackpot", and "10R probability variable jackpot" as types of jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is also possible to make the number of jackpot type random numbers associated with a specific jackpot type different depending on whether it is the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination. Specifically, in the second jackpot determination, the "10R probability variation jackpot" is more likely to be determined than in the first jackpot determination.

Regarding big hits, the period required from the opening of the big winning opening to the closing is called the opening period of the big winning opening, and the period from the opening of the big winning opening to the next opening is called the round. The game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a jackpot game.

[Reach judgment table]
The reach determination table is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, the reach is a state in which there is only one special symbol that is variablely displayed among a plurality of special symbols, and it depends on which special symbol the variablely displayed special symbol is confirmed and displayed. It is a state where it is a combination of special symbols indicating a big hit. Further, the reach is a state in which only one of the staging symbols that are variablely displayed is left among the staging symbols that are variablely displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the effect display device 7, and the staging symbols are variablely displayed. It is a state in which a combination of jackpot effect symbols is used depending on which effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.

For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot effect symbols is "777", "7" is definitely displayed as the left effect symbol 7L in the left effect symbol display area, and as the right effect symbol 7R in the right effect symbol display area. "7" is definitely displayed, and the middle effect symbol 7C is variablely displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the middle effect symbol 7C is scrolling, a state in which it is shaking, a state in which enlargement and reduction are repeated, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure fluctuation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table is configured by associating a game state with a reach random number. The reach random number is a random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. The computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates and a reach random number is generated. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a reach random number when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state and a reach random number when the gaming state is in the time saving state are set.

The reach random number determined to have reach is set to be less in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. As a result, the probability of being determined to have reach in the time-saving state is lower than in the non-time-saving state. That is, since the probability that it is determined that there is no reach is high, the probability of selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern without reach is high accordingly. Therefore, in the short time state, the pace of digestion of the number of special figures reserved becomes faster. The reach determination table in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be the same in the lottery of the first special figure and the lottery of the second special figure, or may be different.

[Special figure fluctuation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when the special figure variation pattern is determined by lottery. The special figure fluctuation pattern selection table associates the game state, the judgment (big hit judgment and reach judgment) result, the special figure hold number, the fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time, and the stop time. It is composed of. The jackpot type may be associated with each other. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, there are a fluctuation pattern for big hit fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for loss fluctuation. The fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern selected when the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot. The fluctuation pattern for loss fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern selected when it is determined to be lost in the jackpot determination. Further, the variation pattern for loss variation can be classified into a variation pattern selected when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination and a variation pattern selected when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination.

[Explanation of board configuration and game status]
As described with reference to FIG. 1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming ball can be divided into the left gaming area 3L or the right gaming area 3R. A first starting port 10a is arranged in the left game area 3L, and a large winning opening 12a, a gate 13, a second starting port 14a, and a third starting port 15a are arranged in the right game area 3R. Therefore, when the game ball is launched aiming at the first starting port 10a, the game ball can win a prize in the first starting port 10a, but cannot win a prize in the second starting port 14a. Similarly, when the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting port 14a, the game ball can win a prize in the second starting port 14a, but cannot win a prize in the first starting port 10a. Hereinafter, launching a game ball aiming at the left game area 3L is referred to as "left-handed", and launching a game ball aiming at the right game area 3R is referred to as "right-handed".

In the game state of "normal + non-time saving + low base" or "high accuracy + non-time saving + low base", it is difficult to open the second winning device 14, so when a right-handed hit is made, the game is played at the third starting port 15a. The ball is easy to win. When the second jackpot determination based on the winning of the third starting port 15a is determined to be a jackpot, the "10R probability variation jackpot" is more likely to be determined than when the first jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot. In view of such circumstances, it is assumed that the player makes a right-handed hit aiming at "10R probability variation jackpot" in the game state of "normal + non-time saving + low base" or "high accuracy + non-time saving + low base". In this case, the second special figure fluctuates based on the winning of the third starting port 15a, but the second special figure in the gaming state of "normal + non-time saving + low base" or "high accuracy + non-time saving + low base". The variation time in the figure is very long (eg 600 seconds). Therefore, even if only the third starting port 15a is aimed at, the digestion speed of the special figure 2 hold is slow, and the game cannot proceed smoothly. In a gaming state such as "normal + non-time saving + low base" or "high accuracy + non-time saving + low base", it is more effective to hit the left to aim at the first starting port 10a. It is easy for a lot of prizes to occur, and it is easy for the game to proceed smoothly.

In the gaming state of "normal + special 1 time reduction + high base" or "high accuracy + special 1 time reduction + high base", the second winning device 14 is easy to open, and the fluctuation time of the first special figure is short. Easy to choose. In this case, rather than hitting left to aim at the first starting port 10a, hitting right to aim at the second starting port 14a is more effective for the starting port because the digestion pace of the special figure 1 hold is faster. Winning is easy to occur. Therefore, the player strikes right at the second starting opening 14a, but depending on the opening / closing timing of the movable member 14b, the game ball may also win the third starting opening 15a. However, since the game ball is overwhelmingly easier to win in the second start port 14a than the third start port 15a and the digestion pace of the special figure 1 hold is fast, it is easy to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game. .. Further, since the first special figure and the second special figure can be variablely displayed at the same time, even if the game ball wins the third starting port 15a, the change of the second special figure is not waited for to be completed. You can aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game by digesting the special figure 1 hold.

On the other hand, in the gaming state of "high accuracy + special 2 time reduction + low base", it is easy to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the second special figure. Further, in this game state, it is difficult to open the second winning device 14 as compared with the high base, so if a right-handed hit is made, the game ball is easily won in the third starting opening 15a, which is a source of smooth progress of the game. , Easy to aim for a big hit.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure corresponding to the current gaming state is derived in the effect display device 7 in synchronization with the change in the special figure. The "special figure corresponding to the current gaming state" refers to a special figure of a person who has a fast digestion pace of holding a special figure in the game state and is likely to generate an effective prize at the starting opening. For example, in the gaming state of "normal + non-time saving + low base" or "high accuracy + non-time saving + low base", "special figure 1" is a special figure corresponding to the current gaming state. Further, in the gaming state of "normal + special 1 time reduction + high base" or "high accuracy + special 1 time reduction + high base", "special figure 1" is a special figure corresponding to the current gaming state. On the other hand, in the game state of "high accuracy + special 2 time reduction + low base", "special figure 2" is a special figure corresponding to the current game state. If the other special figure is held while the special figure corresponding to the current gaming state is held, the effect symbol corresponding to the other special figure is not derived, and the result of the jackpot judgment is only on the special symbol display. Is displayed. For example, when the special figure 2 hold occurs in the game state of "high accuracy + special 1 time reduction + high base", the effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure changes in the effect display device 7, but the second special figure The effect symbol corresponding to the above is not changed, and the second special symbol is changed only by the second special symbol display 52. That is, in the special symbol display displayed by the segment, the lamp, or the like, the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be executed independently, but in the staging display device 7, the first Only the variable display and the stop display of the effect symbol corresponding to either the special figure or the second special figure are performed.

[Main processing of the game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main control process on the main side)
First, the contents of the main control process on the main side executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out and executes the computer program of the main side main control process shown in FIG. 6 from the ROM 63. The game control microcomputer 61 first makes initial settings (step (hereinafter, abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU62 setting, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt) (Circuit for managing time) is set, various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a set value setting process (S2). In the set value setting process, the set value data backed up in the RAM 64 or the set value data indicating the set value set by the operation of the setting change switch 260 is stored in the RAM 64.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt prohibition (S3), and executes a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S4). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the above-mentioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, and variable pattern random number is added and updated by "1". When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again by "1". The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, a numerical value of "2" or more may be added to the count value of each random number counter to update. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. When this hardware random number is used, the random number update process (S4) by software is not necessary.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt permission (S5). While the interrupt is permitted, the timer interrupt process (S6) on the main side can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S6) is executed based on, for example, an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S6) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S6), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S4) is performed. Initial value update processing of various counters is executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt prohibition state, the main timer interrupt process (S6) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S5) is executed. To.

(Main side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the contents of the main-side timer interrupt process (S6 in FIG. 6) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

The game control microcomputer 61 executes an output process (S10). In this output process, the command set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below, the information indicating the set value changed by the setting change switch 260, and the like are transmitted to the sub control board 100 ( It is output to FIG. 4), the payout control board 73 (FIG. 3), and the like. The game control microcomputer 61 has a fluctuation start command for a normal symbol indicating that the normal symbol has started to fluctuate when the normal symbol has started to fluctuate, and a special symbol to start fluctuating when the special symbol has started to fluctuate. It also outputs the fluctuation start command for the special figure indicating that it has been done. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the input process (S11). In this input process, various sensors mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (first start port sensor 10b, general winning opening sensor 11a, large winning opening sensor 12c, gate sensor 13a, second starting port sensor 14c, first 3 Read each detection signal detected by the start port sensor 15b, etc.). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a timer update process (S12). In this timer update process, the subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (subtracted). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the prize ball control process (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls according to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S4) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. That is, in the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter, after the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S6) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S6) are completed, the next main side timer is executed. It is performed both in the period until the interrupt process (S6) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 has a start port sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol standby process (S17), a special symbol variation process (S18), and other processes (S19), which will be described later. Is executed to end the main timer interrupt process (S6 in FIG. 6). Other processes (S19) include security control processing for detecting and notifying an illegal prize, magnetic detection processing for detecting and notifying an illegal act using radio waves, and detecting and notifying the opening of the front frame 18 and the inner frame. Door opening processing, fraudulent radio wave detection processing for detecting and notifying fraudulent acts using radio waves, impact detection processing for detecting and notifying fraudulent acts that vibrate the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Then, the processes S3 to S5 of the main control process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 (FIG. 6), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the process is repeated again. The main timer interrupt process (S6 in FIG. 6) is executed. In the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S6 in FIG. 6) is sent to the predetermined board. It is output.

(Starting port sensor detection process)
Next, the contents of the start port sensor detection process (S15 in FIG. 7) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (FIG. 1) (S20). It is detected by the gate sensor 13a that the game ball has passed through the gate 13. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S20: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes the gate passage process (S21). In this gate passing process, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved figures is 4 or more, and if the number of reserved figures is not 4, "1" is added to the number of reserved figures and a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed. Performs the process of acquiring and storing the winning random numbers.

After the end of S21, or when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (S20: No), the game control microcomputer 61 has won a prize in the first start port 10a or the second start port 14a. Whether or not it is determined (S22). The fact that the game ball has won the first starting port 10a is detected by the first starting port sensor 10b. The fact that the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 14a is detected by the second starting port sensor 14c. When it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 10a or the second starting port 14a (S22: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 reaches the upper limit value "4" in the first special figure hold number U1. It is determined whether or not it is (S23). When it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 has not reached "4" (S23: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S24). As a result, the fluctuation holding condition of the first special symbol is satisfied. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the first special figure holding indicator 51a so as to display the updated first special figure holding number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first special figure-related random number acquisition process (S25). In this first special figure-related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the jackpot type random number counter, the reach random number counted by the reach random number counter, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter count. Fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of first special figure reservations in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a. For example, when the current number of reserved first special figures is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first start winning command creation process (S26). In this first start winning command creation process, the first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S25. This first start winning command is based on data indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting opening 10a or the second starting opening 14a, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S25, and the like. It is configured. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S26 in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set first start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 7), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the first start prize command. do. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 creates a first hold designation command capable of specifying the updated first special figure hold number, and sets the command in the output buffer of the RAM 64.

After the end of S27, when it is determined that the game ball has not won the first start opening 10a or the second start opening 14a (S22: No), or the first special figure hold number U1 has reached "4". (S23: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has won the third starting port 15a (S28). It is detected by the third start port sensor 15b that the game ball has won a prize in the third start port 15a. When it is determined that the game ball has won the third starting port 15a (S28: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4". (S29). When it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" (S29: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S30). As a result, the change holding condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the second special figure holding indicator 52a so as to display the updated second special drawing holding number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the second special figure-related random number acquisition process (S31). In this second special figure-related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is currently stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b. The second special figure is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved numbers. For example, when the current number of reserved second special figures is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the second start winning command creation process (S32). In this second start winning command creation process, the second start winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S31. This second start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the third starting port 15a, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second start winning command created in S32 in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set second start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 7), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the second start prize command. do. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 creates a second hold designation command capable of specifying the updated second special figure hold number, and sets the command in the output buffer of the RAM 64.

After the end of S33, when it is determined that the game ball has not won the third starting port 15a (S28: No), or when it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached "4" (S29). : Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the start port sensor detection process.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the contents of the normal operation processing (S16 in FIG. 7) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 is the second when the result of the addition of the number of reserved normal symbols, the variation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53, the hit determination of whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and the hit determination is a hit. Processing such as opening / closing operation of the winning device 14 is performed.

(Special symbol standby processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol standby process (S17 in FIG. 7) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. Since the processing flow of the special symbol standby process of the first special figure and the special symbol standby process of the second special figure are the same, they will be described together. Further, when explaining matters common to the first special figure holding storage unit 64a and the second special figure holding storage unit 64b, it is simply referred to as a special figure holding storage unit. Similarly, when the matters common to the first special figure holding indicator 51a and the second special drawing holding indicator 52a are explained, it is simply referred to as a special drawing holding indicator.

The game control microcomputer 61 confirms whether or not the number of reserved special figures is “0” (S40). In the case of the first special figure, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first special figure hold number U1 is "0", and in the case of the second special figure, the second special figure hold number U2 is "0". It is determined whether or not it is "0". When it is determined that the value is not "0" (S40: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes the special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 10) described later (S41). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the special figure fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 11 and 12) described later (S42). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the number of reserved special figures (S43). In the case of the first special figure, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure hold number U1 and in the case of the second special figure, subtracts "1" from the second special figure hold number U2. .. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 shifts each data stored in each storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit to the storage area having the oldest storage order, that is, to the side to be read (S44). ).

Further, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the special figure holding indicator so as to display the number of special drawing holdings after subtraction. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the special figure variation start process (S45). That is, the special symbol display performs variable display of the special symbol in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the winning / failing determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the special symbol holding storage unit. Further, each time the special symbol display performs variable display of the special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the special symbol reservation storage unit is shifted to the storage area having the oldest storage order.

In this special figure variation start process, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation start command for the special figure in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and starts the variation display of the special symbol. The fluctuation start command for the special figure set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop symbol set in the special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 10) described later and the special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 11, FIG. The data of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in 12) is included. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a hold designation command that can specify the number of special figure hold after the update in the output buffer of the RAM 64. After the execution of S45, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

Further, in S40, when it is determined that both the first special figure hold number U1 and the second special figure hold number U2 are "0" (S40: Yes), whether or not the game control microcomputer 61 is in the standby state. Is determined (S46). The standby state refers to a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress, the special symbol is not changing, and the number of special symbol reservations is zero. Here, when it is determined that the standby state is in progress (S46: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is not in the standby state (S46: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes the standby screen setting process (S47). In this standby screen setting process, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

(Special figure jackpot judgment processing)
Next, the contents of the special figure jackpot determination process (S41 in FIG. 9) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the processing flow of the special figure jackpot determination process of the first special figure and the special figure jackpot determination process of the second special figure are the same, they will be described together. Further, when explaining matters common to the first special figure holding storage unit 64a and the second special figure holding storage unit 64b, it is simply referred to as a special figure holding storage unit.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads out the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 64 (S60), and refers to the jackpot determination table (S61). In S61, when the setting change switch 260 is operated, the game control microcomputer 61 specifies a set value corresponding to the detection signal input via the detection circuit, and sets the set value from the probability setting table TA1. The corresponding jackpot determination tables TA1-1 to TA1-6 are specified. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current game state is a high probability state (S62). The probability change flag is turned on when any probability change jackpot is won, and is turned off when any normal jackpot is won. Here, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON, that is, it is in the normal probability state (S62: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the jackpot random number in the normal probability state in the jackpot determination table. , Whether or not the same random number as the jackpot random number read in S60 exists, that is, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot is determined (S63).

On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is ON in S62, that is, when it is determined that the current gaming state is a high probability state (S62: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 is in the high probability state in the jackpot determination table. With reference to the jackpot random number in S60, whether or not there is the same random number as the jackpot random number read in S60, that is, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot is determined (S64).

When it is determined as a big hit in S63 (S63: Yes) or when it is determined as a big hit in S64 (S64: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 is stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit. A random number is read out, the jackpot type determination table in which a plurality of jackpot types are set is referred to, and the jackpot type is determined (S65). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol of the special figure, the stop symbol of the special figure, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect symbol, etc. differ. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot is selected from a plurality of types of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table. The maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in a jackpot game. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot has been determined in the jackpot determination (S66).

When the jackpot is not determined in S63 or S64 (S63, S64: No), or after the end of S66, the game control microcomputer 61 shifts to step S67. When it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special symbol stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot determined in S65 in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 64. Then, the special figure jackpot determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be lost, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the lost symbol of the special figure in the special figure buffer, and ends the special figure jackpot determination process.

The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the process of FIG. 10 is an example of a jackpot determination means for performing a jackpot determination. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 is an example of the first hit determination means and the second hit determination means. Further, the game control microcomputer 61, the setting change switch 260, and the probability setting table TA1 for setting the jackpot probability corresponding to the set value selected by the operation based on the operation of the setting change switch 260 are of the present invention. It is an example of a setting means and a set value setting means.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern selection process)
Next, the contents of the special figure variation pattern selection process (S42 in FIG. 9) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. Since the flow of the first special figure variation pattern selection process and the second special figure variation pattern selection process are the same, they will be described together.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game state is in the time saving state (S70). Whether or not it is in the time saving state can be determined by whether or not the information (time saving flag) that can specify whether or not it is in the time saving state is ON. The time saving flag is turned on when the time saving state is controlled, while it is turned off when the time saving state ends. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to control only one of the first special figure and the second special figure in a time-saving state. Which special figure is controlled in the time saving state can be determined from the value of the time saving flag.

When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is not in the time reduction state (S70: No), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts to step S71. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the time saving state is in place (S70: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts to step S77. The game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to step S71 or step S77 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S71, S77). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S71, S77: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table (S72, S78). For example, in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the fluctuation pattern random number that becomes a big hit in the non-time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table. Similarly, during the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the fluctuation pattern random number that becomes a big hit in the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one of the first special figure and the second special figure can be controlled in the time saving state, so that the special figure specified by the value of the time saving flag is related. , Refer to the fluctuation pattern random number that becomes a big hit in the time saving state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and is associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number. Select a variation pattern.

Further, when the jackpot flag is not turned ON in S71 or S77, that is, when it is determined that the game is lost (S71, S77: No), the game control microcomputer 61 is stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit. The existing reach random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S73, S79). In the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is the reach random number set in the non-time saving state in the reach determination table. When the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random number in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a reach establishment random number (S73: Yes). Similarly, in the game control microcomputer 61, the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is the reach random number set in the time reduction state in the reach determination table. Judge whether or not. When the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random number in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a reach establishment random number (S79: Yes).

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table (S74, S80). For example, in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to a variation pattern random number that has a reach and is lost in the non-time saving state in the special figure variation pattern selection table. Similarly, in the time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the fluctuation pattern random number that has reach and is lost in the time-saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and is associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number. Select a variation pattern.

Further, when it is determined in S73 or S79 that the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number (S73, S79: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table. (S75, S81). For example, in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to a fluctuation pattern random number that causes no reach loss in the non-time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table. Similarly, in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the fluctuation pattern random number that is lost without reach in the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and is associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number. Select a variation pattern.

After the completion of S72, S74, S75, S78, S80, and S81, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the fluctuation pattern data indicating the selected fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S76 in FIG. 11). , Ends the special figure fluctuation pattern selection process.

The fluctuation pattern data set in the special symbol fluctuation pattern buffer in S76 is included in the fluctuation start command for the special symbol set in S45 (FIG. 9) of the special symbol standby process described above, and is output from the main timer interrupt process. By the process (S10 in FIG. 7), the data is output to the sub control board 100.

(Special symbol change processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol variation processing (S18 in FIG. 7) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S42 of FIG. 9) has ended (S90). When it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has expired (S90: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sets a variation stop command for stopping the variation display of the special symbol in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S91). ). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol jackpot determination process (S67 in FIG. 10), and the symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data (special symbol jackpot symbol or special symbol). A special symbol stop process for stopping by a lost symbol) is executed (S92).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the game state management process (S93). In the game state management process of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a big hit is determined by the big hit determination, the game state after the big hit game is controlled is controlled based on the type of the big hit. Specifically, when any one of the probabilistic jackpots is determined, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the probabilistic variation flag after the end of the jackpot game regardless of the game state at the time of winning, and controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines any of the normal jackpots, the probability change flag is turned off after the jackpot game is completed, and the normal probability state is controlled regardless of the game state at the time of winning.

On the other hand, when the 2R normal jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot is determined, the game control microcomputer 61 does not turn on the time saving flag. On the other hand, when the 10R normal jackpot is determined, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the time reduction flag corresponding to the special figure of the winner after the end of the jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning, and puts it in the time reduction state. Control. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets "100" to the value of the time reduction counter counted by the subtraction method, and subtracts the value of the time reduction counter by 1 each time the symbol of the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state. do. Then, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is "0", the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the time reduction flag. On the other hand, when the 10R probability variation jackpot is determined, the game control microcomputer 61 keeps the time saving flag corresponding to the special figure of the winner in the ON state and controls the time saving state until the jackpot determination determines the jackpot. do.

Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the game state designation command including the information of each flag in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and ends the game state management process. The game state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process of the main timer interrupt process (S10 in FIG. 7).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S94), and if it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S94: Yes), executes the game state reset process (S94: Yes). S95). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, and if it is determined that the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF. Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to "normal + non-time reduction".

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the jackpot opening setting (S96) in order to start the jackpot game, and sets the opening command for executing the jackpot opening (S97). The jackpot opening is an effect of displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 7 or playing a music celebrating the occurrence of a big hit from each speaker 8. In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric service operation effective counter (S98). The special electric service operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 61 sets a round designation command for specifying the number of rounds of the jackpot game being executed. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an ending command for executing the ending effect when the jackpot game is ended.
After the end of S98, when it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has not ended (S90: No), or when it is determined that the jackpot flag has not been turned ON (S94: No), the game control microcomputer 61 , End the special symbol change processing.

Further, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the special symbol display so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. When the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the special symbol display so as to derive the determined special symbol. The game control microcomputer 61 that causes the first special symbol display 51 to execute the variable display of the first special symbol is an example of the first control means. The game control microcomputer 61 for causing the second special symbol display 52 to execute the variable display of the second special symbol is an example of the second control means.

(Sub-side main control processing)
Next, the sub-side main control process executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the initial setting (S100). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 102 setting, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt) (Circuit for managing time) is set, various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power supply cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 are normal (S101). When the negative determination of S101 is made, the effect control microcomputer 101 initializes the RAM 120 (S102) and proceeds to S103. Further, when the affirmative determination is made in S101, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S103 without initializing the RAM 120. That is, when the power cutoff signal is not turned on, or when the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is turned on (S101: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 initially sets the RAM 120. To become. On the other hand, when the power cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like but the contents of the RAM 120 are kept normal (S101: Yes), the staging control microcomputer 101 switches to the S103 without initializing the RAM 120. Transition. If the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, and the like are reset. Further, S100 to S102 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S103) and executes random number update processing (S104). In this random number update process, the initial values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a command transmission process (S105). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the voice control board 78, the lamp control board 79, and the like. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes interrupt permission (S106). After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes S103 to S106. Further, while the interrupt is permitted, the reception interrupt process (S107), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S108), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S109) can be executed.

(Reception interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interrupt process (S107 in FIG. 14) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) given from the main control board 60 to the external INT (interruption) input unit of the effect control microcomputer 101 has changed, that is, a command. Determine if it is time to receive. For example, it is determined whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from a high level to a low level. Then, when it is determined that it is not the reception timing, the effect control microcomputer 101 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the reception timing, the effect control microcomputer 101 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 60, and stores the various received commands in the reception buffer of the RAM 120. This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S108, S109).

(1ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S108 in FIG. 14) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 1 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes an input process (S110). In this input process, switch data (edge data and level data) indicating that the switch is turned on is created based on the detection signals from the effect lever push detection switch 6 g, the effect lever rotation detection switch 6h, and the effect button detection switch 9a. do. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes an output process (S111). In this output process, the effect symbol variation display start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in the variation effect start process (S155 in FIG. 18) described later is output to the image control board 200.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 emits light from the panel lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, so that the lamp processing in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later (FIG. 16). The lamp data created in S124) and the like is output to the lamp control board 79 (FIG. 4). That is, the panel lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the effect symbol variation display start command is output (S112). The effect symbol variation display start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in the variation effect start process (S155 in FIG. 18) described later, and is output to the image control board 200 in S111. Here, when the effect control microcomputer 101 determines that the effect symbol variation display start command has been output (S112: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 starts measuring the variation time of the variation effect pattern (S113). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer (S114). After the end of S114, or when it is determined that the effect symbol variation display start command has not been output (S112: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

(10ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S109 in FIG. 14) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 10 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a reception command analysis process (FIG. 17) described later (S120), and then executes a switch state acquisition process (S121). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the input process of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S110 in FIG. 15) is stored in the RAM 120 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Subsequently, a switch process for setting display contents such as a button effect displayed by the effect display device 7 is executed based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S122). After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the RTC effect process described later, which turns the dedicated suggestion effect flag ON or OFF, when the current time acquired from the RTC 124 becomes a preset specific time (the effect control microcomputer 101 turns on or off the dedicated suggestion effect flag). S123). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the lamp processing (S124). In this lamp processing, lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (panel lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, etc.) according to the display of the effect display device 7, creation of lamp data, time management of light emission effect, etc. I do. As a result, each lamp performs a light emitting effect that matches the display of the effect display device 7.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes voice control processing (S125). In this voice control process, voice control data (data for controlling the output of voice from each speaker 8) is created, voice control data is output to the voice control board 78, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound is output from each speaker 8 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processes (S126), and ends the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the other processing (S126), processing such as updating the variation effect pattern random number, the advance notice effect random number for determining the advance notice effect, and the like is executed.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, the reception command analysis process (S120 in FIG. 16) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S130). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (S130: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the sub-side game state setting process (S131). The game state designation command includes information and the like indicating the game state (normal probability state or high probability state, time saving state or non-time saving state). In this sub-side game state setting process, the received game state specification command is analyzed, and the game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state specification command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the game state currently set. If the information included in the game state specification command indicates a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, the game state flag "1" is set. Further, when the normal probability state and the time saving state in the special symbol 1 are shown, the game state flag "2" is set. Further, when the high probability state and the time saving state in the special symbol 1 are shown, the game state flag "3" is set. Further, when the high probability state and the time saving state in the special symbol 2 are shown, the game state flag "4" is set. Further, when the high probability state and the non-time saving state are shown, the game state flag "5" is set.

After the end of S131, or when it is determined that the game state designation command has not been received (S130: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S132). ). When it is determined that the opening command has been received (S132: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the opening effect selection process (S133). In this opening effect selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to a table (not shown) to which an opening effect pattern is associated with each opening command, and selects an opening effect pattern corresponding to the received opening command. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 120.

After the end of S133, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (S132: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the round designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S134). .. When it is determined that the round designation command has been received (S134: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the round effect selection process (S135). In this round effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed in each round of the jackpot game is selected. This effect is an effect based on an image displayed by the effect display device 7 and a voice output from each speaker 8, and varies depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to a table (not shown) to which the round effect is associated with each round designation command, and selects the round effect corresponding to the received round specification command.

After the end of S135, or when it is determined that the round designation command has not been received (S134: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S136). .. When it is determined that the ending command has been received (S136: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the ending effect selection process (S137). In this ending effect selection process, the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to a table (not shown) to which an ending effect pattern is associated with each ending command, and selects an ending effect pattern corresponding to the received ending command.

After the end of S137, or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (S136: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the variation start command for the special figure has been received from the main control board 60. (S138). When it is determined that the variation start command for the special figure has been received (S138: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the variation effect start process (FIG. 18) described later (S139). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a setting suggestion process (FIG. 22) for causing the effect display device 7 to execute a setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value (S140). The details of the setting suggestion effect will be described later. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a countdown process (FIG. 25) for causing the effect display device 7 to execute the countdown effect as the specific game effect (S141). The details of the countdown effect will be described later. After the end of S141, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 60 (S142). When it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (S142: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the variation effect end process (S143). In this variation effect end process, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect in the output buffer of the RAM 120. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 by the command transmission process (S105 in FIG. 14), the image control board 200 receives the left effect symbol 7L, the middle effect symbol 7C, and the right effect in the effect display device 7. The symbol 7R is confirmed and displayed after passing through a predetermined stop pattern. After the end of S143, or when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (S142: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S144), and ends the reception command analysis process. In the other processing (S144), processing based on commands other than the above commands (for example, a fluctuation start command for a normal diagram and a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed.

(Variable staging start processing)
Next, the variation effect start process (S139 in FIG. 17) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received fluctuation start command for the special figure (S150). The fluctuation start command for the special figure includes the information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection process, the special figure stop symbol (big hit type determination result), and the like. When the analyzed fluctuation start command is the fluctuation start command for the first special figure, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the first special figure hold effect counter to "1" so as to synchronize with the first special figure hold number. Subtract (S151). Similarly, when the analyzed fluctuation start command is the fluctuation start command for the second special figure, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the second special figure hold effect counter so as to synchronize with the second special figure hold number. "1" is subtracted (S151). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 shifts each data such as the start winning command stored in the special figure hold effect storage unit toward the old storage area (S152). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects a combination of the left effect symbol 7L, the middle effect symbol 7C, and the right effect symbol 7R, which are finally confirmed and displayed when the effect display device 7 displays the variable effect pattern. Select by referring to a table (not shown) (S153).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect content selection process (S154). As the effect content selection process, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects the content of the effect to be performed according to the change of the effect symbol from the effect selection table (not shown) based on the instructed special figure variation pattern. do. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets an effect symbol variation display start command for starting the effect display device 7 to display the effect content selected in S154 in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S155). After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the variable effect start process. The effect control microcomputer 101 that gives a variation instruction by the effect symbol to the image control board 200 is an example of the symbol control means. Further, the image control board 200 that receives an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 101 and displays the effect symbol on the effect display device 7 is also an example of the symbol control means.

[RTC production control]
Next, the effect using the RTC function will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the RTC function to adopt a specification that can change the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect that suggests the current set value at a specific time. Although there are a plurality of effect contents as the setting suggestion effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting suggestion effect that changes the appearance ratio by using the RTC function is specified during the change of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. It is performed in such a manner that the character appears at the timing of. Multiple characters are set (two types in this example), and the characters that are likely to appear differ depending on the difference in the set values. Details will be described later, but when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, the character KB is likely to appear if the setting value is 1, 3, 5 (odd number), and if the setting value is 2, 4, 6 (even number). Character KA is more likely to appear.

The appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect can be changed on the administrator setting screen 7a displayed when the administrator of the gaming hall or the like makes various settings related to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect display device 7 is an example of a display means for displaying a setting screen for an administrator.

The administrator setting screen 7a shown in FIG. 19A is provided with items related to, for example, "ECO mode setting", "language setting", and "RTC effect setting" as items that can be set by the administrator or the like. There is.

The "ECO mode setting" is an item for setting ON / OFF of the eco mode. When the eco mode is set to "ON", for example, the demonstration effect waiting for a customer is not executed, or the brightness (brightness) of the effect display device 7 becomes lower than usual. On the other hand, when the eco mode is set to "OFF", the demonstration effect waiting for customers can be executed, and the brightness (brightness) of the effect display device 7 is set at the normal time.

The "language setting" is an item for setting the language displayed on the effect display device 7 to, for example, "Japanese" or "English".
The "RTC effect setting" is an item for changing the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect with respect to an arbitrary time based on the result of the time measurement by the RTC 124.

Further, on the administrator setting screen 7a, an "end" item instructing the end of the display of the screen and a cursor C1 pointing to the selected item are displayed. On the administrator setting screen 7a, the cursor C1 is moved by the operation of the effect lever 6 to select and determine an item.

FIG. 19B is an individual setting screen 7b displayed after the item of “RTC effect setting” is selected and determined.
On the individual setting screen 7b, a set value related to the jackpot probability currently set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed (in this example, “set value 1”). Further, on the individual setting screen 7b, a setting screen T1 for setting a time at which the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is desired to be changed and a setting screen T2 for setting the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect for that time are displayed. To. A plurality of setting screens T1 are set (in this example, three types of setting screens T1-1 to T1-3). The same number of setting screens T2 as the setting screen T1 is set (in this example, there are three types of setting screens T2-1 to T2-3). Further, the setting screens T2-1 to T2-3 are displayed at positions facing each other in the vertical direction from the setting screens T1-1 to T1-3. The information displayed on the setting screen T1 is an example of information regarding the time. The information displayed on the setting screen T2 is information regarding the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect.

On each setting screen T1, the time in 1-hour units indicated by 0:00 to 23:00 is switched and displayed by operating the effect lever 6 in the vertical direction, and the lever button of the effect lever 6 is pressed. , The time displayed on the setting screen T1 is determined. By the way, on the individual setting screen 7b, a rectangular frame-shaped cursor C2 is displayed so as to surround the setting screen T1 to be selected, and when the time selection / determination is completed, the cursor C2 is the next setting screen T1. Move up.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a plurality of appearance ratios of setting suggestion effects are set (for example, 5 types of 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/300, and 1/350). Then, on each setting screen T2, the setting probabilities of 4 types out of 5 types are switched and displayed as 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, and 1/300 by operating the effect lever 6. Then, by pressing the lever button of the effect lever 6 while any of the appearance ratios is selected by the cursor C2, the appearance ratio displayed on the setting screen T2 is determined. By the way, "1/350" out of the five types of appearance ratio is not selected, and it is decided whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect uniformly with a probability of 1/350 except for the time selected on the setting screen T1. Will be done. The cursor C2 may be moved to the setting screen T2-1 after the time setting on the setting screens T1-1 to T1-3 is completed. Further, the cursor C2 moves to the setting screen T2-1 after the time setting on the setting screen T1-1 is completed, and after the appearance ratio setting on the setting screen T2-1 is completed, the setting screen T1-2. It may be a mode of moving to. Further, the position of the cursor C2 may be arbitrarily moved by an operation of an administrator or the like.

In the present embodiment, four types of effect content determination tables for selection are associated with advance notice effect random numbers so that the appearance ratios of the setting suggestion effects are 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, and 1/300. The fixed effect content determination table associated with the advance notice effect random number is stored in the ROM 110 so that the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is 1/350. Incidentally, the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be associated with random numbers so that the ratio of the advance notice effect random numbers that specify the setting suggestion effect as the advance notice effect is 1/50, 1/75, or the like. In addition, a dedicated random number for deciding whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is provided, and the random numbers are associated so that the ratio of whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is 1/50, 1/75, etc. You may. Further, the options for the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the set values 1 to 6. For example, 1/100 and 1/200 are set as options for the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect at the setting value 1, and 1/50 and 1/100 are set as options for the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect at the setting value 6. You may.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the administrator setting screen 7a is not displayed only by operating the RAM clear switch 66, but after the RAM clear switch 66 is operated and a specific operation procedure is performed, the administrator setting screen is displayed. 7a is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect button 9 is pressed while rotating the effect lever 6 in the clockwise direction for a specific operation procedure. The specific operation procedure is not limited to this example, and may be, for example, pressing the effect lever 6 a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times or more) or pressing the effect button 9 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds or more). That is, the operation mode may be such that the administrator setting screen 7a is not displayed only by the player blindly operating the effect lever 6 or the effect button 9, and only the administrator or the like can know the operation mode. Therefore, pressing the effect button 9 while rotating the effect lever 6 in the clockwise direction is an example of the operation of the first operation unit, which is difficult for the player to operate. Further, it may be a display condition of the administrator setting screen 7a that the operation means is operated by a specific operation procedure within a predetermined period (for example, within 30 seconds) after the RAM clear switch 66 is pressed. Since the RAM clear switch 66 itself is provided at a position where the player cannot operate it, even if the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9 can be operated by chance in a specific operation procedure, the operation is performed within a predetermined period. It is not possible. Therefore, it is almost impossible to display the administrator setting screen 7a. In this case, it can be said that pressing the RAM clear switch 66 is an example of the operation of the first operation unit, which is difficult for the player to operate. Further, since the individual setting screen 7b is displayed after the administrator setting screen 7a is displayed, the setting of the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect for an arbitrary time is performed by the operation of the first operation unit. I can say. Further, the administrator setting screen 7a may be displayed when the setting change switch 260 is operated. In this case, it can be said that the setting change switch 260 is an example of the first operation unit. Further, the administrator setting screen 7a may be displayed when the power switch 72 is turned on. Further, since the effect lever 6 is provided on the surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, not only the administrator but also the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the effect lever 6 operated to select the time and the appearance ratio is an example of the second operation unit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it can be said that the operation of the effect lever 6 on the individual setting screen 7b is accepted as an effective operation after the administrator setting screen 7a is displayed after a specific operation procedure. .. Further, the second operation unit may be the effect button 9.

Hereinafter, the control for changing the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect for an arbitrary time will be described.
First, the control for displaying the administrator setting screen 7a will be described.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed, the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 are initialized. After detecting that the RAM clear switch 66 has been operated, the game control microcomputer 61 sets and measures the operation valid period of the setting change switch 260. If the setting change switch 260 is not operated within the operation valid period, the game control microcomputer 61 stores the setting value data indicating the setting value currently selected by the setting change switch 260 in the RAM 64 via the detection circuit. do. On the other hand, when the setting change switch 260 is operated within the operation valid period, the game control microcomputer 61 stores the set value data indicating the newly selected set value in the RAM 64 and also stores the set value data indicating the newly selected set value in the RAM 64 via the detection circuit. The set value data is output to the sub control board 100.

Further, after recognizing that the RAM clear switch 66 has been operated, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets and measures an operation valid period for accepting a specific operation procedure by the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9. When a detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed in the above procedure is input from the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9 within the operation valid period, the effect control microcomputer 101 issues a command for displaying the administrator setting screen 7a. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 and transmitted to the image control board 200.

After that, when the effect control microcomputer 101 detects that the lever button of the effect lever 6 is pressed while the cursor C1 is selecting the item of "RTC effect setting", the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the information in the RAM 120 and at the same time. A command instructing that the item of "RTC effect setting" is selected and a command for displaying the individual setting screen 7b are set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 and transmitted to the image control board 200. Next, when the effect control microcomputer 101 detects that the lever button of the effect lever 6 is pressed while the cursor C2 has selected an arbitrary time on the setting screens T1-1 to T1-3, the information thereof. Is stored in the RAM 120, and a command for instructing the time selected by the cursor C2 is transmitted to the image control board 200. In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 101 detects that the lever button of the effect lever 6 is pressed while the cursor C2 has selected an arbitrary appearance ratio on the setting screens T2-1 to T2-3, the effect control microcomputer 101 detects that the effect lever 6 is pressed. The information is stored in the RAM 120, and a command for instructing the appearance ratio selected by the cursor C2 is transmitted to the image control board 200.

The image control board 200 that has received various commands from the effect control microcomputer 101 displays various images based on the image data corresponding to the received commands.
The effect control microcomputer 101 that determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed is an example of the effect determination means. Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 that gives an execution instruction of the setting suggestion effect to the image control board 200 is an example of the suggestion effect control means and the effect control means. Further, the image control board 200 that receives an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 101 and displays the setting suggestion effect on the effect display device 7 is also an example of the suggestion effect control means and the effect control means. Further, during the setting suggestion effect, sound may be output from the speaker 8 or the side lamps 23a, 23b and the like may blink according to the effect content. In this case, the control boards 78 and 79 that control these members are also examples of the suggestion effect control means and the effect control means.

(RTC production processing)
Next, the RTC effect process (S123 in FIG. 16) executed by the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 20. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RTC 124 is mounted on the sub-control board 100, and the RTC effect can be executed based on the result of time counting by the RTC 124. The RTC effect processing is a process related to execution control of the RTC effect. The RTC effect of the present embodiment is performed with the content that the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is changed based on the result of timekeeping by the RTC124.

First, in S160, the effect control microcomputer 101 acquires the current time from the RTC 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the time selected on each setting screen T1 (the start time for changing the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect) from the RAM 120, and the current time acquired in S160 is selected on each setting screen T1. It is determined whether or not the time (start time) has been reached (S161). When it is determined that the current time acquired from the RTC 124 has reached the start time (for example, 9:00) (S161: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 turns on the suggestion effect flag (S162). When the suggestion effect flag is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 101 then refers to the selection effect content determination table in which the appearance ratio paired with the time read from the RAM 120 is determined until the suggestion effect flag is turned off. Then, it is decided whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed. After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the RTC effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current time acquired from the RTC 124 has not reached the start time (S161: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the current time acquired from the RTC 124 has reached the end time. (S163). In the present embodiment, the period for determining whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect using the selection effect content determination table is set to 1 hour from the start time (1 hour from the time selected on the setting screen T1). Therefore, when it is determined that the current time acquired from the RTC 124 has reached the end time (1 hour after the start time) (S163: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 turns off the suggestion effect flag (S164). When the suggestion effect flag is turned off, the effect control microcomputer 101 subsequently refers to the fixed effect content determination table and determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed. That is, the effect control microcomputer 101 uniformly determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed with a probability of 1/350. After the execution of S164 or when it is determined that the current time acquired from the RTC 124 has not reached the end time (S163: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the RTC effect process.

The effect control microcomputer 101 that executes the RTC effect process (specifically, the process of S160) is an example of the time acquisition means for acquiring the current time. Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 that determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed by referring to the effect content determination table for selecting the appearance ratio selected on the setting screen T2 is an example of the ratio setting means.

According to such control, the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is set according to the different needs of each game store, instead of the conventional RTC effect in which the specific effect is executed all at once when the specific time arrives. It can be changed arbitrarily for each hour and for each game machine. For example, in general, many players can be expected to visit the store immediately after the store opens or at the end of work. Therefore, by increasing the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect at 9:00, 19:00, etc. corresponding to these time zones, the setting suggestion effect can be performed more easily than in other time zones, and the player can perform the setting suggestion effect. It becomes easier to grasp the current set value from the production content. On the other hand, in a time zone when there are few players visiting the store (for example, 13:00, etc.), in order to make the player visually recognize the normal advance notice effect rather than the setting suggestion effect, the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is set to the normal ratio, and other You can focus on the production. In addition, there are variations in gaming machines that are easily selected by players even if they are of the same model, such as the installation position of the gaming machine in the gaming hall and the gaming machine immediately after the player who has won a large number of prize balls has stopped playing. In view of such circumstances, it is possible to selectively change the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect in any gaming machine selected by the gaming store, even if the same model is used. In addition, in the same model, the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect was not changed the day before, but the appearance ratio can be changed at the same time on the next day.

[Effect of embodiment]
(1-1) By implementing the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect, which is a suggestion effect, can be arbitrarily changed hourly and for each game machine. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is not simply executed when the predetermined time arrives, but the special effect can be executed at predetermined time intervals in a manner that meets the needs of the amusement shop side.

(1-2) Further, the effect control microcomputer 101, which is a ratio setting means, sets a time zone in which the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than other time zones. As a result, it is possible to increase the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect in any time zone in which the game store side wants to increase the appearance ratio, such as a time zone in which the player tends to drop in at the game store immediately after the store opens or at the end of work. In addition, it is possible to make the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect different on event day or the like, or to increase the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect on the same machine at a time zone different from the previous day. In other words, it is possible to freely change the time zone in which the appearance rate is increased according to the needs of the game store.

(1-3) Further, the effect lever 6 which is the second operation unit is provided, and the operation of the effect lever 6 is effective after the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9 which are the first operation units are operated by a specific operation procedure. It is accepted as an operation. Moreover, the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect associated with the time can be selected by operating the effect lever 6. It can be said that "the player can easily operate the effect lever 6" can be easily operated by the administrator and the like. Therefore, the ease of operation of the effect lever 6 makes it possible for the administrator or the like to easily perform the setting operation related to the setting suggestion effect.

(1-4) Further, the effect display device 7 which is a display means for displaying the administrator setting screen 7a is provided, and the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9 are operated by a specific operation procedure on the effect display device 7. After that, the administrator setting screen 7a is displayed. Information on the time and information on the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect are displayed on the administrator setting screen 7a, and information on the time and information on the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect are switched and displayed by operating the effect lever 6. To. As a result, it is possible to perform setting operations related to the setting suggestion effect as well as basic settings related to the gaming machine, and it is possible to improve convenience.

(1-5) Further, the effect lever 6 and the effect display device 7 are provided at positions that can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, since the effect lever 6 can be operated while looking at the effect display device 7, it is possible to make it easier for the administrator or the like to perform the setting operation related to the setting suggestion effect.

(1-6) There are game machines installed in the game hall, and even if they are of the same model, there are game machines that players prefer to choose, and even if they are installed on the same model or on the same island, It may not be desirable to produce at the same timing. Therefore, by making the setting suggestion effect appear at the desired timing for each pachinko machine, or by making the time zone in which the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is increased different for each game machine, the setting that meets the needs of the game store is special. It is possible to perform various effects.

(1-7) Since it is difficult for the player to operate the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9 which are the first operation units by a specific operation procedure, only the administrator or the like can operate by this procedure. Therefore, the administrator or the like will also perform an operation by the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9 in a specific operation procedure and a setting performed by this operation as an opportunity. As a result, it is possible to set conditions that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and appropriately set the function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

[Correction of appearance ratio of setting suggestion effect]
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value is executed. The setting suggestion effect is performed in such a manner that the character appears while the effect symbol is fluctuating, but the characters that are likely to appear differ depending on the difference in the set value. Specifically, in the case of the set values 1, 3 and 5 (odd number), the appearance ratio of the character KA is set to 3/10 and the appearance ratio of the character KB is set to 7/10. On the other hand, when the set values are 2, 4, and 6 (even numbers), the appearance ratio of the character KA is set to 7/10 and the appearance ratio of the character KB is set to 3/10. Hereinafter, the appearance ratio of the characters KA and KB determined for each set value may be indicated as an "ideal value". When the character KA appears in the setting suggestion effect, the player can infer that there is a high possibility that the setting values are 2, 4, or 6. When the character KB appears in the setting suggestion effect, the player can infer that there is a high possibility that it is one of the set values 1, 3 and 5. However, when the setting suggestion effect is actually executed, the characters are randomly determined by lottery according to the above-mentioned appearance ratio based on the current setting value, so that between the ideal value and the appearance ratio of the characters that actually appeared. May be misaligned. For example, if only the character KB is accidentally selected by lottery even though the set value is actually 2, the player may guess that the current set value may be an odd number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the appearance ratio in the executed setting suggestion effect deviates from the ideal value, the correction process for approaching the ideal value is performed. The "appearance ratio" here is the ratio of the number of appearances of each character to the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect which is a parameter.

(Setting suggestion processing)
Hereinafter, the setting suggestion process (S140 in FIG. 17) executed in the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. 22. When the effect control microcomputer 101 decides to execute the setting suggestion effect, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the process in order to determine the character to appear in the setting suggestion effect.

First, the effect control microcomputer 101 acquires and confirms the appearance ratio of the character KA and the character KB that appeared in the executed setting suggestion effect executed by the confirmation timing of S170 from the RAM 120. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed, the determined character type, and the appearance ratio of the character KA and the character KB each time the setting suggestion effect is executed after the set value is set. It is designed to be cumulatively stored in the RAM 120. When the effect control microcomputer 101 is changed to a different set value, the storage content of the RAM 120 is reset. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the appearance ratio confirmed in S170 is within the threshold range (S171).

FIG. 24 shows the threshold value of the appearance ratio to be compared in S171.
When any of the set values 1, 3 and 5, 2/10 ≦ X ≦ 4/10 is set as the threshold range of the appearance ratio of the character KA (the appearance ratio up to the present time confirmed by X = S170). ). On the other hand, in the case of any of the set values 1, 3 and 5, 6/10 ≦ X ≦ 8/10 is set as the threshold range of the appearance ratio of the character KB. Similarly, when the set values are any of 2, 4 and 6, 6/10 ≦ X ≦ 8/10 as the threshold range of the appearance ratio of the character KA and 2/10 ≦ as the threshold range of the appearance ratio of the character KB. X ≦ 4/10 are set respectively.

In S171, for example, it is assumed that the number of times of the set suggestion effect that has been executed when the setting value is 1 is "3 times", of which the character KA appears twice and the character KB appears once (Case 1). .. In this case, the appearance ratio of the character KA is 2/3, and "2/3" is the upper limit value of the threshold range 2/10 ≦ X ≦ 4/10 of the appearance ratio of the character KA in the set values 1, 3 and 5. Exceeds. Similarly, the appearance ratio of the character KB is 1/3, and "1/3" is the lower limit value of the threshold range 6/10 ≦ X ≦ 8/10 of the appearance ratio of the character KB in the set values 1, 3 and 5. Smaller.

Further, for example, it is assumed that the number of times of the set suggestion effect that has been executed when the setting value is 2 is "5 times", of which the character KA appears 4 times and the character KB appears once (Case 2). In this case, the appearance ratio of the character KA is 4/5, and "4/5" is within the threshold range 6/10 ≦ X ≦ 8/10 of the appearance ratio of the character KA in the set values 2, 4 and 6. Similarly, the appearance ratio of the character KB is 1/5, and “1/5” is within the threshold range 2/10 ≦ X ≦ 4/10 of the appearance ratio of the character KB at the set values 2, 4, and 6.

When it is determined that the appearance ratio confirmed in S170 is within the threshold range (S171: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the effect content determination table TA2 (see FIG. 23) and refers to the character type. Is determined (S172). When the event as shown in Case 2 described above occurs, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines S171 affirmatively.

FIG. 23 shows an effect content determination table used when determining a character to appear in the setting suggestion effect.
The production content determination table is roughly divided into two patterns of tables. The first is the effect content determination table TA2 that is referred to when the appearance ratio confirmed in S170 is within the threshold range or when the setting suggestion effect is executed for the first time after the set value is set. .. The second is the effect content determination tables TA3 and TA4 that are referred to when the appearance ratio confirmed in S170 is not within the threshold range. The effect content determination table TA3 is a table referred to when increasing the appearance ratio of the character KA, and the effect content determination table TA4 is a table referred to when increasing the appearance ratio of the character KB.

In the effect content determination table TA2, when the set values 1, 3 and 5, a total of 30 random numbers from 0 to 29 out of a total of 100 advance notice effect random numbers from 0 to 99 are assigned to the character KB for the character KA. On the other hand, a total of 70 random numbers from 30 to 99 are associated with each other. Similarly, in the case of the set values 2, 4, and 6, a total of 70 random numbers 0 to 69 are associated with the character KA, and a total of 30 random numbers 70 to 99 are associated with the character KB. There is. That is, in the effect content determination table TA2, when the set values 1, 3 and 5, the character KA selection rate is 3/10 and the character KB selection rate is 7/10, while the set values 2, 4 and 6 are set. In this case, the selection rate of the character KA is 7/10, and the selection rate of the character KB is 3/10. The above-mentioned ideal value corresponds to the selection ratio of the characters KA and KB defined in the effect content determination table TA2.

On the other hand, in the effect content determination table TA3, a total of 90 random numbers 0 to 89 are associated with the character KA, and a total of 10 random numbers 90 to 99 are associated with the character KB, regardless of the set value. ing. That is, in the effect content determination table TA3, the selection rate of the character KA is 9/10 and the selection rate of the character KB is 1/10 regardless of the set value, so that the character KA can be easily selected with a high probability.

In the effect content determination table TA4, a total of 10 random numbers 0 to 9 are associated with the character KA, and a total of 90 random numbers 10 to 99 are associated with the character KB, regardless of the set value. .. That is, in the effect content determination table TA4, the selection rate of the character KA is 1/10 and the selection rate of the character KB is 9/10 regardless of the set value, so that the character KB can be easily selected with high probability.

After the character is determined from the effect content determination table TA2 in S172, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets an effect instruction command instructing the determined character in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S173). At this time, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 101 also stores the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed, the determined character type, and the appearance ratio of the character KA and the character KB in the RAM 120. After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the setting suggestion process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the appearance ratio confirmed in S170 is not within the threshold range (S171: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the character from the effect content determination table TA3 or the effect content determination table TA4. (S174). When the event as shown in Case 1 described above occurs, the effect control microcomputer 101 negatively determines S171. In a case such as Case 1, the appearance ratio of the character KA at the set value 1 exceeds the upper limit of the threshold range of the appearance ratio of the character KA at the set values 1, 3 and 5. Therefore, in order to bring the appearance ratio closer to the ideal value, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects the effect content determination table TA4 in which the character KB having an insufficient appearance ratio is easily selected. After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 shifts to S173. A character selected by using the effect content determination table in which a character having an insufficient appearance ratio is easily selected corresponds to the effect content of the suggestion effect for correction.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the setting suggestion process shown in FIG. 22 every time the setting suggestion effect is executed. The effect control microcomputer 101 also executes S170 by including the characters determined by referring to the effect content determination tables TA3 and TA4 in the appearance ratios of the characters KA and KB that appeared in the executed setting suggestion effect. There is. This is because it is used as a material for calculating the correct appearance ratio and the appearance ratio is close to the ideal value. As a result, the more the game is continued in the gaming machine, that is, the more the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed, the closer the appearance ratio of the character approaches the ideal value.

The effect control microcomputer 101 that executes the setting suggestion process (specifically, the process of S170) is an example of the ratio acquisition means. Further, the staging control microcomputer 101 that executes the setting suggestion processing (specifically, the processing of S172 and S174) is an example of the selection means.

[Effect of embodiment]
(2-1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a rate close to the appearance ratio (ideal value) corresponding to the current set value. That is, when there is a discrepancy between the appearance ratio (ideal value) corresponding to the current set value and the appearance ratio of the executed setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed so as to approach the ideal value. As a result, the player can estimate the current set value based on the information such as the content of the setting suggestion effect and the execution ratio thereof. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(2-2) Further, the effect control microcomputer 101, which is a ratio acquisition means, sets the ratio that appears in the setting suggestion effect executed up to the present time after the set value is set by the game control microcomputer 61, which is the setting means. Get the indicated appearance ratio. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 101 can accurately grasp the difference between the ideal value and the appearance ratio of the effect content in the executed setting suggestion effect.

(2-3) Further, the effect control microcomputer 101, which is the ratio acquisition means, sets the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect executed so far to the set value set by the game control microcomputer 61, which is the setting means. The production content of the setting suggestion effect for correction executed to approach the corresponding appearance ratio is also acquired. As a result, the more the game is continued in the gaming machine, that is, the more the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect is repeated, the closer the appearance ratio of the character can be to the ideal value.

(2-4) Further, the effect control microcomputer 101, which is a symbol control means for displaying a predetermined symbol in a variable manner and stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the jackpot determination, is provided, and the effect control microcomputer 101 is a suggestion effect control means. Executes the setting suggestion effect at a specific timing during the symbol change. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the content of the setting suggestion effect as well as the result of the symbol variation.

[Countdown production]
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the result of the jackpot lottery of the special figure corresponding to the current gaming state is derived in the effect display device 7 in synchronization with the change of the special figure. Therefore, for example, in the gaming state of "normal + special 1 time reduction + high base" or "high accuracy + special 1 time reduction + high base", even if the special figure 2 hold occurs during the change of the first special figure, the effect is produced. In the display device 7, the staging symbol corresponding to the first special figure fluctuates, but the staging symbol corresponding to the second special figure does not fluctuate. However, when the special figure 2 is held during the change of the first special figure and the result of the second big hit determination is advantageous to the player (big hit in this example), the staging display device 7 has the first special figure. A special effect is executed in place of the symbol variation of the effect symbol corresponding to. The special effect in the present embodiment is a countdown effect that counts the values from a predetermined start value. In the countdown effect, when the value after the countdown becomes zero, it is notified that the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit. The countdown effect is an example of a specific game effect. Further, the variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure corresponding to the current game state is an example of the game effect. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 101 that gives a variation instruction to the image control board 200 by the effect symbol is an example of the game effect control means. Further, the image control board 200 that receives an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 101 and displays the effect symbol on the effect display device 7 is also an example of the game effect control means. Further, the effect display device 7 is an example of a game effect execution means.

(Countdown process)
Hereinafter, the countdown process (S141 in FIG. 17) executed in the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

First, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit (S190). In step S190, the effect control microcomputer 101 can grasp the result of the second big hit determination by analyzing the fluctuation start command for the second special figure input from the game control microcomputer 61. When the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit (S190: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the first special figure is changing (S191). In step S191, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the first special figure is being changed by confirming whether or not the change start command for the first special figure is input from the game control microcomputer 61. Can be grasped. When the first special figure is changing (S191: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the result of the first jackpot determination is a loss (S192). In S192, the effect control microcomputer 101 can grasp the result of the first big hit determination by analyzing the fluctuation start command for the first special figure input from the game control microcomputer 61.

When the result of the first jackpot determination is a loss (S192: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms the current set value by confirming the information indicating the set value acquired from the game control microcomputer 61. , The content of the countdown effect is determined based on the set value (S193). In the present embodiment, the start value (starting seconds) of the countdown is determined as the content of the countdown effect. After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets an effect instruction command instructing the number of seconds to start the countdown effect in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S194), and ends the countdown process.

On the other hand, when the result of the second jackpot determination is a loss (S190: No), when the first special figure does not change (S191: No), and when the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S192: No). The effect control microcomputer 101 ends the countdown process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 101 does not execute the countdown effect when the result of the second big hit determination is a loss. That is, in the effect display device 7, the variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is continuously performed, and the symbol variation corresponding to the result of the second big hit determination is performed only by the second special symbol display 52. .. Similarly, even if the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit, the effect control microcomputer 101 does not execute the countdown effect unless the first special figure is changing. Further, even if the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit and the first special figure is changing, if the first big hit judgment is a big hit, the change of the staging symbol corresponding to the first special figure is changed. In this case as well, the effect control microcomputer 101 does not execute the countdown effect because it is preferentially executed.

FIG. 26 shows the seconds determination table TA5 referred to when determining the countdown start seconds in S193 of FIG.
In the second number determination table TA5, six types of seconds, "10 seconds", "20 seconds", "25 seconds", "30 seconds", "40 seconds", and "50 seconds", are set as the number of seconds to start the countdown. Then, a total of 100 advance notice random numbers from 0 to 99 are associated with each other so that any one of these start seconds can be selected according to the set values 1 to 6.

The set value 1 has a total of 35 random numbers from 0 to 34 for "10 seconds", a total of 25 random numbers from 35 to 59 for "20 seconds", and 60 for "25 seconds". A total of 20 random numbers from to 79 are associated with each other. Similarly, in the set value 1, a total of 10 random numbers of 80 to 89 for "30 seconds" and a total of 5 random numbers of 90 to 94 for "40 seconds" are set to "50 seconds". On the other hand, a total of 5 random numbers from 95 to 99 are associated with each other.

The set value 2 has a total of 25 random numbers from 0 to 24 for "10 seconds", a total of 35 random numbers from 25 to 59 for "20 seconds", and 60 for "25 seconds". A total of 20 random numbers from to 79 are associated with each other. Similarly, in the set value 2, a total of 10 random numbers of 80 to 89 for "30 seconds" and a total of 5 random numbers of 90 to 94 for "40 seconds" are set to "50 seconds". On the other hand, a total of 5 random numbers from 95 to 99 are associated with each other.

The set value 3 has a total of 25 random numbers from 0 to 24 for "10 seconds", a total of 30 random numbers from 25 to 54 for "20 seconds", and 55 for "25 seconds". A total of 20 random numbers from to 74 are associated with each other. Similarly, in the setting value 3, a total of 10 random numbers of 75 to 84 for "30 seconds" and a total of 10 random numbers of 85 to 94 for "40 seconds" are set to "50 seconds". On the other hand, a total of 5 random numbers from 95 to 99 are associated with each other.

The set value 4 has a total of 20 random numbers from 0 to 19 for "10 seconds", a total of 20 random numbers from 20 to 39 for "20 seconds", and 40 for "25 seconds". A total of 20 random numbers from to 59 are associated with each other. Similarly, in the setting value 4, a total of 20 random numbers of 60 to 79 for "30 seconds" and a total of 10 random numbers of 80 to 89 for "40 seconds" are set to "50 seconds". On the other hand, a total of 10 random numbers from 90 to 99 are associated with each other.

The set value 5 has a total of 5 random numbers from 0 to 4 for "10 seconds", a total of 10 random numbers from 5 to 14 for "20 seconds", and 15 for "25 seconds". A total of 15 random numbers from to 29 are associated with each other. Similarly, in the set value 5, a total of 30 random numbers of 30 to 59 for "30 seconds" and a total of 20 random numbers of 60 to 79 for "40 seconds" are set to "50 seconds". On the other hand, a total of 20 random numbers of 80 to 99 are associated with each other.

The set value 6 has a total of 5 random numbers from 0 to 4 for "20 seconds", a total of 10 random numbers from 5 to 14 for "25 seconds", and 15 for "30 seconds". A total of 15 random numbers from 29 to 29, a total of 30 random numbers from 30 to 59 for "40 seconds", and a total of 40 random numbers from 60 to 99 for "50 seconds" are associated with each other. ing.

In this way, in the second number determination table TA5, one of the start seconds is determined according to the set value, but the larger the set value, that is, the second jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot. The higher the probability, the easier it is to determine a long time (a large value as the start value of the countdown) as the number of seconds for the countdown. In addition, in this embodiment, in the gaming state of "normal + special 1 time reduction + high base" or "high accuracy + special 1 time reduction + high base", the special selected when it is determined as a big hit in the second big hit judgment. There is only one type of fluctuation pattern in the figure. The number of variable seconds associated with the special figure variation pattern is set to be longer than the largest start value among the start values of the countdown (for example, 60 seconds). As a result, it is not notified that the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit before the countdown value becomes zero.

Next, the flow of the countdown effect will be described with reference to FIG. 27.
The image control CPU 202 causes the effect display device 7 to start the countdown effect at different timings based on the difference in the number of start seconds instructed by the effect control microcomputer 101. For example, when "50 seconds" is instructed as the number of seconds to start the countdown effect, the image control CPU 202 changes the effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure until the countdown effect is started. Then, the image control CPU 202 starts the countdown effect instead of the effect symbol 10 seconds after the change of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 52 while continuing the change of the effect symbol. The value "50" is displayed and the countdown effect is started. It should be noted that this effect is performed in such a manner that the image described as the start value "50" is displayed on the upper layer of the image in which the effect symbol is fluctuating, and the change in the effect symbol is hidden. When "20 seconds" is instructed as the number of seconds to start the countdown effect, the image control CPU 202 uses the second special symbol display 52 to continue the variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. 2 40 seconds after the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the countdown effect is started by displaying "20", which is the start value of the countdown effect, instead of the effect symbol. By the way, in the effect display device 7, the countdown effect is started instead of the change of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol, but in the first special symbol display 51, the change of the first special figure is continuously performed. It has been.

When "50 seconds" is instructed as the number of seconds to start the countdown effect, the image control CPU 202 sequentially displays images in which the countdown value is subtracted by 1 such as "50", "49", "48", and so on. Then, when the countdown value becomes "0", the image control CPU 202 starts the opening effect without confirming and displaying the jackpot effect symbol corresponding to the result of the second jackpot determination. Similarly, when "20 seconds" is instructed as the number of seconds to start the countdown effect, the image control CPU 202 sequentially performs images in which the countdown value is subtracted by 1 such as "20", "19", "18", and so on. Display. Then, when the countdown value becomes "0", the image control CPU 202 starts the opening effect without confirming and displaying the jackpot effect symbol corresponding to the result of the second jackpot determination.

If the start seconds of the countdown effect are different, the start timing of the countdown effect is different accordingly, but the end timing of the countdown effect is the same regardless of which start number is selected. Further, when the countdown effect is performed, the opening effect is suddenly performed without deriving the jackpot effect symbol corresponding to the result of the second jackpot determination. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to notice which of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination is the jackpot. Further, the larger the set value, that is, the higher the probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the longer the effect time of the countdown effect tends to be. Therefore, in addition to being a big hit due to the symbol variation from the effect mode, it is possible to expect that the currently set value is high.

[Effect of embodiment]
(3-1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, when the countdown effect, which is a specific game effect, is executed, the other symbol variation that does not correspond to the current game state is advantageous for the player. It is possible to have expectations that such a phenomenon may occur. In addition, the content of the countdown staging also suggests that there is a possibility of gaining other profits. As a result, it leads to improvement of the gaming interest in the gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel.

(3-2) Further, when the result of the other hit determination is advantageous to the player, the effect control microcomputer 101, which is the game effect control means, is used in the effect display device 7 which is the game effect execution means for the current game. A countdown effect is executed instead of the fluctuation of the effect symbol, which is a game effect corresponding to the result of the hit determination of the person corresponding to the state. As a result, it is possible to expect that a phenomenon that is advantageous to the player may occur due to the switching of the effect from the change of the effect symbol to the countdown effect.

(3-3) Further, a plurality of set values having different probabilities of determining a hit in the first hit determination and the second hit determination are determined. The game control microcomputer 61, which is the first hit determination means and the second hit determination means, performs the first hit determination or the second hit determination with a probability corresponding to any of the set values among the plurality of set values. The profit that a player can obtain is the difference in the set value. As a result, when the countdown effect is executed, it is possible to have an expectation that a phenomenon that is advantageous to the player may occur due to the other symbol variation that does not correspond to the current gaming state. In addition, it is possible to infer the set value from the content of the countdown effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel.

(3-4) Further, the game ball flowing down the left game area 3L, which is the first area, can enter only the first start port 10a, which is the first ball entry port. The game ball flowing down the right game area 3R, which is the second area, enters the second starting port 14a, which is the first ball entry port, or the third starting port 15a, which is the second ball entry port. As a result, when the game ball is launched toward the right game area 3R, the game ball may enter the third start port 15a even if the second start port 14a is aimed at. In this case, the execution condition of the game effect corresponding to the result of the second hit determination is satisfied mainly in the situation where the game effect corresponding to the result of the first hit determination is easily executed. However, since the countdown effect is started from the middle of the change of the effect symbol, which is the game effect corresponding to the result of the first collision determination, the feeling of delay is not given. Further, according to the countdown effect, it is suggested that the result of the second collision determination is advantageous to the player and that there is a possibility that other profits can be obtained. As a result, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel.

(3-5) Further, in the effect control microcomputer 101 which is a game effect control means, the higher the profit that the player can obtain, the easier it is to determine the content of the countdown effect having a long effect time. As a result, if the production time of the countdown effect becomes long, the player may get bored, but according to such specifications, the longer it is, the higher the expectation that a high profit can be obtained in addition to the jackpot. It is possible to sustainably enhance the interest of the player.

(3-6) Further, the countdown effect is performed in a mode of counting down the value from a predetermined start value. As a result, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation that a phenomenon advantageous to the player may occur when the value becomes zero.

(3-7) Further, in the effect control microcomputer 101 which is a game effect control means, the higher the set value which is the profit that the player can obtain, the easier it is to determine a large value as the start value of the countdown. As a result, if the production time of the countdown effect becomes long, the player may get bored. It will be possible to raise expectations and sustainably enhance the interest of the player.

(3-8) Further, since the countdown effect is performed in a mode of counting down the value from a predetermined start value, even if the effect is switched, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

<Other embodiments>
(RTC production control)
-The selection items displayed on the administrator setting screen 7a are not limited to the three types of the embodiments. Further, the RTC effect setting item may be displayed on another setting screen such as an error handling screen instead of the administrator setting screen 7a. Further, the RTC effect setting item may be displayed on a dedicated display device instead of the effect display device 7. This dedicated display device may be provided at a position that can be visually recognized by the player, or may be provided at a position that can only be visually recognized by the administrator or the like.

-On the administrator setting screen 7a and the individual setting screen 7b, selection and determination of items may be performed by the effect button 9.
-Multiple units of the same model may be grouped into one group, and the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be changed in group units (for example, island units).

-Rather than selecting an arbitrary time zone for changing the appearance ratio, the mode may be such that the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is simply changed every two hours.
-The change in the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect is not in units of time, but in a mode in which the appearance ratio is changed in units of dates, such as the first day of introduction of a new model or the day corresponding to the birthday of the character that is the theme of the gaming machine. May be.

-In the pachinko gaming machine 1, both control of RTC effect control and control of appearance ratio correction of setting suggestion effect may be adopted. In this case, while changing the appearance ratio of the setting suggestion effect for each time zone according to the needs of the game store, the appearance ratio of the ideal value and the executed setting suggestion effect is not affected by the change in the appearance ratio. It is possible to correct the deviation from.

-Although the administrator setting screen 7a was displayed by the combined operation of the effect lever 6 and the effect button 9, the administrator setting screen 7a is based only on the operation of the RAM clear switch 66 when the power is turned on. May be displayed. Further, the setting screen 7a for the administrator is not limited to the example of the above-described embodiment, and may be displayed when any operation unit is operated in a manner that the player cannot easily operate. .. Further, the second operation unit may be provided on the rear side of the gaming machine so that only the administrator or the like can operate the second operation unit. These configurations also make it possible to appropriately set the effects.

(Correction of appearance ratio of setting suggestion effect)
-The suggestion effect may be a combination of the suggestion of the set value and the suggestion of the jackpot expectation. In this case, the appearance ratio is adjusted so as to approach both the ideal value as the suggestion effect of the set value and the ideal value as the suggestion effect of the jackpot expectation degree. In addition, it may also be used as a suggestion of a jackpot expectation for a pending special figure change, a suggestion of the current gaming state, and the like.

-The setting suggestion effect in the above embodiment is performed in a mode in which the character appears, but any mode may be used as long as the set value can be suggested. For example, the color of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is stopped, the difference in the background image, or the like may be used. Further, the setting suggestion effect is not limited to that performed by the effect display device 7, and may be a movable effect by voice, light, or a movable body.

-The execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is not limited to the time when the symbol is changed, and may be during a big hit game such as during the ending effect. In this case, each time the effect control microcomputer 101 determines a character, the number of executions of the jackpot game (number of executions of the setting suggestion effect), the determined character type, and the appearance ratio of the characters KA and KB are cumulatively stored in the RAM 120. Remember. Then, for example, every time the jackpot game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, every three times), it may be confirmed whether or not the executed appearance ratio is within the threshold range. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 101 for executing the jackpot game is an example of the jackpot game control means. Further, the image control board 200 that receives an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 101 and displays the effect symbol on the effect display device 7 is also an example of the jackpot control means.

-The setting suggestion effect may be executed at a plurality of different timings such as during a big hit game and during a symbol change. In this case, since the setting suggestion effect is executed at a plurality of timings, it becomes easier to estimate the current set value. Further, for example, when the setting suggestion effect during the symbol change is performed with the content closely related to the setting suggestion effect during the jackpot game, either setting suggestion effect can be interested. "The setting suggestion effect during the symbol change and the setting suggestion effect during the jackpot game are closely related", for example, in the setting suggestion effect executed first (during the symbol change), the type of the character is determined and later. In the setting suggestion effect (during the jackpot game) to be executed, an aspect of determining the dialogue emitted by the character is applicable.

-The setting suggestion effect may be performed in two stages. For example, in the setting suggestion effect executed first, it is suggested that the set value is an odd number (1,3,5), and in the setting suggestion effect executed later, which of the set values 1,3,5 is used. It may be suggested that it is.

-The appearance frequency of the effect content may be different depending on whether the set values 1, 2, 3 (first half) or the set values 4, 5, 6 (second half). Further, the appearance frequency of the effect content may be different for each set value.

-The ratio acquisition means may acquire only the appearance ratio of the effect content determined by referring to the effect content determination table TA2 as the appearance ratio of the effect content in the executed setting suggestion effect confirmed in S170 of FIG. good. That is, it is not necessary to acquire only the appearance ratio of the effect content randomly determined by lottery from the effect content determination table TA2, and not to acquire the appearance ratio of the effect content executed in order to approach the ideal value.

-The ratio acquisition means may acquire the appearance ratio of the character that appeared in the setting suggestion effect executed from the power-on to the predetermined confirmation timing.
-In the embodiment, when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion process shown in FIG. 22 is always performed. That is, every time the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined, it is confirmed whether or not the executed appearance ratio is within the threshold range. Instead of this, the confirmation timing may arrive every time the setting suggestion effect is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). If the executed appearance ratio is not within the threshold range, the setting suggestion effect is executed with the content that brings the appearance ratio closer to the ideal value for a predetermined period (once or a specified number of times). After that, the production content is determined from the normal production content determination table (table TA2 in this example) until the next confirmation timing arrives.

-In the embodiment, when the confirmed appearance ratio is not within the threshold range, the character with an insufficient appearance ratio is easily selected with a high probability. The character is determined by referring to the staging content determination tables TA3 and TA4. Was there. Instead of this, if the confirmed appearance ratio is not within the threshold range, the characters with insufficient appearance ratio may be forcibly determined without referring to the staging content determination tables TA3 and TA4. good. The number of times to forcibly determine the missing character may be once or twice or more. Further, if a character having an insufficient appearance ratio appears even once after the execution of S171 in FIG. 22, the appearance ratio is a little closer to the ideal value. For this reason, if a character whose appearance ratio is insufficient even once appears, regardless of whether it is compulsory or accidental, then the normal production content determination table (this) until the next confirmation timing arrives. In the example, the table TA2) may be used to determine the effect content of the setting suggestion effect.

-It is assumed that whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed is determined by lottery. For example, when 100 symbol fluctuations are defined as "1 cycle", the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the setting suggestion effect in 1 cycle. The number of times, the determined character type, and the appearance ratio of the character KA and the character KB are stored. Then, when the confirmation timing arrives for each cycle, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms the appearance ratio of the character KA and the character KB in one cycle, and confirms whether or not it is within the threshold range. You may. Further, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in such an embodiment, the cumulative value such as the appearance ratio cumulatively stored in the RAM 120 may be reset each time the jackpot lottery is won.

-Whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed is not determined by lottery, but the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a fixed timing such as "once every 10 times the symbol change is performed". In this case, it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, but the effect content is determined by lottery according to the set value.

-The content suggested in the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the setting value immediately before the current setting value may be suggested. Further, the average value of the set values set in the past may be suggested.

(Countdown production)
-In the countdown process shown in FIG. 25, if the first special figure is changing (S191: Yes), the execution of the countdown effect is permitted. Instead of this, the countdown effect may be executed only when the remaining fluctuation time of the first special figure is longer than the execution time of the countdown effect. Even if the remaining fluctuation time of the first special figure is shorter than the execution time of the countdown effect, the effect display device 7 continues the countdown effect instead of the change of the effect symbol, so that the first special figure can be used. Since the player cannot visually recognize that the fluctuation of the staging symbol corresponding to the above has stopped, it is not necessary to consider the remaining fluctuation time of the first special symbol. However, it is preferable that the remaining fluctuation time of the first special figure is longer than the time from the start of the fluctuation of the second special figure on the second special symbol display 52 to the start of the countdown effect.

-The combination of the set value and the start seconds of the countdown effect is not limited to the example of the above embodiment. For example, the set value is indirect from the countdown seconds, such as setting the start number of seconds of the countdown effect to "10 seconds" in the case of the setting value 1 and "20 seconds" to set the start number of seconds of the countdown effect in the case of the setting value 2. It may be a mode that can be recognized.

-Even if the number of seconds to start the countdown effect is different, the countdown effect is started at the same timing, and after the value after the countdown becomes "0", it is set according to the length of time until the opening effect is started. You may try to suggest a value. In this case, after the value after the countdown becomes "0", the image of "0" is continuously displayed until the opening image is displayed. If the time from when the value after the countdown becomes "0" until the next phenomenon occurs may cause anxiety to the player, according to such specifications, the longer the time, the more uneasy the player may be. In addition to the jackpot, you can have the expectation that you will be able to earn high profits, and you will not be anxious.

-The content of the specific game production is not limited to the countdown production. For example, a shutter-shaped image that obscures an image with a fluctuating effect pattern is displayed, a message such as "Please wait" is displayed, or a message, character, or other color displayed on the shutter is displayed. It may be a mode in which a player suggests a profit that can be obtained by a difference or the like, or a lamp is turned on.

-If the special figure 2 is held during the change of the first special figure and the second big hit becomes a big hit, the specific game effect is executed, but the production content of the specific game effect is different depending on the type of the big hit. You may. In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 is an example of the winning species determining means. In addition, there are various types of jackpots, such as probabilistic jackpots, non-probable variable jackpots, and the number of rounds that make up the jackpot game. Then, when the specific game effect is executed under such a condition, in addition to being hit by the other symbol variation that does not correspond to the current game state, the type of hit can also be inferred. As a result, it leads to improvement of the gaming interest in the gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel.

-Characters may appear during the countdown so that the type of character suggests the type of jackpot.
-A separate display device different from the effect display device 7 is provided, and during the execution of the countdown effect, the effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure is variablely displayed on the other display device instead of the effect display device 7. You may do so.

-When the second big hit is determined to be a big hit, the effect display device 7 executes the countdown effect, and at the lower part of the effect display device 7, the change of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure is counted down. It may be displayed relatively smaller (wipe display) and continued.

-The profit that the player can obtain may be determined by a small hit or a big hit determination to give a time saving state.
-If the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot even if the first special figure is not changing, the effect display device 7 is made to execute the specific game effect with the highest priority given to notifying the player. You may.

(others)
-The setting value may be suggested according to the appearance timing of the character, with only one type of character appearing in the setting suggestion effect.

-The arrangement of each starting device and the prize-winning device 12 is not limited to the arrangement of the embodiment.
-The special figure 1 hold may occur by winning a prize in the starting device provided with the movable member. Further, the starting device for generating the special figure 1 hold may be provided only in the left gaming area 3L.

-The type of jackpot is not limited to that of the embodiment.
-The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state when the gaming ball that has won the jackpot during the jackpot game passes through a specific area (V prize). (So-called V probability machine) may be used.

-In addition, a control process (so-called special figure 2 priority change) may be adopted in which the second special figure hold is preferentially digested over the first special figure hold. Alternatively, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be the control process of the control process (so-called winning order (memory order) fluctuation).

-The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine in which only the first special symbol is varied.

TA1 ... Probability setting table (setting means, set value setting means), 1 ... Pachinko game machine, 3L ... Left game area (first area), 3R ... Right game area (second area), 6 ... Direction lever (first) Operation unit, 2nd operation unit), 7 ... Effect display device (display means, game effect execution means), 7a ... Administrator setting screen, 7b ... Individual setting screen, 9 ... Effect button (1st operation unit), 10a ... 1st start port (1st ball entry port), 14a ... 2nd start port (1st ball entry port), 15a ... 3rd start port (2nd ball entry port), 51 ... 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display) 1st special symbol display means), 52 ... 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display means), 61 ... Game control microcomputer (big hit determination means, 1st hit determination means, 2nd hit determination means, 1st Control means, second control means, setting means, set value setting means), 101 ... Staging control microcomputer (suggestion effect control means, effect determination means, effect control means, symbol control means, selection means, ratio setting means, ratio acquisition Means, time acquisition means, game effect control means), 202 ... Image control board (design control means, suggestion effect control means, effect control means, game effect control means), 260 ... Setting change switch (setting means, set value setting means) ).

Claims (1)

A first hit determination means that makes a first hit determination based on the entry into the first entry port, and a second collision determination means that makes a second hit determination based on the entry into the second entry opening. The first special symbol display means for displaying the variation and stop of the first special symbol showing the result of the first hit determination, and the variation display and stop display of the second special symbol showing the result of the second hit determination are performed. In a gaming machine equipped with a second special symbol display means, which can execute a variable display of the first special symbol and a variable display of the second special symbol in parallel.
A first control means for causing the first special symbol display means to execute variable display of the first special symbol, and
A second control means for causing the second special symbol display means to execute variable display of the second special symbol, and
A game effect executing means for executing a game effect based on the result of the first hit determination or a game effect based on the result of the second hit determination.
The game effect execution means is provided with a game effect control means for executing the game effect.
The game effect control means is
Of the first hit determination and the second hit determination, the game effect corresponding to the result of the hit determination corresponding to the current game state is executed by the game effect execution means, while the result of the other hit determination. Is advantageous to the player, the game machine is characterized in that the content of the specific game effect is determined based on the profit that the player can obtain, and the specific game effect is executed.

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