JP6647263B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  For example, in a gaming machine that outputs music at an appropriate timing such as during a so-called big hit gaming state, a player can select a music and can select a player during the big hit according to the number of extended hits. Some songs increase in number (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-142691

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the selection of music becomes monotonous, and it is difficult to improve the entertainment interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a game entertainment.

Of the gaming machine hand stage 1,
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An item (for example, an effect) that displays an item (for example, a first item or a second item) corresponding to each of a plurality of different types of effects as options that can be selected by the player, and that can accept selection of an effect. A part in which the control CPU 120 displays the first selection screen or the second selection screen in 111SGS435, 111SGS466, or 111SGS467 in the announcement effect processing);
Effect executing means capable of executing an effect corresponding to the option received by the effect selecting means (for example, a part in which effect control CPU 120 executes a battle notice or an SU notice in a notice effect processing of 111SGS305);
With
The effect selection means,
The option can be displayed at a first timing and a second timing after the first timing,
At the first timing, a display-related option including a first option that is an option related to display and a second option different from the first option can be displayed,
At the second timing, a sound-related option including a third option that is a sound-related option and a fourth option different from the third option can be displayed,
Even if either the first option or the second option is selected at the first timing, the third option and the fourth option can be displayed at the second timing,
The effect executing means,
When the first option is selected at the first timing and the third option is selected at the second timing, a first predetermined effect of outputting a first sound together with a display related to the first option is provided. Executable after the second timing,
When the first option is selected at the first timing and the fourth option is selected at the second timing, a second sound different from the first sound is output together with a display related to the first option. Can be executed after the second timing,
When the second option is selected at the first timing and the third option is selected at the second timing, the display is related to the second option and is different from the first sound and the second sound. A third predetermined effect for outputting a third sound can be executed after the second timing;
When the second option is selected at the first timing and the fourth option is selected at the second timing, a fourth predetermined effect of outputting the second sound together with a display related to the second option is provided. It can be executed after the second timing (for example, if the effect control CPU 120 receives the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley on the battle selection second selection screen, the character A is displayed on the first selection screen. If the selection is accepted, the medley 1 is reproduced in the battle effect, and if the selection of the character B is accepted on the first selection screen, the medley 2 is reproduced in the battle effect, and the character C is selected on the first selection screen. if accepted and part to play a medley 3 in the battle director),
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the effect variations while preventing an increase in selection items.

Gaming machine hand stage 2, a gaming machine according to the means 1,
The effect selection means can receive the first selection and the second selection at different timings (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a first selection screen and receives the selection of the first item). Later, the second selection screen is displayed to accept the selection of the second item, etc.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the selection items displayed at one time from increasing and the player from being confused.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
The effect that can be selected by the effect selection means in the first selection is an effect that is executed by the effect execution means for a predetermined period (for example, the characters A to C received in the first selection effect of the battle notice) Is the character that appears over the period during which the battle effect (super reach effect) is executed)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, since the period in which the effect corresponding to the selected item is executed becomes longer, the interest can be enhanced.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 3,
Even if a common item is selected in the second selection, if the item selected in the first selection is different, the effect execution means is selected as a different effect in the first selection. In addition to performing the first selection corresponding effect of the selected item, a different effect is also performed for an effect other than the first selection corresponding effect (for example, a song played during the big hit effect) (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, when the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley is received on the second selection screen, the medleys 1 to 3 of the type corresponding to the received characters A to C are reproduced on the first selection screen, , A portion where music pieces a to c corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are reproduced, etc. (see FIG. 22-19 (C))
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the effect contents other than the effect corresponding to the first selection are different depending on the item selected in the first selection, so that interest is improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1-4,
The effect selection means can change at least one of the first selection and the second selection when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the number of extended games The first item or the first item or the number depending on the game history such as when the number of times reaches, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of operation of the gaming machine, when a predetermined timing in the business period of the game arcade has been reached, or when the game is linked to the mobile phone. Part where the number of items that can be selected by the player increases in two items, etc. (Modification)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the variation in selection is widened, and the interest is improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1-5,
The selection mode of the second selection includes a first mode in which the effect changes according to the item selected in the first selection (for example, the second item of the medley), and an effect regardless of the selection mode of the first selection. Is not changed (for example, the second items of the titles A to C).
According to this feature, the selection mode of the second selection includes an item that does not change according to the item selected in the first selection, so that it is possible to meet various needs of the player.

Gaming machine hand stage 7,
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A plurality of items of different types are displayed so as to be selectable by the player, and an item selecting means capable of accepting the selection of the item (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first selection screen or the second selection screen on the 111SGS435, 111SGS466, 111SGS467). Selection screen, etc.)
Effect execution means capable of executing an effect corresponding to the item received by the item selecting means (for example, a part in which effect control CPU 120 executes a battle notice or an SU notice in a notice effect processing of 111SGS305);
With
The item selecting means may be configured to select one of a plurality of first items (for example, selection of a first item) for selecting any one of the plurality of first items and a plurality of second items including a special second item. A second selection (for example, selection of a second item) to be selected, and
The effect executing means,
An effect corresponding to the first item received in the first selection and the second item received in the second selection can be executed,
When the special second item is selected in the second selection, a different second effect is executed in accordance with the first item selected in the first selection (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the second notification of the battle notice). When the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley is received on the second selection screen, if the selection of the character A is received on the first selection screen, the medley 1 is reproduced in the battle effect, and the character is displayed on the first selection screen. If the selection of B is accepted, the medley 2 is reproduced in the battle effect, and if the selection of the character C is received on the first selection screen, the medley 3 is reproduced in the battle effect.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the effect variations while preventing an increase in selection items.

  It should be noted that the present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, and may have a configuration other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various big hits. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B and big hit C), (C) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern for loss determination table. It is a flowchart showing a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting value confirmation process. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM position process, and (B) is a schematic diagram of a RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing information stored in a RAM and a cleared state. It is an explanatory view showing an initial symbol for each received command. It is an explanatory view showing a notification mode at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of effect control process processing. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a setting change process according to a modification 8. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a part of an effect control main process according to Modification Example 8. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the image display device according to a modification 8. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the image display device according to a modification 9. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the image display device according to a tenth modification. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. (A) is an explanatory view showing a special figure display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a special figure display result determination table 2. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. (A) is a diagram showing a notice effect type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a SU number determination table. (A) is a figure showing an example of production control in battle notice, and (B) is a figure showing an example of production control in SU notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. (A) is a diagram showing a battle notice, (B) is a SU notice, (C) is a diagram showing the contents of the effect during the big hit effect. (A) is a figure which shows a 1st selection screen, (B)-(D) shows the 2nd selection screen for battle notices, (E)-(G) is a figure which shows the 2nd selection screen for SU notices. (A)-(E) is a figure which shows the flow of a 1st selection effect. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the flow of battle notice. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows the flow of SU notice. (A)-(H) is a figure which shows the flow of SU production. It is a figure showing a modification of this embodiment.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

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

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

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

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

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

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

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

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

  (Progress of production etc.)

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects to notify the progress of the game or to excite the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

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

  In the case of "probable change big hit" controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game state ends, odd decorative symbols (for example, "7") are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effects include a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 is instructed.

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

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

  The audio control board 13 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

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

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

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after ending the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the start information (start It outputs data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer is interrupted, and manages the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

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

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning the game balls into the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. If the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether to start variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 or the like. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 122SG)
Next, the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment will be described. Note that a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 122SG of the present embodiment is the same as the above-described feature section 31AK, and thus a description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the main substrate 11 in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment is housed in a substrate case 122SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 122SG051 for switching between a setting change state in which the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed and a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be checked. And a setting changeover switch 122SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) described later in the setting change state.

  The setting switch main body provided with an operation unit operable by the player, such as the lock switch 122SG051 and the setting switch 122SG052, is housed in the board case 122SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 122SG051 and the setting switch 122SG052. Are exposed on the back side through an opening formed on the left side of the back surface of the substrate case 122SG201 so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 122SG201.

  Since the board case 122SG201 having the lock switch 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 3 with the gaming machine frame 3 closed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 by using it. Further, the lock switch 122SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a clerk or the like of the game arcade, so that only a clerk having the setting key can operate the lock switch 122SG051. The lock switch 122SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later and an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pressing operation) by using a setting key. In the characteristic section 122SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are exemplified as separate keys, but these keys may be shared by one key.

  Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is not opened, the front face when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 in a state where the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is opened. This is the front when viewing the scene, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And an LED control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature section 122SG according to the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte representing MODE (command classification) and the second byte representing EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and another command form may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating a start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), a result of determining whether the variation display result is “losing”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ), And different EXT data are set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type when the fluctuation display result is “big hit” (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the decoration symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is a game state (high base state) in which time reduction control is performed. , Time-saving state).

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command for specifying the occurrence of an error (abnormal) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the generated error (abnormal). In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormality) has been determined to have occurred on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by an error notification process described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fan fare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening of the special winning opening, different EXT data is set in accordance with the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. This is a first starting opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved storages decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution.

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started up by clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that the operation of changing the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting changing state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for wp notification that the operation of confirming the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in a setting change state). The command E106H is a setting value confirmation end notification command for notifying that the setting value confirmation operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been completed.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing, an input / output port (I / O) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and a Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the characteristic portion 122SG of this embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for general-purpose display result determination, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which each of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 8-5 shows a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “losing”, the fluctuation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach” respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is “big hit”. In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing” and the fluctuation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a “non-reach loss fluctuation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “loss”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern.

  The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like normal reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,. A plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, in addition to super reach α and super reach β, may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of the normal reach is performed in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment is the super reach variation pattern of super reach α and super reach β. It is set shorter than. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is performed, The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach are set so that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” so that the big hit expectation becomes higher. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of the big hit.

In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into the types of the fluctuation patterns, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, and the type of super reach. after the previously determined, instead of determining the variation pattern to run from fluctuation patterns belonging to the type that the determined, using only random numbers MR3 for variation pattern determined without determining these types However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the variation pattern type is determined. from determined from the random number value for judgment before the type of variation patterns, to determine the variation pattern to run from fluctuation patterns belonging to the type that the determined It may be.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5, an example is shown in which the variation content (effect content) is determined in advance for each variation pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 of the normal reach loss, when the set value is 1, the variation pattern becomes the normal reach loss, and when the set value is 2, the pseudo continuous effect is performed. When the set value is 3 as the variation pattern that is executed twice and the non-reach is lost, the pseudo continuous effect may be executed three times and the variation pattern becomes the super reach loss.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 prepared for the CPU 103 to make various types of determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11 and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. And a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and FIG. -6 (C), a display result determination table (set value 3), a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), and a big hit type determination shown in FIG. 8-7 (B). In addition to the table (for the second special symbol), a large hit variation pattern determination table, a small hit variation pattern determination table, a loss variation pattern determination table, a general figure display result determination table (not shown), a general figure change pattern determination table (not shown) ) Etc. are included.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit and the small hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in a special symbol normal process of a special symbol process process described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit and the small hit is changed. Has become. The set value has three stages of 1 to 3, 1 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3, the advantage gradually decreases. In other words, the set value 1 is the smallest value, which is the most disadvantageous value to the game arcade side, and the larger the value becomes in the order of 2, 3, the more advantageous the game value side is.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams illustrating display result determination tables corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, separate display result determination tables may be used for the first and second special maps.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6, in each of the display result determination tables, when the gaming state is the probable change state (high accuracy state), the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state) Are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) is set, the special map display result is set to the "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic portion 122SG of this embodiment, 1/99 when the set value is 1, 1/150 when the set value is 2, and 1/200 when the set value is 3) In comparison, the probability that the special map display result is determined to be controlled to the big hit game state as the “big hit” is increased (in the feature portion 122SG of the present embodiment, when the set value is 1, 1/50, and the set value is (1/99 for 2 and 1/150 for 3). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high-accuracy state), the probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that is increased.

  In each of the display result determination tables, the special figure display result is set to “small hit” depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state (low-precision state) or a probable change state (high-accuracy state). The determination value is assigned so that the probability of being determined to control the small hit game is the same (for example, 1/50 when the set value is 1, 1/99 when the set value is 2, 1/99, the set value Is 1/200 if is 3.)

  Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the special figure display result is set to “big hit” or “small hit”, and the big hit gaming state or the small hit When the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a high probability of being determined to be controlled to the gaming state, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the special map display result is set to "big hit" or "small hit". The judgment value is assigned so that the probability of being determined when the state is controlled becomes low (big hit probability and small hit probability: setting value 1> setting value 2> setting value 3).

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines that the value of MR1 corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C). If any one of the hit determination values matches, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). If MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C), it is determined that the special symbol is to be set as the small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to control to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hitting game state. However, the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C), an example is shown in which the winning probability of a small hit is made different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability per small hit is the same regardless of which display result determination table is used (regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1). It may be.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether to make a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C). However, a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table are separately provided for each set value, and it is individually determined whether or not the fluctuation display result is a big hit or a small hit. Is also good. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C), in each display result determination table, a determination value is assigned to a small hit, but as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C). In the display result determination table (display result determination table referred to when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3), the determination value may not be assigned to the small hit. That is, the fact that the ratio of the small hit probability differs depending on the set value includes that the small hit probability is 0%.

  In the present embodiment, a total of three setting values 1 to 3 are provided as settable values for the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be two or four or more.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, FIG. 8-7 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table in the case of doing. In addition, FIG. 8-7 (B) determines the big hit type by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a case table.

  The big hit type determination table indicates that the type of the big hit is one of the big hits A to C based on the hit type determining random number (MR2) when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit symbol. Is a table referred to in order to determine

  Here, the big hit type in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the feature portion 122SG of the present embodiment, as the big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probable variable big hit) in which only the time-saving control is executed after the big hit game state ends and the state shifts to the low-probability high-base state, After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and a big hit B or a big hit C (also referred to as a big change big hit) which shifts to the high-accuracy high-base state is set.

  The jackpot game state by the "big hit A" is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed ten times (so-called ten rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

  The time-saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is executed by executing a predetermined number of special figure games (100 times in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment), or The game ends when the big hit game state is reached before the figure game is executed.

  On the other hand, the high-precision control and the time-saving control executed after the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the big hit game state is ended. Therefore, when the jackpot that has recurred is the jackpot B or the jackpot C, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed without going through the normal state. , A so-called extended-villa state.

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which three types of big hits A to big hit C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types are two. You may provide below kind, or four or more kinds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the MR2 determination value ranges from 0 to 299. , 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, 100 to 149 are assigned to jackpot B, and 150 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is “2”, in the range of 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 199 are assigned to the big hit B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “3”, out of the determination value range of MR2 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B. , 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

  As described above, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the first special symbol, the rate of determining the big hit A in which only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game is finished is the same, while the time saving control after the big hit game is finished. Of the jackpot B and the jackpot C, in which both the control and the probability change control are executed, the ratio of determining the jackpot C decreases in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. That is, when the fluctuating special figure is the first special symbol, the payout rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is 3 when the payout rate is the lowest.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the determination value range of MR2 is 0 to 299. Of these, 0 to 99 are assigned to big hit A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to big hit C (judgment value is not assigned to big hit B). When the set value is “2”, out of the determination value range of MR2 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the big hit B. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “3”, out of the determination value range of MR2 0 to 299, 0 to 99 is assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 199 is assigned to the big hit B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

  As described above, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the second special symbol, the rate of determining the big hit A in which only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, while the time saving control after the big hit game ends. Of the jackpot B and the jackpot C, in which both the control and the probability change control are executed, the ratio of determining the jackpot C decreases in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. In other words, when the fluctuating special figure is the second special symbol, the payout rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is 3 when the payout rate is the lowest.

  In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, if the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the big hit type is determined to be big hit B. In the case where the determination rate of the jackpot type is different depending on the set value, it means that one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%). Although it is included, even when the change special map is the second special map and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, a case where the big hit type is determined to be the big hit B may be provided. .

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is the big hit varies depending on the set value, so that the gaming interest can be improved. It has become.

  In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined using MR2 which is a random value for big hit type determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The determination may be performed using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, the more advantageous to the player (the big hit probability and the small hit probability are increased, and the big hit C as the big hit type is determined. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a larger set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be more advantageous to the player. .

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, while the big hit probability and the small hit probability change according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the form in which the gaming property itself does not change is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game performance may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is set to a gaming property (a so-called probability variation loop type) in which the probability variation state loops at a rate of 65%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is set in the special variable prize ball device 7 during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to be in a certain change state, while the rate of passing of the game ball through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special figure (so-called V). If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during the high base (during the time reduction control). Ball is specially variable A predetermined switch provided in the sphere device 7 may be a game of (so-called one two-kind mixed type) which controls the jackpot gaming state based on passing. Furthermore, although the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as 1 to 3, the gaming property is the same. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

  Further, when changing the playability in accordance with the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above-described example, when the set value is 1 or 4, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable prize ball device 7 is switched to the effect switch (every time the game ball passes the predetermined region, Used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (a game state is changed based on the fact that a game ball has passed the predetermined switch, It may be used as a switch for controlling to a big hit game state.

  Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern determination table for a big hit which is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “big hit”, and the variation display result is “small hit”. A variation pattern determination table for a big hit that is used when it is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for a loss that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “losed” is prepared in advance. ing.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within a range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is assigned as a determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the jackpot variation pattern determination table (the jackpot A variation pattern determination table used when the jackpot type is the jackpot A) is used. ) And a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is for jackpot B and jackpot C are prepared in advance. A) and the change pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit B and big hit C) include the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit, and the super reach β big hit For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random number within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take The value is assigned as the judgment value.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the change pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit A), when the set value is “1”, in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, Up to 300 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, from 301 to 800 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot, and from 801 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β. It is assigned to the jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-3). When the set value is “2”, in the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 350 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 351 to 825 are The fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot. When the set value is “3”, out of the range of the determination value of MR3 0 to 997, 0 to 400 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 401 to 850 is The fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot is assigned, and 851 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), in the change pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit B and big hit C), when the set value is “1”, out of the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. , 0 to 100 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, 101 to 350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot, and 351 to 997 are assigned to It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit. When the set value is “2”, in the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 150 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 151 to 450 are assigned. The fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit. Further, when the set value is “3”, in the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 201 to 550 are assigned. The fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot is allocated, and the fluctuation pattern of 551 to 997 is allocated to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

  As described above, when the jackpot A is won in the special figure game, the rate of determining the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot is the rate of determining the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot. And lower in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. Further, when the jackpot B or the jackpot C is won in the special map game, the rate of determining the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot determines the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the superreach α jackpot. It is higher than the ratio and lower in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the type of the big hit is “big hit B” or “big hit C”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “big hit A”. In this case, since the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the player may determine that “big hit B” or “big hit C” may be obtained. Expectations can be increased.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, a predetermined random number value within a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take with respect to the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) is determined. Assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, even if the set value is any of “1”, “2”, and “3”, MR3 Of the determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the variation pattern of the small hit. With the setting values “1”, “2”, and “3”, the small hit variation pattern may be determined at a different rate from the plurality of variation patterns.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table includes a loss variation pattern determination table A that is used when the number of stored games is one or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time saving control, and a low base. Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and variation for loss used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is the high base state in which the time saving control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super reach A predetermined random number value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned to the variation pattern of β loss (PA2-3) as the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), if the set value is “1” in the variation pattern determination table for losing A (for one or less low base medium total pending storage), the determination value of MR3 is Of the range 0 to 997, the range from 0 to 350 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and the range from 351 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and up to 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, out of the determination value range of MR3 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3). Further, when the set value is “3”, out of the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach, which correspond to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4, are reduced. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range in which a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the loss variation pattern determination table B (for low base medium total pending storage number of 2 to 4), when the set value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 In the range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, out of the determination value range of MR3 0 to 997, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, out of the determination value range of MR3 0 to 997, 0 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3).

  Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach that correspond to the total number of stored memories of 5 to 8 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range in which a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the losing variation pattern determination table C (for low-base medium total number of storages of 5 or more), when the set value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 is Of the range 0 to 997, the range from 0 to 450 is assigned to the variation pattern of non-reach loss (PA1-1), and the range from 451 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and up to 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, out of the range of the determination value of MR3 0 to 997, 0 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, out of the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 551 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3).

  Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table D, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach α loss corresponding to the time reduction control are shown. PA2-2) and a variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range where the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can be.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when the set value is “1” in the loss variation pattern determination table D (for high-base medium use), the range of the determination value of MR3 is 0 to 997. 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α. Loss variation patterns (PA2-2) are assigned, and 901 to 997 are assigned to super reach β loss variation patterns (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, out of the range of the determination value of MR3 0 to 997, 0 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, out of the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 551 to 700 are assigned. The variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1) is assigned, the variation pattern of 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA 2-1). PA2-3).

  As described above, when the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is higher than that of determining the super reach variation pattern, and the set values 1, 2, and It becomes lower in the order of 3. Further, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the variation values of 701 to 900 among the determination values are the variation patterns of the super reach α loss, and the variation values of 901 to 997 are the variation of the super reach β loss regardless of the variation pattern determination table. If the fluctuation display result is lost, that is, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by the common determination ratio regardless of the set value, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined. It is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced due to the fact that the variable display is not executed.

  It should be noted that the “common determination ratio” in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment is not only a case where the determination ratio is completely the same at different setting values (this embodiment), but also a determination ratio at different setting values. (E.g., the setting ratio of the super-reach variation pattern is different by about 1% between the set values 1 to 3).

  Note that, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, an example is described in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value, but the present invention The present invention is not limited to this. If the fluctuation display result is a loss, the determination ratios of all fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, both the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Exemplifies the same form regardless of the set value that is set, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the fluctuation display result is a loss, the fluctuation pattern of May be the same irrespective of the set value in which only one of the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, both the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss, regardless of the set value. Exemplifies a mode in which the set value is the same regardless of the set value that is set, but the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of the set value, the change ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, a mode in which the determination ratio of the non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern is different according to the set setting value is illustrated, but it is set. Depending on the set value that is present, one or a plurality of undetermined fluctuation patterns may be present among the non-reach fluctuation patterns and the normal reach fluctuation patterns. In other words, the fact that the determination ratio of the variation pattern differs according to the set value that has been set means that one of the variation patterns is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%) or that the specific variation pattern is 100%. It also includes the determination of the percentage.

  The variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation of the non-reach loss is smaller than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The variation time of the pattern (PA1-3) is shorter (see FIG. 8-5). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, and the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of four. Sometimes, when the start winning is made, it becomes difficult to cause useless starting winning in which the holding memory is not made, and when the number of the holding memories is reduced, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss without shortening the fluctuation time is long. By determining PA1-1), it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed because the variable display time is lengthened.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) to 8-10 (C), the variation is determined by using a loss variation Although the mode for determining the pattern is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The variation pattern may be determined using a different loss pattern determination table depending on the number of stored special symbols and the variation display of the second special symbol (in the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss of the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 3, the variation pattern of the super reach loss The ranges of random numbers assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the losing probability are different depending on the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio at which the variable display is actually executed in the super-reach losing variation pattern (the super-reach losing variation pattern) (Appearance rate) differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the rate at which the variable display is executed in the super reach loss variation pattern varies according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, The present invention is not limited to this. Considering the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the variable display is displayed at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be executed in a variation pattern.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8A may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure reservation storage unit, a second special figure reservation storage unit, a general figure reservation storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter, and the like. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  The first special map holding storage unit stores the special map which has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has been generated. The game data (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the first start winning opening and establishes the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the random number value MR1 for fluctuation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination as pending data. The storage is performed until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure game is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ) Is the hold information that enables determination of whether or not a big hit will be made.

  The second special map holding storage unit stores a special winning start (second starting winning) when a game ball passes (enters) a second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, but the starting has not yet started. It stores the hold data of the figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the second starting winning opening and establishes the second starting condition when the game ball passes (enters). The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the random number value MR1 for fluctuation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination as pending data. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ) Is the hold information that enables determination of whether or not a big hit will be made.

  It should be noted that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, the opening information indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

  The general figure holding storage unit stores the general figure holding information that has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 yet, even though the game ball passing through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure holding storage unit associates the game balls with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls passed through the pass gate, and based on the passing of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result determination from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 and the like are stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state.

  The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for counting a part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting section is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  Next, a game control main process in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (122SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (122SGSa0022). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON (122SGSa003). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is ON, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the clear switch is ON (122SGSa003; Y), the process proceeds to 122SGSa014. If the clear switch is OFF (122SGSa003; N), it is further determined whether or not backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (122SGSa004). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is ON. When the backup flag is OFF and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa004; N),

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa004; Y), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (122SGSa005). . In 122SGSa005, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped by using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (122SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 122SGSa014.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa005; Y), the CPU 103 sets an effect control board activation start waiting timer for waiting until the effect control board 12 is activated (122SGSa006). Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by one (122SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has expired (122SGSa008). If the effect control board activation start waiting timer has not expired (122SGSa008; N), 122SGSa007 is executed again, and waits until the effect control board 12 is activated. When the effect control board activation start wait timer is out (122SGSa008; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON.

  If the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa008; Y), a set value confirmation process for displaying the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the display monitor 122SG029 is executed, and the salesclerk of the game hall displays the set value. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in a state where the user can confirm the set value by visually checking the monitor 122SG029 (setting change state) (122SGSa010). When the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF (122SGSa008; N) or after executing the set value confirmation process, the process proceeds to 122SGSa011.

  In 122SGSa011, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered (started by hot start) in a state before the power interruption, transmits a command at the time of recovery including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 122SGSa021. (122SGSa013).

  In 122SGSa014, the CPU 103 sets an effect control board activation start waiting timer for waiting until the effect control board 12 is activated. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by one (122SGSa015), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has expired (122SGSa016). If the effect control board activation start waiting timer has not expired (122SGSa016; N), 122SGSa015 is executed again, and the operation control board 12 waits until the activation. When the effect control board activation start waiting timer is out (122SGSa016; Y), the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear processing (122SGSa017) for clearing the contents of the RAM 102, and then turns the lock switch 122SG051 ON. It is determined whether or not there is (122SGSa019).

  If the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF (122SGSa019; N), the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by a cold start, transmits a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 122SGSa021.

  Further, when the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa019; Y), the CPU 103 executes a setting change process (122SGSa020) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and proceeds to 122SGSa021.

  In 122SGSa021, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104. Then, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (122SGSa022), and an interrupt is permitted (122SGSa023). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the setting value confirmation processing executed by the CPU 103. In the setting value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first transmits a setting value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa031), and is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-13 (B)). The set value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa032). Then, it is determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa033). If the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa033; N), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing 122SGSa033.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF (122SGSa051; N), the CPU 103 ends the display of the set value on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa034) and sends a set value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12. Then, the setting value confirmation processing is completed (122SGSa035).

  In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the state is the same as the case of starting by a normal hot start by terminating the setting confirmation state (ending the setting value confirmation processing). The command transmitted to the effect control board 12 may be a hot start notification command.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating the RAM clear processing executed by the CPU 103. In the RAM clear processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa041). If the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa041; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042). If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042; Y), the CPU 103 specifies the second address from the top in the RAM 102 and proceeds to 122SGSa045 (122SGSa043).

  On the other hand, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042; N), the process proceeds to 122SGSa045 by specifying the top address in the RAM 102 (122SGSa044).

  In 122SGSa045, the CPU 103 sets (stores) “00H” at the designated address. In particular, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or when there is no backup data (122SGSa042; N), "00H" is set to the address F000, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 automatically sets the set value. 1 is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the specified address is the last address (FXXX described later) of the RAM 102 (122SGSa046). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (122SGSa046; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified and the process proceeds to 122SGSa045 (122SGSa047), and if the specified address is the last address of the RAM 102 (122SGSa046). ; Y) ends the RAM clearing process.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to the respective storage areas of the RAM 102 in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. The temporary setting value is stored. Further, other addresses (F002, F003, etc.) include clear switch backup information that can specify whether or not the clear switch was ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started, as well as special figure storage and general figure storage. Game information including storage, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored.

  In other words, the RAM clear processing in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment means that if there is no abnormality in the RAM 102 and there is backup data, the addresses (F001 to FXXX) except the address (F000) where the set value is stored are stored. ) Stores “00H” in the RAM 102 to clear data other than the set value, but when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 or when there is no backup data, “00H” is stored in all the addresses (F000 to FXXX) in the RAM 102. Is a process of clearing all the data including the set value by storing.

  In the feature section 122SG in the present embodiment, the set value is stored in the first address F000 of the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value is stored in the last address of the RAM 102. Is also good. When the set value is stored in the last address of the RAM 102 as described above, when executing the RAM clear processing shown in FIG. 8A, the address immediately before the last address of the RAM 102 is used as the data clear address. , And "00H" may be stored sequentially from the address F000 to the address immediately before.

  Further, in the feature section 122SG in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, an example is described in which data other than the set value in the RAM 102 is cleared, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, only the game information stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment) is cleared. It may be.

  Further, in the feature section 122SG in the present embodiment, the form in which the clear switch backup information is stored in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. A process of storing or reading clear switch backup information in the RAM 102 by storing it in a register of the microcomputer 100 (for example, any of an accumulator that is the center of operation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, and a general-purpose register). May be omitted, and the processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the clear switch backup information is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the clear switch backup information is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent other information (data) from being overwritten by the processing.

  FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart illustrating the setting change process executed by the CPU 103. In the setting change processing, the CPU 103 first transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa051). The set value change start notification command may be transmitted immediately before the start of the set value change process (at the timing when the lock switch 122SG051 is determined to be ON in 122SGSa018). Then, the setting value stored at the address F000 (see FIG. 8-13 (B)) in the RAM 102 is specified (122SGSa052), and the specified setting value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa053).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting switch 122SG052 has been operated (122SGSa054). When the setting switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054), the content of the address F001 in the RAM 102 is updated (122SGSa055). Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a setting value that is one step less favorable for the player than “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “2”, the setting value “3”, which is one step less favorable for the player than “2”, is temporarily set. The value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a set value. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is "3", "1" may be stored as a temporary set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the RAM 102 at the address F001 on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa056), and determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057). If the setting switch is not operated in 122SGSa054 (122SGSa054; N), the process of 122SGSa057 is executed without executing the processes of 122SGSa055 and 122SGSa056.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 122SGSa054 to 122SGSa056 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or stores it in the address F001. A process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 122SG029 is executed.

  When the lock switch is OFF in 122SGSa057 (122SGSa057; N), the CPU 103 stores the set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 in the address F000. That is, the CPU 103 stores the set value stored at the address F001 (the provisional set value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029) at the address F000, thereby changing the set value stored at the address F001 to the actual set value. (Change the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value designation command corresponding to the setting value stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102 and a setting value change end notification command to the effect control board 12, and ends the setting change process. (122SGSa059, 122SGSa060).

  In the characteristic section 122SG of the present embodiment, the mode in which the setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the setting change processing is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the set value change end notification command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 within the game control main process (immediately after the end of the setting change process).

  In the characteristic section 122SG of this embodiment, a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by turning off the lock switch 122SG051 (the provisional set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102). Is stored in the address F000), but the present invention is not limited to this. The game ball can be placed in the starting winning opening, the clear switch can be operated, the lock switch 122SG051 can be pushed, and the like. By executing the operation described above, the lock switch 122SG051 may be turned off, so that a new set value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start or started in a setting change state, a cold start notification command or a set value change start is issued to the effect control board 12. Although the form in which the RAM clear processing is executed before the notification command is transmitted is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executed after transmitting the command or the setting value change start notification command.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the RAM clear processing is executed before the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and executes the RAM clearing process again after the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed (other than the set value stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102). May be cleared). By doing so, it is possible to prevent such a problem that a game is started while illegal data is stored in the RAM.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the common RAM clearing process (122SGSa017) is executed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a setting change state. Although a mode according to the state (a cold start notification command, a setting value change start notification command, or a setting value change end notification command) is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the present invention is not limited to this. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start and when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a setting change state, a command (a cold start notification command, a setting value change start notification command, a setting value change Common RAM clear after sending the end notification command) to the effect control board 12 It may perform the physical.

  Next, a game control timer interrupt process in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 15, in the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 first executes a power-off detection process (122SGS020), and then executes a switch process (S21) to a command control process (S27). . As shown in FIGS. 8 to 16, in the power-off detection processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped below a predetermined value from a power supply board (not shown). Is determined (122SGSa051). If there is no input of the power-off signal (122SGSa051; N), the process is terminated. (122SGS053), the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102 (122SGS053). Then, after creating check data to be used for restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (122SGS054), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no processing is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect control main process in the characteristic unit 122SG of the present embodiment. FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (122SGS401a), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets a CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (122SGS401b). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

  Further, effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to a reception waiting period of a command transmitted from main board 11 (122SGS402). Then, the value of the command reception waiting timer is decremented by one (122SGS403), and it is determined whether or not the command reception waiting timer has expired (122SGS404). If the command reception waiting timer has expired (122SGS404; N), the processes of 122SGS403 and 122SGS404 are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the command reception waiting timer expires.

  Then, when the command reception waiting timer has expired (122SGS404; Y), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command has been received (122SGS405). When the hot start notification command is received (122SGS405; Y), that is, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (in the player information input process described later, the player After receiving the input of the information, the information (information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc.) stored in the RAM 122 is cleared, and the process proceeds to 122SGS417 (122SGS406).

  If no hot start notification command has been received (122SGS405; N), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a cold notification command has been received (122SGS407). When the cold notification command is received (122SGS407; Y), the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations and the number of big hits stored in the RAM 122 since the previous start of the pachinko gaming machine 1) , Information including the number of times of super reach, etc.) (122SGS408), and that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared, and that the player information and effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. A RAM clear notification process for notification (execution of RAM clear notification) is executed (122SGS409). In the RAM clear notification process, display of an image on the image display device 5, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the like are performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. It is only necessary to be able to notify the clerk or the like of the amusement arcade that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. After the execution of the RAM clear notification process, the process proceeds to 122SGS417.

  If no cold start notification command has been received (122SGS407; N), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a setting value change start notification command has been received (122SGS410). When the setting value change start notification command is received (122SGS410; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, a notification that the setting value changing operation is being performed (a notification that the setting value is being changed) is issued. ) Is executed (122SGS411). Note that the state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state generally means that the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is open and a clerk or the like of the game hall that changes the setting value uses the main board 11 Of the display monitor 122SG029 mounted on the camera. In other words, the setting change state is a state in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be visually recognized by a clerk or the like of the game hall that changes the setting value. It is considered from the display of the device 5 that it is not possible to determine whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state. Therefore, as the notification during the change of the setting value, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a setting change state by the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 to the clerk of the game hall changing the setting value. You just need to be informed.

  Further, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value change end notification command and the set value designation command have been received, that is, whether or not the set value of the set value has ended (122SGS412). When the setting value change end notification command and the setting value designation command are received (122SGS412), the setting value newly set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the received setting value designation command (the setting stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102). The value is specified, and the specified setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 122 as setting value information (a value of “1” to “3” corresponding to the setting value) (122SG413). Then, after executing the processing of 122SGS408 and 122SGS409 described above, the process proceeds to 122SGS417. If at least one of the setting value change end notification command and the setting value designation command is not received (122SGS412; N), the processing of 122SGS411 and 122SGS412 is repeatedly executed.

  In the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment, the form in which the RAM 122 is cleared after the execution of the notification of the change of the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM 122 may be cleared in parallel. If the clearing of the RAM 122 is completed during the execution of the notification of the change of the set value, the RAM clear notification may be executed in parallel with the notification of the change of the set value. Notification may be performed.

  If the set value change start notification command has not been received (122SGS410; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value check start notification command has been received, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting check state. It is determined whether or not it has been activated (122SGS414). If the setting value confirmation start notification command has been received (122SGS414; Y), a setting value confirmation informing process for notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state (the setting value can be confirmed from the display monitor 122SG029). Execute (122SGS415). In the notification process during the setting value confirmation, the display of an image on the image display device 5, the emission of the game effect lamp 9, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. It suffices if the setting confirmation state can be reported around the pachinko gaming machine 1. If no effect of the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received (122SGS410; N), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 122SGS405, and issues a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change start notification command, The process waits until any of the value confirmation start notification commands is received (the processes of 122SGS405, 122SGS407, 122SGS410, and 122SGS414 are repeatedly executed).

  As described above, in the effect control main process in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the hot start or the setting change state, the player information ( While the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. after receiving the input of the player information are cleared from the RAM 122, the production information (the number of fluctuations since the previous start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of big hits, The super-reach count, etc.) and set value information (any numerical value of “1” to “3” corresponding to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) are not cleared from the RAM 122. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the player information and the effect information are cleared from the RAM 122, but the set value information is not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the player information and the effect information are not cleared from the RAM 122, while the setting value information is set to the setting value information already stored in the RAM 122. The data is overwritten (updated).

  That is, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, information to be cleared from the RAM 122 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting confirmation state, or a setting change state.

  In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the player information and the effect information are cleared, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state. Illustrates a form in which the player information and the production information are not cleared, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, The player information and the production information may be cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, in 122SGS417, the effect control CPU 120 specifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received, and displays the image. The display of the initial symbol corresponding to the received command is started in the device 5. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-19, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. If it is not set, the display of the decorative symbol is started on the image display device 5 as a combination of "1", "2", and "3" from the left as an initial symbol. When the received command is the set value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new set value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, "from the left as an initial symbol is displayed on the image display device 5. The display of the decorative pattern is started with the combination of "4", "5", and "6".

  In the characteristic section 122SG in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, “4”, “5” from the left as initial symbols are displayed on the image display device 5. , "6", the display of the decorative symbol is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a set value (for example, "1") advantageous to the player is When set, the ornamental design is a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as the initial design at a higher ratio than when the setting value (for example, "3") disadvantageous to the player is set. It may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to indicate that a set value that is advantageous to the player is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  In the characteristic section 122SG in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, “4”, “5” from the left as initial symbols are displayed on the image display device 5. , "6", the display of the decorative symbol is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a set value (for example, "1") advantageous to the player is The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different between the case where the setting is set and the case where the setting value disadvantageous to the player (for example, “3”) is set. In addition, when the setting value (for example, “1”) that is advantageous to the player is set, and when the setting value that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, “3”) is set, the speakers 8L and 8R output The volume of the output sound, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be varied.

  Then, returning to FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” to the look-ahead restriction counter in order to regulate the execution of the prefetch notice effect in the first four fluctuations (122SGS418). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (122SGS419). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (122SGS420) and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first executes a startup notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started (122SGS421). In the start notification process, for example, it is determined whether or not the interrupt is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If this is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined which of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value confirmation end notification command has been received. A start notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and a start notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. After the start-up notification process timer is started, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started based on the value of the start-up notification process timer and the start-up notification process table by executing the start-up notification process in the next and subsequent interrupts. The notification may be executed.

  In the characteristic section 122SG in the present embodiment, the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change end notification command, or a setting value confirmation end notification command. The state of the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different depending on whether there is any.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, a hot start notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received, that is, a new pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. When the set value is not set, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed. The timing at which the game effect lamp 9 starts emitting light for 60 seconds and the timing at which the output sound A starts from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds are the same. The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

  Further, when the cold start notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, when a new set value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the data in the RAM 102 is cleared. , The light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

  In other words, the specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or a setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 causes the gaming effect lamp 9 to emit light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R to emit light for 30 seconds. Output of the output sound A, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Performing the output of B includes both.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated and receives a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming effect Light emission of the lamp 9 for 40 seconds, output of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and display of a message image for 40 seconds on the image display device 5 (for example, a message image indicating that the change of the set value has been completed) Execute It should be noted that the emission start timing of the gaming effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The emission start timing of the gaming effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

  In particular, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the setting value change end notification command is received. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command is received. Unlike the above, since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

  In other words, the special control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, the effect control CPU 120 causes the gaming effect lamp 9 to emit light for 40 seconds and output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds. C, and display of a message image on the image display device 5 for 40 seconds.

  As described above, the timing at which the game effect lamp 9 starts to emit light, the timing at which sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R starts, and the timing at which image display is started on the image display device 5 are the same. Regarding the notification mode when the machine 1 is started, the notification period when the hot start notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by hot start) is 60 seconds, and the cold start notification command is issued. When the notification is received (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start), the notification period is 60 seconds, and when the set value change end notification command is received (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state). The period is 40 seconds.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, an example is described in which the start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is executed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management computer such as a management computer of a game arcade or a counter of each unit, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. As a start notification at the time of the start, a signal that can specify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in any of the hot start, the cold start, the setting change state, and the setting confirmation state, a device for executing the start notification is partially common. Although a certain form (in which light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. A device that performs start notification differs depending on whether the device is started in a start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, a signal is output from the above-mentioned external output terminal to the management device. It may be, or the like) that.

  Further, the notification mode of each device that executes the start notification may be made different depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, all the gaming effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are turned on, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state. In this case, only some of the gaming effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may emit light.

  Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, since the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is open, sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (to the pachinko gaming machine 1). When three or more speakers are provided, sound is output only from some of the speakers). Since there are many cases, sound output from all speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as “setting is being changed,” while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or the RAM 122 has been cleared, such as “RAM cleared”, may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  Further, in the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of the above-described external output terminals, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the change of the setting value is completed (the time until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value designation command is received) is used as the setting value change notification. During the period, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the setting change to the management device, and after the change of the set value is completed, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear to the management device as the RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear to the management device as the RAM clear notification.

  When the external output terminal is used commonly for each notification, the timing of outputting a signal to the management device may be made different according to each notification.

  As described above, in the start-up notification processing, the form in which the start-up notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different according to the received command is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 May be executed in one notification mode regardless of the received command. In addition, the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 exemplifies a mode in which the start notification is performed even when any of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, and a set value change end notification command is received. The present invention is not limited to this. Among the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command, the pachinko gaming machine 1 A command that does not execute the start notification may be provided.

  In addition, in feature section 122SG in the present embodiment, as an initializing effect in the present invention, a start notification in a different mode is executed according to a command received when pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or pachinko gaming machine 1 Is displayed on the image display device 5 in accordance with the command received when the is activated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The mode of the start notification and the combination of the decorative symbols may be all different according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or only a part of them may be the same.

  Further, in feature section 122SG in the present embodiment, when pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, started in a cold start, started in a setting change state, or started in a setting confirmation state, Also, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May not be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, next, effect control CPU 120 executes power-off detection processing (122 SGS422). In the power-off detection process, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 22, first, effect control CPU 120 receives a power-off signal from a power supply board (not shown) indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped below a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not (122SGS431). If there is no input of the power-off signal (122SGS431; N), the processing is terminated, and if there is an input of the power-off signal (122SGS431; Y), the setting value information and the player information stored in the RAM 122 are deleted. The backup data to be included is specified (122SGS432), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (122SGS433). Then, after creating check data to be used for restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (122SGS434), the processing shifts to a loop processing in which none of the processing is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 122SGS423). In this command analysis processing, effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed as to which command (see FIG. 8C).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (122SGS424). In the effect control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number updating process (122SGS425) for updating the count value of a counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number, a player information input process for accepting input of player information (122SGS426), A player information output process of outputting player information (122SGS427) and an effect information totaling process of totaling effect information (122SGS428) are executed. Then, the process proceeds to S52.

  In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player to change the password (the password generated by an external server in which the player's game information is stored in advance). The player accesses the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and can receive the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of large hits, the number of super reach, and the like as player information stored each time the fluctuation display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed.

  In the player information output process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player, and generates the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, after the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a portable terminal such as a smartphone, and transmits the player information totalized in the current game to an external server. 1 can be stored in the server.

  In the effect information totaling process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, and the like stored in the RAM 122 as effect information each time a variable display, a big hit game, or a super reach is executed. I do.

  Next, a description will be given of the effect control process processing in the characteristic unit 122SG of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-22, in the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the look-ahead restriction counter is “0” (122SGS441). When the value of the look-ahead restriction counter is “0” (122SGS441; Y), after executing the look-ahead notice setting process (S161), any of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) is performed according to the effect control process flag. Perform the above processing.

  When the value of the look-ahead restriction counter is any one of “1” to “4” (122SGS441; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is “1” (122SGS442). ). When the value of the effect control process flag is “0” or any one of “2” to “7” (122SGS442; N), one of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) according to the effect control process flag. When the processing is executed and the value of the effect control process flag is “1” (122SGS442; Y), the value of the look-ahead restriction counter is decremented by 1 (122SGS443), and S170 to S177 (S170 to S177) are performed according to the effect control process flag. (See FIG. 7). By executing the processes of 122SGS441 to 122SGS443 as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately after startup, the execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted until the variable display is executed four times.

  In the characteristic portion 122SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process and the effect control process process based on the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, thereby displaying the variable display four times. Although the form in which the execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted is illustrated as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. 5), the execution of the prefetch notice effect may be restricted over four variable displays.

  In addition, in feature section 122SG in the present embodiment, regardless of whether pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start or in a setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related to the progress of the game based on the fact that the game has become possible. As a setting, the form in which the execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted over four variable displays is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether the game has been started in the changed state, based on the fact that the game has become possible, the settings relating to the progress of the game are set according to the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the RTC. The setting of the effect and the like may be set to the state at the time of factory shipment.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The super-reach C and the super-reach D can be executed as a suggestion effect, and the super-reach C and the super-reach D can be executed when the super-reach C and the super-reach D are performed. Since the title corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach C or Super Reach D is notified from the start of the effect, the notification of the title according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

This embodiment also includes a fourth invention described below. That is, as the conventional pachinko gaming machines, there are, for example, those described in JP-A-2016-42880 and those described in JP-A-2010-200902. However, in the gaming machines described in JP-A-2016-42880 and JP-A-2010-200902, when the gaming machine is powered on and started (power supply to the gaming machine is started. ), A command (control information) output from the main board to the effect control board (effect control means) in order to restore the gaming machine based on the memory in which the main board (game control board) is backed up. And a command output from the main board to the effect control board to clear the backed-up memory regardless of the memory in which the main board is backed up, and a state in which the set value of the gaming machine can be changed When the command output from the main board to the effect control board is the same, when the game machine is powered on and activated, the effect control board is Making it impossible perform appropriate processing according to the movement state. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the fourth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process shown in FIG. 8-14) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part) and
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part) and
A backup storage unit (for example, the RAM 102) capable of holding the stored content for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
Effect control means (eg, the effect control CPU 120 clears the RAM shown in FIGS. 8-17) capable of controlling the effect based on control information (eg, the effect control command shown in FIG. 8-3) output from the game control means. A notification process, a notification process during a setting value change, a notification process during a setting value check, etc.),
With
After the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the game control means sets a startup state when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and restores the first startup based on the storage content stored in the backup storage means. State (for example, hot start), a second activation state (for example, cold start) for erasing and restoring the stored contents regardless of the stored contents stored in the backup storage means, and setting by the setting means is possible. And outputs different control information corresponding to the activation state to the effect control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-14). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start, the CPU 103 transmits a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and the pachinko gaming machine When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start mode, the CPU 103 transmits a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12. The part that sends the setting value change start notification command)
According to this feature, the effect control means can execute an appropriate process according to the activation state of the game control means when the power supply is started. .

Further, as means 2 of the fourth invention,
An effect control storage means (for example, a RAM 122) capable of storing information used by the effect control means;
The information to be erased among the information stored in the effect control storage means differs depending on whether the activation state corresponding to the control information is the second activation state or the third activation state ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-18, information cleared from the RAM 102 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting confirmation state, or a setting change state.
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to perform appropriate erasure according to the activation state.

Furthermore, as means 3 of the fourth invention,
The game control means can output control information (for example, a set value change end notification command) for designating the end of the third activation state,
The effect control means performs special control according to the end of the third activation state based on the output of the control information designating the termination of the third activation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20). As described above, based on the reception of the setting value change end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds and outputs the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R in the startup notification process. Then, the image display device 5 displays a message image for 40 seconds (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value has been changed).
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize that the third activation state in which the set value can be set has ended by the special control.

Further, as means 4 of the fourth invention,
When the control information corresponding to the first activation state or the second activation state is output, the effect control means performs specific control according to the output (for example, as shown in FIG. Based on the reception of the start notification command and the cold start notification command, the effect control CPU 120 executes the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the startup notification process.
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize by a specific control that a starting state in which a set value cannot be set is provided.

Further, as means 5 of the fourth invention,
The effect control means performs different control depending on the activation state corresponding to the control information (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, based on the reception of the hot start notification command, the effect control CPU 120 In the start-up notification process, the CPU 120 for effect control performs based on the part that emits the light of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the output of the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds and receives the cold start notification command. In the start-up notification process, a portion for executing the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputting the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the effect of controlling the production control, The CPU 120 emits light for 40 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R in the startup notification process. A portion for outputting the output sound C and executing a message image for 40 seconds in the image display device 5. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-19, based on the reception of the hot start notification command and the cold start notification command, The decorative symbol is displayed as a combination of "1", "2", and "3" as the initial symbol, and the decorative symbol is set to "4" or "5" as the initial symbol based on the reception of the set value change end notification command. , "6")
A gaming machine characterized by the following is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize which activation state is in effect.

Further, as means 6 of the fourth invention,
When the setting value is changed in the third activation state, the game control means deletes the backup information stored in the backup storage means except for the specific information (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-23, the RAM clear processing is executed based on the change of the set value, and the data after the address F001 except the data of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is cleared).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to execute appropriate erasure of backup information according to a change in a set value.

Further, as means 7 of the fourth invention,
Game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing game information used by the game control means to control the progress of the game,
The timing of erasing at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means differs between the first activation state and the second activation state (for example, as shown in a modification 11, a pachinko gaming machine) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start, the RAM clearing process is executed at a timing before the cold start notification command is transmitted to the staging control board 12, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, The part that executes the RAM clear processing at the timing after transmitting the setting value change start notification command to the control board 12)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to execute erasing of game information at an appropriate timing according to an activation state.

The present embodiment also includes a fifth invention described below. That is, as the conventional pachinko gaming machines, there are, for example, those described in JP-A-2016-42880 and those described in JP-A-2010-200902. However, in the gaming machines described in JP-A-2016-42880 and JP-A-2010-200902, when the gaming machine is powered on and started (power supply to the gaming machine is started. And when the main board is backed up regardless of the backed up storage (general startup state) and when the set value of the gaming machine can be changed (set startup state) If the notification mode is the same, there is a problem that it is difficult to identify whether the gaming machine is in the general activation state or the setting activation state, and it is difficult to detect an illegal setting change or the like of the gaming machine. Was. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the fifth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process shown in FIG. 8-14) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part) and
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part) and
Backup storage means (for example, the RAM 102 or the RAM 122) capable of holding the stored contents for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
Start-up notifying means capable of notifying the start-up state of the game control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the start-up notifying process shown in FIGS. 8-17);
With
The game control means includes, as the start state, a general start state (for example, a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start) in which the storage contents stored in the backup storage means are cleared and started, and A setting activation state (for example, a setting change state) for validating the setting,
The start notification unit performs the notification in a different manner between the general start state and the set start state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, the light emission of the game effect lamp and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are performed. A part for displaying a message image on the display device 5)
According to this feature, it is possible to easily specify whether the activation state is the general activation state or the setting activation state, and thus it is possible to easily find an illegality due to the setting. .

Further, as means 2 of the fifth invention,
The start notification unit can execute various types of notification according to the priority,
The priority of the notification of the setting activation state is higher than the priority of the notification of the general activation state (for example, as shown in Modification 12, the priority is higher during the execution of the high priority setting value change notification. To prevent low RAM clear notification from being executed)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the notification of the setting activation state is prioritized, so that it is possible to prevent the illegal operation due to the setting from being discovered.

Further, as means 3 of the fifth invention,
The start notification unit notifies the set start state and the general start state in different notification periods (for example, the notification period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start is 60 seconds, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Where the notification period is 40 seconds when is activated in the setting change state)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, an appropriate notification can be executed in a period according to the activation state.

Further, as means 4 of the fifth invention,
The activation notifying means,
A first notification unit (for example, the image display device 5), and a second notification unit (for example, the game effect lamp 9 and the speakers 8L and 8R) different from the first notification unit,
The setting notification state is notified by the first notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, a portion displaying a message image on the image display device 5),
The general start-up state is notified by the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, a portion that emits light from the game effect lamp 9 and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R).
According to this feature, the start-up notification is executed by different notification means, so that it is easy to recognize which start-up state is in effect.

Further, as means 5 of the fifth invention,
The game control means includes a game control by a common setting as a setting related to a game progress in a game possible state after the setting start state and a game possible state after the general start state. A game in which the CPU 103 does not execute the start winning determination process after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, and thereby, it is possible to execute the prefetch notice effect up to four times of fluctuation display). According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience, such as the fact that the setting change has been recognized by executing the game control with different settings.

The present embodiment also includes a sixth invention described below. That is, conventionally, as a gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-137351. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-137351, if the game information is unintentionally erased due to a change in the set value, the gaming machine or the game machine in which the gaming machine is installed may be lost. There is a risk of giving a disadvantage. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the sixth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process shown in FIG. 8-14) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part) and
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part) and
Game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing game information used by the game control means to control the progress of the game,
A notifying unit capable of notifying in advance that the game information stored in the game information storage unit is to be deleted (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes a set value change confirmation notifying process in Modification 8);
With
The game control means erases at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means when a new set value is set by the setting means (for example, when the CPU 103 RAM clear processing),
The predetermined operation includes a setting change start operation (for example, an operation of turning on a clear switch), a setting change operation (for example, an operation of turning on a setting changeover switch 122SG052), and a setting change completion operation (for example, turning off a lock switch 122SG051). Operation) and
The setting unit can perform the setting change operation by performing the setting change start operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23 as a modified example 8, the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is ON ( 122SGSa054a; the part where the processing of 122SGSa054d to 122SGSa056 can be executed after Y)), the setting change completion operation is performed after the enabled setting change operation, and the setting changed by the setting change operation is performed. A value is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23 as Modification 8, the CPU 103 determines that the lock switch is OFF (122SGSa057; N) and then executes the process of 122SGSa058),
The notification unit executes the notification when the setting change start operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 24 as Modification 8, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the first setting value change start notification command). (The part that executes the setting value change confirmation notification processing based on the determination that the setting value has been received (122SGS410; Y))
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gaming information from being unintentionally erased due to a change in the set value.

Further, as means 2 of the sixth invention,
The game control means, after the setting change start operation, if the setting change completion operation is performed without performing the setting change operation, the game information stored in the game information storage means, No deletion (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 23 as Modification 8, after the CPU 103 determines that the setting changeover switch has not been operated (122SGSa054d; N), it further determines that the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF. In this case, based on the fact that the same set value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; Y), the part that ends the set value change process without executing the RAM clear process (122SGSa060). )
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged by erasing game information even though a set value is not changed. be able to.

Further, as means 3 of the sixth invention,
The notifying unit can notify that the game information is not erased by the game control unit when the predetermined operation is completed without performing the setting change completion operation (for example, FIG. As shown at -25, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting value change confirmation notifying process to display the message image 122SG005M1 on the image display device 5.)
According to this feature, the gaming machine is characterized in that the operator can recognize an operation method for preventing the gaming information from being erased, so that the gaming information is not intended. Erasing can be further prevented.

Further, as means 4 of the sixth invention,
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the erasure condition is satisfied, and when a predetermined confirmation operation is performed, the game control means stores the game information stored in the game information storage means. After erasing at least a part of the information (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is ON in the game control main process (122SGSa003; Y), and then executes the RAM clear process (122SGSa017). Part),
The notification unit also performs the notification even when the erasing condition is satisfied (for example, a portion in which the message image 122SG005M2 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-26 as a ninth modification).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent game information from being erased unintentionally.

Further, as means 5 of the sixth invention,
Effect control means (eg, effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling effects based on control information output from the game control means;
Effect control storage means (for example, RAM 122) capable of storing information used by the effect control means;
Selecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of selecting whether or not to execute erasure in the effect control storage means;
With
When the erasing condition is satisfied when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and when it is selected by the selecting means not to execute the erasing in the effect control storage means, the game information storage is performed. At least a part of the game information stored in the means is erased (for example, as shown in a modified example 10, only the RAM 102 is cleared), and the erase condition is satisfied when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. And when it is selected by the selection means to execute erasure in the effect control storage means, at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means is erased. Erasing at least a part of the information stored in the effect control storage means (for example, as shown in Modification 10, RAM 102 and RAM 122 Part to clear both)
According to this feature, when the erasure condition is satisfied, whether or not to erase the effect control storage means together with the erasure in the game information storage means is described. Can be selected.

  As described above, the characteristic portion 122SG according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. This is also included in the present invention.

  For example, in the characteristic part 122SG of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-11, if the clear switch is ON at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the RAM clear processing (122SGSa017) is executed, and then the lock switch is executed. When the 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa018; Y), the setting change process (122SGSa020) is executed, and an example in which a new set value can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, if the clear switch is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, it is first determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON. If the lock switch 122SG051 is ON, the setting change process RAM clear processing is executed based on the setting of a new set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be.

  When the RAM clearing process is performed based on the setting of the new setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting changing process, as shown in FIG. In the processing, the CPU 103 first transmits a first setting value change times notification command indicating that the CPU 103 has started executing the setting change processing to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa051). Next, the setting value stored at the address F000 in the RAM 102 is specified (122SGSa052), and the specified setting value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029.

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the clear switch is ON (122SGSa054a). If the clear switch is OFF (122SGSa054a; N), the CPU 103 further determines whether the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa054a; N). 122SGSa054b). If the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa054b; Y), the processes of 122SGSa054a and 122SGSa054b are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the clear switch is turned ON or the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF. If the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF, a setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the setting change process ends (122SGS061).

  When the clear switch is ON (122SGSa054a; Y), the CPU 103 issues a second setting value change start notification command indicating that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by operating the setting changeover switch 122SG052. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa054c), and it is determined whether or not the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054d).

  When the setting switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054d; Y), the content of the address F001 in the RAM 102 is updated (122SGSa055). Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a setting value that is one step less favorable for the player than “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “2”, the setting value “3”, which is one step less favorable for the player than “2”, is temporarily set. The value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a set value. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is "3", "1" may be stored as a temporary set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the RAM 102 at the address F001 on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa056), and determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057). If the setting switch is not operated in 122SGSa054 (122SGSa054; N), the process of 122SGSa057 is executed without executing the processes of 122SGSa055 and 122SGSa056.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 122SGSa054d to 122SGSa056 to store a new temporary set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or stores it in the address F001. A process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 122SG029 is executed.

  When the lock switch is OFF in 122SGSa057 (122SGSa057; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not a set value (temporary set value) is stored in the address 001 of the RAM 102 (122SGSa057a). If the setting value (temporary setting value) is not stored in the address 001 of the RAM 102, that is, if the lock switch 122SG051 is turned off without operating the setting changeover switch 122SG052, a setting value change end notification command is produced. The setting is transmitted to the control board 12 and the setting change process ends (122SGS061).

  On the other hand, when the set value (temporary set value) is stored in the address 001 of the RAM 102 (122SGSa057a; Y), the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and the set value stored in the address F001 are used. (122SGSa057b), and it is determined whether the same setting value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c). If the same set value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; Y), that is, if the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not been changed, a set value change end notification command is issued. The data is transmitted to the board 12 and the setting change process ends (122SGS061).

  Further, when different setting values are stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; N), that is, when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, it is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102. The set value is stored in the address F000, that is, the set value stored in the address F001 is stored as the main set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (122SGSa058).

  Then, a setting value designation command corresponding to the setting value (the newly set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1) stored at the address F000 in the RAM 102 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa059), and the RAM is cleared. The processing is executed (122SGSa060). The RAM clear processing (122SGSa060) executes the same processing as the RAM clear processing described with reference to FIG. Clear data). After execution of the RAM clear processing (122SGSa060), a setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the setting change processing is ended (122SGS061).

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the effect control main process according to the eighth modification. In the effect control main process according to Modification Example 8, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the cold start notification command has not been received (122SGS407; N), as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not a command has been received (122SGS410a). If the first setting value change start notification command has not been received (122SGS410a; N), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 8-17). If the first setting value change start notification command has been received (122SGS410a; Y), By executing a setting value change confirmation notification process (122SGS410b), the game information or the like stored in the RAM 102 is cleared by changing the setting value on the image display device 5, or the lock is set when the setting value is not changed. An instruction to turn off the switch 122SG051 is displayed as a message image 122SG005M1 (see FIG. 8-25A).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second setting value change start notification command has been received (122SGS410c). If the second set value change start notification command has not been received (122SGS410C; N), it is further determined whether or not the set value change end notification command has been received (122SGS410d). If the setting value change end notification command has not been received (122SGS410d; N), the processing of 122SGS410b to 122SGS410d is repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the first setting value change start notification command or the setting value change end notification command is received. If the setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS410d; Y), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 8-17).

  Further, when the second setting value change start notification command is received (122SGS410c; Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes a setting value changing notification process for notifying that the setting value changing operation is being performed. (122SGS411), it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS411a). If the setting value change end notification command has not been received (122SGS411a; N), the processes of 122SG411 and 122SGS411a are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the setting value change end notification command is received. Then, when the setting value change end notification command is received (122SGS411a; Y), it is determined whether or not the setting value designation command is received (122SGS411b). If the setting value designation command has not been received (122SGS411b; N), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 8-17). If the setting value designation command has been received (122SGS411b; Y), A set value newly set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102) is specified, and the specified set value is set value information (“1” to “3” corresponding to the set value). Is updated and stored in the RAM 122 (122SG413). Then, the process proceeds to 122SGS408 (see FIG. 8-17).

  As described above, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process, so that the clerk at the game hall or the like turns on the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 in the pachinko game machine. When the device 1 is started, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), the game display information 5 and the like are cleared in the image display device 5 by changing the setting value, and the setting value is changed. If not, an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 is displayed as the message image 122SG005M1.

  When the clerk of the game hall or the like turns off the lock switch 122SG051 while the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5 as described above, as shown in FIG. Are not changed and the RAM 102 is not cleared, and the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 as an initial symbol in a combination of "1", "2", and "3". On the other hand, when a clerk of the game hall or the like turns on the clear switch again while the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. Is in a setting change state, and the display of an image on the image display device 5, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the like inform that the setting value is being changed.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is turned off without setting a new setting value by the clerk of the game hall or the like in the setting change state, or when the clerk of the game hall sets the new setting value to the same value as the original setting value. When the set value is set and the lock switch 122SG051 is turned off, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed and the RAM 102 is cleared, as shown in FIG. Instead, a decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 as an initial symbol in a combination of “1”, “2”, and “3”. Further, in the setting change state, when a store clerk at the game hall or the like sets a new set value (changes the set value) and turns off the lock switch 122SG051, the set value is set as shown in FIG. Is changed, the RAM 102 is cleared, and the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 as an initial symbol in a combination of "4", "5", and "6".

  In the eighth modification, the pachinko game machine 1 is activated by a store clerk or the like at the game arcade while the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 are turned on, thereby changing the set values to the image display device 5 and changing the RAM 102 to the RAM 102. Of the game information and the like, and the instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 when the setting value is not changed are displayed as the message image 122SG005M1. The present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. Starting the gaming machine 1 with a cold start clears the game information and the like stored in the RAM 102, Instructs to reboot the pachinko gaming machine 1 if it does not start 1 at cold start, may be displayed as a message image 122SG005M2.

  By doing so, for example, when a clerk at a game arcade or the like accidentally turns on the clear switch to start the pachinko gaming machine 1 by hot start, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts up at a cold start. This prevents the game information stored in the RAM 102 from being unintentionally cleared.

  In the modified examples 8 and 9, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state or started in a cold start, the message images 122SG005M1 and 122SG005M2 are displayed on the image display device 5. Although the form in which confirmation of whether or not to clear the RAM 102 is illustrated by way of example, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not to clear the RAM 102 by displaying a message image on the image display device 5. The confirmation may be made only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start, or both.

  In the eighth modification, the pachinko game machine 1 is activated by a store clerk or the like at the game arcade while the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 are turned on, thereby changing the set value to the image display device 5 and changing the RAM 102 Of the game information and the like, and an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 when the setting value is not changed is displayed as the message image 122SG005M1. The present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 27 as a tenth modification, when the RAM 102 is cleared based on the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by a cold start or that the set value has been changed, That the image display device 5 has changed the set values, that the RAM 102 has been cleared, and that these set values have been changed A message image 122SG005M3 including an option to clear the RAM 122 in response to the clear of the RAM 102 is displayed, and a selection of whether to clear the RAM 122 by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is received. It may be.

  When clearing of the RAM 122 is selected by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the RAM clearing process to clear other information except for the set value information in the RAM 122 (results). If the clear of the RAM 122 is not selected by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the RAM 122 is not cleared (as a result, only the RAM 102 is cleared).

  Also, in the characteristic part 122SG in the above-described embodiment, the same timing (a cold start notification command or setting for the effect control Although the form in which the RAM clearing process is executed at the timing before the value change start notification command is transmitted) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification 11, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 When starting at the start, the RAM clearing process is executed at a timing before transmitting the cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, and when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change state, the effect control board 12 is started. After sending the set value change start notification command to the When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, for example, by executing a RAM clearing process after transmitting the setting value change end notification command to the board 12 (that is, after the end of the setting value change), The timing for clearing the RAM 102 may be different between the case of starting in the state.

  In the feature section 122SG in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 are always cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start and when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a setting change state. Although the form in which the RAM clear notification process is executed to notify the fact (perform the RAM clear notification) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification 12, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is activated in the setting change state to notify that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being changed (execution of a change in the setting value is performed), and priority is given to each notification such as not executing the RAM clear notification. When a high priority notification (for example, notification of a change in the set value) is being executed, a low priority notification (for example, RAM clear notification) is not executed. Unishi may be.

  In the case where a priority is provided for each notification as described above, a low-priority notification may be executed after the execution of the high-priority notification. In this case, the low-priority notification is executed in a shorter period than when the high-priority notification is not executed, so that the period for executing the notification is prevented from becoming long. You may.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG in the above-described embodiment, the setting for the movable body 32 is not performed at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. At the time, a confirmation operation of whether or not the movable body 32 operates normally may be executed in parallel with the above-described notification of RAM clear, notification of change of set value, notification of confirmation of set value, and various types of startup notifications. . In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or a cold start, a start notification for 60 seconds is executed, so that the operation of confirming the movable body 32 can be executed during the start notification. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, since the set value is changed in addition to the start notification for 40 seconds, the movable body 32 is changed during the change of these set values and during the start notification for 40 seconds. Can be performed.

  The operation of checking the movable body 32 may be performed from the time the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, regardless of the activation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, The effect control CPU 120 (effect control board 12) may execute the set value change start notification command, the set value change end notification command, the set value confirmation start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the like from the time when the effect control CPU 120 (effect control board 12) receives the command. Furthermore, in the case where the effect control CPU 120 executes the checking operation of the movable body 32 from the point of receiving the set value change start notification command, that is, executes the checking operation of the movable body 32 while changing the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In such a case, even if an error occurs in the confirmation operation, the execution of the notification during the change of the set value is prioritized, and the error notification of the confirmation operation may not be executed.

  Further, in the feature section 122SG of the embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that the new setting value is directly reflected in the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once restarted (pachinko gaming). The new setting value may be reflected in the game by activating the machine 1 by a hot start). When the new setting value is reflected in the game by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, the movable body 32 is checked. After slightly moving the movable body 32 from the origin position to the production position, the confirmation operation that can be executed in a relatively short period of time, such as moving the movable body 32 to the origin position again, is executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is restarted, a check that requires a relatively long period of time, such as moving the movable body 32 from the origin position to the production position and then moving the movable body 32 to the origin position again, as a confirmation operation of the movable body 32, is performed. The operation may be performed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the period required for the operation of checking the movable body 32 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the embodiment, the set value stored in the address F000 is disclosed as the specific information that is not cleared from the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the clear value is not cleared from the RAM 102. Specific information that is not performed may include RTC settings, error history, and the like.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 122SG of the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the set value as the specific information that is not cleared in the RAM 102, the temporary set value, the game information, and the like as the information that is cleared is stored is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two RAMs are provided on the game control microcomputer 100, one RAM stores specific information such as set values that are not cleared, and the other RAM stores provisional set values and game information. Information to be cleared such as information may be stored. By doing so, the RAM (temporary set values, game information, and the like) on the other side is stored depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. (RAM) is cleared. Further, an area for storing specific information that is not cleared and an area for storing information that is cleared may be provided in the RAM 102.

  When two RAMs are provided on the game control microcomputer 100 as described above, a RAM (Static Random Access Memory) connected to a backup battery is connected to a RAM for storing uncleared specific information such as set values. On the other hand, by setting the RAM in which the temporary setting values and game information are stored as FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory), data having higher importance than other data such as setting values can be surely cleared. Alternatively, the information may be stored without being stored.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the above-described embodiment, the form in which the clear switch is mounted on the power supply board is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be mounted on. By doing so, there is no need to attach a new clear switch to the existing power supply board, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the characteristic portion 122SG, the mode in which the display monitor 122SG051 for displaying the set value is mounted on the main board 11 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. A display monitor 122SG051 may be provided at a position near the setting changeover switch 122SG052 in 11 to make it easy to execute a setting value changing operation.

  Further, in the feature section 122SG in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display monitor 122SG051 for displaying the set value on the main board 11 is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. When it is possible to calculate the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio in the machine 1, the calculated accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio may be displayed on the display monitor 122SG051.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the display monitor 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052 are provided on the main board 11 so that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed using a monitor (7-segment monitor) mounted on the payout control board, a reset button, or the like.

  Further, in the characteristic section 122SG in the above-described embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 8-11, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the same as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start. Since the RAM clear processing (122SGSa017) is executed, both the set value change start notification command and the cold start notification command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG in the above-described embodiment, the setting value 1 is set to the most advantageous setting value for the player, and the setting value 3 is set to the most disadvantageous setting value for the player (the setting value 1 is the most disadvantageous for the game place). The setting value 3 is set to be the most advantageous setting value for the game hall), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value 1 is the most disadvantageous to the player. The set value may be set as the set value 3 and the set value most advantageous to the player.

  In particular, in the feature section 122SG, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or when there is no backup data (122SGSa042; N), “00H” is set to the address F000, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is a state in which the set value 1 is automatically set, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes the most advantageous state for the player. For this reason, some players may cause the pachinko gaming machine 1 to illegally set the set value 1 by causing the CPU 103 to execute the RAM clearing process (see FIG. 8-13 (A)) after causing an abnormality in the RAM 102 or the like. It is assumed to be set. Therefore, as described above, by setting the setting value 1 to the most disadvantageous setting value for the player, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute the game based on the fact that the CPU 103 executes the RAM clearing process when the RAM 102 has an abnormality or the like. It is possible to prevent a situation that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the embodiment, the special control and the specific control executed by the effect control CPU 120 perform the lighting period of the game effect lamp 9, the sound and the output period output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image. Although the form in which the image is displayed on the display device 5 is different (the control related to the notification at the time of starting is different) has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the control related to the above-described notification at the time of activation, an initial symbol (see FIGS. 8 to 19), a background image, and a character displayed on the image display device 5 after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state where a game can be played. (For example, different production modes and different production states after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ready for a game) and confirmation of the movable body 32. Whether to execute the work, aspects and execution period of the confirmation operations may include control surrounding confirmation operation, such as different. In other words, the special control and the specific control in the present invention may be any control as long as at least a part of the control target of the effect control CPU 120, the control mode of the effect control CPU 120, the control period of the effect control CPU 120, and the like is different. .

  Further, in the feature section 122SG in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. Can be started, and a variable display result is derived on an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which is identifiable. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the result.

  In the above embodiment, the title corresponding to the super-reach reach effect is displayed from the start of the super-reach reach effect, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated by operating the lock switch 109SG051 and the setting changeover switch 109SG052. Any one of a plurality of setting values can be set, and by opening and closing the gaming machine frame 109SG003 and the glass door frame 109SG003a, the lock switch 109SG051 and the setting changeover switch 109SG052 can be operated and cannot be operated. In a switchable mode, the main board 11 (CPU 103) can set any one of a plurality of set values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stores a set secret value obtained by converting the set set value in the RAM 102 to produce an effect. Control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) In a mode in which a suggestion effect (morning background effect) indicating the set value is executable, the main board 11 (CPU 103) switches the effect control board 12 (effect control) according to the activated state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A different command can be transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state. Although the form of notifying that the RAM 102 is cleared when the set value is changed has been disclosed, a plurality of characteristic units among these characteristic units may be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Explanation of the characteristic part 111SG)
FIG. 9-1A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic unit 111SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 9A is an example, and another command form may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), for example, a determination result (predetermined result) as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or a variable display result is obtained. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type in the case of "big hit" (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable variable big hit A” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the jackpot type is “probable variable big hit B” and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying of a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit C" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (change) of the effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability low-base state, normal state) in which neither time-saving control nor probable change control is performed. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability-high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probable change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high-accuracy low-base state, time-saving no-change state) in which the time-change control is performed while the time-saving control is not performed, and the command 9503H is changed to the time-saving control. This is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state in which the control is performed together (high-precision high-base state, time-saving accurate change state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fan fare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set in accordance with the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening of the special winning opening include different EXT data according to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the high speed opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. This is a first starting opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved storages decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution.

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is "big hit" and the result of determining the type of big hit (probable change, non-probable change, and saliency) as a result of the winning determination. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category indicating, as a prize-winning determination result, a result of determining whether the random value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern is any of the fluctuation patterns of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, and “other”. Command.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9B, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), so that the random number values MR1 to MR4 are updated. May be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the change display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, and for example, Take a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be any one of the jackpot types “probably variable jackpot A”, “probably variable jackpot B”, “probably variable jackpot C”, and “non-probable variable jackpot” when the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the crab, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 997 ”.

  The random number value MR4 for the ordinary figure display result determination is used to determine whether the variation display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “out of ordinary figure”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “1” to “997”.

  FIG. 9A illustrates a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the special figure display result determination table 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  The special figure display result determination table 1 is used to display a variation display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In order to determine based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result whether or not the variable display result is to be controlled as the "big hit" before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed. Table to be referenced.

  In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low-probability state), or a probable change state (high-probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the tomogram display result judgment random value MR1 is assigned to the tomogram display result such as “big hit” or “out”.

  In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination indicates whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and whether or not to control the big hit game state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result. In the special figure display result determination table according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable change state (high-precision state), the number of determination values is larger than that in the normal state or the time saving state (low-probability state). It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thus, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) is set, the special map display result is set to the "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be the big hit game state and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (in the present embodiment, about 1/300). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high accuracy state), it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state and the time saving state. In order to increase the probability, the determination data is assigned to the result of determining whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

  FIG. 9B illustrates a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table 2, a separate special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a common special figure display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  The special figure display result determination table 2 is used for a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result whether or not to control the small display game state with the fluctuation display result as “small hit”. Is a table that is referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is used. A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” according to whether the special figure game has been played.

  In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is based on whether the special figure display result is set to “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. The determination data is assigned to the result of the determination. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, the special figure display result of “small hit” is assigned only when the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. In the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result of "small hit" is not assigned. In the present embodiment, when the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hitting game state is approximately equal. It is 1/100.

  FIG. 9D shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is to be controlled to the jackpot game state as "big hit", based on the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, any one of a plurality of big hit types This is a table that is referred to to determine whether or not to make a decision. In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which the variable display (fluctuation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (second figure). Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special figure game), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination is “non-probable variable big hit”, “probable variable big hit A”, “probable variable big hit”. It is assigned to a plurality of types of big hits such as "big hit B" and "probable big hit C".

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4 (B). In the present embodiment, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are performed as the jackpot type after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The probable big hit A or the probable big hit B that is executed and shifts to the high-accuracy high base state, and the probable big hit that shifts to the high-precision low base state where the high-precision control is executed but the time-saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state. C and a non-probable variable jackpot in which only the time-saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state to shift to the low-probability-high base state.

  The jackpot game state based on the “probable change jackpot A” is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the jackpot gaming state based on the “probable variable jackpot B” is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. . The jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot” is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. . Therefore, there is a case where “probably big hit A” is referred to as a 16 round (16R) probability big hit and “probably big hit B” is called a 5 round (5R) positive big hit. Furthermore, in the jackpot game with the “probable change jackpot C”, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is performed. The opening period of the variable prize ball device 7 is a high-speed opening big hit that is shorter (for example, 0.1 second) than other big hit games. In addition, during the big hit game of any big hit type, the probable change control and the time saving control are not executed.

  Although not particularly shown, the small hitting game state in the present embodiment changes the special variable prize ball device 7 twice to the first state advantageous to the player, and the opening time is the same as the certain variable big hit C. An open period (0.1 second in the present embodiment) is set. After the end of the small hitting game, the game state immediately before the small hitting game is taken over.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 9-5) is used for the case where the fluctuation display result is “probable variable big hit C” and the case where it is “small hit”. Since the variable display is executed and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, the probability change control is executed for the player after the big hit game or the small hit game of the probability change big hit C is completed. It is possible to continue the game while expecting to be there.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the big-hit jackpot A or the big-hit jackpot B have ended are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the big-hit game state ends. Therefore, if the big hit that has occurred again is the big hit big hit A or the big hit big hit B, the high-precision control and the time-saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It is a so-called connected state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control that is executed after the end of the big hit game state due to the “non-probable variable big hit” is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), or Before the game is executed, the game ends with the big hitting game state.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), “probable variable jackpot A” and “probable variable jackpot B” depend on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. , "Probable variable big hit C", and "non-probable variable big hit" are different in the assignment of the determination values to the big hit types. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determination value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “81” to “100”) is “probable variable big hit B” or “probable variable big hit C” with a small number of rounds. In the case where the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the judgment value is not allocated to the big hit types such as “probably big hit B” and “probably big hit C”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B being satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probably variable jackpot B” or “probably variable jackpot C” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, the jackpot type is set to “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C”, and it is not determined to control to the normal open big hit state or the fast open big hit state with a small number of rounds. Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state in which the obtained prize ball is small. It is possible to prevent the entertainment interest from being reduced.

  In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the assignment of the determination value to the “non-probable change” jackpot type is based on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The probability of a non-probabilistic big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map. It has been.

  Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination value to “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C” differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the determination value to “probably variable jackpot A” also differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The setting is made so that the case where the figure is the second special figure is more easily determined than the case where the figure is the first special figure.

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the judgment value in the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map is a big hit of “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C”. You may make it assign to a type. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the judgment value that is smaller than that in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map is a big hit type such as “probable variable big hit B” or “probable variable big hit C”. May be assigned. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  FIG. 9-5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is "losing", the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol corresponds to each of the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach". A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to cases where the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a “non-reach loss fluctuation pattern”), A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “outside” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as “reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern.

  The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like normal reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,. A plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided.

  Note that the variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a special hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” or the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable variable hit C”. PC1-1) is also included.

  As shown in FIG. 9-5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set shorter than the super reach variation patterns, super reach α and super reach β. Have been. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is performed, The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach are set so that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” so that the big hit expectation becomes higher. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of the big hit.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first by determining the types of the fluctuation patterns, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, and the type of super reach. and from, rather than determining the variation pattern to run from fluctuation patterns belonging to the type that the determined, so as to determine using only random numbers MR3 for variation pattern determined without determining these types However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided. after previously determined the type of variation patterns from figures may be determined variation pattern that run from fluctuation patterns belonging to the type that the determined.

  Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, a variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9-6 is prepared in advance as the variation pattern determination table. When the jackpot type is “non-probable big hit”, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit C” and “small hit”, The case where the total number of pending storages is 2 or less, the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 and the case where the total number of pending storages is 4 , And the number of determination values according to is prepared in advance.

  Note that the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter fluctuation time than the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further has a non-reach in comparison with the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The variation time of the outlier variation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter. Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach out-of-reach variation having a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit of four. When the number of pending memories is reduced, non-reach loss fluctuations without long shortening can be achieved if the number of pending memories is reduced. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game due to the fact that the variable display is not performed because the variable display time is lengthened.

  In the RAM 102 in the present embodiment, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The control data holding area includes a first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), a general figure reservation storage unit (not shown), and a game control flag setting unit ( (Not shown), a game control timer setting unit (not shown), a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and a game control buffer setting unit (not shown).

  The first special map holding storage unit stores the special map which has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has been generated. The game data (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the first start winning opening and establishes the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the above, the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and the like as reserved data. Are stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure game is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ) Is the hold information that enables determination of whether or not a big hit will be made.

  The second special map holding storage unit stores a special winning start (second starting winning) when a game ball passes (enters) a second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, but the starting has not yet started. It stores the hold data of the figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special map holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the second starting winning opening and establishes the second starting condition when the game ball passes (enters). The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the pending data. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ) Is the hold information that enables determination of whether or not a big hit will be made.

  It should be noted that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, the opening information indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

  The game control flag setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, a game control flag setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit (not shown) is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, a game control timer setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, a game control counter setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating a count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit (not shown) may be provided with a random counter for counting a part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update the random numbers by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit (not shown), a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. Accordingly, numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting section is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal processing. In the following description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1” or “111SGS1”.

  In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9-7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (111SGS141). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of 111SGS141, the count value of the second reserved storage number stored in the game control counter setting unit (not shown) may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  If the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in 111SGS141, the special figure display result is stored as the reservation data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are read out (111SGS142). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 111SGS142, the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by one to update the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (111SGS143).

  After that, after updating the variable special figure designating buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designating buffer to “2” (111SGS144), the processing shifts to 111SGS149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in 111SGS141, it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (111SGS145). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of 111SGS145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of 111SGS145 is executed when it is determined in 111SGS141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” is determined. Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winning is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to be able to determine this.

  If the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in 111SGS145, the special figure display result is regarded as the reservation data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determination, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern are read out (111SGS146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 111SGS146, the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by one and updated to reduce the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count by one. As well as the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (111SGS147).

  After that, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to “1” (111SGS148), and then the process proceeds to 111SGS149.

  In 111SGS149, the display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, is set to “big hit”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", and the special figure display is performed. It is determined whether the result is a "big hit" (111SGS150a). In this 111SGS 150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high-precision state in which the probability change flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, a "big hit" Is determined. In addition, in the case of the low-probability state in which the probability change flag is not set, if the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination falls in the range of 1 to 219, it is determined to be "big hit".

  As described above, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected by the 111 SGS 149, since different determination values are assigned to the “big hit” according to the game state at that time (high accuracy, low accuracy), In the processing of 111SGS150a, the special figure display result is determined by using different determination data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a highly accurate state. By determining whether to make a "big hit" or not, when the gaming state is in the high-accuracy state, it is determined to be "big-hit" with a higher probability than in the low-probability state.

  If the big hit is determined by the 111SGS 150a, a big hit flag provided in a game control flag setting unit (not shown) is set to an on state (111SGS152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (A) is selected and set as the use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (111SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and “non-probable change” and “probable change A” in the jackpot type determination table , "Probable change B" or "probable change C", it is determined which one of the plurality of types is the big hit type according to which one of the judgment values assigned to the big hit types (111SGS154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 111SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to any one of the time-saving state and the probable state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is determined before the determined special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, the jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set (111SGS155). The jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable" corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if "probable variable A" corresponding to the probable variable jackpot A is set to "1", the probable variable jackpot B In the case of “probable change B” corresponding to “2”, “2” may be used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in 111SGS151 that it is not "big hit", the process proceeds to 111SGS150b. In the 111SGS 150b, the display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, is set to “small hit”. Set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of “small hit”, and It is determined whether the display result is “small hit” (111SGS150b). In this 111SGS150b, if the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is used, if the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination falls within the range of 54000 to 54651, It is determined as "small hit", the small hit flag is set (111SGS151), and the process proceeds to 111SGS156. In the case of a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B, the process directly proceeds to 111SGS156 without determining “small hit”.

  In 111SGS156, it is determined according to the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot game state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state. Set special symbols. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol "-" as a non-standard symbol is set as a fixed special symbol corresponding to a predetermined result indicating that the special symbol display result is "non-standard". If the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in the 111SGS 150a, the big hit symbols "3", "5", "7", One of the special symbols indicating the numeral “9” is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “non-probable”. In addition, a special symbol indicating a number of “7” is set as a fixed special symbol according to the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “probable change A”. A special symbol indicating a number of “5” is set as a fixed special symbol in accordance with the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “probable change B”. The special symbol indicating the number of “9” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “probable change C”.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in 111SGS156, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (111SGS157), and then the special symbol normal process ends.

  If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in 111SGS145, a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (111SGS158), and then the special special pattern normal processing ends. In the demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control. It is determined whether or not the data has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-8, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (111SGS161). If the big hit flag is on, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read out, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit”. B "or" probable change big hit C "is specified (111SGS162).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot C” (111SGS163). If the jackpot type is not “probable variable jackpot C”, a use table for determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types is provided. Then, the large hit variation pattern determination table A or the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified big hit type (111SGS164). If the big hit type is “probable big hit C”, a special hit (probability / small hit) change pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining a change pattern to one of a plurality of types. (111SGS165).

  When the big hit flag is turned off in 111SGS161, the small hit is determined by, for example, determining whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is on (set). Is determined (111SGS166). If the small hit flag is on, a special hit (probability / small hit) change pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of change patterns (111SGS167). .

  When the small hit flag is off in 111SGS166, the game state is determined by, for example, determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is on (set). It is determined whether or not is under the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probable change state or the time saving state (111SGS168). If the time-saving flag is on, the variation pattern determination table D for out-of-shift is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (111SGS169).

  On the other hand, when the time saving control is not being performed, that is, when the time saving flag is off (when it is not set), for example, the first hold storage number count value provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown) or By reading the second reserved storage number count value or the like, the reserved storage number corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is specified, and it is determined whether the specified reserved storage number is 1 or 2 (111SGS170). .

  If the number of reserved storages corresponding to the variation special figure designation buffer value is 1 or 2, the variation pattern determination table for out-of-position is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. It is set (111SGS171).

  If the number of reserved storages corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is not 1 or 2, the process proceeds to 111SGS172, and it is further determined whether the number of reserved storages corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is three. The determination is made (111SGS172).

  In the case where the number of reserved storages corresponding to the variation special figure designation buffer value is 3, the variation pattern determination table for out-of-position is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (111SGS173).

  In addition, when the number of reserved storages corresponding to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not 3, the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table C is selected as a use table for determining any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Set (111SGS174).

  After executing any of the processes of 111SGS164, 111SGS165, 111SGS167, 111SGS169, 111SGS171, 111SGS173, 111SGS174, for example, based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in a fluctuation random number buffer or the like. The variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the selected one of the variation pattern determination tables for big hits or the variation pattern determination tables A to D (111SGS175).

  In addition, when the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of 111SGS175. In other words, the process of 111SGS175 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the effect symbol is to be the reach state when the variable display result is “out of place”.

  After the variation pattern is determined by 111SGS175, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special figure display on the second special symbol display 4B according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the two special figures (111SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of 111SGS176, the setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (111SGS177). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the designated command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) of the first variation start command table prepared in the ROM 101 in the ROM 101. In the transmission command buffer provided in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address of the prepared second variation start command table in the ROM 101 is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the processing of 111SGS177, the special figure fluctuation time which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (111SGS178). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result). It is. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (111SGS179), and the change pattern setting processing ends.

  Each time the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed based on the command transmission setting in the 111SGS177, the game status designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, or the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after transmitting a fluctuation display result designation command first, a first fluctuation start command or a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command The game state designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol change process of S112, ends the change of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. The control for deriving and displaying the symbol is performed (111SGS180). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is changed. If the value is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the change of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is ended. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (111SGS181). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (111SGS182).

  If the big hit flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag has been set (111SGS183). If the small hit flag has been set, the hit start 5 is designated on the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the command (small hit) is made (111SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit or the exact probability in the effect display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (111SGS190b). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, two times) is set in the special winning opening number counter (111SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8”, which is the value corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (S118) (111SGS190d), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set in 111SGS182, the CPU 103 clears the probable variable flag and the time saving flag if the probable variable flag and the time saving flag are set (111SGS184), and stores it in the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the jackpot start 1 designation command (probable variation A), the jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and the jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probable variation) is performed according to the type of the jackpot (111SGS185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (111SGS186).

  Then, a value corresponding to a big hit display time (a time when the big hit is generated, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies the big hit display time) is set in the big hit display time timer (111SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in the case of the non-probable variable jackpot or the probable variable jackpot A and 5 times in the case of the probable variable jackpot B) is set in the special winning opening counter (111SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (S114) (111SGS189).

  On the other hand, in 111SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time-saving counter is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is "0", the flow proceeds to 111SGS196.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time-saving counter is not "0", that is, if the time-saving number remains in the high base state, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by one (111SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (111SGS193). If the value is not “0”, the process proceeds to 111SGS196, and if the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, Is a game state designation command corresponding to a game state (specifically, a low-probability and low base) corresponding to a set state of the probable change flag or the time reduction flag after clearing the time reduction flag (111SGS194) to end the time reduction control. After performing the transmission setting (111SGS195), the process proceeds to 111SGS196.

  In 111SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process ends.

  FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the big hit end processing.

  In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit end display timer is operating, that is, whether the timer is counting (111SGS201). If the big hit end display timer is not operating, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the big hit end (big hit end display time) in the effect display device 5 is set in the big hit end display timer (111SGS202). , And the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (111SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (111SGS204). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is a non-probable variable big hit (111SGS205). If the big hit type is the non-probable variable big hit, the time saving flag is set (111SGS211), the time saving counter is set to "100" (111SGS212), and the process proceeds to 111SGS213. If the big hit type is not the non-probable big hit, it is determined whether the stored big hit type is the probable big hit C (111SGS206).

  If the jackpot type is not the probability variable jackpot C, it is determined that the stored jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B, the probability variable flag is set (111SGS207), the time reduction flag is set (111SGS208), and the time reduction counter is set. Is set to "0" (111SGS209), and the process proceeds to 111SGS213. On the other hand, when the big hit type is the certainty big hit C, after setting the certainty change flag (111SGS210), the process proceeds to 111SGS213.

  In 111SGS213, the big hit flag is cleared, and the transmission setting of the big hit end designation command according to the big hit type is performed (111SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (111SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is set to the special symbol normal processing. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (SGS216).

  FIG. 9-11 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first change start command reception flag is set (111SGS371). When the first variation start command reception flag is set, the first variation start reception command buffer (not shown) is associated with the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage. The stored various command data and various flags are shifted upward by one buffer number (111SGS372). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because there is no destination to shift, so that the contents cannot be shifted.

  More specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” of the special map reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in 111SGS371, it is determined whether the second variation start command reception flag is set (111SGS373). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the second variation start command reception flag is set, the second special figure in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown) is set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the pending storage are shifted upward by one buffer number (111SGS374). Note that the contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because there is no destination to shift, so that the contents cannot be shifted.

  More specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” of the special map reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After the execution of 111SGS372 or 111SGS374, the effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (111SGS375).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (111SGS376). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. I do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the three symbols are “7” as stop symbols, for example. ", And determine the combination of the effect symbols (big hit symbols). When the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, as the stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, (Combination of effect symbols such as "333", "555", "999"). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the effect symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit C, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, a combination of effect symbols in which odd symbols are not aligned as stop symbols ( For example, a combination of effect symbols such as “135”) is determined. When the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of the effect symbols (missing symbols) in which three symbols are irregular as stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of the effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-12 to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect in the variable display (111SGS377). In the present embodiment, it is suggested that a step-up effect (also referred to as an SU effect) in which a notice image changes stepwise in a notice effect determination process, as described later, may result in a big hit. It is possible to determine a step-up notice (also referred to as an SU notice) and a battle notice suggesting a possibility of a big hit by performing a battle production in which a character and an enemy character appear as a super reach production and confront each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as these advance notices, notice notices of other aspects, for example, a notice of a character in which a character appears or a notice of a group in which a predetermined group of characters crosses a display area. May be determined, and in the case of deciding a notice effect of these different modes, the timing of starting the notice effect Differs depending on the mode of advance notification effect, the announcement attraction start wait timer to be described later, it may be set to different time periods in accordance with aspects of the announcement attraction.

  In the announcement effect determination process of the present embodiment, effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variable display result and a change pattern (111SGS291). The fluctuation display result stores a fluctuation display result designation command for specifying the fluctuation display result (outlier, probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, probability change big hit C, non-probability change big hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the fluctuation. Can be specified by a variable display result designation command stored in the variable display result designation command storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command stored in the fluctuation pattern specification command storage area. Note that, in the present embodiment, the target of the notice effect is a jackpot (probably variable jackpot A, probable variable jackpot B, non-probable variable jackpot), super reach, and normal reach. (A, probable big hit B, non-probable big hit) is specified by the fluctuation display result specification command, and whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Just do it.

  Then, the random number for the announcement effect determination is extracted, and the presence / absence of the announcement effect and the type of the announcement effect when it is executed are determined using the announcement effect type determination table shown in FIG. 9-13 (A). (111SGS292).

  In the present embodiment, the random number for announcement effect determination is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. In other words, the number of judgment values of the notification effect determination random number is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the notification effect determination random numbers and the like are appropriately determined. You only have to decide. In addition, a random number counter for the announcement effect determination for generating the random number for the announcement effect determination is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for the announcement effect determination is updated every time the timer is interrupted by the random number updating process.

  The announcement effect type determination table according to the present embodiment includes an announcement effect type determination table corresponding to the announcement effect, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, SU notice and battle notice can be executed as notice effects.

  In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), the change display result for each of “SU notice”, “battle notice”, and “no notice effect” is a probable big hit. In this case, when the fluctuation display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, and when the fluctuation pattern is out of reach (super reach, normal reach), the different judgment values are the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 9-13 (A). And so on.

  Specifically, in the case where the fluctuation display result is a probability change jackpot, 25 judgment values are assigned to “SU notice”, and 65 judgment values are assigned to “battle notice”. Ten judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. Also, in the case where the fluctuation display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, 40 judgment values are assigned to “SU notice” and 40 judgment values are assigned to “battle notice”. Twenty determination values are assigned to “none”. When the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, 30 judgment values are assigned to “SU notice”, 10 judgment values are assigned to “battle notice”, and “no notice effect” Thus, 60 judgment values are assigned.

  By assigning the determination values in this manner, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the announcement effect is more easily executed than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost.

  As the notice effect type determination table is set as shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), the “variable battle” is displayed in the variable display as compared to the non-probable variable big hit in the variable display. The "notification" is set so as to be easily determined, and when the reach is out of reach, the "SU notification" is set to be determined more easily than the "battle notification".

  With this setting, the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Furthermore, in the notice effect, the degree of expectation of the probability change jackpot is higher when the battle notice is executed than when the SU notice is executed.

  The big hit expectation degree (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed to be a “big hit”, the probability that each notice effect is executed and a “big hit” is, and each notice effect is executed. This is a numerical value obtained by dividing by the sum of the probabilities of being “out”.

  Returning to FIG. 9-12, in 111SGS293, it is determined whether or not execution of the announcement effect has been determined (111SGS293). If the announcement effect has not been executed, the process ends, and execution of the announcement effect has been determined. In this case, it is determined whether the execution of the SU notice is determined (111SGS294). If the execution of the SU notice has not been determined, that is, if the execution of the battle notice has been decided, the process proceeds to 111SGS296, and if the execution of the SU notice has been decided, the number of SU notices is determined (111SGS295).

  In the table for determining the number of SUs according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (B), the number of SUs “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” In the case where the fluctuation display result is a probability change big hit, the case where the fluctuation display result is a non-probability change big hit, and the case where the fluctuation pattern is out of reach (super reach, normal reach), different judgment values are respectively shown in FIG. It is assigned so that the number of determination values shown in B) is obtained.

  Specifically, in the case where the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit, five judgment values are assigned to “one time”, and fifteen judgment values are assigned to “two times”. Seventy determination values are assigned to “three times”, and ten determination values are assigned to “four times”. Also, in the case where the fluctuation display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, ten judgment values are assigned to “one time”, 30 judgment values are assigned to “two times”, and “three times” , 55 judgment values are assigned, and “4 times” are assigned 5 judgment values. Also, in the case where the fluctuation display result is out of reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to “1 time”, 30 judgment values are assigned to “2 times”, and “3 times” Are assigned to ten determination values, and no determination value is assigned to “four times”.

  By assigning the determination values in this way, the number of SUs is larger in the case of a big hit in the variable display than in the case of a super-reach departure or a normal reach departure. In addition, it is set such that “3 times” or “4 times” is easily determined as the number of SUs in the case of a probability change big hit in the fluctuation display as compared with the case of a non-probability change big hit. In the case where the reach is out of reach, the setting is made so that “once” or “twice” is easily determined.

  With this setting, the larger the number of SUs, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Furthermore, in the notice effect, the degree of expectation of the probability change jackpot is higher when the battle notice is executed than when the SU notice is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 9-12, in 111 SGS 296, the type of the determined announcement effect (including the number of SUs when the determined announcement effect is the SU announcement) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to 111SGS297, where a notice effect execution determination flag is set, followed by terminating the process.

  Returning to FIG. 9-11, after the notice effect determination processing of 111SGS377, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in 111SGS378, that is, the “SU notice” in the notice effect determination processing of 111SGS377. Alternatively, it is determined whether any of the announcement effects of “Battle Announcement” has been determined.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag has been set, the process proceeds to 111SGS379, and a period corresponding to the determined type of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start wait timer as a period until the notice effect starts (111SGS379). Then, the notice effect execution determination flag is cleared (111SGS380). On the other hand, when the notice effect execution determination flag has not been set, the process proceeds to 111SGS384.

  In the present embodiment, the characters, songs, and effect patterns appearing in these battle effects and SU effects are selected before the above-described battle effects and SU effects are started. A possible selection effect is performed, and a battle announcement (notification effect) including the selection effect and the battle effect is provided, and an SU announcement (notification effect) including the selection effect and the SU effect is provided. And, since the timing to start the selected production is the start timing of the preliminary production, a period shorter than the period until the start of the battle production or SU production is set, and the start timing of these preliminary productions is The notice effect is specified and started based on the process table of the notice effect to be executed from the start, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these select effects are not performed in the notice effect. In such a case, the start timing of the preview effect is the start timing of the preview effect, so that a period until the start timing of the preview effect may be set in the preview effect start wait timer.

(SU notice and battle notice)
As described above, in the present embodiment, before the timing at which the battle effect or the SU effect is started, the player can display characters, songs, and effect patterns (items, options) appearing in the battle effect or the SU effect. A selectable selection effect is executed. The selection effect includes a first selection effect (refer to FIG. 9-20 (A)) in which a first selection screen on which a character appearing in the battle effect or the SU effect can be selected is displayed, and a BGM (music piece) flowing in the battle effect. ) Can be selected (see FIGS. 9-20 (B)-(D)), and a second selection effect for battle notice and a second selection image (SU effect effect) can be selected. 9-20 (E)-(G)) is displayed, and a second selection effect for SU notice is displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a battle effect or an SU effect according to the character selected on the first selection screen and the music or the effect pattern selected on the second selection screen. In other words, the battle effect and the SU effect are effects in which the character (first item) received in the first selection effect and the effect pattern or song (second item) received in the second selection effect are reflected. The effect control CPU 120 selects a process table or a preview effect process table for executing an effect corresponding to the first item received in the first selection effect or the second item received in the second selection effect, and The effect is executed based on the selected process table and the notice effect process table.

(First selection effect)
As shown in FIG. 9-20 (A), in the first selection effect, a first item 111SG001A including images corresponding to a plurality of (for example, three types) of characters A to C that can appear in a battle effect or an SU effect. To 111SG001C, an image 111SG002 imitating the push button 31B as an operation promoting image for prompting the selection operation of the characters A to C, an indicator image 111SG003 indicating the operation validity period, and a character "press a button to select a character!" The image 111SG004 is displayed. The player can sequentially move the cursor image 111SG005 indicating the selected first item by pressing the push button 31B during the operation valid period indicated by the indicator image 111SG003.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, the characters A to C corresponding to the first items 111SG001A to 111SG001C in the selected state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted (selection display) (for example, FIG. 9-20 (A In), the character A) corresponding to the first item 111SG001A in which the cursor image 111SG005 is located is selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since characters A to C that can appear in the battle effect and the SU effect are common, the same first selection screen is displayed even when performing either the battle effect or the SU effect. However, if the characters that can appear in the battle or SU production are unique, the first selection screen for battle announcement and the first selection screen for SU announcement can be displayed separately. It may be.

(Second stage selection for battle notice)
As shown in FIGS. 9-20 (B)-(D), in the battle selection second selection effect, the image 111SG001 of the character selected on the first selection screen and the BGM (music) output in the battle effect ) Can be selected, a plurality of second items 111SG020, 111SG021A to 111SG021C, an image 111SG002 imitating a push button 31B as an operation prompting image for prompting a selection operation of the second item, an indicator image 111SG003 indicating an operation valid period, A character image 111SG006, "Press a button to select BGM in battle!" Is displayed. The player can sequentially move the cursor image 111SG005 indicating the selected second item by pressing the push button 31B during the operation valid period indicated by the indicator image 111SG003.

  Then, at the time when the operation effective period ends, the music corresponding to the second item 111SG020, 111SG021A to 111SG021C in the selected state in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted (for example, FIGS. 9-20 (B) to (D)) In (2), “medley” corresponding to the second item 111SG020 where the cursor image 111SG005 is located) is selected.

  When “Medley” corresponding to the second item 111SG020 is selected, the rust portions of a plurality of songs are sequentially reproduced in the battle effect, and when the second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C are selected, each second item in the battle effect is selected. Is played back. It should be noted that, among the plurality of music pieces flowing in the medley, different music pieces flow according to the characters A to C selected in the first selection effect.

(Second selection for SU notice)
As shown in FIGS. 9-20 (E) to (G), in the second selection effect for SU notice, a plurality of images 111SG001 of the character selected on the first selection screen and a plurality of effect patterns of the SU effect can be selected. The second item 111SG022X, 111SG022Y, 111SG022Z, the image 111SG002 imitating the push button 31B as the operation promotion image for prompting the selection operation of the second item, the indicator image 111SG003 indicating the operation valid period, Is selected! "Is displayed. The player can sequentially move the cursor image 111SG005 indicating the selected second item by pressing the push button 31B during the operation valid period indicated by the indicator image 111SG003.

  Then, at the point in time when the operation effective period ends, the effect pattern corresponding to the second item 111SG022X, 111SG022Y, 111SG022Z in the selected state in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted (for example, in the case of FIG. The “pattern X” corresponding to the two items 111SG022X, the “pattern Y” corresponding to the second item 111SG022Y in FIG. 9-20 (F), and the “pattern Y” corresponding to the second item 111SG022Z in FIG. 9-20 (E). Z ") is selected.

  "Pattern X" corresponding to the second item 111SG022X, "Pattern Y" corresponding to the second item 111SG022Y, and "Pattern Z" corresponding to the second item 111SG022Z are selected. In this case, the characters appearing in steps 1 to 3 are different, and in step 4, the characters A to C selected in the first selection effect appear.

  When the character A is selected in the first selection effect when the second selection screen is displayed, the cursor image 111SG005 is in the initial selection state in which the character image A is located in “pattern X”, and the character is selected in the first selection effect. When B is selected, the cursor image 111SG005 is in the initial selection state where the character C is selected in the first selection effect, and when the character C is selected in the first selection effect, the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in "Pattern Z". The state is initially selected.

  As described above, in the battle effect and the SU effect, depending on the first item received in the first selection effect and the second item received in the second selection effect, the type of the character appearing, the music to be reproduced, and the effect pattern are determined. Therefore, at a predetermined timing during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table or a notice effect process table for a battle effect or an SU effect according to the selection result in the first selection effect or the second selection effect. set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (A), when performing a battle notice (battle effect), it is executed as a super-reach effect after reaching, according to the selection result in the first selection effect or the second selection effect. Since the types of battle effects are different, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first half process table (battle) corresponding to the period until the reach is established at the start timing of the variable display as the process table used for the variable display control of the effect symbols. At the timing when the reach is established, the second half process table (selectable battle effect) corresponding to the period until the end of the variable display (battle effect period) is selected and set. That is, the second half process table is a process table for executing a battle effect having contents corresponding to the selection result in the first selection effect and the second selection effect.

  In addition, since the first selection effect and the second selection effect only display the first selection screen and the second selection screen regardless of the selection result, the first selection effect and the second selection effect at the start timing of the variable display. A notice effect process table corresponding to a period in which the selected effect can be executed is set.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (B), when executing the SU notice (SU production), the SU production performed before the reach is performed according to the selection result in the first selection production and the second selection production. Since the types are different, at the start timing of the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process table for performing the variable display of the effect symbol as a process table from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display after reaching the reach. Set the corresponding process table.

  On the other hand, the first selection effect and the second selection effect only display the first selection screen and the second selection screen irrespective of the selection result. The first-half SU announcement effect process table corresponding to the period in which the first and second selection effects can be executed is set. At a predetermined timing after the end of the second selection effect, the first selection effect and the second selection effect are set. 2. Select and set the second half SU notice effect process table (selection-response SU effect) for executing the SU effect of the content according to the selection result in the above.

  Returning to FIG. 9-11, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of the announcement effect determined to be executed is a battle announcement (111SGS381), and proceeds to 111SGS384 if it is determined that the type is not a battle announcement. If it is determined to be a battle announcement, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a super-reach variation pattern based on the variation pattern designation command (111SGS382). The first half process table for production is selected (111SGS383), and the process proceeds to 111SGS385. If the variation pattern for which the execution of the battle announcement is determined is the normal reach variation pattern, the battle effect cannot be executed. That is, it is not necessary to select the second half SU announcement effect process table (selection-response SU effect). Even if it is determined that a battle notice has been made, if the super reach variation pattern is not found in 111SGS382, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is set.

  On the other hand, when the announcement effect execution determination flag is not set in 111SGS378, when it is determined that the battle announcement is not a battle announcement in 111SGS381, when the variation pattern of the variable display is not a super reach variation pattern in 111SGS382, the variation pattern designation command Effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the above is selected (111SGS384). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (111SGS385).

  The process table has display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation section control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). I have.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 renders an effect device (effect display as an effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (111SGS386). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the effect symbols are displayed in a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (111SGS387). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (111SGS388). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the middle left and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data in the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing a change in the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect processing (S172) (111SGS389).

  FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing the variable display effect processing (S172) in the effect control process processing. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements each value of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer (111SGS301, 111SGS302, 111SGS303). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notice effect start waiting timer (determined to perform the notice effect) or sets a notice effect execution flag (during execution of the notice effect). Is determined (111SGS304), and if either is set, a notice effect process shown in FIG. 9-16 is executed (111SGS305). When neither the announcement effect start waiting timer nor the announcement effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to 111SGS306 without executing the announcement effect process of 111SGS305.

  In 111 SGS 306, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has expired. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (111SGS307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer value in the process table to the process timer (111SGS308). In addition, the control state of the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, and the like which are set next (111SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer has not expired, an effect device (for effecting the effect) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) Control of the part (111SGS309b).

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the control based on the first half process table (for the battle effect) set when the execution of the battle effect is determined based on the process timer set value (111SGS310). If the timing is not the end timing of the control based on the process table (for battle effect), the process proceeds to 111SGS314. If it is the end timing of the control based on the first half process table (for battle effect), the second half process table (selection corresponding battle effect) corresponding to the selection result in the battle notice is set (111SGS311), and the process data 1 of the selected process table is set. (111SGS312). Next, the effect control CPU 120 renders an effect device (effect display as an effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (111SGS313).

  After executing the process of 111SGS313, or when it is not the end timing of the control based on the first half process table (for battle effect) in 111SGS310, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer is out of timer (111SGS314). When the variable display control timer is out, the effect control CPU 120 sets the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect design (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed from the previous display switch of the effect design). Image data is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (111SGS315). In this way, in the effect display device 5, the fluctuation control of the effect symbol is realized. The display control unit 123 transmits to the effect display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in a process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect design in the variation of the effect design. Further, the variable display control timer is reset to a predetermined value (111SGS316).

  If the variable display control timer has not expired, after executing 111SGS316, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable display time timer has expired (111SGS317). If the variable display time timer has expired, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the wait process per special figure (S176) (111SGS319). Even if the variable display time timer has not expired, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set, the value of the effect control process flag is set in accordance with the waiting process per special figure (S176). The updated value is updated (111SGS319). Even if the variable display time timer has not expired, the control shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. For example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards, etc. Is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

  In the process table used for the variable display control of the effect symbol, the process data during the variable display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of 111SGS306 expires, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. (Excluding the first half process table and the second half process table for battle notice).

  FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notice effect process. In the notice effect processing, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (111SGS421).

  If the notice effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect start waiting timer by one (111SGS422). The announcement effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined that the announcement effect is to be performed in the effect symbol change start process. Then, it is determined whether or not the notice effect start waiting timer is out of timer (111SGS423), and if the notice effect start wait timer is not out, the process ends. When the notice effect start waiting timer is out of the timer, that is, when it is the start timing of the notice effect, a notice effect execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed is set (111SGS424). In addition, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (111SGS425).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the announcement effect to be executed is a battle announcement (111SGS426). If the announcement effect is a battle announcement, it refers to the battle announcement effect process table (see FIG. 9-14 (A)). It is set (111SGS427), and the process proceeds to 111SGS429. If it is not a battle announcement, that is, if it is an SU announcement, the first half SU announcement effect process table (see FIG. 9-14 (B)) is set (111SGS428), and the routine proceeds to 111SGS429.

  After reading and setting the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect type, the notice effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (111SGS429). In the present embodiment, an announcement effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each announcement effect (battle announcement, SU announcement) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  The effect control CPU 120 effects the effect in accordance with the contents of the first process data 1 in the set announcement effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation section control execution data 1, etc.). The control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect component, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (111SGS430).

  If the flag effect execution flag is set in 111SGS421, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notification effect process timer for changing the process of the effect effect (111SGS431). Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for counting the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (111SGS432), and it is determined whether or not the notice effect period timer has timed out (the value becomes 0) (111SGS433). . When the notice effect period timer has expired (the value becomes 0), the notice effect in progress flag is cleared (111SGS451), and the items selected and stored in the selected effect described later are cleared (111SGS452). Then, the announcement effect processing is terminated.

  If the notice effect period timer has not expired, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the first selection screen based on the process timer set value (ta1 in FIG. 9-14 (A), tb1 in (B)). (111SGS434), and when it is the display start timing of the first selection screen, the first item determined by lottery among the first items 111SG001A, 111SG001B, and 111SG001C is determined. The display of the first selection screen in the initial selection state in which the cursor image 111SG005 is displayed in reverse video is started (111SGS435), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the first item to be initially selected is determined by lottery when the display of the first selection screen is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After the gaming machine is initialized, after the specific first item has been initially selected, the previously selected first item is selected, the specific first item is always selected, and A different first item may be selected.

  Next, when it is not the display start timing of the first selection screen, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display end timing of the first selection screen (ta2 in FIG. 9-14 (A), (B) in FIG. 9B) based on the process timer setting value. (see timing of tb2) (111SGS436), and if it is the display end timing of the first selection screen, the first item 111SG001A, which is highlighted at that time and in which the cursor image 111SG005 is located, is displayed. 111SG001B and 111SG001C are stored (111SGS437), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the display start timing of the second selection screen (see the timing of ta3 in FIG. 9-14 (A) and the timing of tb3 in (B)) based on the process timer set value. It is determined (111SGS438), and when it is the display start timing of the second selection screen, the process proceeds to 111SGS460 of FIG. 9-17, and it is determined whether or not the notice effect is the SU notice (111SGS460). When the notice effect is the SU notice, it is determined whether or not the first item selected in the first selection effect is the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A (111SGS461), and if the first item is the first item 111SG001A , It is determined that the second item to be initially selected is the second item 111SG022X corresponding to the pattern X having a higher relevance to the character A than the characters B and C (111SGS462), and proceeds to 111SGS466.

  If the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A, is the first item selected in the first selection effect a first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B? It is determined whether or not the first item is 111SG001B. If the first item is 111SG001B, the second item to be initially selected is the second item corresponding to the pattern Y having a higher relevance to the character B than the characters A and C. It is determined to be the item 111SG022Y (111SGS464), and the process proceeds to 111SGS466.

  When the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B, the first item selected in the first selection effect is the character C, and the first item is set to the initial selection state. It is determined that the two items are the second items 111SG022Z corresponding to the pattern Z having a higher relevance to the characters C than the characters A and B (111SGS465), and the process proceeds to 111SGS466.

  After executing any of the processes of 111SGS462, 111SGS464, and 111SGS465, the display of the second selection screen for SU notice in a mode in which the second item corresponding to the determined character is initially selected is started (111SGS466). Proceed to 111SGS447.

  As described above, when the display of the second selection screen for the SU notice is started, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect patterns X, Y, and the relevance with the character of the first item selected in the first selected effect. The second item corresponding to Z is displayed in an initial selection state.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (B), when the selection of the first item corresponding to the character A is received in the first selection effect, the second item corresponding to the pattern X in the second selection effect. When 111SG022X is set to the initial selection state and the selection of the first item corresponding to the character B is received in the first selection effect, the second item 111SG022Y corresponding to the pattern Y is set to the initial selection state in the second selection effect. When the selection of the first item corresponding to the character C is received in the one selection effect, the second item 111SG022Z corresponding to the pattern Z is set to the initial selection state in the second selection effect.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the announcement is not the SU announcement in 111SGS460, that is, when it is the battle announcement, the battle announcement for the mode in which the characters A to C corresponding to the first item selected in the first selection effect is displayed. The display of the second selection screen is started (111SGS467), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  Returning to FIG. 9-16, if it is not the display start timing of the second selection screen, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display end timing of the second selection screen based on the process timer set value (ta4 in FIG. 9-14 (A)). (See timing tb4 in FIG. 9B) (111SGS439), and when it is the end timing of the display of the second selection screen, the process proceeds to 111SGS470 in FIG. It is determined whether or not (111SGS470). If the announcement effect is not a battle announcement, that is, if it is an SU announcement, the effect patterns X, Y, Z corresponding to the second items 111SG022X, 111SG022Y, 111SG022Z in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted at that time. Is stored (111SGS478), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  If the notice effect is a battle notice, it is determined whether or not the second item selected in the second selection effect is the second item 111SG020 corresponding to “medley” (111SGS471). If it is the second item 111SG020, it is determined whether the first item selected in the first selection effect is the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A (111SGS472), and if it is the first item 111SG001A. Then, “Medley 1” is stored as the music (111SGS473), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  If the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A, it is determined whether or not the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B (111SGS474), and the first item 111SG001B is determined. In the case of, “Medley 2” is stored as the music (111SGS475), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447. If the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B, it is determined to be the first item 111SG001C corresponding to the character C, and if the first item 111SG001C is the music, “Medley 3” is stored (111SGS476), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  If the second item 111SG020 is not selected in the 111SGS471, that is, if any of the second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C is selected, the music corresponding to each of the second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C is stored (111SGS477). Proceed to 111SGS447.

  As described above, when “Medley” of the second item 111SG020 is selected, different songs according to the type of the first item (character) selected in the first selection effect are selected.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the selection of the first item corresponding to the character A is received in the first selection effect, the second item 111SG020 corresponding to the medley in the second selection effect. Is received, the medley 1 in which the rust portion is repeatedly played in the order of music 1 → 2 → 3 in the battle effect is executed, and the first item corresponding to the character B is selected in the first effect effect. In the case where the selection is accepted, when the selection of the second item 111SG020 corresponding to the medley is accepted in the second selection effect, the medley 2 in which the rust portion is repeatedly reproduced in the order of the songs 4 → 5 → 6 is executed, and the first selection is performed. In a case where the selection of the first item corresponding to the character C is received in the effect, the second item 111SG020 corresponding to the medley is selected in the second selected effect. When accepting the-option, the medley 3 rust of the parts are repeat playback in the order of the music 7 → 8 → 9 is executed.

  As described above, the “medley” that can be accepted in the second item 111SG020 is an item common to the medleys 1, 2, and 3 that can be executed in the battle effect, and any character is selected in the first selection effect. Is displayed in a predetermined mode (a mode in which only the character “Medley” is displayed) in the second selection effect, but when the selection of the second item 111SG020 is received, the selection is made in the first selection effect. Medleys 1, 2, and 3 of different types are reproduced according to the type of the first item (character).

  When the selection of the second item 111SG021A is received, the music of the title A is reproduced, and when the selection of the second item 111SG021B is received, the music of the title B is reproduced, and the selection of the second item 111SG021C is received. In this case, the music of the title C is reproduced. These second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C are items unique to each of the songs A, B, and C that can be executed in the battle effect, and even if any character is selected in the first selection effect, When the selection of the two items 111SG021A to 111SG021C is received, the songs A, B, and C corresponding to the second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C are always present regardless of the type of the first item (character) selected in the first selection effect. It is to be played.

  Returning to FIG. 9-16, if it is not the display end timing of the second selection screen in 111SGS439, it is determined whether the first selection screen or the second selection screen is being displayed (111SGS440), and the first selection is performed. When the screen or the second selection screen is being displayed, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the push sensor 35B, that is, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B has been detected (111SGS441). When the detection signal is input, the cursor image 111SG005 is moved in a predetermined direction to change the item to be selected (111SGS442), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447. When the detection signal is not input, 111SGS447 is not changed. Proceed to.

  If the first selection screen or the second selection screen is not being displayed in 111SGS440, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the control based on the first half SU notice production process table set when execution of the SU production is determined. Is determined based on the process timer set value (111SGS443). If it is not the end timing of the control based on the first half SU announcement production process table, the process proceeds to 111SGS447, and if it is the end timing of the control based on the first half SU announcement production process table. Sets the second half SU announcement effect process table corresponding to the selection result in the SU announcement (111SGS444), and starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected second SU announcement effect process table (111SGS445). Next, the effect control CPU 120 renders an effect device (effect display as an effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, the various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (111SGS446), and the process is terminated.

  In 111SGS447, it is confirmed whether or not the notice effect process timer has expired (111SGS447). If the notice effect process timer has expired, the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (111SGS448). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the set value of the next notice effect process timer set in the notice effect process table to the process timer (111SGS449). Further, based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, the input control execution data, and the like included in the notification effect process data set next thereto, an effect device (for effect The control state of the part is changed (111SGS450), and the notice effect processing ends.

  As described above, the control of the preview effect is performed based on the preview effect process table and the preview effect process timer, so that the preview effect is started at the start timing in the preview effect process table, and is sequentially stored in the preview effect process table. By executing the described control contents of the notice effect, the notice effect is executed until the period of the notice effect ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley on the second selection screen of the battle notice, The medleys 1 to 3 of the type corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are reproduced. However, in a big hit middle production etc. different from the battle production, the medleys 1 to 3 according to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are performed. Songs a to c are reproduced.

(Example of the action of battle notice and SU notice)
Next, an example of the effect operation of the battle notice and the SU notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-21 to 9-24. 9A to 9E are explanatory diagrams illustrating the flow of the first selection effect. 9A to 9F are explanatory diagrams illustrating the flow of the battle notice. 9A to 9D are explanatory diagrams illustrating a flow of the second selection effect in the SU notice. 9A to 9H are explanatory diagrams illustrating the flow of the SU effect.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the battle announcement or the SU announcement at the start of the effect symbol variable display, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (B). Then, the display of the first selection screen is started when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbols. Here, a case is shown in which it is determined by lottery that the first item 111SG001A is to be in the initial selection state.

  Next, if there is no operation of the push button 31B by the player within the operation valid period, the state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the first item 111SG001A as shown in FIG. If there is an operation of the push button 31B by the player, the cursor image 111SG005 is changed to the first item 111SG001A → the first item 111SG001B → the first item 111SG001C → the first according to the operation as shown in FIG. 9-21 (D). It moves in the order of item 111SG001A.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the operation effective period has elapsed, the selection of the first item where the cursor image 111SG005 is located at that time is accepted (here, the first item 111SG001A is selected). Has been).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (A), when the announcement effect determined to be executed is a battle announcement, the display of a second selection screen for battle announcement is started. Here, a case is shown in which an image of the character A selected in the first selection effect is displayed, and the second item 111SG020 is in an initial selection state.

  Next, if there is no operation of the push button 31B by the player within the operation valid period, the state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG020 as shown in FIG. If the player has operated the push button 31B, the cursor image 111SG005 is changed in accordance with the operation into the second item 111SG021A → the second item 111SG021B → the second item 111SG021C → second as shown in FIG. 9-22 (D). It moves in the order of item 111SG021A ...

  Then, when the operation valid period has elapsed, the selection of the second item where the cursor image 111SG005 is located at that time is accepted. When the selection of the medley is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG020 at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the variable display is developed into super reach, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (E). When the battle effect (super-reach effect) starts, the medley 1 is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect because the selection of the medley was received in the second selection effect while the selection of the character A was received in the first selection effect. You. If the selection of the character B is received in the second selection effect while the selection of the character B is received in the first selection effect, the medley 2 is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect, and the selection of the character C in the first selection effect is performed. When the selection of the medley is received in the second selection effect in the received state, the medley 3 is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect.

  Also, when the selection of title B is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG021B at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the display reaches the super reach in the variable display, and FIG. 9-22 (F) When the battle effect (super-reach effect) is started, the music B of the title B whose selection has been accepted in the second selection effect is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect as shown in FIG. When the selection of the title A is received at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the music A of the title A is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect, and the selection of the title C is received at the end of the display of the second selection screen. , The music C of the title C is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect.

  Next, after the end of the first selection effect, as shown in FIG. 9-23 (A), when the announcement effect determined to be executed is the SU announcement, the display of the SU announcement second selection screen is started. . Here, a case is shown in which an image of the character A selected in the first selection effect is displayed, and the second item 111SG022X is in the initial selection state. When the selection of the character B is received in the first selection effect, an image of the character B is displayed, and the second item 111SG022Y is set to an initial selection state. When the selection of the character C is received in the first selection effect, an image of the character C is displayed, and the second item 111SG022Y is set to an initial selection state.

  Next, if there is no operation of the push button 31B by the player within the operation valid period, the state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG022X as shown in FIG. If the player operates the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the cursor image 111SG005 changes to the second item 111SG022X → the second item 111SG022Y → the second item 111SG022Z → second as shown in FIG. 9C. It moves in order of item 111SG022X ....

  Then, when the operation valid period has elapsed, the selection of the second item where the cursor image 111SG005 is located at that time is accepted. When the selection of the pattern X is accepted by the cursor image 111SG005 being positioned on the second item 111SG022X at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the SU based on the pattern X shown in FIGS. The production starts. When the selection of the pattern Y is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG022Y at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the SU based on the pattern Y shown in FIGS. The production starts. When the selection of the pattern Z is received because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG022Z at the end of the display of the second selection screen, an SU effect (not shown) based on the pattern Z is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-24 (A) to (D), in the SU effect based on the pattern X, the image 111SG031A of the character X1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 1 shown in FIG. 9-24 (A). The image 111SG031B of the character X2 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 2 shown in FIG. 9-24 (B), and displayed on the image display device 5 in step 3 shown in FIG. 9-24 (C). The image 111SG031C of the character X3 is displayed on the screen, and the image 111SG001A of the character A is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 4 shown in FIG.

  The image of the character displayed in each step is such that a larger character image is displayed as the number of steps increases, such as image 111SG031A <image 111SG031B <image 111SG031C <image 111SG001A.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-24 (E) to (H), in the SU effect based on the pattern Y, the image of the character Y1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 1 shown in FIG. 9-24 (E). 111SG032A is displayed, the image 111SG032B of the character Y2 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 2 shown in FIG. 9F, and the image display device 5 is displayed in step 3 shown in FIG. The image 111SG032C of the character Y3 is displayed on the display screen of FIG. 9, and the image 111SG001B of the character B is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 4 shown in FIG.

  The image of the character displayed in each step is such that a larger character image is displayed as the number of steps increases, such as image 111SG032A <image 111SG032B <image 111SG032C <image 111SG001B.

  Also, although not specifically shown, in the SU effect based on the pattern Z, an image (not shown) of the character Z1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 1, and the character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 2. The image of Z2 (not shown) is displayed, the image of character Z3 (not shown) is displayed on the display screen of image display device 5 in step 3, and the image 111SG001C of character C is displayed on the display screen of image display device 5 in step 4. Is displayed. The image of the character displayed in each step is such that a larger character image is displayed as the number of steps increases.

  As described above, in the SU effect, in steps 1 to 3, the characters X1 to 3, Y1 to 3, and Z1 to 3 corresponding to the effect patterns X, Y, and Z can be displayed. In step 4, characters A to C corresponding to each of the effect patterns X, Y, and Z can be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, characters X1 to X3, Y1 to 3, and Z1 to Z3 appearing in each of effect patterns X, Y, and Z are separate from characters A to C selected in the first selection effect. Although the form of a character has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a corresponding character A to C or a character similar to the character A to C. Characters X1 to X3, Y1 to 3, and Z1 to Z3 appearing in steps 1 to 3 of each effect pattern X, Y, and Z are different from each other, but only one character X, Y, and Z sequentially increases in size. May be.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of performing a game, the item corresponding to each of a plurality of different types of effects (for example, The first item and the second item are displayed so as to be selectable by the player, and the effect selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first step in 111SGS435, 111SGS466, and 111SGS467 in the notice effect process in which the effect control CPU 120 can receive the effect selection). A portion for displaying a selection screen or a second selection screen, etc.) and effect executing means capable of executing the effect received by the effect selecting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the battle announcement or the SU announcement in the announcement effect processing of the 111SGS305). , Etc.), and the effect selection means selects a unique item in each effect (eg, For example, the selection of the first item) and the second selection (for example, the selection of the second item) for selecting a common item in each effect can be accepted. When the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley is received on the second selection screen, if the selection of the character A is received on the first selection screen, the medley 1 is reproduced in the battle effect, and the character is displayed on the first selection screen. If the selection of B is received, the medley 2 is reproduced in the battle effect, and if the selection of the character C is received on the first selection screen, the medley 3 is reproduced in the battle effect.

  By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect while preventing the selection items from increasing.

  Specifically, the player can select one of the second items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects (for example, medleys 1 to 3) and execute the effect according to the received second item. In this case, it is not necessary to display a plurality of second items corresponding to each of the medleys 1 to 3 on the second selection screen, so that the player can easily select a suitable effect within the operation effective period without being confused. Note that "selection" includes customization, setting of an ON state / OFF state, and the like.

  At the second timing after the first timing at which the effect control CPU 120 displays the first selection screen and accepts the selection of the first item, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second selection screen to select the second item. Accept.

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the selection items displayed at one time from being increased and the player from being confused. In other words, by displaying the first item and the second item on one selection screen, it is possible to prevent the selection items from increasing and the player from being confused.

  Characters A to C accepted in the first selection effect of the battle announcement are characters appearing during a period in which the battle effect (super reach effect) is executed.

  By doing so, the period during which the effect corresponding to the selected item is executed is lengthened, so that interest can be enhanced.

  When the effect control CPU 120 receives the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley on the second selection screen, the effect control CPU 120 displays the medleys 1 to 3 of the type corresponding to the received characters A to C on the first selection screen. Although the music is reproduced, the music a to c reproduced in the big hit middle production different from the battle production is a music corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen.

  By doing in this way, the contents of the effects other than the first selection corresponding effect (battle effect) (such as the type of music played in the big hit effect) also differ depending on the item selected on the first selection screen. Enhancement is enhanced.

  The selection mode of the second selection screen depends on the first mode (for example, the second item of the medley) in which the effect changes according to the item selected on the first selection screen, and the selection mode of the first selection screen. And the second effect (for example, the second items of the titles A to C).

  As described above, the selection mode of the second selection screen includes items that do not change in accordance with the items selected on the first selection screen, and thus can meet various needs of the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of performing a game is an item corresponding to each of a plurality of different types of effects (for example, the first item or the first item). The second item) is displayed so as to be selectable by the player, and the effect selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the 111SGS435, 111SGS466, or 111SGS467) to display the first selection screen or the second selection screen with the effect selection. Display part) and effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes a battle notice or SU notice in the notice effect processing of the 111SGS 305) capable of executing the effect received by the effect selection means. Specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the first selected effect) capable of executing the specific effect. When the control CPU 120 receives the selection of the character A on the first selection screen of the SU notice, the control CPU 120 sets the second item of the pattern X to the initial selection state on the second selection screen, and selects the character B on the second selection screen. Is accepted, the second item of the pattern Y is set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen, and if the selection of the character C is accepted on the first selection screen, the second item of the pattern Z is initialized on the second selection screen. Select the state.

  By doing so, the display mode of the items changes according to the mode of the specific effect, and the interest is improved. More specifically, since the second item in the initial selection state on the second selection screen changes according to the type of the character A to C whose selection has been received on the first selection screen of the SU notice, the player can select the second selection screen. Even when the selection operation is not performed, the effect pattern of the SU effect changes according to the type of the character accepted on the first selection screen, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the first item to be in the initial selection state on the first selection screen is determined by executing the lottery, there is a case where the player does not perform the selection operation on the first selection screen. Since the character changes, the effect pattern of the SU effect changes accordingly, and the interest in the game is improved.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the first item (for example, character A) has a higher relevance to the specific effect (for example, the character A) than the relevance to the specific effect (for example, characters B and C) of the second mode. For example, the second item (for example, corresponding to the pattern Y, Z) in which the relevance to the specific effect of the second aspect is higher than the relevance to the specific effect of the first aspect, and the second item corresponding to the pattern X. 2) can be selected and displayed. When the selection of the character A is accepted on the first selection screen, the second item of the effect pattern X is selected on the second selection screen regardless of the operation of the player. When the characters are displayed in the form and the selection of the characters Y and Z is received on the first selection screen, the second item of the effect patterns Y and Z is selected on the second selection screen regardless of the operation of the player.

  By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the interest of the player. More specifically, when the selection of the first item corresponding to any of the characters A to C is received on the first selection screen, the first selection is performed on the second selection screen even if the player does not perform the selection operation. Since the selection of the effect pattern related to the character received on the screen is received, the SU effect based on the effect pattern related to the character can be provided to the player. In addition, it is possible to give an index to be selected in the first and second selection effects after the next time.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the selection of the character A on the first selection screen of the SU notice and receives the selection of the second item of the effect pattern X in the initial selection state on the second selection screen, the SU production In step 4, character A appears.

  By doing so, the SU effect based on the effect pattern X related to the character A received on the first selection screen is an effect in which the character A itself appears, so that it is possible to improve the player's willingness to select. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the relevance to the character A received on the first selection screen, that is, the character A, which is the specific effect of the first mode, is higher than that of the characters B, C, which are the specific effect of the second mode. As an example of the high production pattern, the form in which the character A accepted on the first selection screen appears when Step 4 in the SU production is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect that the relevance to the specific effect of the first aspect is higher than the specific effect of the second aspect is, as described above, not only the effect in which the specific effect of the first aspect can appear, but also, for example, each character A to C Identification of each aspect such as hostile characters A 'to C', robots A 'to C' on which each person A to C can ride, plants A 'to C' which each animal A to C likes Related to each production It may be any out.

  In addition, in the SU announcement, the effect control CPU 120 executes the SU effect based on the effect pattern set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen. In the case of a big hit, at a higher rate in step 4 than in the case of a loss. Characters A to C appear.

  By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the first selection effect is executed. That is, in the SU production, there is a case in which the character (specific production) selected in the first selection production does not change to Step 4 in Steps 1 to 4, so that the initial stage of the SU production (for example, It is difficult to predict that the characters A to C appear in the steps 1 to 3), and thus the expectation can be maintained. Further, when a big hit occurs, step 4 is executed at a higher rate than the loss, so that the player expects that a character will appear in step 4.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the first item displayed on the first selection screen executed in the battle announcement or the SU announcement or the second item displayed on the second selection screen is displayed. Although the number is not changed, the present invention is not limited to this example.For example, the number of jackpots reaches a predetermined number, or a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation of the gaming machine started. Or when a predetermined timing is reached during the business period of the amusement arcade, or when specific conditions are established according to a game history such as mobile interlocking, an item that can be selected by the player in the first item and the second item, that is, a battle The number of songs played in the effect, the effect pattern of the SU effect, and the like may be increased. By doing so, the variation in selection is widened, and the interest is improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effects (characters A to C) executed in accordance with the first item selected in the first selection effect of the battle announcement, and the second item selected in the second selection effect, The effects (medleys and songs) that are executed in a single battle effect, that is, the effect elements that make up the battle effects, the effects by the characters and the effects that reproduce the songs are individually executed. May be used.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the first selection effect, a plurality of types of effects (for example, a battle effect or SU effect in which the character A appears, a battle effect or SU effect in which the character B appears, and a battle effect in which the character C appears) A plurality of first items (for example, the first items 111SG001A to 111SG001C) corresponding to the effects and the SU effects have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first selection effect is not limited thereto. May be used to select only one effect (for example, only character A can be selected).

  In the embodiment, in the second selection effect, a plurality of second items (for example, a second medley or titles A to C reproduced in a battle effect) corresponding to a plurality of types of effects (for example, the second item). Although the form in which the items 111SG020 and 111SG021A to 111SG021C are displayed has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one effect can be selected in the second selection effect (for example, only the medley can be selected). It may be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an effect (first item) in which selection can be accepted in the first selection effect, a form in which a plurality of types of battle effects and SU effects in which characters A to C appear are applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an enemy character fighting in a battle effect, a background image in a battle effect or a SU effect, a line, a cut-in image, a music to be reproduced, a light emission display pattern, an effect Various effects other than the effect in which the character appears, such as a mode (for example, a mode in which a pre-reading effect is easily executed, a mode in which a premier effect is easily executed, etc.) may be used. In other words, for example, the effect element (for example, character, background image, dialogue, cut-in image, music, light emission display pattern, effect mode, etc.) executed in the battle effect or SU effect is selected in the first selection effect. What is necessary is just to be acceptable.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, in the first selection effect and the second selection effect, a form in which the type of the battle effect or the SU effect as the notice effect is selectable is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, it is possible to select the type of production other than the announcement production (for example, a precursor production, pending change production, big hit production, high base production, high-probability production, reach production, promotion production, demonstration production, production production, etc.). Is also good.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first selection effect and the second selection effect are performed at a first timing in a period from the start of the variable display to the end thereof, and the first selection effect is executed at the first timing. Although the form in which the second selection effect is executed at the second timing different from the first timing (after the first timing) has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first selection effect and the second selection effect are performed. The execution timing of the effect can be variously changed. For example, the first selection effect is executed at the first timing before the reach in the period from the start of the variable display to the end thereof, and the second selection effect during the reach or after the reach is reached. The second selection effect may be executed at a timing.

  In addition, the first selection effect is executed at the first timing during the period from the start of the variable display to the end thereof, and the second timing after the end of the variable display (for example, a big hit middle production, a high base middle production, etc.). , A high-probability medium effect, etc.). Further, the first selection effect is executed at the first timing during the period from the start of the variable display to the end thereof, and the second timing after the end of the variable display (for example, during the next and subsequent variable displays). The second selection effect may be executed.

  Further, the first selection effect and the second selection effect may be executed at the same timing (for example, selection of the first item and selection of the second item can be accepted on one selection screen).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the selection of the second item of the medley is accepted on the second selection screen in the battle announcement, it is reproduced in the battle effect according to the first item accepted on the first selection screen. Although the types of the medleys 1 to 3 are different (all the reproduced songs are different), the present invention is not limited to this. Some of the songs may be different. More specifically, some of the plurality of songs (for example, one song) among the plurality of songs played on the medleys 1 to 3 are common to the medleys 1 to 3, and the other songs (for example, two to three songs) are first selected. It may be different depending on the first item received on the screen. Further, the medleys 1 to 3 are common to all the songs to be played irrespective of the type of the first item received on the first selection screen. Accordingly, the reproduction order, the music number to be reproduced, the version (tune), and the like may be different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the selection of the second item of the medley is accepted on the second selection screen in the battle announcement, the medley is reproduced in the battle effect according to the accepted first item on the first selection screen. Although the types of the medleys 1 to 3 are different, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second item is a song played according to the first item received on the first selection screen. If it is different, for example, it may be one song instead of the medley. In this case, according to the first item received on the first selection screen, the song number or version (tune) to be reproduced, etc. Should be different.

  Also, in the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the selection of the character A in the first selection effect (specific effect) of the SU notice, the second item of the pattern X is initially selected on the second selection screen. State, and when the selection of the character B is accepted in the first selection effect (specific effect), the second item of the pattern Y is set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen, and the character is selected in the first selection effect (specific effect). When the selection of C is accepted, the mode in which the second item of the pattern Z is set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. To make the initial selection state on the second selection screen in accordance with the characters A to C (specific effects) determined by lottery, for example, without allowing the player to accept the selection by the player. It may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the relevance with the characters A to C of the first item selected in the first selection effect is higher than that of the other characters on the second selection screen for SU notice. Although the mode in which the second items corresponding to the high effect patterns X, Y, and Z are displayed in an initial selection state has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. Display mode when the selection of the second item is received on the second selection screen, in the case where the selection is performed on the character A) and when the specific effect is performed in the second mode (for example, the character B or the character C). Are different (the second item in the initial selection state is different), the association between the specific effect and the second item in the initial selection state is not necessarily required.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the second selection screen for the SU notice is displayed in the initial selection state by highlighting any one of the plurality of second items and positioning the cursor image 111SG005. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific effect is executed in the first mode (for example, character A) and the specific effect is executed in the second mode (for example, character B or character C). It is sufficient that the display mode when accepting the selection of the second item on the second selection screen is different from the case where the second item is selected. For example, the display mode of the second item is not changed and the display mode around the second item is not changed. , The second item to be in the initial selection state, or the second item to be in the initial selection state is enlarged and displayed closer to the front than the other second items. It may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, selectable items are sequentially switched by operating the push button 31B on the first selection screen or the second selection screen, and the items selected at the timing when the operation validity period ends. Although the mode in which the selection is accepted has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the item selection operation can be performed by the first operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the cross key or the jog dial, and the push button 31B And the like, the item selected by the second operation means may be accepted within the operation validity period.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the first selected effect and the second selected effect as the specific effect are executed within one variable display execution period has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, in a first production state (for example, a reach production), a title information production is performed as a specific production, and in a second production state (for example, a big hit production) that shifts after the first production state ends. (E.g., music) selection can be accepted, and the display when accepting the selection of the second item in the case where the title notification effect is executed in the first mode and the case where the title information effect is executed in the second mode The aspect may be different.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display as shown in FIG. 9-25 (A), and then enters the reach state (first effect state), as shown in FIG. 9-25 (B). As shown in FIG. 9C, an effect of displaying and notifying the image 111SG040 indicating that the reach type is “reach A” among the reach A to C, and the reach type is “reach” as shown in FIG. C and the effect of displaying the image 111SG041 indicating that it is “C” is executable. When the user is notified of “Reach A”, as shown in FIG. 9-25 (D), On the selection screen in which the song to be played in the big hit production can be selected from among a plurality of items, when the item 111SG050 corresponding to the playback of the song of “Title A” is set to the initial selection state and notified that it is “Reach C”, FIG. As shown in 25 (E), in a selectable selection screen music to be reproduced from a plurality of the director in the jackpot may be an initial selected state item 111SG051 corresponding to the reproduction of the music of the "Title C".

  In this way, the effect of the specific effect executed in the reach state (first effect state) is performed in a jackpot medium effect (second effect state) different from the reach state (first effect state). Is reflected in the selection, the effect can be smoothly performed according to the progress of the game.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the medleys 1 to 3 of the type corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are reproduced, but in a big hit middle production different from a battle production, the first selection screen is displayed. In the above-described embodiment, the music pieces a to c corresponding to the received characters A to C are reproduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the type of one item, the video reproduced in the big hit effect, the reach effect, the effect mode, the background image, the type of the selectable notice effect, the expectation degree of the notice effect big hit, and the like may be changed.

  For example, in the case of applying the characteristic part 122SG of FIGS. 1 to 8 to 27 and the characteristic part 111SG of FIGS. 9-1 to 9-25 to the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as a notice effect of the characteristic part 111SG Instead of the illustrated battle notice or SU notice, a suggestion effect indicating the set value set in the characteristic portion 122SG may be applied.

  For example, according to the type of the character selected in the first selection effect of 111SG, it is possible to select the type of the suggestion effect suggesting the set value of the characteristic portion 122SG in the second selection effect. In addition, when the setting value suggested by the suggestion effect of the feature unit 122SG is the first mode (for example, setting 1 is suggested) and the second mode (for example, setting 3), the second value of 111SG is set. The display mode (for example, the item in the initial selection state) when receiving the selection of the item in the selection effect may be different.

1 pachinko gaming machine 5 image display device 31B push button 103 CPU
120 Effect Control CPU
111SG001A-C First item 111SG005 Cursor image 111SG020 Second item 111SG021A-C Second item 111SG022X-Z Second item

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
An effect selection unit that displays items corresponding to each of a plurality of effects of different types as options that can be selected by the player, and that can accept selection of an effect;
Effect performing means capable of executing an effect corresponding to the option received by the effect selecting means,
With
The effect selection means,
The option can be displayed at a first timing and a second timing after the first timing,
At the first timing, a display-related option including a first option that is an option related to display and a second option different from the first option can be displayed,
At the second timing, a sound-related option including a third option that is a sound-related option and a fourth option different from the third option can be displayed,
Even if either the first option or the second option is selected at the first timing, the third option and the fourth option can be displayed at the second timing,
The effect executing means,
When the first option is selected at the first timing and the third option is selected at the second timing, a first predetermined effect of outputting a first sound together with a display related to the first option is provided. Executable after the second timing,
When the first option is selected at the first timing and the fourth option is selected at the second timing, a second sound different from the first sound is output together with a display related to the first option. Can be executed after the second timing,
When the second option is selected at the first timing and the third option is selected at the second timing, the display is related to the second option and is different from the first sound and the second sound. A third predetermined effect for outputting a third sound can be executed after the second timing;
When the second option is selected at the first timing and the fourth option is selected at the second timing, a fourth predetermined effect of outputting the second sound together with a display related to the second option is provided. Executable after the second timing,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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