JP6718896B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

An operation promotion display for promoting the operation by the operation means and an effective period display for displaying the effective period by variably displaying the quantitative display are performed, and the first operation promotion display and the first operation promotion display are enlarged or reduced. A first pattern capable of displaying the displayed second operation promotion display, and variably displaying the first operation promotion display and the first quantitative display having a size corresponding to the first operation promotion display as the effective period display. And a second pattern in which the second operation promotion display is performed and the second quantitative display having a size corresponding to the second operation promotion display is variably displayed as the effective period display, and the predetermined effect is executed. A game machine that can be executed based on what has been done, and that displays the same valid period by changing the change mode of the first quantitative display and the second quantitative display has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). 1).

JP, 2017-213261, A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a case where the quantitative display cannot be appropriately changed when the end timing of the valid period is not set in advance.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably notify the effective period.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player,
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling display of an operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) for promoting an operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) in a mode related to the operation unit and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012),
The display control means,
When the operation prompting display is displayed, if the end time of the valid period is set during the valid period in which the operation on the operating means is valid , the quantitative display is variably displayed on the auxiliary display unit. By doing so, it is possible to display the operation promotion display in the first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests the valid period,
When the operation prompting display is displayed, if the end time of the valid period is not set in the valid period in which the operation on the operating means is valid , the quantitative display is not changed on the auxiliary display unit. The operation prompting display can be displayed in the second display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-2) to be displayed.
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the effective period.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control means may terminate the display of the operation promotion display in the second display pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the end of 15 rounds).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control the display period of the operation promotion display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The predetermined condition may be met when the display control unit receives predetermined information (for example, a command designating the end of 15 rounds).
With such a configuration, the control load on the display control means can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the operation prompting display is displayed in the second display pattern, the operation on the operation means is valid multiple times (for example, FIG. 23-2).
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The lighting mode of the lamp related to the operating means is common between when the operation promotion display is displayed in the first pattern and when the operation promotion display is displayed in the second pattern. May be.
With such a configuration, the amount of control data can be reduced.

(6) Another gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player,
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling display of an operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) for promoting an operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) in a mode related to the operation unit and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012),
It is possible to execute a specific operation effect (for example, a button repeated notice) in which the ratio controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player varies depending on the length of the effective period of the operation on the operation means,
The display control means,
When the operation promotion display is displayed along with the execution of a predetermined operation effect (for example, a button notice) different from the specific operation effect, the operation means can be changed by displaying the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests the effective period of the operation for
When the operation promotion effect is displayed along with the execution of the specific operation effect, the operation promotion is performed in the second display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-6) displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The display can be displayed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the rate at which the quantitative display is controlled to the advantageous state depending on the degree of change from being estimated.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process of step Sa13, etc.) that can be set to any one of the plurality of setting values (for example, any of the setting values 1 to 3) out of the plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing counting effect),
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect for executing a specific effect) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, FIG. 22-11 (G)) when the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, “0”) And a control CPU 120),
The numerical value display means,
When ending the display of the numerical value after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11) and when ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12). And there is
The more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value in 110AKS003, the count value "0"). Is difficult to determine).
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a figure for explaining a variation pattern and a kind of reach. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production decision processing. It is a figure showing a decision rate in notice production decision processing. It is a figure showing an example of production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of production operation of a modification. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine with the gaming machine frame opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a non-reach lost variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed when a power supply is turned on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in a setting change process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a figure for demonstrating the specification in each setting value. It is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. It is an explanatory view showing a continuation rate suggestive effect determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of continuation rate suggestion production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a holding continuous production determination table and an effect determination table when there is a holding continuous production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reservation continuous production processing. It is the figure which shows the production operation example of setting suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a setting suggestion production determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of setting suggestion production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion production determination table of a modification. It is the figure which shows the production operation example of setting suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a setting suggestion production determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of setting suggestion production processing. It is a figure which shows the information display apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the RAM clear state at the time of starting which concerns on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the counting production setting processing concerning the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the determination rate in the count production setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the determination rate in the count production setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the production content of the counting production which concerns on the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the execution content of the button advance notice which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK, and the production content of button production. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a button advance notice execution process related to a characteristic part 120AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of mode selection production execution processing concerning a characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the button repeated notice, the effect content, etc. which concern the characteristic part 120AK. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a button repeated notice execution process related to a characteristic part 120AK.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change 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 variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. 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 variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

The special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs 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 device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

The number of variable displays that are suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit 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 which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the tilted position of the movable wing piece (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door is a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

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

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

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

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

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

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include 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, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to the ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and can be tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The 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 game area, there is provided a push button 31B which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state to be described later In the case where the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

The type of big hit is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hit 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 hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening 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.), the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, by shortening the average figure change time (the period during which figure changes) compared to the normal state, and improving the probability of "per figure" in the figure game from the normal state, The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is 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 in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous for the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing is not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

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

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the image display device 5, as the effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is an aspect in which is continuing.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" and the like) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is "small hit", the fixed decorative pattern (for example, "" which is a predetermined small hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of a part of big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when "small hit" , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching 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.

Further, in the image display device 5, the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit midfield effect, an effect notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state high accuracy state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in 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 hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 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 surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has 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, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) 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 saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Alternatively, all or 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 counts updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends 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 the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

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

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is 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, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, 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 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including decisions, 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 production control CPU 120 displays the execution of production based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be 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 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

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

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

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal, a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is 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, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), the 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 the 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 command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, for example, in the image display device 5.

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 interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, 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 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When 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 the 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 when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be 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 when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (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 when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (eg, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S2).
1). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of ordinary figure hold numbers.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the 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 is ended.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending 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 holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted as described above is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not reach etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. It includes the process of measuring. 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 variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of times of execution of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The big hit opening process is ended.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing 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 ending process ends.

The small hit opening 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 processing for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening pretreatment is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing for opening the small hitting ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. here,
When the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game 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 hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation 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 to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. 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) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing 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 are executed.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each 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 disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various types The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern by the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

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

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update 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 effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect processing during small hit in step S174 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like 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. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command designating to end the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit midfield effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid-game production process, the CPU 120 for production control sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the contents of the production in the big hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, 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 setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the 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 game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the 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 the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it also includes the case where one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8(A), in the present embodiment, the variable patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 are non-reach-miss patterns in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode and the display result is “miss”. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "miss". The reach change pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., the display result is "big hit". Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot state is controlled. As shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, the reliability when each reach is executed (big hit reliability) is normal reach<super reach E<super reach D<super reach C<super reach B. <Higher in order of Super Reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it is a big hit.

In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. Further, during the reach effect of the super reach, there is a case where the development effect of developing (promoting) to reach with higher reliability is executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like illustrated in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability develops to one level higher super reach, but a variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more stages is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach, which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8B, the title notification mode differs depending on the reach type. Specifically, the super-reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super-reach, notifies the title of the reach only by display, and the other super-reach notifies the title by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with higher reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively agitated, and the effect of production is improved. The title notification mode may be changed depending on the reliability or irrespective of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font of the title character (Gothic font, Mincho font, etc.) and typeface (line book, open book, etc.) may be different depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may be the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following production operation is executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process process based on the production control command transmitted from the main board 11. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. .. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the decorative pattern showing the numeral 7 on “left” and “right” is stopped to be in the reach mode. After that, the effect branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the super reach production is started, such as when the introduction part of the reach production of super reach (also referred to as super reach production) is finished, as shown in FIG. 9D, the entire screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The title 31AK002 (here, “SP reach A” here) of the super reach A is displayed on the screen, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here “super reach A”) is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of the super reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9(E), the character 31AK003 which is an enemy character is displayed, and the character 31AK is displayed.
The line 31 001 of 001 is displayed, or the succeeding part of the reach effect of the super reach A in which the character 31 AK001 and the character 31 AK003 face each other is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production, and when the teammate character wins in the battle production, it becomes a big hit, and when the teammate character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

Note that when the dialogue is displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the speaker 8 may output a voice corresponding to the dialogue. The dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles on the lower portion of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super reach B)
In the case of Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 9(F), the title 31AK005 (here "SP reach B" is displayed, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of super reach B. It After that, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B is erased, the character 31AK006 that is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted with each other, as shown in FIG. 9G. The succeeding part of the reach effect of super reach B is executed.

As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the super reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be notified after the player has shown the introduction part of the super reach effect, etc., so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Further, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9(C)→(D)→(E)...) and Super Reach B(FIG. 9(C)→(F)→(G)...), the titles are In the introduction part until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9(C)). By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to which super-reach will be performed after the super-reach effect is started and which title will be notified. Super-reach A and super-reach B are not limited to a completely common presentation mode until the title is announced, and at least one of them can be determined by paying attention to the production. You may make it a common production mode. For example, in the introduction part of the super reach A and the super reach B, the super reach effect (for example, the effect of displaying the enemy character or suggesting the enemy character) is executed in a mode related to the subsequently notified title. You may By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved and the player comes to pay attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be performed after it is possible to specify which super-reach will be performed.

(Super reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9H, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the characters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "defeat the enemy") is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach D. As described above, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach effect. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 that indicates the expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation of a big hit, but it does not have to completely match the degree of reliability of the big hit of reach.

It should be noted that the notification of the sound of the super reach D does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice is changed depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified and the interest is improved.

After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 9(I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach production. Note that FIG. 9(I) shows the same effect contents as in FIG. 9(C) (super reach A, super reach B), but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9(J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. It

(Super reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the characters “SP Reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is an enemy character, are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other. Executed. As described above, in the super reach E, the title is notified along with the progress of the reach effect. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach production.

In the reach effect of the super reach E with low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation by notifying the title without stopping the progress of the reach effect. On the other hand, in the reach effects of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9D, 9F, and 9F). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In addition, in the super reach productions such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Contrary to this embodiment, in the super-reach reach effect with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be performed without stopping the reach effect. In the reach effect of super-reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach effect may be stopped to notify the title.

(Timing notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B with high jackpot reliability, the title is announced after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach with low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of the super reach production, but in the case of reach with high jackpot reliability, the title was announced at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low jackpot reliability, super The title may be announced after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the image display device 5 is displayed. The title is notified in a part (second area) of the screen. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. The title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be that the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the entire background is used as a background for the title notification and the title is displayed there. It may be one (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, or the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the reach effect. For example, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability. Further, in the case of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect, the display area may be different as in this embodiment, or the display place may be different.

(Expected degree indication)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in super-reach A and super-reach B, which have a high jackpot reliability, super-reach D, which has a lower jackpot reliability than super-reach A and super-reach B, is displayed without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification in, the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming dull. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation level indication is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his/her expectation by displaying an expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. Note that the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on at least a part of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach E.

As shown in FIG. 9(H) and the like, the expectation degree suggestion display is not limited to that indicated by the number of black stars, and the expectation degree may be indicated by a meter or gauge, or may correspond to the expectation degree. The displayed numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9(H) and the like, when the number of black stars is used, half the number (half) of black stars may be displayed, and the number of expected levels may be increased.

(Timing display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach effect can be focused. In Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until the below-described determination effect is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during super reach production. Further, by the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title display end timing may be changed at any timing, because the effect of the presentation can be improved.

Here, although the effect operation of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted, for example, title notification or expectation degree suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decision production)
After each reach effect is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display), the decided effect for notifying whether or not the display result is the “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a decision effect indicating that the display result is “miss”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), a decided effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. After that, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 showing that the teammate character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The fixed decorative design is derived. If the display result is “miss”, an image showing that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach lose combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the decided effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to focus attention on the decided effect, and it is possible to execute the title notification with a sharpness.

In the example of the production operation shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the reach production of the super reach, the decorative pattern is reduced and the variable display is executed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5, but during the reach production. The method of displaying the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative design may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach effect.

When displaying a hold display, an active display, a character that is permanently displayed during variable display, or a display related to cell-phone interlocking on the image display device 5, it is not displayed as appropriate during the reach effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the reach effect. May be At this time, these displays may be kept displayed during the reach production with low reliability such as the super reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting too much due to the low-reliability reach effect, and to pay attention to the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development production)
Next, an example of the effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed while the reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown, the reach effect is interrupted and an effect that the screen is torn is executed. Then, in the case of developing into the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of the super reach A is notified and the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. In the case of development into super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of super reach B is notified and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, in the case where the reach of the development destination is the reach for notifying the title by the display and the sound, the title notification by the display and the sound is executed again.

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11(B), and may be an effect in which the screen gradually cracks and cracks, or a sandstorm (display indicating a failure) is displayed. You may do it. With such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. It should be noted that there may be a developmental development effect such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion production)
In the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 displays the black stars indicating the expectations from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and step by step. You may make it perform an expectation suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when announcing the title of Super Reach D, five white star expectation degree indications 31AK021 are first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK021. A performance that fits into one of the white stars of is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs the sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the reach expectation. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation has been set in the degree-of-expectation suggestion display 31AK021, as shown in FIG. 12F, the black star is highlighted such that it glows. By doing this, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion production has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, the black stars are displayed one by one, and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step, but there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed and the degree of expectation may be increased by two or more steps. Alternatively, half the black stars may be displayed to raise the expectation by half. In this case, different voices may be output, or the same voice may be output, depending on the number of stars displayed (the number of stages of expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when half a black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the expectation suggestive production is diversified, and the production effect is improved. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases at one time, and it fits in the white star of the degree of expectation display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases. You may make it perform the effect like.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In the different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command that specifies a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background displayed on the image display device 5, the character, the motif, the voice output from the speaker 8, and the like may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changed by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L are examples of effect operation of title notification and expectation suggestion effect when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes and the special mode is set. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2 having a different effect mode from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, a sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from the normal mode (for example, a sound having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12(I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. A production that fits in one of the white rhombuses is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs the sound “Pong” indicating that the black diamonds indicating the degree of expectation have increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(J) and 12(K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the reach expectation. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has been set in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted such that it glows, as shown in FIG. In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) that is determined according to the player's selection, the game status, etc., by varying the title notification mode, the effect is diversified and the effect effect is increased. improves.

Although FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, other reach effects (title notification, expectation suggestion effect effect) depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not to notify the reach title and the execution rate of the title notification may be changed. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, the effect according to the player's preference can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is executed. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which reduces the number of the display which suggests stepwise. Such an expectation suggesting effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggesting effect of the present embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect in which the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display is increased stepwise, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, when the display showing the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, the characters of "SP reach C") is displayed, thereby The Reach C title is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, the expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is 3 is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestion display change may be executed.

(Advance notice)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed in accordance with the title notification mode (for example, the title display color). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the title 31AK036 of the super reach A is displayed in black, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14(B), a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. As described above, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not executed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is executed. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The timing of displaying the title in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display.

In addition, when the title announcement in which the display mode (display color) of the title is changed is executed, the sound according to the changed display mode may be output after the display mode of the title is changed. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. Further, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.

(Timing notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in the reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) such as the notice effect or the development effect in which the degree of expectation that is controlled to the jackpot advantageous state is improved. By doing so, when the title is once notified, an effect that improves the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect and an effect mode. The notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001).

If it is a variation pattern of super-reach (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of super-reach (whether or not to execute the title notice) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “miss”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the title of Super Reach changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and “black” to “fruit pattern”. The ones that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability varies depending on the timing of change in the title display color. By doing so, the player pays attention to the timing of changing the display color of the title, and the effect of production is improved.

Note that the "fruit pattern" may be such that the title characters are displayed in bold and the characters themselves are "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the title display area may be "fruit pattern". .. There may be a pattern displayed as "fruit pattern" from the beginning. As for the display colors that change, as shown in FIG. 14, the display colors may change after the title notification is executed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super-reach (for example, super-reach D or super-reach E) in which the title display period is long, a plurality of changing timings may be provided and the changing timing may be determined. Then, in the case of super-reach with a short title display period (for example, super-reach A or super-reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than that of super-reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as effect modes, the display color of the title is determined in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A) in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16(B) in the special mode. Determine the title display color in different proportions. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode (display color or change timing of display color) of the title notice depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a dialogue notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the display mode of the dialogue of the character in the reach production of the super reach (for example, the display color of the dialogue).

After the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, the display color of the character dialogue (whether or not to execute the dialogue notice) in the reach production of the super reach is determined (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “miss”. As shown in FIG. 16(C), the display color of the lines in the reach effect is changed from “white”, “red”, and “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue and the effect is improved. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the dialogue is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings when the display color changes. The jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, if the same notice mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the line notice, and the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same notice mode is obtained. Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timings of the presentation mode of the title announcement and the dialogue announcement. For example, when the change timing is the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be changed depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

When the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes, the display color of the dialogue may be determined in the special mode at a rate different from that of the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

It should be noted that instead of the speech advance notice, the advance notice effect may be executed to give an advance notice of the jackpot reliability by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the jackpot reliability varies depending on the change timing.

After determining the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect or when it is determined that the variation pattern is not the super reach (step AK31S001; No), the presence/absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). After that, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the notice effect determination process is ended.

In addition, in this embodiment, the title notice and the line notice can be executed in the case of super reach, but the title notice can be executed in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the super-reach with low reliability). Alternatively, at least one of the speech notice and the notice may be made executable. Although the title notice and the dialogue notice have been described as being determined by the determination rate shown in FIG. 16, the determination rate is arbitrary, and the determination rate may be different depending on the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, the notice effect corresponding to the type of reach can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the number of executable presentation modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) is different between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing so, the effects are varied and the effect of the effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of executable production modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice production with a sense of unity, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action production)
When the effect form of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect form changes may be executed. For example, the action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the action effect in which the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (effect effect image or the like) of the effect effect may be common regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence/absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be executed by the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes according to the effect mode of the action effect (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may differ, or the title effect may change. The ratio of which presentation mode changes (the ratio of the effect) may be different from that of the serif notice, or the ratio of how many colors (how many stages) to change may be different. .. By executing such action effect, the player pays attention to which one of the title and the dialogue acts when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence/absence of execution of the effect effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates according to the effect modes. By doing so, the effect effect according to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect effect is improved.

As another example of such action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either the title or the dialogue is displayed according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the character action or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the effect contents of the reach effect.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above characteristic portion 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all the characteristic portions described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub liquid crystal)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided in the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Although referred to as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or housed. On the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be performed on the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, when the title is continuously displayed after the title notification, the title or the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after announcing the title on the image display device 5, the title or the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. By doing so, the title and the expectation suggestion display can be displayed without hindering the super reach effect in the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation suggestion display can be easily understood.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestive effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the title notification regarding other effects (informing mainly displaying characters). May be. For example, in the case of executing a look-ahead zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) having different background images and effect modes on the image display device 5 as a notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect), the zone that has been moved The present invention may be applied to the title notification. In the case of presenting a mission (“Let's reach with 7”, “Use a stick controller to destroy all enemies”, etc.) and perform a mission effect that gives the player an advantageous state when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to notification of mission titles.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above-described embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decided effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is displayed ( 10(B) to (D)). Instead of such a decided effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving a display result, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win or loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the operation of the player, so that the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased and the interest is improved.

FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams showing a production operation example of super reach in a modified example in which an operation production is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17(A), after the reach mode is set on the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(B), a character 31AK041 which is a friend character and a character 31AK042 which is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17(C) to (F) and FIGS. 18(G) to (I), the reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. As a result, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modified example, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that the operation effect is executed are prepared. Then, the jackpot reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. Further, the image showing that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a mode with higher reliability.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17(D), a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17(E), the praying character 31AK045 changes to a pleased character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047. Changes to.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18(H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18(I), the effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is shot from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the large button image 31AK047 is hit by the bullet. The effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, the action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. The operation effect image may change without the effect effect. In addition, the operation effect image may not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

After that, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18(J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the central portion as shown in FIG. 18(K). , A display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A is in an effective operation valid period.

Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, as shown in FIG. 18L, an image 31AK052 showing that the teammate character has won is displayed. Then, at the timing when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18(M), a fixed decorative design that is a big hit combination is derived. Note that when an operation is not detected within a predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

In this modified example, the operation effect images include a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image, and when the operation effects using these images are executed in the order of small button image<large button image<stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even if a low-reliability operation effect image is displayed, it may change to a highly-reliable operation effect image during the reach effect, improving the effect of the effect and increasing the player's expectation. Can be maintained.

In the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display are omitted, but the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination related to the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether the operation effect is present, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence of the effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

(Modification 2 of the characteristic part 31AK)
You may make it perform the suggestion display which shows the expectation degree of control to an advantageous state, such as a big hit game state. For example, the shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, the effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the variable display is started. Further, in the reach title effect, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating a development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, the specific image may be displayed in some cases. The reach title effect may be the same as the title announcement in the above-described embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

The specific image is an image with a high jackpot reliability that is displayed by including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of the element E1, a melon image of the element E2, an apple image of the element E3, a watermelon image of the element E4, and a strawberry image of the element E5. The fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 that form the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display, respectively.

When the shutter effect is executed after the start of variable display, the jackpot reliability is higher when the fruit pattern image is displayed than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the reach production, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image<blue image<red image<fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a reach letter in red letters). Then, depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery.

When performing the shutter display and the reach title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. The output periods of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed at the start of the variable display on the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification of outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started as shown in FIG. 19(b). The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is set as shown in FIG. 19(c).

Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed, for example, in a small size on the upper right of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as a reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 31AK062, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the reach effect accompanied by the battle effect is executed are displayed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Furthermore, after the common sound is output, an effect is produced in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "hot and hot" indicating that the jackpot reliability is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the common sound and the specific sound have been described in the case where the output periods are completely separated, the output periods may be partially overlapped.

Then, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19(e) is executed. The enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the word "Battle Victory!" is displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production is completed, the display returns to the variable display screen based on the original numerical design. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all the symbols are stopped and the big hit symbol "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 that form the fruit pattern image. By doing so, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 which have different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately inform that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination regarding the shutter effect (presence/absence of shutter effect and effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In that case, the shutter effect may be determined based on the result of determining the title display color in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when it is determined that the title display color is a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily executed. Further, the determination regarding the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination regarding the shutter effect.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 112IW)
Next, the characteristic part 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board constituting a gaming board surface. It is composed of a (gauge board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is launched into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, a glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window is provided on the gaming machine frame 112IW003 between a door open position that opens the front surface of the gaming machine frame 112IW003 and a door closed position that closes the front surface. The glass door frame 112IW003a is rotatably provided so that the game area can be opened and closed. When the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game hall into the lock and unlocking it, and a player other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 112IW003 and the glass door frame. The 112IW003a cannot be opened.

The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 while being housed in a board case 112IW201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, on the main board 11, a setting key 112IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later, and a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) described later in the setting change state, are set. A setting changeover switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

The setting switching main body portion provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switching switch 112IW052, is housed in the substrate case 112IW201 together with the main substrate 11, and the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switching switch 112IW052 Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed on the right side of the back surface of the substrate case 112IW201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 112IW201.

Since the board case 112IW201 having the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. It is possible, and the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 using a predetermined door key. Further, the setting key 112IW051 needs to be operated by a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, so that only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate it. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch that can execute an ON/OFF switching operation described later. In the characteristic part 112IW, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be combined.

Further, a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029 are arranged on the board case 112IW201. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged in the upper left portion of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged on the front surface of the board case 112IW201 when the main board 11 is viewed. The main board 11 is invisible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is not opened. Therefore, the front side when viewing the main board 11 refers to the back surface side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 opened. It is the front when viewed, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the characteristic part 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. The setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in the present characteristic portion 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 and 20-3, a board including a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 at the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. The security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 112IW500Aa facing the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is made of a transparent plate-shaped synthetic resin material. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. The security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 20-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab contacts (or approaches) the right portion of the board case 112IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. By doing so, the right side of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 become inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-3, in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 to move from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By separating, the covering state by the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the state becomes an operable state.

In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this characteristic portion 112IW, the operation of the operation portion including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is restricted by the security cover 112IW500A when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. While the state is maintained, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the restriction state by the security cover 112IW500A described above is released, and the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is allowed. It becomes a state.

Since the board case 112IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. The setting value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 unless the clerk of the game hall or the like opens the gaming machine frame 112IW003 with the door key.

However, even when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming island (not shown) of the gaming hall, for example, with another pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. An illegal member such as a wire or cell plate is inserted between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a gaming device such as a card unit or the like installed between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the setting key 112IW051 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is a possibility that a fraudulent act such as changing the setting value by operating the setting switch 112IW052 or the setting switch 112IW052 is performed. By maintaining the restricted state in which the operation of the operation unit including the switch 112IW052 is restricted, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act.

Further, even when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed and the security cover 112IW500A covers the right side of the back of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052, the security cover 112IW500A allows the substrate to pass through. Since it is possible to see through the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 112IW201, it is possible to easily confirm the mounting surface on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 and the like on the main board 11 are mounted and the seal and the like.

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. Further, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

In the feature part 112IW, on the main substrate 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the general figure display result determining Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be updated by software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, 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. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-4 and 20-5, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by 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 an ordinary symbol. A fluctuation pattern table for storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 20-4(A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 20-4(B), and FIG. -4 (C), the display result determination table (setting value 3), the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the misalignment shown in FIG. 20-6. A fluctuation pattern determination table, a public figure display result determination table (not shown), a general pattern variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot (ball-out rate) is changed. .. The set value is made up of three stages of 1 to 3, and 1 is the lowest payout rate, and the higher the value is in the order of 1, 2, 3 the higher the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3, the advantage gradually increases.

(Display result judgment table)
20-4(A) to (C) are explanatory views showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection 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 each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, that is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for a big hit is set.

As shown in FIG. 20-4(A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1 is used, if the variable special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is a variable display target. If the set value is “2” or “3”, the jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 in the non-probable variation, 1/32 in the probable variation). Also, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even if is targeted for variable display, the big prize is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/320 for non-probability change, 1/32 for probability change). To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-4(B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1". You win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/300 when uncertain change, 1/30 when uncertain change) than in some cases. Also, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even if is targeted for variable display, the big prize is won with the same probability (1/300 when non-probable change, 1/30 when probable change) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display. To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-4(C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/280 in the non-probable variation, 1/28 in the probable variation) than when it is "2". Also, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even if is targeted for variable display, the first special symbol is the target of variable display, with the same probability (1/280 when non-probable variation, 1/28 when probable variation) To do.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. 20-4(A) to (C). When the hit determination value is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). That is, the jackpot win is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 20-4(A) to (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design.

Further, for example, when applied to a gaming machine in which the probability variation state ends based on the fact that the variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (the probability variation end number) after being controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state), the same probability variation is applied. If it is the number of terminations, the probability change continuation rate (rate of continuous vacation) may be increased in the order of set value “1”<set value “2”<set value “3”.

In addition, in the characteristic part 112IW, a total of three set values of 1 to 3 are provided as set values that can be set in 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.

(Big hit type determination table)
FIG. 20-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the feature section 112IW, when the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed), A common jackpot type determination table is used when the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Although it is configured to be used, different tables may be provided so that the proportion of which jackpot type is determined is different.

The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, based on the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination, the jackpot type among jackpot type A to jackpot type C. It is a table that is referred to when deciding on either.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5(A), a determination value corresponding to a random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination is assigned for each set value, but for simplification of description, assignment is made. The ratio of the determined judgment values is shown. In other words, the ratio of which of the big hit type A to the big hit type C is determined for each set value is shown. It should be noted that the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-7, which will be described later, are actually assigned with determination values corresponding to random numbers. For simplification, the percentage of the assigned decision value is shown.

As shown in FIG. 20-5(A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the setting value is “1”, the percentage determined as the jackpot type C is high, and when the setting value is “2”, The determination value is assigned such that when the percentage determined as the jackpot type B is high and the setting value is “3”, the percentage determined as the jackpot type A is high.

Here, the jackpot type in the present feature portion 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 20-5(B). In the present feature portion 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. Has been.

The fanfare period is, for example, a period in which the big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed on the main board 11 side, and the big hit game state is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period during which the fanfare production as the production operation to be notified is executed.

The interval period is, for example, a period in which the jackpot opening post-processing in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the round in which the big winning opening is opened on the effect control board 12 side is finished, Is a period during which an interval effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the start of the round.

The ending period is, for example, a period in which the big hit end process of step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period of time.

As shown in FIG. 20-5(B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the big hit type A, the longest in the big hit type B, and the longest in the big hit type C. It is set to be short.

As described above, in the characteristic part 112IW, when the set value is “1”, the ratio of determination as the jackpot type C is high, and therefore the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are likely to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the setting value is “3”, the percentage of determination as the big hit type A is high, and therefore the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are likely to be relatively long. Therefore, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of the set values “1”<“2”<“3”.

In the feature part 112IW, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit increases in the order of the set value "1"<"2"<"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". It is also configured such that the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period becomes longer in the order of “<“2”<“3”. With such a configuration, when the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit is set high, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the average period of the ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and gambling Can be prevented from becoming too high.

In this feature section 112IW, during the big hit game, it is configured to be able to execute a big hit medium suggestion effect (details will be described later) that suggests a set value, but this big hit medium suggestion effect is performed in the fanfare period, interval period and ending. It is feasible in the period. With such a configuration, the fun of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be increased. Further, by directing the interest of the player to the suggestive effect during the big hit, it is possible to make the duration of each period less noticeable.

In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, common effects may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image) that is not easily noticed by the players is commonly executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are set for each big hit type, and the percentage of which big hit type is determined is different for each set value, so that the big hit When the winning probability (ball output rate) is set high, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are set to be longer, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. The fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, any one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods having different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table is used in which the judgment values are set such that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in which a relatively long period is set are selected in the descending order of the big hit type A<B<C. Therefore, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be made longer in the order of the set values “1”<“2”<“3”.

In any one of the big hit type A to the big hit type C, the time saving control and the probability variation control executed after the end of the big hit game state are performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present characteristic part 112IW). It ends when the figure game is executed or the big hit game state is entered before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. For example, the number of time saving control and probability variation control may be different for each big hit type. May be, in the case of a particular big hit type, high-precision control and time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state, continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state It may be done. In the case of such a specific big hit type, a big hit game state occurs continuously without going through the normal state, that is, a so-called condominium state. In the present characteristic part 112IW, the jackpot rate is different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability variation continues for each set value. The rates (rates of consecutive holidays) may be different.

Further, in the present characteristic unit 112IW, there is no difference in the degree of advantage between the big hit type A to the big hit type C (for example, the number of rounds during the big hit game, the presence or absence of time saving control and probability variation control, the number of times of control, etc.) It is configured so that the average period of the period and the ending period are different, for example, the number of rounds during the big hit game, the presence or absence of time saving control and probability variation control, and the number of controls are different for each big hit type, and the advantage is different You may do it. In this case, the effects during the round may be different for each jackpot type, or may be the same regardless of the jackpot type.

In the characteristic unit 112IW, according to the set value, the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot is determined from the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C at different rates. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value, one of the jackpot types A, the jackpot types B, and the jackpot types C that cannot be determined or There may be more than one. That is, when the jackpot type determination rate differs depending on the set value, one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%), or the specific jackpot type is 100%. Included in deciding on a percentage.

Further, in the characteristic part 112IW, the case has been shown in which the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period differ depending on the type of jackpot. The period may be different. For example, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period according to the set value may be uniformly determined depending on which of the set values “1” to “3”. Further, for example, depending on which one of the set values “1” to “3” is set, a lottery process is performed with a selection probability according to the set value, and a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending period are determined. You may.

As described above, in the characteristic part 112IW, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is different according to the set value that is set, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. ..

In addition, in the feature part 112IW, the big hit type is determined using the random number MR2 which is a big hit type determination value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is a special figure display result. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random number value for determination.

Further, in the characteristic part 112IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the big hit probability increases, the big hit type C as the big hit type becomes easy to be determined, etc.). Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

Further, in the present characteristic portion 112IW, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the game nature itself does not change, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the one, the game property may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a game property of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and a game ball is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. While controlling the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a probable state based on passing a predetermined count switch, the percentage of game balls passing through the count switch during the big hit game varies depending on the big hit type When the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, and the game ball is specially variable during high base (during time saving control). It may be a game property (so-called one type/two type mixed type) in which a big hit game state is controlled based on passing through a predetermined count switch provided in the winning ball device 7. Furthermore, although the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same in playability as 1 to 3, the jackpot probability is higher than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3, while the jackpot is being played. The number of award balls that can be acquired may be set to be small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

Further, in this way, when changing the game characteristic according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time it is played, and when the set value is 2 or 3, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (game ball is It may be used as a switch for controlling the game state to a positive change state or a big hit game state based on passing through the count switch).

(Variation pattern determination table)
Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

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

(Loss variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 20-6 is an explanatory diagram of a loss variation pattern determination table. In the characteristic part 112IW, a period (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period) from the time when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to the variable display being executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) and other periods ( In the following, it is also referred to as a non-special period), and different loss variation pattern determination tables are used.

Specifically, in the special period, the variation pattern is determined using the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6(A), and in the non-special period, it is shown in FIG. 20-6(B). The variation pattern is determined using the second lost variation pattern determination table. In the characteristic part 112IW, the period from the time the setting is changed when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) is a special period, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, for example, the period until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) may be set as the special period regardless of whether the setting is changed when the power is turned on. In addition, a real time clock or the like may be used to set a special period in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9 am to 11 am). Also, the period until the first big hit occurs may be a special period.

20-6(A) and (B), the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables show normal reach loss and super reach loss in the order of setting values "1"<"2"<"3". The determination value is assigned such that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, the execution ratio of the normal reach or the super reach differs depending on the set value, and thus the set value is suggested by the frequency at which the normal reach or the super reach is executed.

Further, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6(A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6(B), and further has a set value. The determination values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between the two becomes large. With such a configuration, in the special period, it becomes easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of performing normal reach than in the non-special period (that is, it becomes easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value), and thus the motivation for playing the game in the special period. Can be given, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

Note that, for example, fluctuation patterns involving super-reach (or specific fluctuation patterns among them) are determined at the same rate regardless of the difference in set values (or the difference between special periods and non-special periods). You may do it. By doing so, the execution ratio differs only in a specific variation pattern (normal reach loss in this example) according to the setting value, and the setting value is suggested by the frequency with which the specific variation pattern is executed. become. In addition, conversely, the selection ratio of the variation pattern that causes the super reach loss may be different depending on the set value.

In addition, the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6(A) and (B) become either normal reach loss or super reach loss depending on the set value, except for non-reach loss. The determination values are assigned so that the ratios (that is, the balance of normal reach loss: super reach loss) are different. Specifically, in the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6(A), the ratio of the normal reach loss becomes significantly higher in the order of the set values “1”<“2”<“3” (this example). 5-6). Specifically, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6(B) shows the normal reach loss in the order of set values “1”<“2”<“3”. Is slightly increased (in this example, increased by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. Further, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

In the characteristic part 112IW, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at different rates according to the set value. This is because the execution rates of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss are different according to the set value, and The concept includes that the execution ratios of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss are different, and the execution ratios of only the normal reach loss are different according to the set value.

In the characteristic part 112IW, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5 regardless of which of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6(A) and (B) is used. Then, the variable display of the effect design is performed. Further, when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5 and variable display of effect symbols is performed. Note that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on to when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on to when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example).

Note that the present invention is not limited to the example of the characteristic unit 112IW, and for example, a special variation pattern suggesting a setting value (for example, the variation display mode of the effect design is a variation pattern different from the normal, and the setting value is 1 or 2) May be selected), so that the special variation pattern can be selected only during the special period. With such a structure as well, it is possible to provide an incentive to play a game during a special period, and enhance the enjoyment of the game.

(Non-reach loss variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 20-7 is an explanatory diagram of a non-reach-miss variation pattern determination table. In the feature part 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach-miss variation patterns having different variation times are provided, and when the variation pattern is determined as non-reach-loss variation, the non-reach-loss variation A to C is further determined. Is configured. Not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 includes the non-reach loss A to C, and the non-reach loss A to C, the normal reach loss, and the super reach loss are all included. It may be configured to determine whether or not.

As shown in FIG. 20-7, in the non-reach-miss-variation pattern determination table, when the set value is "1", the rate of determination of non-reach-miss C (variation time 7 seconds) is high and the set value is "2". If the set value is “3”, the rate determined as non-reach loss B (variation time 9 seconds) is high. Is assigned a judgment value.

In the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is “1”, the rate of determination as non-reach loss C is high, and thus the variation time at non-reach loss tends to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is “3”, the rate of determination as non-reach loss A is high, and therefore the variation time during non-reach loss tends to be relatively long. Therefore, the average variation time becomes longer in the order of the set values “1”<“2”<“3”.

In the feature part 112IW, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit increases in the order of the set value "1"<"2"<"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". It is also configured such that the average variation time becomes longer in the order of “<“2”<“3”. With such a configuration, when the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit is set to be high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling probability becomes too high. Can be prevented.

In the feature part 112IW, the average variation time is configured to be different by varying the proportion of the non-reach loses A to C different in the variation time according to the set value. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of variation patterns other than reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) so that the variation time is different, and the selection ratio may be different depending on the set value. In addition, when a plurality of variation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) are provided so that the variation time is different, the time for the display of the effect symbol to be swayed or the high-speed variation display is made different so that the effect of the production etc. It is desirable that there be no difference in how they look.

Further, in the present characteristic portion 112IW, the average variation time is configured to be different depending on the set value, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, according to the set value, the final effect design (final The period in which the stop pattern) is stopped and displayed may be different. With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) is set to be high, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the final effect symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed. It is possible to prevent the gambling property from becoming too high.

In addition, in the characteristic part 112IW, the variation time is set for each of the non-reach loses A to C, and the proportion of which of the non-reach loses A to C is determined is different for each set value, so that the big hit is won. When the probability (ball output rate) is set high, the average fluctuation time is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. However, it is not limited to such a configuration, and the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern for each set value. The fixed time may be fixed, and the variation time may be longer when the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit is higher.

The characteristic part 112IW is provided with a variation pattern for shortening, which has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. For example, a variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (variation time of 1.5 seconds) is provided that is shorter than the non-reach loss A (variation time of 9 seconds). Then, this shortening variation pattern is configured to be used, for example, when the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. In such a configuration, when the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit or is in a state close to the upper limit, this state is canceled and variable display is efficiently performed (that is, the game is efficiently advanced). ) Is intended. Therefore, it can be said that it is inappropriate to delay the progress of the game when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more. Therefore, in the characteristic part 112IW, the shortening variation pattern used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number has a common variation time regardless of the set value. Note that, regardless of the configuration of the characteristic unit 112IW, the variation time period for shortening, which is used when the number of held storages is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, may be varied according to the set value.

(Display monitor 112IW029)
In the feature section 112IW, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of game balls entering each winning opening (big winning opening, second winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, general winning opening) It is possible to perform totaling and to calculate various winning information such as continuous ratio, winning ratio, and base based on the totaling.

Specifically, the display monitor 112IW029 includes a 4-digit display unit. The display portion of each digit is made up of 7 segments, each of which is composed of 7 segments that draw the shape of "8", and dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7 segments.

The display contents are displayed on the first digit display part and the second digit display part, and the numerical values are displayed in percentage on the third digit display part and the fourth digit display part. In Display No. 1, the short-term ratio is displayed, and in Display No. 2, the short-term ratio is displayed. In Display No. 3, the total cumulative total ratio is displayed, and in Display No. 4, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed. In addition, in display No. 5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the last 60,000 prize balls is displayed, and in display No 6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the last 60000 prize balls is displayed. To be done.

Here, the short term means a period in which the number of prize balls paid out (the number of acquired balls) is 6000. The period for obtaining the total sum means the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is once reset.

In the above example, the ratio, the winning combination, and the base are calculated independently of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the continuous ratio may be a ratio of the total number of prize balls, which is occupied by the number of prize balls due to winning at the special winning opening during the big hit game state. In addition, the winning ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls from the second starting prize hole in the high base state and the number of prize balls from the prize hole in the big winning game state to the total number of prize balls. Good. Further, the base may be calculated separately for the low base state and the high base state.

When the short-term ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, “y6.” is displayed on the first digit display and the second-digit display, and when the short-term ratio of display No2 is displayed, “Y7.” is displayed on the first digit display portion and the second digit display portion. When the short-term ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third digit display part and the fourth digit display part. When is displayed, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (displayed as a percentage) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion.

When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." is displayed on the first digit display part and the second digit display part, and when the total cumulative ratio of display no. 4 is displayed. "A7." is displayed on the first digit display portion and the second digit display portion. When the total cumulative total ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative total ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display part and the fourth digit display part. When the cumulative combination ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion.

When the display No. 5 base 1 is displayed, “bL.” is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit, and when the display No. 4 base 2 is displayed, one digit is displayed. “B6.” is displayed on the display portion of the eye and the display portion of the second digit. When the base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. When it is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion.

Further, the display of the short-term serial ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the total cumulative serial ratio, the total cumulative winning ratio, the base 1, and the base 2 is based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, regarding the set value set at that time. It is possible to sequentially change the display to short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2.

In addition, in the characteristic part 112IW, the display monitor 112IW029 exemplifies a form in which the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at each set value can be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The monitor 112IW029 may be capable of displaying only one numerical value or only two numerical values out of these continuous ratio, winning ratio, and base.

In addition, in the characteristic part 112IW, a form in which the consecutive ratio, the winning ratio, and the base, which are information based on the number of awarded balls, is calculated, and these consecutive ratio, winning ratio, and base are displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to display the history of the awarded prize balls on the display monitor 112IW029 without calculating the ratio, the winning combination, and the base. Good.

(Setting change process)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 112IW will be described. 20-8 to 20-10 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 112IW. In this characteristic part 112IW, the processes of steps 112IWS001 and S002 are the same as the processes of steps S1 and S2 shown in FIG.

When the initial setting is performed, the CPU 103 waits for the activation of the production control means for measuring the time until the production control means (specifically, the production control CPU 120) is activated when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. A timer is set (step 112IWS003). In this case, the effect control means start waiting timer is set to a sufficient time from the start of power supply to the gaming machine until the effect control CPU 120 is activated. Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control means start waiting timer (step 112IWS004), and confirms whether the value of the effect control means start waiting timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 112IWS005). If the value of the effect control means start waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 112IWS004 and the processes of steps 112IWS004 to S005 are repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means start waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 112IWS006.

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS003 to S005, the processing after step 112IWS006 is executed after waiting until the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the setting value change and confirmation, RAM initialization and restoration processing, etc. are executed. To be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a setting value command, an initialization designation command, and a command at the time of restoration, which will be described later, are transmitted before the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the command is missed. It can be prevented from occurring.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is a value at the time of factory shipment (for example, a value other than “0” or a possible set value) (step 112IWS006). If the settings at the time of factory shipment remain the same (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 112IWS006; No), that is, if the setting value has been changed at least once, the CPU 103 backs up to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same processing as step S4. It is determined whether or not the data is saved (step 112IWS007). Specifically, in step 112IWS007, the CPU 103 determines whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs the data check of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) by the same process as step S5, and the data is normal. It is determined whether or not (step 112IWS008). In step 112IWS008, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal. When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 112IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting change flag indicating that the setting value is being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting change flag is set (step 112IWS009; Yes), that is, if the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted due to power failure or the like during the change of the set value, the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

In step 112IWS010, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 112IWS010). The CPU 103 may control the display monitor 112IW029 to display a display indicating that a RAM error has occurred (for example, a display of "E").

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is ON (the door (frame 112IW003 for gaming machine is open)) (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA01). When the RAM clear flag is ON, the process related to the setting change is executed, and then the RAM clear process for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 120AKSA03.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is OFF (the door is closed) (N in step 112IWS011), the setting key 112IW051 is OFF (N in step 112IWS012), the clear switch is pressed. When the output signal of is off (N in step 112IWS013), the process does not move to step 112IWS014 but moves to loop processing.

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS006 to S014, in the characteristic unit 112IW, when the backup RAM is not normal (N in step 112IWS007, S008), the settings for factory shipment are still left (step 112IWS006 Y), if an electric power interruption or the like occurs during setting change (Y in step 112IWS009), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened. Under the condition, the setting value after step 120AKSA03 can be changed, and then the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, loop processing is executed, setting values cannot be changed, and game control does not proceed.

If the setting change flag is not set (step 112IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015).

If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA02).

After the processing of step 120AKSA02 or if the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is ON, the CPU 103 determines whether the setting key 112IW051 is ON (step 112IWS017).

If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03). Here, when the setting key 112IW051 is on, a process for confirming the setting (setting confirming process) or a process for changing the setting (setting change) depending on the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, the clear switch on/off). Process). The error process may be executed when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned off during the setting change or the setting confirmation.

When the RAM clear flag is ON (step 120AKSA03; Yes), a setting change start command indicating to start the setting change process is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA04). If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA03; No), a setting confirmation start command indicating that the setting confirmation process is started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA05).

On the production control board 12 side, when the setting change command or the setting confirmation command is received, control is performed to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, A predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative light emitting body such as a decorative LED is caused to emit light in a predetermined mode).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is the value at the time of factory shipment (for example, “0” or the like) (step 120AKSA06). If it is the set value at the time of factory shipment (step 120AKSA06; Yes), the set value is set to "1" (step 120AKSA07). In step 120AKSA07, the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated to "1".

In step 120AKSA07, when the set value is the value at the time of factory shipment, the set value is set to "1" as the initial value, but other set values may be set as the initial value. In addition, when there is no RAM abnormal error such as when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or when the backup data is not normal (for example, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed), the setting value is set to the initial value “1”. You may do it. In this case, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed (step 112IWS006; Yes, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No), the RAM abnormality flag is set, and in step 120AKSA06, the RAM abnormality flag is set. It may be determined whether or not is ON.

When the setting value is not the factory setting value (step 120AKSA06; No), after executing the process of step 120AKSA07, the CPU 103 displays the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 120AKSA08). ).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09). If the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09; Yes), the setting change flag is set (step 120AKSA10).

Then, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is ON (step 120AKSA11). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11; Yes), the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated (step 112AKS012). The set value is updated every time the setting switch 112IW052 is operated (pressed). For example, when the set value is "1", it is updated to "2", when the set value is "2", it is updated to "3", and when the set value is "3", it is updated to "1". Just update it. A specific setting value may be designated by operating the setting switch 112IW052.

If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA09; No), it means that the setting has been confirmed, and therefore the processing for changing the setting is not executed. In this case, or when the output signal from the setting switch 112IW052 is not on (step 120AKS11; No), after updating the processing of step 112AKS012, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off. (Step 120AKSA13).

When the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains ON (step 120SA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08 to continue the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. When the set value is updated in step 112AKS012, the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 by executing the process of step 120AKSA08 again.

When the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off (step 120SA13; Yes), it is determined whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14; Yes), the setting change flag is reset (step 120AKSA15), and a setting change end command indicating that the setting change is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA16). ).

If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA14; No), a setting confirmation end command indicating that the setting confirmation is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA17).

After that, the display of the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 is erased (step 120AKS18), and the set value command indicating the set value is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). The setting value command may be transmitted only when the setting value is updated.

Next, it is determined whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19; Yes), the RAM clear process is executed (step 120AKSA20). In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clearing process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the areas other than the area for storing performance display information such as the serial ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value in the storage area of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the serial ratio and Information for performance display such as winning ratio, base, etc., and setting value information are retained without being cleared.

After that, the CPU 103 transmits the effect control command instructing the initialization to the effect control board 12 by the same processing as step S9 (step 112IWS033).

When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply by the same process as step S6. To do. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). Further, the CPU 103 transmits the effect control command for instructing the recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 by the same processing as step S7 (step 112IWS023).

After the processing of step 112IWS033 or step 112IWS023, the processing moves to step 112IWS034. The processing in steps 112IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing in steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

Note that the set value may be displayed on the image display device 5 in step 120AKSA08. Then, the subsequent processing may be executed using the image display device 5.

In addition, during execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are not displayed in the normal game (for example, all segments of the 7-segment LED are turned on or blinked). Good. In this way, by using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B to notify, it is possible to suitably notify the player of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may have different modes in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

Further, if the power is turned off during the execution of the setting change processing, the setting change processing is executed again and the updated setting values are stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM), so that the setting change is not completed. , It may be an error. Specifically, at the start of the setting change process, a setting change flag (which is not erased even if the RAM is cleared) is stored in the same backup RAM that stores the setting value, and the setting change is completed at the end of the setting change process. When the flag is turned off and the process other than the setting change process (for example, the game control main process) is executed, if the setting change flag is on, an error occurs. As described above, in a situation where the setting change process does not normally proceed on the way, the clerk at the amusement arcade may mistakenly think that the setting change has been completed but not completed. In such a case, if the setting change is not completed, an error is generated, so that the setting change can be surely completed.

Further, in step 120AKSA08, the current setting value is read from the backup RAM and the setting value is displayed. However, when the backup to the backup RAM is not normally performed, the information indicating the error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are different from those in the normal game. (For example, all segments of the 7-segment LED may be turned off, and if all lights are on during the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, all blinks may be performed).

FIG. 20-11 is an explanatory diagram of a process executed when the power is turned on. In this characteristic unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the clear switch is turned on when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (and the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned on). If so, the setting change process (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA013 etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA013 etc.) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, if the clear switch is on, the initialization process (20 etc. in step 120AKSA05) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process (step 112 IWS024) is executed.

In this embodiment, in the game control main processing shown in FIGS. 20-8 to 20-10, branching according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) while sharing some of the processing. Then, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the restoration process is executed, but each of them may be modularized and executed as a separate process.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 20-12(A) and FIG. 20-12(B), when the power is turned off (power is cut) by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game hall, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. In addition, at the timing of turning off the power, when the big winning opening such as a big hit game is open, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the power supply to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-12(C), when a clerk or the like in the game arcade turns on the power while operating the clear switch (Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 under the condition that the setting value is set, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 20-12(D), the CPU 103 detects every operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by the store clerk or the like in the game arcade. Numerical values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 are sequentially updated (for example, updated every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated, such as 1→2→3→1→... ).

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-12(E), the CPU 103 sets the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the RAM 102 based on that the setting key 112IW051 is turned off by the operation of the clerk at the game hall. In the backup area of (update memory). At this time, the CPU 103, on the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative ratio, for the set value set at that time. Display base 1 and base 2. Also RAM
If the pending storage is stored in the backup area 102, the pending storage is cleared. In addition, when the special winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 20-12(A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory about the big hit is erased, the special winning opening remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 finishes the setting change process, and is in a state in which the game can be played, that is, a variation display result, a big hit type, a variation pattern determination lottery, a prize ball payout, and the like can be executed.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 20-12(F), the CPU 103 displays “EEEE” on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 that stores the set value. It is possible to

In the setting change process in the characteristic unit 112IW, a mode in which the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as the initial display displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as the initial display displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process, the setting value that is most unfavorable to the player (“1” in the case of this characteristic portion 112IW) or the most advantageous to the player. You may make it display a setting value ("3" in case of this characteristic part 112IW).

(Special symbol normal processing)
Next, the process of the special symbol normal process (step S110) in the present feature part 112IW will be described. 20-13 and 20-14 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (the total number of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number) (step 112IWS101). For example, the count value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number is confirmed.

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether the second pending storage number is 0 (step 112IWS102). For example, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol). Is set to the data indicating "second" (step 112IWS103). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step 112IWS104).

By performing the processing of steps 112IWS102 to S104, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol in this feature unit 112IW. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, in accordance with the order of starting winning in which the game balls win the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol It may be configured to execute and.

Next, in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 112IWS105). Specifically, the CPU 103, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1, and shifts the content of each storage area (step 112IWS106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the storage area of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the content of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is shifted.

That is, the CPU 103, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step 112IWS107). The CPU 103 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value command indicating the setting value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS108). As described above, in the characteristic part 112, the setting value command is transmitted when the setting change process is executed when the power is turned on by executing the process of step 112 IWS011, but even after the power is turned on, the step The setting value command is transmitted every time the variable display is started by executing the process of 112 IWS 108.

Even if the same variation pattern is used, if different variation pattern commands are transmitted for each setting value, variation pattern commands for the total number of variation patterns x the number of setting values (3 in this example) are required. Therefore, the data capacity may increase. Therefore, for example, the setting value command may be transmitted only when a specific variation pattern is used, and only the variation pattern commands corresponding to the specific variation pattern may be provided with the variation pattern commands corresponding to the number of setting values. Good. In this case, for example, the set value command is transmitted only when the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation having the highest output frequency is used, and only the fluctuation pattern commands corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation are changed pattern commands corresponding to the number of set values. May be provided.

In this example, the same set value command is sent for the set value command (see step 112IWS011) sent when the power is turned on and the set value command (see step 112IWS108) sent when the fluctuation starts. It is not limited to various forms. For example, even if the set value command for power-on and the set value command for fluctuation start are configured as separate commands and different set value commands are transmitted at power-on and at fluctuation start Good.

Further, in this example, the case where the setting value command is transmitted separately from the fluctuation pattern command at the start of the fluctuation is shown, but it is configured to transmit the effect control command that combines the fluctuation pattern command and the setting value command. Good. In this case, for example, even if the variation pattern command specifies the same variation pattern A, if the setting value is "1", the variation pattern command A-1 is transmitted, and if the setting value is "2", The variation pattern command A-2 may be transmitted, and the variation pattern command A-3 may be transmitted when the set value is “3”.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 side is configured to be able to output the same fluctuation pattern command (for example, fluctuation pattern command A) regardless of the set value, and depending on which setting value is set on the effect control CPU 120 side. It may be configured such that which variation pattern is selected or the selection ratio thereof is different. For example, if the setting value is 1, the variation pattern A-1 is selected or the variation pattern A-1 is selected at a high rate, and if the setting value is 2, the variation pattern A-2 is selected or the variation pattern A-2 is high. Alternatively, the variation pattern A-3 may be selected with a setting value of 3, or the variation pattern A-3 may be selected at a high rate. In this case, for example, the variation patterns A-1 to A-3 may have the same variation time, but may be configured to have different presence/absence of pseudo stations, number of pseudo stations, presence/absence of reach, and type. Further, in this case, for example, when the set value command is not normally received, the variation pattern A-1 is uniformly selected, or when the set value command is not normally received, a dedicated selection ratio The variation pattern may be selected with.

Further, in this example, the case where the set value command is transmitted at the start of the fluctuation is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, the set value command may be transmitted at the end of the fluctuation.

Further, the CPU 103 controls to send a background designating command to the effect control board 12 according to the current game state (step 112IWS109). In this case, for example, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designating command in the case of the probability variation state, and controls to transmit a time saving state background designation command in the case of the time saving state, and is in the normal state. In this case, control is performed to send the normal state background designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module. The big hit determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 20-4) with a random number value MR1 and determining that the big hit is a big hit. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

If the random number value MR1 does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step 112IWS110), the process proceeds to step 112IWS116.

When the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the jackpot determination values (Y in step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (step 112IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 20-5) to determine the type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“big hit type A , "Big hit type B" or "big hit type C") is determined as a big hit type (step 112IWS114).

Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS115). For example, when the big hit type is "big hit type A", "01" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "big hit type B", "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is "big hit type C", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

Next, the CPU 103 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step 112IWS116). For example, when the big hit flag is not set, "-" which is a falling symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, for example, when the big hit flag is set, "7" which is a big hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. In addition, you may decide to the stop symbol of a different special symbol according to the big hit type.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 112IWS117).

The present characteristic portion 112IW includes the following first invention. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902, there is a problem in that the gambling property may become too high in a setting with a high advantage. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention, which solves the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting change processing);
And a game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set value that is set,
A predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, a fanfare period during a big hit game, an interval period, an ending period, etc.) differs depending on a set value that is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-5).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the first invention,
The fanfare control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the set value that is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-5(B)).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the first invention,
The interval control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value that is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-5(B)).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 4 of the first invention,
The ending control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the set value that is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-5(B)).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the first invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing with a gaming value,
A game value giving means for giving a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition;
The setting means sets the first set value (for example, set value 3) and the magnitude of the game value given by the game value giving means to the magnitude of the game value used for the game, which is higher than the first set value. It can be set to a second set value (for example, set value 1) that makes up a higher proportion,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state is longer when it is set to the second set value than when it is set to the first set value (for example, FIGS. 20-5(A) and (B)). reference)
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 6 of the first invention,
It is described that a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting a set value being set (for example, a suggestive effect during a big hit) may be provided in a predetermined control period in the advantageous state, With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the predetermined control period in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 7 of the first invention,
Equipped with production execution means that can execute production,
The effect execution means is configured to be able to execute a common effect (for example, a common fanfare effect, interval effect, ending effect, etc.) during a predetermined control period in the advantageous state regardless of the set value being set. According to such a configuration, the interest of the predetermined control period in the advantageous state can be increased.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 8 of the first invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period in the advantageous state may be set in advance according to the set value that is set, and with such a configuration, the gambling performance becomes too high. It can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 9 of the first invention,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to multiple types of advantageous states,
The game control means can control one of a plurality of types of the advantageous states (for example, jackpot types A to C) at different ratios based on the set value that has been set,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the type of the advantageous state (for example, see FIG. 20-5(B)).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 10 of the first invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball process of S12),
An information display unit (for example, a display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving unit,
The information display means is capable of displaying the set value that has been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12, the display monitor 112IW029 can display the ratio, the ratio, and the base).
It is described that this may be done, and such a configuration can suppress an increase in manufacturing cost.

Further, the characteristic portion 112IW also includes the following second invention. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902, there is a problem in that the gambling property may become too high in a setting with a high advantage. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting change processing);
And a game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set value that is set,
The predetermined control period (for example, fluctuation time) regarding the variable display differs according to the set value that is set (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the second invention,
The variable display period varies depending on the set value that is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-7).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the second invention,
It is stated that the period during which the display result of the variable display is displayed may differ depending on the set value that has been set, and such a configuration may result in excessive gambling. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the second invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing with a gaming value,
A game value giving means for giving a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition;
The setting means sets the first set value (for example, set value 3) and the magnitude of the game value given by the game value giving means to the magnitude of the game value used for the game, which is higher than the first set value. It can be set to a second set value (for example, set value 1) that makes up a higher proportion,
The predetermined control period for variable display is longer when the second setting value is set than when the first setting value is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-7).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the second invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period regarding the variable display may be set in advance according to the set value that is set. According to such a configuration, the gambling performance becomes too high. It can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention,
A variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern,
A variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means,
The variable display pattern determining means determines any of a plurality of variable display patterns having different variable display periods at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIG. 20-7).
It is described that this may be done, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 7 of the second invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball process of S12),
An information display unit (for example, a display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving unit,
The information display means is capable of displaying the set value that has been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12, the display monitor 112IW029 can display the ratio, the ratio, and the base).
It is described that this may be done, and such a configuration can suppress an increase in manufacturing cost.

Note that the structure shown by the characteristic part 112IW can be appropriately combined with the structure shown by other characteristic parts such as the characteristic part 31AK to form a gaming machine. For example, when the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, and the mid-hit suggestion effect shown by the characteristic portion 112IW are executed, a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the pre-game suggestion effect, the mid-game suggestion effect, and the big hit suggestion effect. At this time, a title corresponding to the pre-game suggestion effect, the game suggestion effect, and the big hit suggestion effect may be notified in the same manner as the characteristic part 31AK.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 248F to the characteristic part 250F)
Next, the characteristic parts 248F to 250F will be described. The characteristic part 248F has characteristics concerning the continuation rate suggesting effect, the characteristic part 249F has characteristics concerning the setting suggesting effect pattern A, and the characteristic part 250F has characteristics concerning the setting suggesting effect pattern B.

(About specifications)
FIG. 21-1 is a diagram for explaining the specifications at each set value. As shown in FIG. 21-1, in setting 1, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/319, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/95, and the ST continuation rate is 65.29%. In setting 2, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/280, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/75, and the ST continuation rate is 73.87%. In setting 3, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/250, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/60, and the ST continuation rate is 81.37%. Here, the ST continuation rate indicates the probability that the ST state will continue. The ST state is a state in which the probability variation state is controlled after the big hit game state and the probability variation state continues until a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. In the characteristic portion 248F to the characteristic portion 250F, ST continues 100 times after the big hit game state. Note that the continuation rate is the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state, the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the same gaming state (for example, probability variation), the probability of being repeatedly controlled to a high base state (for example, probability variation, It is a concept that includes the probability of being controlled in the order of time reduction and probability variation.

According to the data setting shown in FIG. 21-1, in the case of setting 1, all of the jackpot probability at the non-probability change, the jackpot probability at the probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the lowest among the set values. On the other hand, in the case of setting 3, all of the big hit probability at the time of non-probability change, the big hit probability at the time of probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the highest among the set values. Therefore, the relationship of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that the set value may be further provided with a plurality of stages, and for example, may be provided so as to be advantageous to the player in the stages of 1 to 6.

(Regarding the flow of various effects of the characteristic part 248F to the characteristic part 250F)
FIG. 21-2 is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. FIG. 21-2(A) shows the flow of the continuation rate suggesting effect which is the effect of the characteristic part 248F, and FIG. 21-2(B) shows the flow of the setting suggesting effect (pattern A) which is the effect of the characteristic part 249F. 21-2(C) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern B) which is the effect of the characteristic part 250F.

First, the continuation rate suggesting effect, which is the effect of the characteristic portion 248F shown in FIG. 21-2(A), will be described. The continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect that suggests a different ST continuing rate for each set value. Since the continuation rate is different for each set value, suggesting the continuation rate also implies setting value. As shown in FIG. 21-2(A), the continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect executed in the ending period after the big hit game state. After the jackpot gaming state is over, information such as the entry into ST and the number of wins is shown to the player as an image for a predetermined period. A continuation rate suggestive effect may be executed during the ending period. After that, the ST state continues for 100 times as the ST period.

Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern A), which is the effect of the characteristic part 249F shown in FIG. 21-2(B), will be described. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests which of the setting values is set among a plurality of levels. In the setting suggestion effect of pattern A, when the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot gaming state are controlled during the variable display of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the early number, among the 100 ST periods after the ending period ends. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round. Further, in the setting suggesting effect of the pattern A, the setting suggesting effect is not executed when a big hit occurs between the variable displays of 21 to 100 rotations. That is, in the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled at any number of the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST period advantageous to the player, any of the 21st to 100th rotations. It can be said that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than that when the big hit game state is controlled by the number of times (100:0 ratio).

Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern B), which is an effect of the characteristic portion 250F, shown in FIG. 21-2(C) will be described. In pattern B, setting suggestion effect is executed similarly to pattern A. In the setting suggestion effect of the pattern B, the variable display period of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the earlier number, is the first setting suggestion effect period among the 100 times ST period after the jackpot gaming state and the ending period are ended. There is. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round when the jackpot gaming state is controlled by the variable display during the first setting suggestion effect period. In the pattern B setting suggestion effect, the variable display period of 21 to 100 rotations in the ST period is the second setting suggestion effect period. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round when the jackpot game state is controlled by the variable display during the second setting suggestion effect period. Here, in the first setting suggestion effect period and the second setting suggestion effect period, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled to the big hit game state is different. Moreover, when the big hit game state is controlled in the first setting suggesting production period of the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST period that is advantageous to the player, the big hit game is performed in the second setting suggesting production period of the 21st to 100th rotations. The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than that when the state is controlled.

Here, in the gaming machine with no set value, the continuation rate of the ST state is constant. Therefore, even if the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed on such a gaming machine, it is not interesting. However, as shown in FIG. 21-2(A), the continuation rate suggesting effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state in the ST state is executed by the gaming machine having the set value, so the setting is made. It is possible to draw attention to the suggested production, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Further, the continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect executed in an ending period in which a relatively long time can be taken. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention when the big hit game state ends, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A is executed during the round. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the round game and improve the interest of the game during the round game.

In addition, the setting suggestion effect of pattern B is also executed during the round. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the round game and improve the interest of the game during the round game.

(About the characteristic part 248F)
Next, the continuation rate suggesting effect which is an effect of the characteristic portion 248F will be described in detail. FIG. 21-3 is a diagram showing a continuation rate suggestive effect determination table. The continuation rate suggestive effect determination table is a table used in the continuation rate suggestive effect process or the pending continuous effect process described later. Using the continuation rate suggesting effect determination table, it is determined whether or not the effect is executed, and if so, which effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) is to be executed. The continuation rate suggestive effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in the continuation rate suggesting effect determination table, in the setting 1, the ratio determined without the effect is 88%, the ratio determined with the character A is 5%, the ratio determined with the character B is 4%, and the character C. The ratio determined to be 3%, and the ratio determined to be character D is 0% (0%). In setting 2, the proportion determined without the effect is 88%, the proportion determined with the character A is 3%, the proportion determined with the character B is 5%, the proportion determined with the character C is 4%, and the character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In the setting 3, the proportion determined without the effect is 87%, the proportion determined with the character A is 3%, the proportion determined with the character B is 4%, the proportion determined with the character C is 5%, the character D. The percentage determined by is 1%.

Due to the setting of the data shown in FIG. 21C, in the continuation rate suggesting effect processing, the ratio of no effect is selected is high, and the continuation rate suggesting effect is difficult to be executed. In addition, the ratio of the case where the effect is executed is "character A>character B>character C" in the case of setting 1, "character B>character C>character A" in the case of setting 2, and in the case of setting 3. “Character C>Character B>Character A>Character D”. That is, since the appearance rate of the character varies depending on the set value, it is possible to suggest a different ST continuation rate for each set value from the character aspect. Further, since the character D appears only in the most advantageous setting 3, when the character D appears, the determination rate is determined to be the high setting 3 when the character D appears. It should be noted that any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined to have no effect.

As shown in FIG. 21C, the characters A to C are in a mode in which they can be executed regardless of the set values. Therefore, the set value can be more preferably suggested by the mode of these characters having different execution ratios, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, the effect mode of the continuation rate suggestive effect includes the character D that is determined to be set in the high continuation rate setting 3. According to this, when the character D having a low execution rate appears, the high setting is confirmed, so that the set value can be suitably suggested, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

FIG. 21-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the continuation rate suggesting effect process. The continuation rate suggesting effect process is a process executed in the ending effect process (S177).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit from the normal state (248FS001). Whether or not it is a big hit from the normal state, that is, a so-called first hit is determined based on a command designating a game state. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit from the normal state (Y in 248FS001), the process is ended. That is, it is controlled so that the continuation rate suggesting effect is not executed in the first hit. It should be noted that the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed in the first win. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not a big hit from the normal state (N in 248FS001), the effect content of the continuation rate suggestive effect is determined by the continuation rate suggestive effect determination table according to the set value. (248FS002) The process moves to 248FS003.

In 248FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the continuation rate suggesting effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the continuation rate suggesting effect (Y in 248FS003), it sets to execute the determined continuation rate suggesting effect (248FS004), and ends the process. As a result, the continuation rate suggesting effect is set to be executed during the predetermined period of the ending period. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the continuation rate suggesting effect (N in 248FS003), the process ends.

It should be noted that the continuation rate suggesting effect is not necessarily executed when the predetermined period is reached while the execution is determined, and may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B operable by the player, and the continuation rate suggesting effect is not executed unless the push button 31B is operated during the operable period. Good. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's motivation for operation. Further, when the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed by using the operation means, the promotion image for promoting the operation on the operation means may be displayed, or the promotion image may not be displayed.

Further, although the continuation rate suggesting effect is often not executed, the continuation rate suggesting effect by the characters A to D may be executed at a rate of 100%. Even in such a case, it is desirable that the appearance rate of the character D for which the setting 3 is confirmed is lower than the appearance rates of other characters. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value from being immediately revealed to the player.

FIG. 21-5 is a diagram showing an example of the hold consecutive effect determination table and the effect determination table with the held consecutive effect. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. In the characteristic part 248F, a hold consecutive effect may be executed. The holding continuous effect is to determine whether or not the holding storage information (holding information) related to the variable display includes holding storage information that is a big hit (holding storage information that is a so-called holding series) (whether or not it is a holding series). When the pre-reading process is performed and when the held storage information that is a big hit is included, an effect that suggests that the held storage information that is a big hit is included (holding consecutive suggestion effect) is executed by the effect control CPU 120. Is. In the suspended continuous production, the production using a character similar to the continuation rate suggesting production described above is executed. Then, the current setting value is suggested by the aspect of the character that is executed in the hold continuous production.

The held continuous effect determination table in FIG. 21-5(A) is used to determine whether or not to execute the held continuous effect when there is the big hit holding storage information. As shown in FIG. 21-5(A), the ratio of executing the continuous holding effect is set to 70%, and the ratio of not executing the continuous holding effect is set to 30%. In addition, when there is the pending storage information that is a big hit, the pending consecutive effects may be executed at a rate of 100%.

In the production determination table with holding continuous production of FIG. 21-5(B), which production (character A, character B, character C or character D) is executed when it is determined to execute the continuous retention production. Used to determine As shown in FIG. 21-5(B), in setting 1, the proportion determined by the character A is 30%, the proportion determined by the character B is 20%, the proportion determined by the character C is 10%, and the character The ratio determined by D is set to 40%. Further, in setting 2, the proportion determined by the character A is 10%, the proportion determined by the character B is 30%, the proportion determined by the character C is 20%, and the proportion determined by the character D is 40%. Is set to be. Further, in setting 3, the proportion determined by the character A is 10%, the proportion determined by the character B is 20%, the proportion determined by the character C is 30%, and the proportion determined by the character D is 40%. Is set to be.

When the hold consecutive effect is executed in the hold consecutive effect processing by setting the data shown in FIG. 21-5(B), the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is the character regardless of the set value. D is the highest, and the ratio is constant regardless of the set value. In other words, the character D that appears only in the setting 3 of the continuation rate suggesting effect is not an effect that suggests the set value in the continuous holding effect. However, since the character D appears with a very low probability when the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed, the effect appears at a high rate when the hold consecutive effect is executed, so that the interest of the game is improved. You can Further, it can be said that the high setting is finalized when the character D does not appear but is not put on hold.

Paying attention to characters other than the character D, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is “character A>character B>character C” in the case of setting 1 and “character B>character C>character A in the case of setting 2”. , And in the case of setting 3, "character C>character B>character A". With such a setting, the set value is suggested by executing the continuous holding effect.

FIG. 21-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the continuous retention effect process. The hold continuous production process is a process executed in the ending production process (S177). First, the effect control CPU 120 checks the inside of the pending storage buffer (248FS010) and determines whether or not there is a jackpot pending storage (248FS011). When it is determined that there is a big hit holding storage (Y in 248FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the holding continuous effect using the holding continuous effect determination table (248FS012), and proceeds to 248FS013. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no big hit holding storage (N in 248FS01), the process proceeds to 248FS015.

In 248FS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pending continuous effect. When the production control CPU 120 determines to execute the held continuous production (Y in 248FS013), the effect control table determines the contents of the production based on the production determination table with the held consecutive production (248FS014) and proceeds to 248FS016. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets to execute the determined content (248FS016), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the pending continuous effect (N in 248FS013), the process proceeds to 248FS015.

In 248FS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect content by the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. Here, the continuation rate suggestive effect determination table shown in FIG. 21C is used regardless of whether there is no big hit pending storage or when the pending continuous effect is not executed. As a result, even in the case of a big hit where the continuous holding effect is not executed, the lottery for the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed every time, so that the interest in the big hit can be improved. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets to execute the determined content (248FS016), and ends the process.

The continuation rate suggesting effect process and the continuation rate suggesting effect process described above may be collectively executed in the same flow. In such a case, in the case of a big hit from the normal state, the holding continuous effect may not be executed.

In addition, since the same character as the continuation rate suggesting effect appears in the hold consecutive effect, the interest of the game can be improved by combining the continuation rate suggesting effect and the hold consecutive effect. It should be noted that different characters may be displayed in the hold consecutive effect and the continuation rate suggesting effect.

(Regarding the setting suggestion effect executed by the characteristic unit 249F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the characteristic unit 249F will be described. Figure 21-7
[Fig. 8] is a diagram showing an example of a production operation of setting suggestive production. FIG. 21-7 shows an example of the setting suggestive effect pattern A shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21-7(A), the image display device 5 carries out an effect indicating that a big hit has occurred. Further, the remaining number display 249F001 showing the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed on the upper right of the screen. The remaining number display is decreased by one each time the variable display is executed once. FIG. 21-7(A) shows a case where the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation result in a big hit.

Next, the setting suggestion effect of FIG. 21-7(B) is executed during the period during the big hit round. In the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect using the push button 31B is executed as the number of times of setting suggestion effect corresponding to the remaining number of times up to ST20. On the right side of the screen, a setting suggestion residual image 249F002 indicating the number of remaining setting suggestion effects is displayed. In addition, a button image 249F003 simulating the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the screen, and the remaining setting suggestion effect count is indicated by the letters "Chance is 17 times!" at the upper part thereof. In this way, if the jackpot is a big hit as early as possible in the ST period, the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed is increased. Therefore, in the ST1 to 20th rotations as the predetermined period, it is suggested that the jackpot is won at the early number. It is possible to increase the execution ratio of the performance.

FIG. 21-7(C) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-7(C), when the pattern in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed is selected or when the push button 31B is not operated, the setting suggestion effect is not executed and nothing is displayed on the screen. Is also not displayed. On the other hand, FIG. 21-7(D) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 21-7(D), when the pattern in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is selected and the player operates the push button 31B, the character image 249F004 is displayed on the screen as the setting suggestion effect. It

A plurality of types of button images 249F003 shown in FIG. 21-7(B) may be provided. For example, a button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A may be provided, and when the stick controller 31A is operated, the character image 249F004 may appear at a higher rate than when the push button 31B is operated. Further, when the button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the appearance ratio of any one of the plurality of types of character images 249F004 may be increased. For example, when the button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the character D suggesting a high setting may appear at a high rate, or always appears (the character D is confirmed). Good. Further, even if there is only one operation means, the appearance ratio of the character image that appears depending on the change in the shape, color, etc. of the button image may be different.

Further, the character image 249F004 shown in FIG. 21-7(D) may appear twice or more because the setting suggestion effect by the button image 249F003 is executed multiple times. In such a case, when the second and subsequent character images 249F004 are displayed, the character images 249F004 displayed by the previous operation may be displayed in parallel. Further, the previous display may be updated so that a new character image 249F004 is displayed. In addition, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased by changing the display mode of the previous character image 249F004 (for example, a pose in which the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high, the color of the clothes is indicated as the reliability degree). Change to a higher color). Further, it is also possible to perform an effect such that the reliability is displayed as a percentage together with the plurality of character images 249F004 and the percentage display corresponding to the character image 249F004 corresponding to the actual set value is increased. In this way, it is possible to improve the reliability of the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times.

FIG. 21-8 is an explanatory diagram of a setting suggestion effect determination table. In the setting suggestion effect determination table, in the setting suggestion effect process, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations in the ST period, and which effect (character A, It is a table used for deciding whether to execute the character B, the character C, or the character D). The setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined with character A is 5%, the ratio determined with character B is 4%, and with character C. The determined ratio is 3%, and the character D has no determined ratio (0%). In setting 2, the proportion determined without the effect is 88%, the proportion determined with the character A is 3%, the proportion determined with the character B is 5%, the proportion determined with the character C is 4%, and the character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In the setting 3, the proportion determined without the effect is 87%, the proportion determined with the character A is 3%, the proportion determined with the character B is 4%, the proportion determined with the character C is 5%, the character D. The percentage determined by is 1%.

By setting the data shown in FIG. 21-8, in the setting suggestion effect process, when the big hit is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio of no effect is selected is high, and the setting suggestion effect is difficult to be executed. Has become. When the setting suggestion effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is “character A>character B>character C” in the case of setting 1, and “character B in the case of setting 2”. >Character C>Character A”, and setting 3 is “Character C>Character B>Character A”. That is, since the appearance rate of the character varies depending on the set value, it is possible to suggest the set value from the aspect of the character. Further, since the character D appears only in the most advantageous setting 3, when the character D appears, the determination rate is determined to be the high setting 3 when the character D appears. It should be noted that any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined to have no effect.

21-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion effect process. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed in the big hit medium effect process (S176). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (249FS001). The production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST by confirming the number of times stored in the variation number counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (Y in 249FS001), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is set by the setting suggestion effect determination table according to the set value. It is determined (249FS002), and the process proceeds to 249FS003. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (N in 249FS001), the process ends.

In 249FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting suggestion effect (Y in 249FS003), it sets to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the ST remaining number of times (249FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (N in 249FS003), the process ends.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21-9, the setting suggestive effect is set when the big hit is controlled at 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and when the big hit is controlled at 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. The execution ratios are different (the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the 21st to 100th times). In this way, when the jackpot is controlled in the ST state at any one of the 1st to 20th rotations from the ST start, and when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the ST start. Since the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is different when the game state is controlled, it is possible to focus attention on the execution timing of the effect suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

In particular, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the ST start (at the 21st to 100th rotations). Because the setting suggestion effect is not executed), by controlling to the big hit game state at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the big hit game state continues and the interest is improved, and attention is paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect. be able to.

Further, since the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations, the jackpot game at the 1st to 20th rotations earlier than the 21st to 100th rotations when controlled to the ST state Even if it is controlled to the state, it is possible to prevent the user from thinking that it is lost (for example, the effect of seeing only during ST cannot be sufficiently seen).

The period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but not including the 21st to 100th rotations. By doing this, it is possible to focus on whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the big hit game state is controlled within the predetermined period. It should be noted that if the effect up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is a special time period during which the setting suggestion effect may be executed when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the effect is executed. Good. For example, the background may be changed or a telop indicating a special period may be displayed during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST.

In the 21st to 100th rotations including the 1st to 20th rotations, the lottery of the setting suggestive effect is not executed by the same table, but the lottery is performed by using a different table for each variable display or multiple times. May be executed. In such a case, the rate of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the reliability may be higher at the earlier times.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-8, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the setting with higher reliability is performed than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. Since the suggestion effect is executed (the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the 21st to 100th times), the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that the setting difference becomes more prominent, so that the player can easily guess which setting value. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the setting suggestion effect when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(Regarding a modified example of the characteristic unit 249F)
FIG. 21-10 is an explanatory diagram of a setting suggestion effect determination table of the modified example. FIG. 21-10(A) shows a setting suggestive effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations, and FIG. 21-10(B) shows a setting suggestive effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. As shown in FIG. 21-10, in the modified example, different tables are used for ST1 to 20 rotations and ST21 to 100 rotations, but the setting suggestion effect is executed regardless of the number of changes. Further, in the modified example, the setting suggestion effect in which some character appears regardless of the number of ST hits is executed. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The setting suggestion determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations of FIG. 21-10(A) shows which setting suggestive effect (character A, character B, character C) when it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST. Alternatively, it is a table used for determining whether to execute the character D). In setting 1, the proportion determined by the character A is 50%, the proportion determined by the character B is 30%, the proportion determined by the character C is 20%, and the proportion determined by the character D is none (at 0%. is there). In setting 2, the proportion determined by the character A is 20%, the proportion determined by the character B is 50%, the proportion determined by the character C is 30%, and the proportion determined by the character D is none (at 0%. is there). In setting 3, the proportion determined by the character A is 20%, the proportion determined by the character B is 30%, the proportion determined by the character C is 40%, and the proportion determined by the character D is 10%.

The setting suggesting effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations of ST21 to 100B in FIG. 21-10(B) indicates which setting suggesting effect (character A when the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST in the setting suggesting effect process. , Character B, character C or character D) to be executed. In setting 1, the proportion determined by the character A is 40%, the proportion determined by the character B is 30%, the proportion determined by the character C is 30%, and the proportion determined by the character D is none (at 0%. is there). In setting 2, the ratio determined by the character A is 30%, the ratio determined by the character B is 40%, the ratio determined by the character C is 30%, and the ratio determined by the character D is none (at 0%. is there). In setting 3, the proportion determined by the character A is 30%, the proportion determined by the character B is 30%, the proportion determined by the character C is 35%, and the proportion determined by the character D is 5%.

By setting the data shown in FIGS. 21-10(A) and (B), in the setting suggesting effect process, if a big hit occurs from the start of ST to the end of ST, no effect is not selected. , Always one of the effects is executed. The ratio selected as an effect to be executed differs depending on whether it is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST or within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. If it is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is “character A>character B>character C” in the case of setting 1, and “character B in the case of setting 2. “Character C>Character A”, and in the case of setting 3, “Character C>Character B>Character A>Character D”. Further, in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A>character B=character C" in the case of setting 1, and "the ratio in the case of setting 2". Character B>character A=character C”, and in the case of setting 3, “character C>character A=character B>character D”.

With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value both within 1 to 20 rotations from ST start and within 21 to 100 rotations from ST start is character A in setting 1 and character B in setting 2. In setting 3, the appearance rate of the character C is high. However, the appearance ratio of the character having the highest appearance rate in each set value is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Further, if the character D appears regardless of the number of changes, it is determined that the setting 3 is set. In addition, you may make it differ in the content of the effect performed by 1 to 20 rotations or less from ST start, and 21 to 100 rotations or less from ST start.

(Regarding setting suggestion effect executed in the characteristic part 250F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the characteristic part 250F will be described. 21-11 is a figure which shows the example production operation of setting suggestion production. FIG. 21-11 shows an example of a big hit within the ST1 to 20th rotations and a big hit within the ST21 to 100th rotations in the setting suggestion effect pattern B shown in FIG. 21-2(C). ing. As shown in FIG. 21-11(A), which is when the big hit occurs within the first to 20th rotations of ST1, the image display device 5 performs an effect indicating that the big hit occurs during the big hit. Further, a remaining number display 250F001 showing the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed on the upper right of the screen. The remaining number display is decreased by one each time the variable display is executed once. In FIG. 21-11(A), a case where a big hit is shown in the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation after the start of ST is shown.

Next, during the jackpot round, the first setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11(B) is executed. In the first setting suggestion effect, a darts effect in which the arrow image 250F002 is applied toward the target image 250F004 in which “◯” and “x” are drawn is executed. When a big hit occurs within the first to 20th rotations of ST1, an effect in which the arrow can be thrown four times is executed at any rotation speed. "Chance is four times!" at the upper part of the target image 250F004 is a character indicating that there is an effect that the arrow can be thrown four times. When the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the arrow image 250F002 flies toward the target image 250F004.

FIG. 21-11(C) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(C), when the arrow image 250F002 hits "x" of the target image 250F004, "x" which is a failure image 250F005 indicating that the setting suggestion effect has failed is displayed on the screen. Displayed in the center. In contrast, FIG. 21-11(D) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(D), when the arrow image 250F002 hits “◯” in the target image 250F004, the character D image 250F006, for example, is displayed from a plurality of characters as the setting suggestive effect was successful. It

As shown in FIG. 21-11(E), which is when the big hit occurs within the ST21 to 100-th rotations, the image display device 5 executes an effect indicating that the big hit occurs during the big hit. Further, the remaining number display 250F001 showing the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed on the upper right of the screen. The remaining number display is decreased by one each time the variable display is executed once. FIG. 21-11(E) shows a case where the big hit occurs at the remaining 45 rotations of the 55th rotation after the start of ST.

Next, during the jackpot round, the second setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11(F) is executed. In the second setting suggestion effect, a bowling effect in which the pin image 250F008 is defeated by throwing the ball image 250F007 toward the six pin images 250F008 is executed. When a big hit occurs within the ST21 to 100th rotations, a bowling effect in which the ball can be thrown twice is executed at any rotation speed. "Chance is twice!" at the top of the pin image 250F008 is a character indicating that there is an effect that the ball can be thrown twice. When the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the ball image 250F007 rolls toward the pin image 250F008.

FIG. 21-11(G) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(G), when the ball image 250F007 does not hit the pin image 250F008, or when all the pin images 250F008 do not fall by one throw, it indicates that the setting suggestion effect has failed. The failure image 250F005, “x”, is displayed in the center of the screen. On the other hand, FIG. 21-11(H) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(H), when the ball image 250F007 hits the pin image 250F008 and all the pin images 250F008 have fallen down, it is determined that the setting suggestion effect has succeeded, for example, the character C image 250F009. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 21-11, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is when the big hit is controlled at 1st to 20th rotations from ST start and when the big hit is controlled at 21st to 100th rotations from ST start. different. In this way, in the ST state, when the big hit game state is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations, and when the big hit game state is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the execution timing of the effect that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

21-12 is a figure which shows a setting suggestion production determination table. 21-12(A) shows a setting suggestive effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations, and FIG. 21-12(B) shows a setting suggestive effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The setting suggestive effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations of FIG. 21-12(A) indicates whether or not the setting suggestive effect is executed in the setting suggestive effect process when it is a big hit within 1 to 20 revolutions from the start of ST. It is a table used for determining which setting suggestive effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) to be executed when executing. In the setting 1, the proportion determined without the effect is 82%, the proportion determined with the character A is 7%, the proportion determined with the character B is 6%, the proportion determined with the character C is 5%, and the character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In the setting 2, the proportion determined without the effect is 82%, the proportion determined with the character A is 5%, the proportion determined with the character B is 7%, the proportion determined with the character C is 6%, and the character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In the setting 3, the ratio determined to have no effect is 77%, the ratio determined to the character A is 5%, the ratio determined to the character B is 6%, the ratio determined to the character C is 7%, and the character D. The ratio determined to be 5% is 5%.

In the setting suggestion production process, the setting suggestion production determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations of FIG. 21-12(B) indicates whether or not the setting suggestive production is executed when it is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. It is a table used for determining which setting suggestive effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) to be executed when executing. In the setting 1, the proportion determined without the effect is 88%, the proportion determined with the character A is 5%, the proportion determined with the character B is 4%, the proportion determined with the character C is 3%, and the character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 2, the proportion determined without the effect is 88%, the proportion determined with the character A is 3%, the proportion determined with the character B is 5%, the proportion determined with the character C is 4%, and the character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In the setting 3, the proportion determined without the effect is 86%, the proportion determined with the character A is 3%, the proportion determined with the character B is 4%, the proportion determined with the character C is 5%, and the character D. The percentage determined by is 2%.

By setting the data shown in FIGS. 21-12(A) and (B), in the setting suggesting effect process, if the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, it does not depend on the rotation speed from the start of ST. , The ratio of selecting no effect is high, and it is difficult to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect is executed, the ratio selected as the executed effect is “character A>character B>character C” in the case of setting 1, and “character B>character in the case of setting 2”. C> character A”, and in the case of setting 3, “character C> character B> character A”.

With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value in both 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST is the character A in the setting 1 and the character B in the setting 2. In setting 3, the appearance rate of the character C is high. However, the appearance ratio is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the ST start. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. In addition, the character D is displayed regardless of the number of changes.
If appears, it is determined that the setting is set to 3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-12, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the ST start, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the ST start. Is high. In this way, by controlling the big hit at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the big hit game state continues, the interest is improved, and attention can be paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

Further, since the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations, the jackpot game at the 1st to 20th rotations earlier than the 21st to 100th rotations when controlled to the ST state Even if it is controlled to the state, it is possible to prevent the user from thinking that it is lost (for example, the effect of seeing only during ST cannot be sufficiently seen).

The period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but not including the 21st to 100th rotations. By doing this, it is possible to focus on whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the big hit game state is controlled within the predetermined period. In addition, during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST, a performance is performed that indicates that the ratio of the setting suggestion performance to be executed when the jackpot gaming state is controlled is higher than that after the 21st rotation. You should do so. For example, the background may be changed or a telop indicating a special period may be displayed during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-12, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the setting with higher reliability is performed than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. Suggestive production is executed. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that the setting difference becomes more prominent, so that the player can easily guess which setting value. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the setting suggestion effect when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

21-13 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion effect process. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed in the big hit medium effect process (S176).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (250FS001). The production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST by confirming the number of times stored in the variation number counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (Y in 250FS001), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is set by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST 1 to 20 rotations. It is determined (250FS002), and the process proceeds to 250FS003. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (N in 250FS001), the process shifts to 250FS005.

In 250FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 250FS003), the effect control CPU 120 sets the darts effect to be performed four times as the setting suggestion effect (250FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (N in 250FS003), the process ends.

In 250FS005, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. The effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST by confirming the number of times stored in the variation counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST (Y in 250FS005), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is set by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. It is determined (250FS006), and the process proceeds to 250FS007. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST (N in 250FS005), the process is ended.

In 250FS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting suggestion effect (Y in 250FS007), the setting control effect is set to perform the bowling effect twice (250FS008), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (N in 250FS007), the process ends.

It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect may be executed without fail when a big hit occurs during ST. Even in such a case, the big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST is executed at a higher rate than the big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. It is desirable to do so. Further, the appearance rate of only the character having the highest appearance rate may be changed according to the set value depending on the number of rotations from the start of ST.

(Regarding the modification of the characteristic part)
Although the characteristic portions 248F to 250F have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, Included in the invention. Below, the modification of the characteristic parts 248F-250F is demonstrated.

The continuation rate suggesting effect of FIG. 21-2(A) may be executed at the start of the ST state that is the start of the special state and at the end of the ST state that is the end of the special state. Specifically, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed at least at one of the start of the ST period (ST1 rotation) and the end of the ST period (ST100 rotation). In such a case, a variation pattern that is not selected in the ST2 to 99th rotations may be selected as the variation pattern. In particular, at the 100th rotation, a long variation pattern is selected to display the obtained payout. Therefore, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed during the payout display period. .. As the continuation rate suggesting effect, an effect suggested by the color of the effect around the screen of the image display device 5, an effect suggested by the character mode, an effect suggested by the display content of the character, an effect suggested by the character form. At least one of (for example, the color of the light guide plate that reflects the light incident from the side and emits the light to the front side) may be executed.

Further, when the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed, it is not automatically executed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side, but is executed by the player operating the operation means at a different timing or a different method from usual. You may Specifically, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed when the back button operation is executed by long pressing the button or inputting a command such as a cross key.

The effect control command designating the display result is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 side by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Then, the above-mentioned holding continuous effect may be executed based on the reception of the command. In such a case, if the effect control command that specifies the display result is not normal due to some influence, the effect control CPU 120 restricts the execution of the pending continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggesting effect. do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent suggesting incorrect information to the player. It should be noted that the effect to be limited may be determined in advance, such as not executing only the effect in which the character D for which the high setting is confirmed appears.

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information about the set value as shown in step 112IWS031 of FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS108 of FIG. 20-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the continuation rate suggesting effect based on the information about the set value, as shown in FIG. 21-4. In such a case, when the set value command is not normal as the information related to the set value, the effect control CPU 120 may limit the execution of the continuation rate suggesting effect of the high continuation determination. By doing so, it is possible to prevent suggesting an incorrect set value to the player without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggesting effect. Instead of limiting, a continuation rate suggesting effect that suggests low continuation may be executed.

The continuation rate suggesting effect and the holding continuous effect are not effects that simply cause a character to appear, but effects that show the continuation rate or the like as a result of execution of some kind of effect such as the roulette effect or bowling effect described above. Good.

Regarding the continuation rate suggesting effect, the case where the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed when the jackpot is not the big hit from the normal state has been described. However, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed even in the case of a big hit from the normal state. Further, in such a case, the held consecutive effects may be executed at the same time, or the execution of the held consecutive effects may be restricted (for example, the held consecutive effects are not executed for the first time).

The continuation rate suggesting effect may be made more reliable by continuously entering the ST state. By doing so, the interest of the game when the ST state continues is improved. On the contrary, when the ST state is immediately ended (for example, when the ST is finished once), the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed at the end of ST, and in that case, the continuity rate suggestion effect is produced by the highly reliable table. It should be executed. In this way, the set value is suggested even if the ST state ends at an early stage. Therefore, if the possibility of a high setting is suggested, the player can be prompted to continue the game. , Interest is improved.

As shown in FIG. 21-9, the setting suggesting effect has a higher execution rate when the big hit is controlled at 1 to 20 revolutions from the start of ST than when it is controlled to the big hit at 21 to 100 revolutions from the start of ST. It was getting higher. However, when the big hit is controlled at 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be set higher than when the big hit is controlled at 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the number of times is just after the start of ST. By doing this, it is possible to give attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the game is controlled to the big hit game state at a number of times slower than the number of times after the start of ST when controlled to the ST state. ..

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information about the set value as shown in step 112IWS031 of FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS108 of FIG. 20-13, and the like. And CPU120 for production control is performing the setting suggestion production process of FIG. 21-9 based on the information regarding a setting value. In such a case, when the set value command is not normal as the information about the set value, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an incorrect setting value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed without executing only the pattern for confirming the high setting without making a tentative decision (temporary setting) to execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting. It may be done. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

As shown in FIG. 21-7, in the invention relating to the characteristic portion 249F, the case has been described in which the effect using the operating means for the remaining number of times until the ST20th rotation is executed. However, the effect using the operation means may not be executed. Further, the lottery may be executed not as every time the remaining number of times is drawn, but as a plurality of times as one set suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 21-12, the setting suggestive effect has a higher execution rate when the big hit is controlled at 1 to 20 revolutions from the start of ST than when it is controlled to the big hit at 21 to 100 revolutions from the start of ST. It was getting higher. However, when the big hit is controlled at 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be set higher than when the big hit is controlled at 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the number of times is just after the start of ST. By doing this, it is possible to give attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the game is controlled to the big hit game state at a number of times slower than the number of times after the start of ST when being controlled to the ST state. ..

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information about the set value as shown in step 112IWS031 of FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS108 of FIG. 20-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 21-13 based on the information about the set value. In such a case, when the set value command is not normal as the information about the set value, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an incorrect setting value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed without executing only the pattern for confirming the high setting without making a tentative decision (temporary setting) to execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting. It may be done. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

In the continuation rate suggesting effect of FIG. 21-3, the setting suggesting effect of FIG. 21-8, and the setting suggesting effect of FIG. 21-12, the presence or absence of the effect and the character when the effect is executed are determined at the same time. However, a table for determining the presence or absence of the effect and a table for determining the character when the effect is executed may be separately provided.

The continuation rate suggesting effect and the setting suggesting effect may be executed not only when the big hit is controlled but also when it is out of control. Further, in such a case, various effects may be executed by the fact that the ST period ends without a big hit being executed, or such a state continues for a plurality of times.

The round in which the setting suggestive effect pattern A and the setting suggestive effect pattern B are executed may be determined in advance. Further, the round to be executed may be determined by random lottery. Also, these effects may be executed in the ending period. Further, the timing of execution may differ depending on the remaining number of STs.

Note that the control in the above-mentioned characteristic portion may be applied in combination with each other. As a result, it is possible to preferably execute the effect related to the setting suggestion.

(Explanation of Invention Concerning Characteristic Section 248F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 248F includes the following inventions regarding the above-described characteristic portion 248F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on the set setting value. It was In such a pachinko gaming machine, a giraffe is displayed while the identification information is variably displayed according to the set value before and after the change of the set value.
There has been a game machine that displays either an elephant or a lion and suggests a set value (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). Further, there has been a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until the variable display of the identification information of a specific number of times is executed (for example, see JP 2011-218044 A).

However, when the game machine such as JP 2011-218044 A executes the effect suggesting the setting like JP 2010-200902, there is room for improvement in the effect suggesting the setting. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 248F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player, and ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state becomes high until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) ( For example, the CPU 103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state is different according to the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate is different as shown in FIG. 21-1),
It is possible to execute a continuation rate suggesting effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-2(A), the continuation rate suggesting effect can be executed. is there).

According to such a configuration, since the continuation rate suggesting effect that suggests the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state to the player is executed, it is possible to draw attention to the effect that suggests the setting, which makes the game interesting. improves.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect executed when the advantageous state ends (for example, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed in the ending period).

With such a configuration, attention can be paid when the advantageous state ends, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of types of effect modes of the continuation rate suggestive effect are provided, and include any effect mode that can be executed with any setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. Even can be done).

According to such a configuration, the set value can be suitably suggested, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The plurality of types of continuation rate suggesting effects include an effect mode in which it is determined that a high continuation rate that is highly advantageous to the player is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-3, The character D that is confirmed to be set in the setting 3 is included).

According to such a configuration, the set value can be suitably suggested, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Holding storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing information regarding variable display as holding storage information;
Determination means (for example, S110 in FIG. 5) that determines whether or not to set the advantageous state based on the pending storage information,
Determination means (for example, S101 in FIG. 5) that determines whether or not the advantageous state is established before the determination by the determination means,
In the advantageous state, when the pending storage information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the pending storage unit based on the determination result of the determination unit, the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state. Further, a holding continuous production execution means (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes the pending continuous production of FIG. 21-6) capable of executing the pending continuous production that suggests
The holding continuous production execution means can execute the holding continuous production in the same manner as the continuation rate suggesting production (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-5, the holding continuous production is similar to the continuation rate suggesting production. The character appears).

With such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved by combining the continuation rate suggesting effect and the held consecutive effect.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
Further provided is a determination information output unit (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting determination information regarding the determination result of the determination unit (for example, a performance control command for designating a display result),
The holding continuous production execution means,
Executing the holding continuous effect based on the judgment information output from the judgment information output means (for example, executing the holding continuous effect based on an effect control command designating a display result).
When the determination information output from the determination information output unit is not normal, at least the execution of the holding continuous production in the same production mode as the continuation rate suggesting production is restricted (for example, production control for designating a display result). If the command is not normal, the CPU 120 for effect control limits execution of the continuous holding effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggesting effect).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent suggesting incorrect information to the player.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
An operating means (for example, push button 31B) operable by the player is further provided,
The continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the operating means (for example, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B).

With such a configuration, the player's motivation for operation can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information capable of specifying which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 of FIG. 20-9, FIG. 20-13 Step 112 IWS108),
Based on the setting value information output from the setting value information output means, a continuation rate suggesting effect executing means capable of executing the continuation rate suggesting effect (for example, effect control CPU 120, continuation rate suggesting effect in FIG. 21-4). ) And
When the setting value information output from the setting value information output unit is not normal, the continuation rate suggesting effect executing unit is determined to be set to a predetermined continuation rate that is at least highly advantageous to the player. Execution of the continuation rate suggesting effect is restricted (for example, when the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 restricts execution of the continuation rate suggesting effect of high setting confirmation).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent suggesting an incorrect set value to the player without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggesting effect.

(Explanation of Invention Concerning Characteristic Section 249F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 249F includes the following inventions relating to the characteristic portion 249F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on the set setting value. It was In such a pachinko gaming machine, depending on the set value before and after the change of the set value, any one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information to suggest the set value. There was a game machine (see, for example, JP 2010-200902 A). Further, there has been a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until the variable display of the identification information of a specific number of times is executed (for example, see JP 2011-218044 A).

However, when performing an effect that suggests a setting as in JP 2010-200902 A on a gaming machine such as JP 2011-218044 A, there is room for improvement in the timing of executing an effect that suggests a setting. It was In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 249F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player, and ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state becomes high until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) ( For example, the CPU 103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state is different according to the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate is different as shown in FIG. 21-1),
In the special state, the advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times and when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number. The execution rate of the setting suggesting effect that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-9, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and from 21 to 21 from the start of ST). The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect differs when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times).

According to such a configuration, in the special state, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is different between when the first state is controlled to the advantageous state and when the second state is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to draw attention to the execution timing of the performance that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state is a state configured by repeating a predetermined game a plurality of times (for example, a state in which a round game is repeated),
The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed during a round).

With such a configuration, the predetermined game can be paid attention, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times (for example, in FIG. As shown, when the jackpot is controlled at 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled at 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST (the 211st to 100th rotations). In the setting suggestion production is not executed)).

According to such a configuration, by controlling the advantageous state at the first time, the interest state is improved by continuing the advantageous state, and attention can be paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The second number of times is the number of times after the first number of times (for example, the 21st to 100th rotations are the numbers after the 1st to 20th rotations).

With such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, even if the advantageous state is controlled a number of times earlier than the second number of times, it is possible to prevent the loss from being considered.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The first number is a number after the second number (for example, the first number is the number immediately before the end of ST, and the second number is the number immediately after the start of ST).

With such a configuration, when the special state is controlled and the advantageous state is controlled at a number of times slower than the second number of times, it is possible to give a sense of security and focus attention on the execution of the setting suggestion effect. ..

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
In the special state, a predetermined period including the first number of times but not the second number of times is provided (for example, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is the first number of times). It includes 1st to 20th rotations but does not include 21st to 100th rotations.

With such a configuration, it is possible to give attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled within the predetermined period.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information capable of specifying which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 of FIG. 20-9, FIG. 20-13 Step 112 IWS108),
Based on the setting value information output from the setting value information output means, a setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing the setting suggestion effect (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing of FIG. 21-9), and Further equipped with,
If the setting value information output from the setting value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets a predetermined setting value that is less advantageous to the player among the setting values of the plurality of stages. As described above, the setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, if the setting value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes the low setting suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous setting value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player, and ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state becomes high until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) ( For example, the CPU 103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state is different according to the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate is different as shown in FIG. 21-1),
In the special state, when the advantageous state is controlled the first time, the advantageous state is controlled more than when the advantageous state is controlled the second time different from the first number. The reliability of the setting suggesting effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-8, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, 21 to 21 from the start of ST). Since the setting suggestion effect having higher reliability is executed than when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high).

With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the setting suggestion effect when the first state is controlled to the advantageous state in the special state, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic part 250F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 250F includes the following inventions regarding the above-described characteristic portion 250F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on the set setting value. It was In such a pachinko gaming machine, depending on the set value before and after the change of the set value, any one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information to suggest the set value. There was a game machine (see, for example, JP 2010-200902 A). Further, there has been a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until the variable display of the identification information of a specific number of times is executed (for example, see JP 2011-218044 A).

However, when performing an effect that suggests a setting as in JP 2010-200902 A on a gaming machine such as JP 2011-218044 A, there is room for improvement in the timing of executing an effect that suggests a setting. It was In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 250F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player, and ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state becomes high until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) ( For example, the CPU 103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state is different according to the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate is different as shown in FIG. 21-1),
In the special state, the advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times and when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number. 21. The production mode of the setting suggestion production that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-11, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, and when 21 to 21 are started from the start of ST. The effect mode of the setting suggestion effect differs when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation).

According to such a configuration, since the presentation mode of the setting suggestion production is different between when the special state is controlled to the advantageous state at the first time and when it is controlled to the advantageous state at the second time, It is possible to draw attention to the execution timing of the performance that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state is a state configured by repeating a predetermined game a plurality of times (for example, a state in which a round game is repeated),
The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed during a round).

With such a configuration, the predetermined game can be paid attention, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times (for example, in FIG. As shown, when the big hit is controlled at 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled at 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST).

According to such a configuration, by controlling the advantageous state at the first time, the interest state is improved by continuing the advantageous state, and attention can be paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The second number of times is the number of times after the first number of times (for example, the 21st to 100th rotations are the numbers after the 1st to 20th rotations).

With such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, even if the advantageous state is controlled a number of times earlier than the second number of times, it is possible to prevent the loss from being considered.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The first number is a number after the second number (for example, the first number is the number immediately before the end of ST, and the second number is the number immediately after the start of ST).

With such a configuration, when the special state is controlled and the advantageous state is controlled at a number of times slower than the second number of times, it is possible to give a sense of security and focus attention on the execution of the setting suggestion effect. ..

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
In the special state, a predetermined period including the first number of times but not the second number of times is provided (for example, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is the first number of times). It includes 1st to 20th rotations but does not include 21st to 100th rotations.

With such a configuration, it is possible to give attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled within the predetermined period.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information capable of specifying which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 of FIG. 20-9, FIG. 20-13 Step 112 IWS108),
A setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the setting value information output from the setting value information output means (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing of FIG. 21-13). Further equipped with,
If the setting value information output from the setting value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets a predetermined setting value that is less advantageous to the player among the setting values of the plurality of stages. As described above, the setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, if the setting value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes the low setting suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous setting value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player, and ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state becomes high until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) ( For example, the CPU 103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state is different according to the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate is different as shown in FIG. 21-1),
In the special state, when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the advantageous state is controlled more than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number. The reliability of the setting suggesting effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-12, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, 21 to 21 from the start of ST). (The reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high because the setting suggestion effect having higher reliability is executed compared to when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation.)

With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the setting suggestion effect when the first state is controlled to the advantageous state in the special state, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 109AK)
Next, the characteristic part 109AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, a normal symbol display 20, Although a plurality of types of display devices (display devices) such as the universal figure reservation display device 25C are provided in separate places, these display devices may be provided together. For example, an information display device 109AK001 as shown in FIG. 22-1A is displayed as the information display device 109AK001 as shown in FIG. Device (1st special symbol display device 4A, 2nd special symbol display device 4B, 1st reservation indicator 25A, 2nd reservation indicator 25B, normal symbol indicator 20, ordinary figure reservation indicator 25C) to be provided instead of You may The information display device 109AK001 may be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position visible to the player from the front, lower left, lower right, etc. in the game area).

As shown in FIGS. 22-1 (A) and (B), the information display device 109AK001 includes a plurality of display parts configured by lamps such as LEDs, and displays game-related information depending on the lighting state of each display part. To do. Each display part of the information display device 109AK001 is a first special symbol display device 109AK4A, a second special symbol display device 109AK4B, a first reserved display 109AK25A, a second reserved display 109AK25B, a normal symbol display 109AK20, and a universal figure. It is the hold indicator 109AK25C. Further, the information display device 109AK001 indicates a round number indicator 109AK011 indicating the total number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state, a time saving state indicator 109AK012 indicating the time saving state, and a probable variation state in the jackpot playing state. The probability change state indicator 109AK013 is provided as a display portion. As described above, the information display device 109AK001 is one module for displaying a plurality of types of game-related information. Each display part in the information display device 109AK001 is configured by, for example, the same LED. By doing so, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Each of the first special symbol display device 109AK4A and the second special symbol display device 109AK4B is composed of eight display parts (LED), and a display result (winning pattern) is obtained by a combination (lighting pattern) of turning on and off the eight display parts. Type) is displayed. It is arbitrary which lighting pattern is assigned to the loss or the hit type.

Each of the first hold indicator 109AK25A and the second hold indicator 109AK25B is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number according to the number of lights.

The normal symbol display device 109AK20 is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays the display result (type of hit) by the lighting pattern of the four display parts. It is arbitrary which lighting pattern is assigned to the loss or the hit type.

The universal figure hold indicator 109AK25C is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves by the number of lights.

The number-of-rounds indicator 109AK011 is composed of six display parts (LEDs), and displays the total number of rounds in the big hit game state in the big hit game state by the lighting pattern of the six display parts. Which lighting pattern is assigned to which round number may be arbitrary.

The time saving state indicator 109AK012 is composed of one display portion (LED), and lights to indicate that it is in the time saving state. The probability variation state indicator 109AK013 is composed of one display part (LED), and lights up to indicate that it is in the probability variation state.

The shape of the information display device 109AK001 and the number, shape, and arrangement of display parts may be arbitrary as long as various game-related information can be displayed. For example, the display portion of the information display device 109AK001 may be composed of 7-segment LEDs. Information other than the game-related information shown above may be displayed on the information display device 109AK001, or a part of the game-related information may not be displayed.

In this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up, a RAM clearing process in which the range for clearing (initializing) the RAM 102 is different according to the state (operation) at the time of starting up is executed. As shown in FIG. 22-2, when the initialization operation (clear switch is on, setting key 112IW051 is off and power is turned on) at the time of start-up, all contents stored in the RAM 102 are cleared. When the power failure recovery operation (clear switch and setting key 112IW051 is turned off and power is turned on) is performed at the time of startup, all the stored contents of the RAM 102 are retained. If a setting change operation (clear switch and setting key 112IW051 is on and power is turned on) is performed at startup, the information regarding the special figure display result and the general figure display result in the stored contents of the RAM 102 is retained and other information is cleared. To be done. A state in which a setting change operation is performed at startup and the set value can be changed is also referred to as a change permission state. In addition, when the setting change operation is performed at the time of startup, the information about the display result is retained, but the information about the game state and the pending storage information are cleared. Therefore, when the initialization operation is performed and when the setting change operation is performed. Therefore, the degree of advantage to the player does not differ except for the set value. Thereby, a fair game can be provided. Note that FIG. 22-2 shows some of the information stored in the RAM 102, but other information (various flags, determination results, etc.) is all information when initialized at startup. When is cleared and the power failure recovery operation is performed at startup, all information is retained. When a setting change operation is performed at the time of startup, other information may be cleared or arbitrary information may be held.

22-3 to 22-6 are display operation examples of the information display device 109AK001 when the power is turned off while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated, and then the power is turned on.

In FIG. 22-3(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated (power ON), the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays a lost symbol, and the first reserved memory 109AK25A indicates the first reserved memory number. It is displayed that there are three. In addition, a normal figure lost design is displayed on the normal symbol display 109AK20, and it is displayed that the number of stored general figure reservations is one on the general figure hold display 109AK25C. Then, the time saving state indicator 109AK012 is turned on, which indicates that the gaming state is the time saving state. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-3(B), all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off. After that, when a power failure recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the storage contents of the RAM 102 are held, and the control for displaying the game-related information is executed again based on the storage contents. Then, as shown in FIG. 22C, the information display device 109AK001 is restored to the display state before the power was turned off.

In FIG. 22-4(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays the lost symbol, and the normal symbol indicator 109AK20 displays the normal symbol lost symbol. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off as shown in FIG. 22-4(B). After that, when a power failure recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the storage contents of the RAM 102 are retained, and the control for displaying the game-related information is executed again based on the storage contents. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-4(C), the information display device 109AK001 is restored to the display state before the power was turned off.

In FIG. 22-5(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays a lost symbol, and the first reserved display 109AK25A has three first reserved memories. Is displayed. In addition, a normal figure lost design is displayed on the normal symbol display 109AK20, and it is displayed that the number of stored general figure reservations is one on the general figure hold display 109AK25C. Then, the time saving state indicator 109AK012 is turned on, which indicates that the gaming state is the time saving state. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-5(B). After that, if an initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the contents stored in the RAM 102 are erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-5(C), the information display device 109AK001 is in the all-off state even after the power is turned on.

In FIG. 22-6(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays the lost symbol, and the normal symbol display 109AK20 displays the normal symbol lost symbol. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-6(B), all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off. After that, when the setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned on during the setting change (in the change permission state), as shown in FIG. 22-6(C). .. When the change permission state ends, the information regarding the special figure display result and the general figure display result among the storage contents of the RAM 102 is held, and the control for displaying the game related information is executed again based on the storage contents. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-6(D), the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays the lost symbol, the normal symbol display 109AK20 displays the general symbol lost symbol, and the display before the power is turned off. Same as the state.

As shown in FIG. 22-2, in this embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on (at the time of startup), information about the special figure display result and the general figure display result is retained. It has become. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22-6(D), even when the setting is changed when the power is turned on, the display result is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A and the ordinary symbol display 109AK20 as before the power is turned off. can do. The display state of the information display device 109AK001 is the same as when the power failure recovery operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 22-4(C). Therefore, even when the player checks the information display device 109AK001 when the hall is opened, it is difficult to know whether the power outage recovery operation or the setting change operation is executed. In addition, since it is not possible to know whether or not the setting has been changed depending on the display state of the information display device 109AK001 at the time of startup, it is not necessary to initialize the remaining gaming machines when the settings of some gaming machines are changed. It is possible for a person to simplify the work of starting a plurality of gaming machines.

Further, it is preferable that the display of the image display device 5 at the time of activation is also common (for example, a screen indicating that the image has been activated) regardless of the operation at the time of activation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to know which operation has been performed at the time of startup by the display of the image display device 5. It should be noted that in order to enable confirmation by a hall employee or the like, the processing (initialization processing, restoration processing, setting change processing, etc.) executed on the image display device 5 at startup may be displayed.

When the setting is changed when the power is turned on (at the time of startup), the information other than the information regarding the special figure display result and the general figure display result is cleared, so that the first hold indicator 109AK25A, Even when the second hold indicator 109AK25B, the universal figure hold indicator 109AK25C, the number of rounds indicator 109AK011, the time saving state indicator 109AK012, and the probability variation state indicator 109AK013 are lit, the information related to these indicators is cleared during the setting change operation. Therefore, these display parts are turned off after the setting change operation.

(Modification of the characteristic part 109AK)
This feature part is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Further, all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Further, this feature part and other feature parts may be appropriately combined. For example, the configuration of at least part of the characteristic portions 248F to 250F may be introduced into the present characteristic portion.

In the above-described embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, the information display device 109AK001 is set to be in the all-off state after the power is turned on. However, when the initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, The special symbol display device 109AK4A (or the second special symbol display device 109AK4B) and the normal symbol display device 109AK20 may display the symbol with the highest appearance frequency (for example, a lost symbol). By doing so, even during the initialization operation, the display of the information display device 109AK001 at the time of startup is the same as during the power failure recovery operation or the setting change operation (for example, FIG. 22-3(C) or FIG. 22-6 ( D)) is possible, and the display can be substantially common regardless of which operation is performed at the time of startup. As a result, even if the information display device 109AK001 is checked, it becomes more difficult to know which operation has been performed.

In the above-described embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed at the time of start-up, the information regarding the special figure display result and the general figure display result among the storage contents of the RAM 102 is retained and other information is cleared. Alternatively, some of other information may be held. Also, all the information may be cleared. In this case, when the setting change operation is performed at power-on, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A (or the second special symbol display device 109AK4B) and the normal symbol display 109AK20, the symbol with the most appearance frequency (for example, a lost symbol) May be displayed. By doing so, even if the RAM clearing process similar to that at the time of the initialization operation is executed at the time of the setting change operation, the display of the information display device 109AK001 at the start-up is the same as that at the time of the power failure recovery operation or the setting change operation ( For example, FIG. 22-3(C) or FIG. 22-6(D) can be displayed, and a substantially common display can be obtained regardless of which operation is performed at the time of startup.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 109AK)
As a pachinko game machine capable of setting a set value, for example, one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 has been proposed. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902, the stored contents other than the set value are cleared when the setting change process is performed.
In such a gaming machine, there is room for improvement regarding the handling of the information held when the settings are changed.
The gaming machine according to the characteristic unit 109AK is made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that appropriately holds information at the time of setting change and makes it difficult to determine whether or not the setting is changed. And
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 109AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game and controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process of step Sa13, etc.) that can be set to any one of the plurality of setting values (for example, any of the setting values 1 to 3) out of the plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player )When,
Setting control means (eg, CPU 103 that executes steps Sa6 and Sa12) capable of controlling to a change permitted state that permits the setting value to be changed by the setting means based on the setting change permission operation;
An information display unit (for example, an information display device 109AK001) for displaying a plurality of game-related information regarding a game,
The information display means,
When the power failure recovery operation is performed, the control for displaying all the game-related information displayed before the power failure recovery operation is executed again (for example, FIG. 22-3, FIG. 22-4),
When the change permission state is controlled based on the setting change permission operation, a control for displaying a part of the game-related information (of the contents displayed before the change permission operation) after the change permission state ends. Is executed (for example, FIG. 22-6).
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable display means for executing variable display is provided,
The game-related information may include at least information regarding the number of variable displays that have been held (for example, the first held storage number and the second held storage number).
With such a configuration, important information about the game can be displayed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
It is possible to execute the initialization processing in which the initialization range of the storage area is different between when the initialization operation is performed and when the change permission state is controlled based on the setting change permission operation (for example, FIG. 22- 2) may be performed.
With such a configuration, an appropriate initialization process can be executed according to the situation.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The game-related information displayed after the change permission state ends may include at least a display result of a special symbol and a normal symbol.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The degree of advantage of the gaming machine is the same when the initialization operation is performed and when the setting change permission state is ended (the information regarding the gaming state is cleared as shown in FIG. 22-2). May be.
With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the initialization operation and the setting change.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Display control means for executing display control of the display means based on information from the game control means,
The display control means may execute the same display control when an initialization operation is performed and when the change permission state is ended.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 110AK)
Next, the characteristic part 110AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 22-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the counting effect setting process related to the characteristic unit 110AK. In the characteristic unit 110AK, it is possible to execute a counting effect of displaying a numerical value (for example, a numerical value of “3”) on the image display device 5 and displaying the numerical value in a countdown manner. When it becomes “0”, a specific effect is executed to notify that the expectation (various hit reliability etc.) of the variable display being executed is high. The counting effect setting process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the counting effect and an effect mode (count value) when executing the counting effect. The count effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7, for example.

In the count effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the count effect (step 110AKS001). In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the counting effect is determined based on the display result specified by the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, whether or not to execute the counting effect is determined at different rates depending on which is the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 22-8 shows a determination rate of whether or not to execute the counting effect in step 110AKS001. FIG. 22-8(A) shows the determination rate (the execution rate of the counting effect) when the setting value is 3, and FIG. 22-8(B) shows the determination rate (the counting effect of the setting effect) when the setting value is 2. 22-8(C) is a determination rate (execution rate of counting effect) when the set value is 1.

As shown in FIG. 22-8, when the display result is a big hit, the counting effect is more likely to be executed than when the display result is super reach loss or other (non-reach loss or normal reach loss). In addition, when the display result is super reach loss, the counting effect is more easily executed than when it is other (non-reach loss or normal reach loss). By doing so, when the counting effect is executed, the ratio of the big hit or the super reach is higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation can be increased by the counting effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22-8, in the characteristic part 110AK, the execution ratio of the counting effect differs depending on the set value. Specifically, when the setting value 3 with the highest jackpot probability is the highest, the ratio of the counting effect is executed is high, and when the setting value 1 is the lowest with the probability of the big hit, the ratio the counting effect is executed is the lowest. Has become. In this way, the higher the set value, the easier it is to decide to execute the counting effect. By doing so, the set value can be suggested to the player by the execution frequency of the counting effect. When it is suggested that the value is a high setting value, it is possible to encourage the player to play the game for a long period of time and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 22-8, the execution rate of the counting effect when the display result is a big hit is constant (50%) regardless of the set value, but the execution rate of the counting effect may be changed depending on the set value.

After determining whether or not to execute the counting effect in step 110AKS001, it is determined whether or not to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002). When it is determined not to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002; No), the counting effect setting process ends.

When it is determined to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002; Yes), a final count value in the counting effect (how many counts down from the initial value “3”) is determined (step 110AKS003). In this embodiment, the final count value in the counting effect is determined based on the display result specified by the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Further, the final count value in the counting effect is determined at different rates depending on which is the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 22-9 shows the determination rate of the final count value in step 110AKS003. The counting effect of the count value "3" in FIG. 22-9 is a counting effect in which the numerical value of "3" is displayed and the numerical value is erased as it is, as shown in FIG. 22-10. The count effect of the count value “2” in FIG. 22-9 is, as shown in FIG. 22-10, the count value in which the value “3” is displayed and the value is erased after changing from “3” to “2”. It is a production. The count effect of the count value “1” in FIG. 22-9 is, as shown in FIG. 22-10, after the numerical value of “3” is displayed and the value is gradually changed from “3”→“2”→“1”. , Is a counting effect that erases numerical values. As shown in FIG. 22-10, the numerical effect of the count value “0” in FIG. 22-9 is displayed as “3”, “2”, “1”, and “0” in a stepwise manner. After the change to, the numerical value is erased, and then the specific effect for informing that the degree of high expectation is performed is a counting effect.

As shown in FIG. 22-9, when the display result is a big hit, the count value is easily determined to be “0”, and when the display result is other (non-reach loss or normal reach loss), the count value is It is not decided to be "0". By doing so, it is possible to increase the probability (big hit reliability) of a jackpot when the numerical value is counted down (counted) to “0” by the counting effect and the specific effect is executed, and the specific effect is executed. If it is done, at least the super-reach will be lost, so the player's expectation can be increased by the counting effect and the specific effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22-9, in the characteristic part 110AK, the final count value determination rate differs depending on the set value. Specifically, when the display result shows a super-reach loss, the higher the set value is, the harder it is to determine the count value "0", and the higher the set value, the larger the value is likely to be determined. Further, when the display result is other, the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine a larger numerical value. That is, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the specific effect is not executed and the counting effect ends, and the probability that the counting effect ends when the countdown (counting) does not proceed (in the middle) is higher. By doing so, although the counting effect has been executed, the player is discouraged because the counting effect ends and the specific effect is not executed when the countdown (counting) does not proceed, and the set value is high. Since this can be suggested, it is possible to improve the effect of the counting effect and improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, when the set value is low, the countdown (counting) easily proceeds, and the count value becomes “0”, and the specific effect is easily executed. Therefore, when the set value is low, it is possible to expect the player that the numerical value becomes the specific value and the specific effect is executed, and the effect of the counting effect is improved.

Further, in the determination rate shown in FIG. 22-9, when the count value is “3”, the set value is 3 and the set value is 2 when the count value is “2”. When the ratio is high and the count value is “1”, the ratio of the set value being 1 is high. Therefore, when the count value is “3”, the set value is 3, and when the count value is “2”, the set value is 2, and the count value is “1”. If it ends with “”, it can be suggested that the set value is 1. In this way, it is designed to suggest the setting value corresponding to the county value when the counting effect ended halfway, the ending value, so you can understand the suggestion of the setting value when the counting effect ends halfway. It will be easier.

Note that the determination rates shown in FIGS. 22-8 and 22-9 are examples, and the higher the set value, the easier the counting effect is executed, and the higher the set value, the larger the counted value ends at the stage of a large numerical value. If it is easy and the lower the set value is, the easier the counting is to proceed, and the more easily the counting value becomes “0”, the execution rate of the counting effect and the determination rate of the counting value may be arbitrary. That is, the determination ratio may be arbitrary as long as the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

After the final count value in the counting effect is determined in step 110AKS003, the effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 110AKS004), and the counting effect setting process ends. The effect control pattern set in step 110AKS004 is read in the variable display effect effect process of step S172 of FIG. 7, so that the counting effect corresponding to the determination result is executed.

22-11 and 22-12 are examples of effect operation when the counting effect is executed. FIG. 22-11(A) shows that the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 are in the reach mode in which the decorative pattern showing the numeral 7 is stopped. ing. After that, when developing to super reach, as shown in FIG. 22-11(B), an image indicating super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed in the upper left portion. ..

Here, in the count effect setting process, when it is determined that the count effect that sets the final count value to “0” is executed, as shown in FIG. 22-11(C), during the reach effect is being executed. , A numerical value of “3” is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the image display device 5, and the numerical value is “3”→“2” as shown in FIGS. 22-11(D) to (F). -> "1" -> "0" changes step by step. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-11(G), the specific effect in which the numerical value is erased and the character image “heat” is displayed is executed.

Next, another example of the production operation will be described. FIG. 22-12(A) shows that the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 are in the reach mode in which the decorative pattern showing the numeral 7 is stopped. ing. Then, in the case of developing into super reach, as shown in FIG. 22-12(B), an image indicating the super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed in the upper left portion. ..

Here, in the count effect setting process, when it is determined that the count effect with the final count value being “3” is determined, as shown in FIG. 22-12(C), during the reach effect is being executed. A numerical value of “3” is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the image display device 5. After that, the numerical value is not counted down, and the numerical value is erased as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22-12(E), the decorative pattern of the lost combination is derived and displayed. In this way, when the numerical value of the counting effect ends at the stage of "3", the jackpot reliability of the variable display becomes low, but it is suggested that the set value is high, so the expectation of the player is maintained. can do.

22-11 and 22-12 show an example in which the counting effect is executed after the reach is established, but the counting effect may be started before the reach is reached (before the left and right symbols are stopped). ..

(Modification of the characteristic part 110AK)
This feature part is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Further, all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Further, this feature part and other feature parts may be appropriately combined. For example, the configuration of at least part of the characteristic portions 248F to 250F may be introduced into the present characteristic portion.

In the above embodiment, the initial value of the numerical value in the counting effect is "3" and the specific value is "0", but other numerical values may be used. For example, the initial value may be one of a plurality of types. By doing so, it is possible to expect that the numerical value becomes the specific value as the initial value of the numerical value is closer to the specific value, so that the interest of the production is improved. Further, the numerical value in the counting effect is not limited to counting down, and may be counting up. In this case, the specific effect may be executed when the counted-up numerical value reaches the specific value. Further, the numerical value to be counted does not necessarily have to be continuously counted.

There may be a plurality of types of production modes (numerical color, counting speed, numerical font, numerical initial value, numerical display position, etc.) for the counting effect. Further, the production mode (numerical color, etc.) may be changed during the counting production. Then, the ratio of the specific value, the jackpot reliability, the ratio of the super reach, and the like may be different according to the effect mode of the counting effect. Moreover, you may make it suggest a setting value according to the production|generation aspect of counting production. For example, red and white may be provided as numerical colors, and red may be more likely to reach a specific value (more likely to be a big hit) than white. In addition, red may be set to have a higher accuracy of the set value suggested when the counting effect ends midway than white. In addition, a plurality of counting speeds may be provided, and the ratio of reaching a specific value (being a big hit) may be different according to the counting speed. Also, the accuracy of the set value suggested when the counting effect ends midway may be changed according to the counting speed. By doing so, attention can be paid to the counting effect.

Moreover, you may make it perform the count effect which suspends a count and restarts a count after that. For example, when another effect (preliminary effect, reach effect, etc.) is executed during the execution of the counting effect, the counting effect (counting) is interrupted during the execution period of the other effect, and The counting effect (counting) may be restarted after the end.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the counting effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of the variable display (the change notice advance notice effect), but it is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of the variable display before execution (prefetch notice effect). Good. Further, the counting effect may be executed across a plurality of variable displays. The counting effect may be executed in the big hit game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is an effect indicating that the jackpot reliability is high (an effect indicating that the jackpot is a big hit), but it may be an effect indicating that it is advantageous to the player. For example, an effect that suggests that it will be an advantageous jackpot type (the number of rounds when the jackpot is a big hit or an effect that suggests whether or not it is a jackpot), or the gaming state is a jackpot state when the gaming state is not reported. It may be an effect or the like suggesting. Further, when the counting effect is executed in the big hit game state, it may be an effect that suggests the number of rounds of the big hit, or an effect that indicates promotion to the probability variation big hit. In a gaming machine that can be controlled in a probable state based on the fact that a game ball has entered a specific area within the special winning opening, the effect may be that the game ball has entered the specific area.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 110AK)
As a pachinko game machine capable of setting a set value, for example, one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 has been proposed. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, an effect of suggesting a set value can be executed.
In such a gaming machine, there is room for improvement in the method of rendering.
The gaming machine according to the characteristic unit 110AK has been made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the invention to provide a gaming machine with improved entertainment and improved entertainment.
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 110AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game and controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process of step Sa13, etc.) that can be set to any one of the plurality of setting values (for example, any of the setting values 1 to 3) out of the plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing counting effect),
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect for executing a specific effect) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, FIG. 22-11 (G)) when the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, “0”) And a control CPU 120),
The numerical value display means,
When ending the display of the numerical value after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11) and when ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12). And there is
The more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value in 110AKS003, the count value "0"). Is difficult to determine).
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The more advantageous the set value that has been set for the player, the easier it is for the numerical value to be displayed by the numerical value display means (for example, the higher the set value in 110AKS001, the easier it is to decide to execute the counting effect). You may do it.
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the numerical value is displayed by the numerical value display means, the more advantageous the set value that has been set to the player, the higher the rate of ending the numerical value display at the stage where there is little change (for example, the set value in 110AKS003). Is higher, the higher the count value is, the higher the count value is likely to be determined).
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
There may be a plurality of types of numerical value display modes by the numerical value display means.
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
There may be a plurality of types of rate of change of the numerical value by the numerical value display means.
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The numerical value display means may be capable of temporarily hiding the numerical value when changing and displaying the numerical value.
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 120AK)
Next, the characteristic part 120AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the characteristic part 120AK, a plurality of button effects can be executed as effects for operating the push button 31B. Specifically, in response to the push button 31B being operated while the variable display is being performed on the image display device 5, a button notice for performing a display that suggests a degree of expectation such as jackpot reliability or super reach reliability, In the big hit game state, a mode selection effect of selecting the effect mode after the end of the big hit game state by operating the push button 31B is executed.

FIG. 23-1 is an example of the effect operation of the button advance notice of the characteristic unit 120AK. FIG. 23-1(A) shows that variable display is executed in all the decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. When the variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence/absence of the button notice and the effect mode based on the display result and the variation pattern. When it is determined to execute the button advance notice, as shown in FIG. 23-1(B), at the predetermined production start timing after the start of the variable display, the operation promotion image for prompting the push operation of the push button 31B. 120AK010 is displayed.

FIG. 23-1(G) is an enlarged view of the operation promotion image 120AK010. As shown in FIG. 23-1(G), the operation promotion image 120AK010 includes a button image 120AK011 that is a mode showing the push button 31B and a meter image 120AK012 that shows the operation valid period of the push button 31B. As described above, in the operation promotion image 120AK010 of this embodiment, the button image 120AK011 and the meter image 120AK012 are integrated. The button image 120AK011 is provided with the characters "PUSH!" for prompting the push operation of the push button 31B. The meter image 120AK012 is provided on the button image 120AK011 image, and by changing the display (decreasing the meter display), the operation valid period of the push button 31B is shown. The meter image 120AK012 is a bar-shaped meter and is displayed in a state where the meter display is full (all black in the figure) at the start of the button advance notice, and the meter display decreases from the left over time (in the figure). Then it becomes white). When the operation valid period has elapsed, the meter display becomes empty, so that the operation valid period is indicated by the length of the meter display.

The operation promotion image 120AK010 shown here is an example, and any image may be used as long as it indicates the operation valid period while prompting the player to perform an operation. For example, a scale may be provided on the meter image 120AK012, a numerical value may be displayed, or a clock type meter may be used.

If the push button 31B is not pressed after the button advance notice is started, the meter display in the meter image 120AK012 decreases as time passes, as shown in FIGS. 23-1 (C) and (D). Here, when the push button 31B is pressed within the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 23-1(E), a notice image (here, the character “heat” is displayed according to the presentation mode of the button notice. Image) is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23-1(F), the notice image is erased and the button notice ends.

If the push button 31B is pressed during the operation valid period, the meter display in the meter image 120AK012 becomes empty, as shown in FIG. 23-1(E′), indicating that the operation valid period has elapsed. Be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 23-1 (F'), the button advance notice ends without displaying the advance notice image.

Note that in FIG. 23-1, the button notice is executed while the variable display is being executed in all the ornament pattern display areas, but some of the ornament patterns are stopped during the execution of the button notice. Alternatively, the button advance notice may be executed after a part of the decorative designs is stopped. When another effect (reach effect or other notice effect) is executed during execution of a button effect such as a button announcement, the operation effect image 120AK010 may be temporarily deleted, and the button effect may be interrupted.

FIG. 23-3(A) shows the execution rate of the button advance notice in this embodiment. Before the variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence/absence of the button advance notice and the effect mode of the button advance notice based on the variable display pattern and the display result at the determination rate shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a button notice A, a button notice B, and a button notice C are provided as the presentation modes of the button notice. As shown in FIG. 23-3(A), in the present embodiment, the expectation such as the jackpot reliability and the ratio of the super reach is higher than the case where the button advance notice is not executed. The degree of expectation is higher in the order of button notice A<button notice B<button notice C.

FIG. 23-3(B) shows the effect contents of the button effect in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23-3(B), the button notice A is an effect mode in which the notice image “!?” is displayed based on the push button 31B being operated after the operation promotion effect is executed. There is. The valid operation period for the button notice A is 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation m seconds. The button notice B is an effect mode in which the notice image “chance” is displayed based on the push button 31B being operated after the operation promotion effect is executed. The valid operation period for the button notice A is 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation m seconds. The button notice C is an effect mode in which the notice image “!?” is displayed based on the push button 31B being operated after the operation promotion effect is executed. The valid operation period in the button notice C is 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation m seconds. Therefore, FIGS. 23-1(B) to (C) show an example of the effect operation of the button notice C. It should be noted that m seconds after the start of the change (the start timing of the button advance notice) may be determined in advance or may be changed according to the change pattern (change time). Also, the operation valid period may be determined by the number of frames instead of the number of seconds.

It should be noted that the execution rate of the button advance notice and the content of the effect are examples, and changes and increase/decrease of the effect pattern can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, the presentation mode of the button advance notice may be different depending on the game state and the presentation mode.

FIG. 23-2 is an example of the production operation of the mode selection production of the characteristic unit 120AK. FIG. 23-2(A) shows that the image display device 5 starts 15 rounds in the big hit game state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23-3(B), in 15 rounds in the big hit game state of 16 round big hits (rounds before the final round), the probability variation state (or the controlled state after the big hit game state ends) (or A mode selection effect capable of selecting an effect mode in a (time saving state) is executed. Here, as the effect mode in the probability change state, the normal mode and the one-shot notification for notifying that the big hit is confirmed during the variable display than the normal mode (big hit confirmation notification) are frequently executed. Modes are provided.

As shown in FIG. 23-2(B), when 15 rounds in the big hit game state are started, the operation prompt image 120AK010 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the mode can be selected by pressing the push button 31B. “Push to select mode” is displayed, and images indicating “selectable mode”, “normal mode” and “single notification mode” are displayed. In FIG. 23-2(B), the image indicating the “normal mode” is enlarged and surrounded by a thick frame (highlighted), which indicates that the “normal mode” is selected. ..

When the push button 31B is pressed here, as shown in FIG. 23-2(C), the image showing the "one-shot notification mode" is highlighted and the "one-shot notification mode" is selected. In addition, the selection operation of the effect mode can be performed any number of times during the 15th round. Then, as shown in FIG. 23-2(D), the effect mode selected at the end of the 15th round is confirmed.

Since the end condition of the effect is the end condition of the 15th round in the mode selection effect, the operation valid period due to the passage of time is not predetermined. Therefore, although the operation prompting image 120AK010 similar to the button advance notice is used, the meter image 120AK012 in the operation prompting image 120AK010 does not change as it is full (FIGS. 23-2(B) to (D)). .. By doing so, by changing the display mode of the meter image 120AK012 depending on the type of button effect, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of operation promoting images, and the data capacity can be reduced. Further, the operation valid period can be suitably notified by changing the display pattern of the meter image depending on the type of button effect.

It should be noted that the round in the big hit game state is the timing which is the earlier of the timing when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the round and the timing when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number. Since is the end condition, it is difficult to specify the valid operation period at the start of the round.

When the 15th round is completed, as shown in FIG. 23-2(E), the notification of the end of the 15th round and the notification of the confirmed effect mode (here, the “one-shot notification mode”) are executed. At the end of the 15th round, a flag that can determine the effect mode selected in the mode selection effect is set, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the effect mode corresponding to the flag is controlled.

In the one-shot notification mode, the execution ratio of the one-shot notification effect executed at a predetermined rate during the variable display when the variable display result is a big hit may be set higher than in the normal mode. The one-shot notification effect may not be executed in the normal mode. The one-shot notification effect may be executed only in the probability changing state, or may be executed at a predetermined rate even in the non-correcting changing state or the time saving state. The presentation mode of the one-shot notification production may be changed depending on the game state.

In the present embodiment, the mode selection effect is executed in 15 rounds in the big hit game state of 16 round big hits (rounds before the final round), but the mode selection effect is performed in any round in the big hit game state. May be executed.

When the probability variation state (or time saving state) ends, for example, based on the number of fluctuations and becomes a normal state, the effect mode selected in the probability variation state (or time saving state) may be inherited in the normal state. Further, the effect mode in the normal state may be selectable, and the effect mode may be taken over in the probability changing state or the time saving state. In this case, even in the same effect mode, the effect mode may be changed according to the game state.

FIG. 23-4 is a flowchart showing an example of a button advance notice execution process for executing a button advance notice relating to the characteristic part 120AK. The button notice execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display effect process of step S172 when it is determined to execute the button notice. In the button advance notice execution processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the start timing of the button advance notice (step 120AKS001). In this embodiment, in step 120AKS001, it may be determined whether or not it is the start timing of the button advance notice based on the effect control timer value and the effect control data for the button advance notice.

If it is the start timing of the button advance notice (step 120AKS001; Yes), the operation promotion effect in the button advance notice is started (step 120AKS002). In step 120AKS002, control for starting the display of the operation prompting image 120AK010 as shown in FIG. 22-1(B) is executed. In step 120AKS002, an operation promotion effect execution flag indicating that the operation promotion effect is being executed is set.

If it is not the start timing of the button advance notice (step AKS001; No), after executing the process of step S120AKS002, it is determined whether the operation promotion effect is being executed (step 120AKS003). Whether the operation promotion effect is being executed may be determined based on whether the operation promotion effect execution flag is on. If the operation promotion effect is not being executed (step 120AKS003; No), the button advance notice execution processing is ended.

If the operation promotion effect is being executed (step 120AKS003; Yes), control for updating and displaying the meter image 120AK012 of the operation promotion image 120AK010 according to the remaining operation valid period is executed (step 120AKS004). Then, it is determined whether or not the push operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS005).

When the push operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS005; Yes), the operation promotion effect (display of the operation promotion image 120AK010) is ended, and control is performed to display a notice image corresponding to the type of the button notice ( Step 120AKS006). After that, the button advance notice execution processing ends.

When the push operation on the push button 31B is not detected (step 120AKS005; No), it is determined whether the operation valid period has elapsed (step 120AKS007). In step 120AKS007, it is determined whether or not the operation effective period has elapsed from the effect control timer value and the effect control data for button advance notice. If the operation valid period has not elapsed (step 120AKS007; No), the button advance notice execution processing ends. When the operation valid period has elapsed (step 120AKS007; Yes), the operation promotion effect (display of the operation promotion image 120AK010) is ended, and the button advance notice execution processing is ended.

When the operation promotion effect is ended in steps 120AKS006 and 120AKS008, the operation promotion effect execution flag is cleared.

FIG. 23-5 is a flowchart showing an example of a mode selection effect execution process for executing the mode selection effect related to the characteristic part 120AK. The mode selection effect execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the big hit mid-range effect process of step S176 when 15 rounds in the big hit game state (16 round big hit). In the present embodiment, it is explained that the mode selection effect is always executed in the case of a 16-round big hit, but it may be executed at a predetermined rate, or the 16-round big hit is a probability change big hit and an uncertain change. A big hit may be provided and the mode selection effect may be executed only in the case of the probability variation big hit.

In the mode selection effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a command designating the start of 15 rounds in the big hit game state (16 round big hit) is received from the main board 11 (step 120AKS011). .. In step 120AKS011, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the mode selection effect by determining whether it is the start timing of 15 rounds.

When the command designating the start of the 15th round is received (step 120AKS011; Yes), the mode selection effect is started (step 120AKS012). In step 120AKS012, control for starting the display of the operation promotion image 120AK010 and the effect image of the mode selection effect as shown in FIG. 22-2(B) is executed.

After the mode selection effect is started in step 120AKS012 or when the start timing of the 15th round has not been reached (step 120AKS011; No), it is determined whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B has been detected (step 120AKS013).

When the push operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS013; Yes), control is performed to switch and display the effect mode being selected (step 120AKS014). In step 120AKS014, control is performed to switch the image of the effect mode that is highlighted and displayed as shown in FIGS. Then, the mode flag for judging the selected effect mode is switched (step 120AKS015).

When the push operation on the push button 31B is not detected (step 120AKS013; Yes), after executing the processing of step 120AKS015, a command for designating the end of 15 rounds in the jackpot gaming state (16 round jackpot) is issued on the main board. It is determined whether or not it is received from 11 (step 120AKS016). In step 120AKS016, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the mode selection effect by determining whether it is the end timing of 15 rounds.

When the command designating the end of the 15th round is received (step 120AKS016; Yes), the control of ending the display of the operation promotion image 120AK010 and the effect image of the mode selection effect and ending the mode selection effect is executed. (Step 120AKS017). In this way, the mode selection effect does not end with the lapse of time, but ends when a command is received from the main board 11. The condition for ending the mode selection effect is not limited to the reception of a processing command from the main board 11, but a command or signal (for example, a command for displaying an image on the image display device 5) on the effect control board 12 side. It may be established by transmitting and receiving a signal or the like).

Then, control for notifying that the selection of the effect mode according to the mode flag is confirmed is executed (step 120AKS018). In step 120AKS018, as shown in FIG. 22-2(D), for example, control is performed to notify that the 15th round is completed and to notify that the effect mode being selected is confirmed.

If it is not the end timing of the 15th round (step 120AKS016; No), after the processing of step 120AKS018 is ended, the mode selection effect execution processing is ended.

(Modification)
This feature part is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Further, all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Further, this feature part and other feature parts may be appropriately combined.

As the button effect for operating the push button 31B, a button effect other than the above-mentioned button notice and mode selection effect may be executed. For example, between the start and the end of the variable display, the push button 31B may be provided with a plurality of operable button repeated notices. Such a button repeated notice may be executed in addition to the button effect of the above-described embodiment, or may be executed instead of the mode selection effect.

FIG. 23-6 is an example of the effect operation of the button repeated notice in the modification of the characteristic unit 120AK. FIG. 23-6(A) shows a state before the variable display is started, in which the decorative designs are stopped due to a miss combination in all the decorative design display areas in the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 determines the presence/absence of the button repeated notice and the effect mode based on the display result and the variation pattern when starting the variable display. When it is determined to execute the button repeated notice, as shown in FIG. 23-6(B), an operation promotion image 120AK010 for prompting a pressing operation on the push button 31B is displayed at the start of the variable display.

In the button repeated notice in the characteristic part 120AK, the operation valid period is the period from the start to the end of the variable display, and the notice indicating the degree of expectation is given in response to a plurality of pressing operations on the push button 31B within the period. The image is to be displayed. However, the upper limit number of operation receptions is determined in advance. In the button repeated notice, the operation valid period is from the start to the end of the variable display, and when the operation valid period is indicated by the meter image 120AK012, the variation time can be roughly estimated by the decreasing speed of the meter display. The variation pattern with a higher degree of expectation has a longer variation time because the reach effect of the super reach and the pseudo-relation are executed. Therefore, when the operation valid period is indicated by the meter image 120AK012, the approximate degree of expectation is inferred at the start of fluctuation due to the decreasing speed of the meter display. Therefore, in the button repeated notice of this modification, as shown in FIG. 23-6(B), the meter image 120AK012 remains full and is not changed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the expectation degree from being guessed by the player before the expectation degree is indicated by the push button 31B being operated in the button repeated notice.

In this way, the expectation such as the jackpot reliability depends on the length of the operation effective period, and the button effect that does not change the meter image 120AK012 is also referred to as a specific operation effect. On the other hand, the button effect (for example, the button notice of the above embodiment) indicating the operation valid period by the meter image 120AK012 is also referred to as a predetermined operation effect. As the button effect for which the operation effective period is determined, another predetermined operation effect (for example, an effect in which the expectation degree such as the jackpot reliability does not change depending on the length of the operation effective period) may be executed.

When the push button 31B is pressed, as shown in FIG. 23-6(C), a notice image (character image of “!?” here) that is drawn according to the display result and the variation pattern is displayed. To be done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23-6(D), the notice image is not erased and the notice of repeated button hits continues.

When the push button 31B is further pressed, as shown in FIGS. 23-6(D) to (I), a notice image corresponding to the lottery result for each pressing operation ("!?" or "heat") is displayed. (Character image) is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 23-6(D) to (I), the button repeated notice is continued not only during variable display of all the decorative symbols but also after some symbols are stopped or during reach production. Then, as shown in FIG. 23-6(H), when the display result (here, the big hit combination) is derived and displayed and the variable display ends, the operation promotion image 120AK010 or the notice image is erased and the button repeated notice ends. ..

FIG. 23-7(A) shows the execution rate of the button repeated notice and the determination rate of the number of possible consecutive hits in this modification. Before the variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the button repeated notice and the number of times the button can be consecutively repeated based on the variable display pattern and the display result, as shown in FIG. decide. In the present modification, when the button repeated notice is executed, the number of consecutive hits is determined to be 5, 10, or 15 times. When the push button 31B is pressed during the execution of the button repeated notice, the notice image is displayed if the number of times of consecutive hits is possible. As shown in FIG. 23-7(A), in this modified example, the expectation, such as the jackpot reliability and the rate of super-reach, is higher than the case where the button repeated notice is not executed. Also, the higher the number of consecutive hits, the higher the expectation. It should be noted that the remaining number of possible consecutive hits may be notified by the image display device 5 or the like.

FIG. 23-7(B) shows the effect contents of the button repeated notice in this modification. As shown in FIG. 23-7(B), the button repeated notice is an effect mode in which a notice image is displayed each time the push button 31B is operated after the operation promotion effect is executed. The operation valid period in the button repeated notice is from the start of fluctuation (reception of a command specifying start of fluctuation) to the stop of fluctuation (reception of a command specifying stop of fluctuation).

FIG. 23-7(C) shows the display ratio of the notice image displayed when the push button 31B is operated in the button repeated notice in this modification. In this modification, the first image “!?”, the second image “chance”, and the third image “heat” are provided as the notice images. In the case where the button repeated notice is being executed, if the number of operations on the push button 31B is within the number of consecutive hits, one of the notices is displayed at a rate shown in FIG. The image is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23-7(C), in the present modification, the expectation degree such as the jackpot reliability and the super-reach ratio when each preview image is displayed is as follows: first image<second image<third It is higher in the order of the images. As shown in FIGS. 23-7(A) and (C), when the jackpot reliability and the rate of super-reach are high, the number of consecutive hits is likely to be large, and the notice image with high expectation is also likely to be displayed. There is. By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to perform a positive operation.

It should be noted that the execution ratio of the button repeated notice and the effect contents are merely examples, and changes and increase/decrease of effect patterns are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, the presentation mode of the button repeated notice may be different depending on the game state and the production mode.

In the case of executing the button repeated notice in the variable display accompanied by the pseudo string, the button repeated notice may be executed during the initial fluctuation and the re-change. In this case, the number of consecutive hits may be increased for each re-change. When notifying the number of possible consecutive hits, the player's expectation can be increased by increasing the number of possible consecutive hits for each re-change. Further, the higher the number of pseudo-repetitions, the more likely it is that a notice image with a high degree of expectation is displayed.

When the number of possible consecutive hits is reached, the button consecutive notice may be ended, or a predetermined effect image (an image indicating that the operation is not possible, a notice image displayed last, etc.) is displayed. You may Further, after any one of the notice images is displayed, the notice image having a lower expectation than the notice image may not be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful by displaying the low-anticipation notice image after the high-expectation notice image is displayed.

FIG. 23-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the button repeated notice execution process for executing the button repeated notice relating to the characteristic part 120AK. The button repeated notice execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display effect process in step S172 when it is determined to execute the button repeated notice. In the button repeated notice execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a command for designating variation start has been received from the main board 11 (step 120AKS021). In step 120AKS021, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the button repeated notice by determining whether or not it is the fluctuation start timing.

When the command for designating the start of variation is received (step 120AKS021; Yes), the button repeated notice is started (step 120AKS022). In step 120AKS022, control for starting the operation promotion image 120AK010 as shown in FIG. 23-6(B) is executed.

After the button repeated notice is started in step 120AKS022, or when the button repeated notice has not started (step 120AKS021; No), it is determined whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS023).

When the pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS023; Yes), the advance notice image to be displayed is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 23-7(C) according to the display result and the variation pattern (step 120AKS024). Then, the control for displaying the decided notice image is executed (step 120AKS025).

If a push operation on the push button 31B is not detected (step 120AKS024; Yes), after executing the processing of step 120AKS025, whether or not a command for designating stop of variation (decision of symbol) is received from the main board 11 Is determined (step 120AKS026). In step 120AKS026, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the button repeated notice by determining whether it is the fluctuation stop timing.

When the command for designating the stop of fluctuation is received (step 120AKS026; Yes), the control of ending the display of the operation prompting image 120AK010 and the notice image of the button repeated notice and executing the button repeated notice is executed (step 120AKS027). In this way, the button repeated notice does not end with the lapse of time, but ends when a command is received from the main board 11.

If it is not the fluctuation stop timing (step 120AKS026; No), after the processing of step 120AKS029 is ended, the button repeated notice execution processing is ended.

In the above-described embodiments and modifications, in addition to prompting the player to operate by displaying the operation promotion image 120AK010 on the image display device 5, a lamp or LED is provided in the push button 31B to push as an operation promotion effect. You may make it perform the effect which lights the lamp in button 31B. In this case, the lighting pattern of the lamp may be common regardless of the type of button effect. By doing so, the control data for the lamp can be shared, and the data capacity can be reduced.

A button effect for which the operation effective period is not predetermined, such as the mode selection effect of the above-described embodiment or the button repeated notice of the modified example, may be terminated by the progress of effects other than the button effect. For example, among the button effects for which the operation effective period is not predetermined, the button effects to be executed during the change may be terminated by the establishment of the reach state, the execution of the pseudo-relation, the development to the super reach, etc. Good. Among the button effects for which the operation valid period is not predetermined, the button effects that are executed during the big hit are triggered by the promotion of the number of rounds, the promotion from the non-probability odds jackpot to the probability odds jackpot, and the winning of a specific area within the special winning opening It may be finished at. In such a button effect in which the operation valid period is not predetermined, the meter image 120AK012 may be kept full. Further, the button effects may be interrupted by the progress of effects other than the button effects as described above, and the button effects may be restarted after the effects are finished.

Further, although the push button 31B is adopted as the operation means in the embodiment and the modification of the characteristic part 120AK, in the operation effect of operating the stick controller 31A and other operation means, the operation promotion image (operation means) of the present invention. And an image in which the effective period of operation is integrated) may be adopted. That is, the push button 31B of the embodiment and the modification of the characteristic part 120AK may be replaced with another operation means, and the button effect may be replaced with another operation effect.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 120AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 120AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player,
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling display of an operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) for promoting an operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) in a mode related to the operation unit and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012),
The display control means,
In the case of displaying the operation promotion display, when the end time of the effective period of the operation on the operation means is set, the quantitative display can be changed on the auxiliary display unit to change the effective period. The operation prompting display can be displayed in the first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests
A second display pattern for displaying the operation prompting display without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit when the end time of the effective period of the operation on the operation means is not set. The operation prompting display can be displayed (for example, FIG. 23-2).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the effective period.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control means may terminate the display of the operation promotion display in the second display pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the end of 15 rounds).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control the display period of the operation promotion display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The predetermined condition may be met when the display control unit receives predetermined information (for example, a command designating the end of 15 rounds).
With such a configuration, the control load on the display control means can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the operation prompting display is displayed in the second display pattern, the operation on the operation means is valid multiple times (for example, FIG. 23-2).
You may do it.
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The lighting mode of the lamp related to the operating means is common between when the operation promotion display is displayed in the first pattern and when the operation promotion display is displayed in the second pattern. May be.
With such a configuration, the amount of control data can be reduced.

(6) Another gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player,
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling display of an operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) for promoting an operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) in a mode related to the operation unit and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012),
It is possible to execute a specific operation effect (for example, a button repeated notice) in which the ratio controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player varies depending on the length of the effective period of the operation on the operation means,
The display control means,
When the operation promotion display is displayed along with the execution of a predetermined operation effect (for example, a button notice) different from the specific operation effect, the operation means can be changed by displaying the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests the effective period of the operation for
When the operation promotion effect is displayed along with the execution of the specific operation effect, the operation promotion is performed in the second display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-6) displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The display can be displayed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the rate at which the quantitative display is controlled to the advantageous state depending on the degree of change from being estimated.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process of step Sa13, etc.) that can be set to any one of the plurality of setting values (for example, any of the setting values 1 to 3) out of the plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing counting effect),
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect for executing a specific effect) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, FIG. 22-11 (G)) when the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, “0”) And a control CPU 120),
The numerical value display means,
When ending the display of the numerical value after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11) and when ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12). And there is
The more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value in 110AKS003, the count value "0"). Is difficult to determine).
With such a structure, the interest of the game is improved.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker , 9 Game effect lamp, 10 General prize hole, 11 Main board, 12
Production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary pattern display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start opening switch, 23 count switch, 30 ball hitting handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push Buttons, 32 movable bodies, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I/O, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control section.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Display control means for controlling the display of the operation prompting display for promoting the operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display is composed of at least an operation display unit in a mode related to the operation unit, and an auxiliary display unit,
The display control means,
When the operation prompting display is displayed, if the end time of the valid period is set in the valid period during which the operation on the operating means is valid , the quantitative display is variably displayed on the auxiliary display unit. By doing so, it is possible to display the operation promotion display in the first display pattern for suggesting the valid period,
When the operation prompting display is displayed, if the end time of the valid period is not set in the valid period in which the operation on the operating means is valid , the quantitative display is not changed on the auxiliary display unit. A game machine characterized by being capable of displaying the operation prompting display in a second display pattern to be displayed.

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