JP6737828B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine has been proposed that executes an effect (eg, award ball number display effect of "2400 GET") based on that the total number of game media given during an advantageous state (eg, during a big hit game) has reached a predetermined number. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-18677, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the variable winning means (eg, attacker) is in a difficult state or unable to win in an advantageous state (eg, an interval between rounds), the game medium is launched. Even if the player does not win the variable winning means and the game medium is not provided, the player may feel stress.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine capable of reducing stress felt by a player during a period in which the variable winning means is in a difficult or unwinable state in the advantageous state. The purpose is to

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), in which a gaming medium can be won. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening)) that can be changed between a state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or unable to win a prize. Then, an advantageous state control means capable of controlling the unit game in which the variable winning means is in the first state to an advantageous state in which the variable winning means is executed a prescribed number of times after an interval period in which the variable winning means is in the second state, and a specific period (for example, a condominium Cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media given during the state period or one big hit game state period (for example, the production control CPU 120 uses the cumulative acquisition number counter to perform steps 019IWS211, S213, S213). (S304, S310, S322, S324, etc.) and related effects related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, acquisition number notification effect, see FIGS. 8-36 (A3) and (B4)). ) Can be performed , and the cumulative counting means can cumulatively count the number of game media provided based on the fact that the game media has won at least the variable winning means (for example, , A part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS204, S304 and the like using the cumulative acquisition number counter.), and the related effect execution means, the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means is a predetermined value (for example, 1000, 2000, 3000, so on ..., on the basis that has been reached to have been set for each 1000.), is capable of executing the related production, to your Keru interval period to an advantageous state, capable of executing a related director der Ri (e.g., partial. Figure 8-34, see Figure 8-35 to effect control CPU120 executes step 019IWS309~S312 etc.), advantageously state control means, an advantageous state, a first preferred state, first The second advantageous state in which the number of times of unit game is more than the advantageous state is controllable, and the interval period in the advantageous state is different between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is longer than the execution period of the related production in any of the states .
With such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above is provided with an informing unit capable of informing that a game medium has been added (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes step S176 and the like), and the informing unit is in a specific period. The number of game media provided therein can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquisition number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is a portion that executes steps 019IWS212, S214, S306, S312, S323, S325, etc.), and when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state, the accumulated value update effect for updating the accumulated value image (for example, The cumulative acquisition number display update effect) can be executed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
With such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the notification means is a predetermined amount given based on the game medium being won in the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the first state in the advantageous state. The game medium can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a specially acquired number image) (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS205 or the like. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35). In the advantageous state, when the variable winning means is in the second state, it is possible to execute the cumulative value update effect in which the predetermined image acts on the accumulated value image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306 and the like). Portion, see FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the effect related to the addition of the game medium.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image indicating a numerical value (see, for example, FIG. 8-28).
With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of provided game media.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the related effect executing means, when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, the specific condition is the number of consecutive wins in a big hit during a big hit game). Has been played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), or that there is a pending memory that is a big hit among the currently stored pending memories (that is, the big hits run continuously). When the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state, it is established when an effect having a rarity degree or an advantage degree equal to or higher than a predetermined degree is executed, such as a pending consecutive suggestion effect that suggests Even if the cumulative value has reached the predetermined value, the related effect is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS102 to S103, S301, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the related effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the related effect executing means does not reach the predetermined value when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. Even if the cumulative value reaches the predetermined value by the time the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the related effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312). And the like for executing the same, etc. (see (B1) to (B4) in FIG. 8-36).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the related effect.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), an advantageous state control unit capable of controlling in a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (for example, big hits A to C) is provided, and related effect execution is performed. The means is capable of executing the related effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120) when being controlled to the advantageous state having the highest degree of advantage of the plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the big hit C (15R big hit)). Performs steps 019IWS101 to S103, S301, S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment from being deteriorated by performing a flashy production in a state unfavorable to the player.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above, a setting means capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 6) , Game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-11, FIG. 8-12), and suggestive effect suggesting the set value (eg, FIG. 8-11) , Setting suggestion effect), and the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state.
With such a configuration, when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state, the suggestive effect can be focused.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on 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 front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every big hit classification in a special symbol display device. It is a figure showing the shift mode of the 1st reservation indicator and the 2nd reservation indicator. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every big hit classification in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. 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 the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a large hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a large hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of a display content. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is the flowchart which shows the game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clearing process, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flow chart which shows power failure detection processing. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor at a cold start, and (B) shows a display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of a set value error or when the power is restored from the power interruption during the setting change. It is a figure. (A) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the hold display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display device during the setting change process, and (B) is the occurrence of the set value error, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a special symbol display device at the time of returning from the power failure during setting change. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the production aspect of acquisition production. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart showing a big hit start time effect setting process. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing during the special winning opening opening. It is the flowchart which shows the special winning opening closing production processing. It is the flowchart which shows the special winning opening closing production processing. It is an explanatory view showing the control state of the special winning opening and the effect execution timing in the big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the acquisition number display end production and the cumulative acquisition number display update production. It is the explanation drawing which shows the production example of cumulative acquisition number display renewal production and acquisition number information production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the special effect which concerns on the characteristic part 229F. It is a figure which shows the interval period setting suggestion production determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 229F in a table format. It is a figure which shows the interval period setting suggestion production determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 230F in a table format. FIG. 28 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of effect of over-winning setting suggesting effect related to the characteristic part 231F. It is a figure showing the over-prize setting suggestion production decision table concerning the characteristic part 231F in a table format. FIG. 32 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing a production example of an acquisition number setting suggesting production relating to the characteristic portion 232F. It is a figure which shows the acquisition number setting suggestion production determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 232F in a table format. FIG. 28 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of V prize setting suggesting effect related to the characteristic portion 233F. It is a figure which shows the V winning setting suggestion production determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 233F in a table format.

(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 constant open state in which a game ball can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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, and thus the tip of the movable wing piece. 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 are 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 lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a 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 rotation operation of the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player. 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 a prize 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 (starting winning occurs, 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 becomes "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 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 to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability change 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). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was 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 instead of the display, sound 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 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 lost") may be displayed as a stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). 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) the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative 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 medium effect, an effect for 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 a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a 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 stopped partially or entirely. 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 the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. 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 into 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, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the 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. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been 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 process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on 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 cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating 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 processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and 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). 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. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When 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. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After completing 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 (for example, 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 at predetermined time intervals (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, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). 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, whereby 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. are realized. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the execution and suspension management of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold indicator 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure symbols.

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 holding information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of holding 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 holding 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 starting winning prize thus set to be transmitted is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 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 a production control command corresponding to each process to the production 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. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, 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 "big hit" 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, 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 decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. 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 as to whether the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". Includes 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 there is 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 first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. 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, in accordance with which the big hit type is, the upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set. 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 a process of 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 the. 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". After the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing is ended.

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". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state 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 preprocessing 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 small hitting open process 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 a performance operation for informing 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 processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state 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 has elapsed. 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 a 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 production operation using various production devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the production control command 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 processing shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes prefetching advance notice setting processing (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories 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 decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the 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 in response to 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 end of variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what is 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 display processing during 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 there is an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state 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 gaming 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 process during the small hit in step S174 is a process 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. The value 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 this small hitting end effect processing, 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 medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming 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 termination of 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 processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, 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 explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the 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, 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 implementing the present invention are not limited to the form 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. Further, 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.

Also, 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, a hardware resource on the side of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like may be directly used. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, 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”, and “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board (gauge that constitutes a gaming board surface. Board 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is provided in the gaming machine frame 207SG003 between a door open position that opens the front surface of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 and a door closed position that closes the front surface of the gaming machine frame 207SG003. The glass door frame 207SG003a is rotatably provided so that the game area can be opened and closed. When the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which a game ball can flow down, and the game board The right side of the image display device 5 in 2 is formed in the right game area 207SG002R where the game balls can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a relatively weakly launched (left hitting) game ball flows down by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30, and the right game area 207SG002R is a left game area 207SG002L by operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. The game ball that has been stronger (right-handed) than the game ball that flows down is a game area that flows down through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5.

In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 207SG002L, and in the right game area 207SG002R, from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R, the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, the general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can be won in the first winning hole formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 can be won, and the passage gate 41 can be passed.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot enter the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot enter the first starting winning opening. Has become.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. The state is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable setting value state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) etc. which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value and an opening sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 are provided. As will be described later in detail, the setting value change state in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is a state in which a store clerk or the like of a game hall can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) Is also.

The setting switching main body portion provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switching switch 207SG052, is housed in the substrate case 207SG201 together with the main substrate 11, and the locking switch 207SG051 and the setting switching switch 207SG052 are included. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 closed. By using the game machine frame 207SG003 to open, it becomes possible to operate. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 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. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON/OFF switching operation described later with a setting key. In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be combined.

Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged on the front surface of the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is 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.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of performing variable display of 1 special map, second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of performing variable display of second special symbol, first hold display capable of displaying first reserved memory number 207SG025A, the second holding display 207SG025B capable of displaying the second holding storage number, the normal symbol display 207SG020 capable of executing the variable display of the normal design, the general figure holding display 207SG025C capable of displaying the general figure holding storage, In a gaming state in which a round indicator 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds of the big hitting game (big hitting type) during the big hitting game, a high sphere state (time saving state), a big hitting game state, or the like, is shot toward the right gaming area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a probability variation lamp 207SG133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time saving lamp 207SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8 segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed in a common combination. ing.

When the variable display result in the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derivation display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result in the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is a variable display with two types of big hit symbols (combination of illuminated LEDs) for each big hit type. Results and derivation display are possible.

In the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, the big hit symbols that can be derived and displayed are different between the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be overlapped.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B each have LEDs of four segments arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is turned on, and the second from the left each time the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left are sequentially turned on. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LEDs in the pending display corresponding to the variable display are moved in a predetermined shift direction in accordance with the reduction (consumption) of the pending storage. In part 019IW, the light goes out toward the left).

In the characteristic unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending storage and the second special figure pending storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending storage is preferentially executed. It is like this. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure reservation memory and two second special figure reservation memories (only the LED at the left end of the first reservation indicator 207SG025A). Is lit up and the left two LEDs of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are lit), the variable display based on the second hold for special figure is executed to display 0 second hold for special figure. Then, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round display 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot type in the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, there are provided three jackpot types: a jackpot A for 5 round jackpot A, a jackpot B for 10 round jackpot, and a jackpot C for 15 round jackpot. However, which of the segments forming the round display 207SG131 is lit up differs depending on the type of jackpot.

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

In the effect control board 12 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 operable between the respective origin positions and the effect positions during variable display and the like are provided. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321, and a second movable body 207SG322 is located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. The origin detection sensor 207SG332 that can detect this is connected.

FIG. 8-8(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the characteristic unit 019IW in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-8(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals forming the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command designating fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a design. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result designation command, as shown in, for example, FIG. 8-8(B), the determination result of whether the variable display result is “miss”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ) Or different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

In the variation display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the command 8C00H is the first variation display result designation command indicating the pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result is “miss”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be "small hit".

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

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) specification command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is possible to identify which error (abnormality) has occurred on the effect control board 12 side. Therefore, the occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by the error notification processing described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open designation command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a designation command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that it is a period during which the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result designation command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the EXT data to be set may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. .. With the command for opening during the special winning opening and the command after opening for the special winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of times the round is executed in the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state (for example, "1" to "15"). To be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied. The command B300H is a special winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 has been detected by the count switch 23. The command B400H is a general winning a prize winning designation command for notifying that the game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning a prize opening 10 is detected by the corresponding general winning a prize opening switch.

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

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

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

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

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

FIGS. 8-9 are explanatory diagrams illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the characteristic part 019IW of this embodiment, 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, and the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the universal figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are 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.

Although the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which each of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-9, the present invention is not limited to this and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

8-10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “miss” and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "miss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern corresponding to the variation display result of "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-10, regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, the super reach variation pattern of super reach α and super reach β Is set shorter than. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach β is executed In this case, the special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high, so that the normal reach variation pattern and the In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are classified into variation pattern types such as non-reach type, normal reach type, and super reach type. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided and these fluctuations are set. It is also possible to first determine the type of the variation pattern from the random number for determining the pattern type, and then determine the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, when the set value that is set is 1, the variation pattern that is the normal reach loss is set, and when the set value is 2, the pseudo continuous production is performed. If the set value that is set is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, a pseudo continuous effect is performed 3 times and a variation pattern that becomes super-reach loss...

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data 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. 8-11 to 8-13, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming 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. 8-11(A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11(B), -11(C) display result determination table (setting value 3), FIG. 8-12(A) display result determination table (setting value 4), FIG. 8-12(B) display result determination table (setting value 3) Setting value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12(C), jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-13(A), FIG. 8-13( B) big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. B, big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit variation pattern determination table, loss variation pattern determination table, public figure display result determination table (not shown), public figure A fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the jackpot is changed. .. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. In other words, the set value is that the largest value, 6, is the most unfavorable value for the game arcade side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more advantageous the value for the game arcade side. Become.

8-11(A) to FIG. 8-11(C) and FIGS. 8-12(A) to 8-12(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 the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, a display result determination table common to the first special drawing and the second special drawing is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(A) to FIG. 8-11(C) and FIG. 8-12(A) to FIG. 8-12(C), in each display result determination table, the game state is a probable change state ( In the high accuracy state), more determination values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of the "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability to be determined (in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3 Compared with 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, 1/200 when the setting value is 6, the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2 and 1/180 when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, 1/120 when the setting value is 5, and 1/100 when the setting value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

In addition, in each display result determination table, the determination value is assigned such that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state and the set value. Has been. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-11(A) to FIG. 8-11(C) and FIG. 8-12(A) to FIG. 8-12(C), regardless of the game state and the set value, The probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is set to 1/200. In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, regardless of the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as the small hitting result may be different according to the set value.

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result as "big hit" is the largest. The lower the value of the set value, the larger the value of the set value is, and the determination value is assigned so that the probability of being determined to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" is set (big hit probability: set value 6>set value). 5>set value 4>set value 3>set value 2>set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 is shown in FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C) and 8-12. If any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit shown in (A) to FIG. 8-12 (C) is matched, it is determined that the special design is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). Also, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C) and FIGS. 8-12(A) to 8-12(C). Then, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C) and FIGS. 8-12(A) to 8-12(C) is the probability (ratio) of being a big hit and the small hit. The probability (ratio) of Also, to determine whether to make a big hit is to decide whether to control the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B stop symbols in It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, determining whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit gaming state, stop in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 causes the display results shown in FIGS. 8-11A to 8-11C and 8-12A to 8-12C to be displayed. The judgment table is used to judge whether to make a big hit or a small hit.Whether a big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately for each set value Whether or not to make a small hit may be individually determined.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a total of six setting values 1 to 6 as settable values, 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 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-13(A) and 8-13(B) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type 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). It is a table when doing. In addition, FIG. 8-13(B) determines the jackpot type 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). It is a case table.

The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C, based on the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14. In the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as an uncertain variation big hit) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state to shift to the low accuracy high base state, and the big hit game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time reduction control are executed, and a big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a probable variation big hit) are set so as to shift to the high-precision high-base state.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big hit game state by "big hit C" is a normally open big hit which is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment), or a special number of times of the predetermined number of times. Before the figure game is executed, the jackpot game state is entered and the game ends.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control executed after the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is big hit B or big hit C, high-precision control and time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so the big hit game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It occurs in the so-called condominium state.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, three types of big hit types A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is 2. You may provide less than four types or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13(A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), if the setting value is "1", the determination value range of MR2 is from 0 to 299. , 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, 100 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “2”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 229 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “4”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 189 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 169 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of the MR2 determination values of 0 to 299. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the setting value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special drawing game of the first special symbol, only the short-time control is executed after the big-hit game is finished. Among the big hit B and the big hit C for which both the probability change control and the probability change control are executed, the proportions for determining the big hit C become lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, if the variation special figure is the first special symbol, the highest payout rate is when the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the set values are 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-13(B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value range of MR2 is 0 to 299. Among them, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, 100 to 199 are assigned to the big hit B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “2”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 179 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2. , 180 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 160 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "4", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 139 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of the MR2. , 140 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 119 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 120 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “6”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C in the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of the MR2. (The jackpot B is not assigned a judgment value).

In this way, when the big hit occurs in the special drawing game of the second special symbol, only the time saving control is executed after the big hitting game is finished, while the rate of determining the big hit A is the same, while the time saving control is finished after the big hitting game is finished. Among the big hit B and the big hit C for which both of the probability variation control and the probability change control are performed, the proportions for determining the big hit C become lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the variation special symbol is the second special symbol, the highest payout rate is the case where the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the setting value is 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as big hit B. That is, the case where the jackpot type determination rate differs depending on the set value that is set is that one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%). Although included, even when the variation special map is the second special map and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, there may be provided a case of determining the big hit type as big hit B. ..

In this way, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, 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. It has become.

In the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined using MR2 which is a random number value for big hit type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is It may be determined using MR1 which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is to the player (the jackpot probability increases, and the jackpot C as the jackpot type becomes easy to be determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a smaller set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be advantageous to the player.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself does not change, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game playability is not limited to this, and 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 characteristic 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 probability of jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, the game ball during the big hit game is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. While the game state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to a probable state based on passing, the game property (so-called V that the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map). Probability variation type), if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a big hit game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called mixed type 1 type 2 type). Furthermore, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 1-3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and A setting may be provided in which the small hit probability is high, but the number of prize balls obtainable during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 to 6). ..

Furthermore, 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 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a performance switch (every time the game ball passes a predetermined area). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (a game state is changed to a probable state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot gaming state).

The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a 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, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when it is predetermined that the variation display result is “big hit” and the variation display result is “small hit” The jackpot variation pattern determination table that is used when it is predetermined, and the variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when it is determined that the variation display result is “miss” is prepared in advance. ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-15(A) and 8-15(B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A is used when the big hit type is big hit A. And a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is jackpot B and jackpot C. These jackpot variation pattern determination tables (jack jacks) A) and the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits B and big hits C) show fluctuation patterns for normal reach big hits (PB1-1), fluctuation patterns for super reach α big hits (PB1-2), and super reach β big hits. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the variation pattern determination random value MR3 can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-15(A), in the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits A), when the setting value is “1”, one of the ranges 1 to 997 of the judgment values of MR3 is set. Up to 400 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the super reach. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the β big hit. When the set value is “2”, 1 to 380 of the range of judgment values of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 381 to 835. Are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 836 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", 1 to 360 of the range of MR3 determination values of 1 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 361 to 820. Are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 821 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 340 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot in the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 341 to 805. Are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach α big hits (PB1-2), and 806 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach β big hits (PB1-3). When the setting value is "5", 1 to 320 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 321 to 790. Are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 791 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 300 of the range of judgment values of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 301 to 775 are set. Are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit, and 776 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 8-15(B), in the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit B and big hit C), when the set value is “1”, the judgment value range of MR3 is from 1 to 997. , 1 to 200 are assigned to the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit. Further, when the set value is "2", 1 to 180 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 181 to 510 are assigned. The variation patterns (PB1-2) of super-reach α big hits are assigned, and the variation patterns 511 to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns (PB1-3) of super-reach β big hits. Further, when the set value is "3", of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 160 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 161 to 470 are set. It is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 471 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). Further, when the set value is "4", 1 to 140 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 141 to 430 are assigned. The variation patterns (PB1-2) of super-reach α big hits are assigned, and 431 to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns (PB1-3) of super-reach β big hits. When the set value is “5”, 1 to 120 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 121 to 390 are set. The variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super-reach α big hit is assigned, and the variation patterns 391 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super-reach β big hit. Further, when the set value is "6", 1 to 100 of the range of judgment values of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 101 to 350 are assigned. It is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3).

In this way, when the big hit A is won in the special drawing game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit is the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). And the set values become lower in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the big hit B or the big hit C is won in the special drawing game, the rate of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit determines the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit. It is higher than the ratio and lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the determination values are “big hit B” or “big hit C”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “big hit A”. In this case, since the super-reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the variation pattern of the super-reach β is executed, the player may be “big hit B” or “big hit C”. You can increase your expectations.

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Is assigned as. Specifically, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. Among them, 0 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PC1-1) of the small hit. Although only the PC 1-1 is provided as the variation pattern for the small hit in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the variation pattern for the small hit, With the set values 1 to 6, the variation pattern of the small hit may be determined from a plurality of variation patterns at different rates.

In addition, the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss, which is used when the number of pending storage is 1 or less in the low base state where the game state is not subjected to time saving control, and the low base Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total pending storage number is 2 to 4 in the state, and loss variation used when the total pending storage number is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table D for loss, which is used when the game state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed, are prepared in advance.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-16(A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for one or less low-base medium total pending storage number), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 is In the range 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, 1 to 430 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1) out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 431 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 410 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 411 to 700 are set. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is "4", out of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 390 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 391 to 700 are set. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “5”, 1 to 370 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 are set. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 350 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1) out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 351 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to the total pending storage number of 2 to 4 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of α-miss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super-reach β-loss (PA2-3) within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. ing.

As shown in FIG. 8-16(B), in the variation pattern determination table for loss B (for the number of low-base medium total pending storage numbers 2 to 4), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 In the range 1 to 997, 1 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, 1 to 480 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the set value is “3”, 1 to 460 of the judgment value range 0 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 461 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the setting value is "4", 1 to 440 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “5”, 1 to 420 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 421 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2) in the range of 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 401 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 8-16(C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for 5 or more low base medium total pending storage numbers), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach-loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3) in the determination value range 1 to 997 of MR3, and 531 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 510 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3) in the range of the MR3 determination values 1 to 997, and 511 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "4", 1 to 490 out of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “5”, 1 to 470 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 471 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

Further, in the variation pattern determination table D for the loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the super-reach β loss, within the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(D), in the variation pattern determination table for loss D (for high base), when the setting value is “1”, among the determination value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. The variation pattern of the loss (PA2-2) is assigned, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, 1 to 530 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 531 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 510 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4) out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 511 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

Further, when the setting value is “4”, 1 to 490 out of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 491 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “5”, 1 to 470 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 471 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “6”, 1 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4) in the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997, and 451 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

As described above, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the rate of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is higher than the rate of determining the super reach variation pattern, and the rate of determining the normal reach variation pattern. Are set to decrease in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. When using the variation pattern determination tables for loss A to D, regardless of the variation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values are variation patterns of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 of the determination values are the super reach β loss. If each variation pattern is assigned, that is, if the variation display result is a loss, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the staging effect from being reduced due to the fact that the variable display due to is not executed.

In the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach α loss and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β loss are completely the same between the set values as variation patterns for loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the determination rate of the variation pattern of these super-reach α loss and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β loss is between each set value. May differ by a slight difference (for example, about 1%).

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value that is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same regardless of the set value that is set. Alternatively, only the determination rate of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are irrespective of the set value that is set. Although the example in which both the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is a loss, the super reach α The determination rate of only one of the loss variation pattern determination rate and the super-reach β loss variation pattern determination rate may be the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are irrespective of the set value that is set. Although the example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value that is set, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value that is set.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach is different depending on the set value that has been set. Depending on the set value that has been set, there may be one or more undetermined fluctuation patterns among the non-reach fluctuation patterns and the normal reach fluctuation patterns. In other words, if the determination rate of the variation pattern differs depending on the set value, one of the variation patterns is not determined (the determination rate is 0%), or the specific variation pattern is 100%. It is also included to determine by the ratio of.

The variation time of the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach-loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the non-reach-loss variation of the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIGS. 8-10). Therefore, when the number of pending storages is increased, the variation pattern of non-reach loss with a short variation time is determined, the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, by making a start winning, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start winning that is not reserved memory, and when the number of reserved memories is reduced, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss without shortening the long fluctuation time ( Since PA1-1) is determined, the time for variable display is lengthened, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the fact that variable display is not executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-16(A) to 8-16(C), the variation is made using the variation pattern determination table for loss, which varies depending on the total number of pending storages. Although the mode for deciding the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first The number of special symbols pending storage, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the variation pattern may be determined by using a different variation pattern determination table for loss according to the number of pending storage of the second special symbols).

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss of the feature portion 019IW of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any value of 1 to 6, the variation pattern of the super reach loss. The ranges of random number values assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability are different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the variable display is actually executed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss (variation pattern of the super reach loss) The appearance rate) varies depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the variation display is performed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but an example is shown. The present invention is not limited to this, and in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the variable display shows the variation of the super reach loss at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be executed in a pattern.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

The 1st special figure reservation storage section, the game ball has passed (entered) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth which the winning a prize device 6A forms, the starting winning a prize (the 1st starting winning a prize) occurs, but the special drawing which is not started yet Hold data of the game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit associates the winning number (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number with the first start winning hole and establishes the first start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the CPU 103, the random number value MR1 for the variable display result determination, the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination, etc. It is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). In this way, the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ), it becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

The second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. The pending data of the figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number in the second starting winning opening (detection order of gaming balls) with the holding number, and establishes the second starting condition in passing (entry) of the gaming ball. Based on the CPU 103, the random number value MR1 for the variable display result determination, the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination, etc. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display result in this special figure game ), it becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

In addition, with the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing (entering) of the gaming starting ball. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, start port data indicating which of the first start winning port and the second start winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the hold information and may be stored in association with the hold number. ..

The ordinary figure reservation storage unit stores the retained information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that has passed through the passage gate is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passage gate, and is used for determining the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as pending data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the display on the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic unit 019IW of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-17(A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. Each of the first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E is composed of 7 segments configured by 7 segments that draw the shape of "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 or the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

On the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17(B) and 8-17(C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability low-base state) for every 6000 balls out of the full gaming state. Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), base 1 that is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all game states, and in all game states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) for every 2nd out 6000 balls, and the normal state for every 3rd out 6000 balls (low accuracy low base state) in all game states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in step 3, can be displayed. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display "bL." which is an abbreviation for the base L. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b1.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (value of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b2.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (value of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b3.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (value of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display on the display monitor 207SG029 at an interval of 5 seconds in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3. The display color of each base value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “1”, each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine is displayed. When the set value set to 1 is "2", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed. When the set value set to "5" is displayed, each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", the display monitor is displayed. Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, a clerk or the like in the game arcade can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029, without the CPU 103 performing the set value changing process described later. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 019IW of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (207SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017 and the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004;Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

When the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the processing proceeds to 207SGSa017, and when the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; 207SGSa005; Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value changing process to be described later was being executed before the power failure (power failure occurred during execution of the setting value changing process). It is determined whether or not (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process described later has been executed is executed. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 207SG051 being ON and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 being opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not (207SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the set value changing process (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag. If is not set (207SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated this time (whether the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) has been executed) ( 207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014;Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014;N), the power supply to the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Recovery processing for returning to the state (207SGSa015) is performed.

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. Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, and transmits a command at the time of recovery including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

Further, in 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) or the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch while operating the pachinko gaming machine). When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the processing of 207SGSa009 to 207SGSa016 described above is executed.

When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a command at the time of restoration including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by cold start (207SGSa022). Then, the cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. The cold start notification is started by starting the blinking (207SGSa024).

After the execution of 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025) and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). If the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and if the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027), and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least some of the segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to take a timer interrupt at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029) and the interrupt is permitted (207SGSa030). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

Further, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 informs the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), the fact that power is cut off during setting change described later, and the like. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormal setting value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed. As shown in (B), a first display unit 207SG029A and a second display unit 207SG029B included in the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) of occurrence of a setting value error and recovery from power interruption during setting change. , “E.” is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27(B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game arcade via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the above, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of the clerk of the game hall or the like), and thereby the display monitor 207SG029. , 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B the occurrence notification of the error is executed.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the display monitor 207SG029, the first when the abnormal set value is set, or when the power is restored during the change of the set value. Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are executed to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk at the amusement arcade, etc., can generate an error from both the front side and the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and set values. It is possible to recognize that the power was cut off during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the gaming machine management device, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Is becoming

Incidentally, in the game control main processing of the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or while the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the mode in which the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed after the flag is cleared is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing is performed. Does not determine that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or clear the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, but determines that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ; Y) may be performed.

FIG. 8-21(A) is a flowchart showing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface processing. In the RAM clear processing, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) in the designated address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (207SGSa043). When the designated address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is designated (207SGSa044), and the designated address is the address (F002) storing the RAM clear flag. It is determined whether or not (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), the flow proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), the Address is designated and the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). When the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clearing process ends.

In the RAM 102 in the characteristic unit 019IW of the present embodiment, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to each storage area, as shown in FIG. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 will be described later. The temporary setting value is stored. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored in the third address (F002). At other addresses (F003 and later), special figure holding storage, general figure holding storage, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. .. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among the areas in which other information is stored. A value (for example, a set value “0”) indicating the factory shipping state is set in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. Incidentally, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the value indicating the factory shipment state is set in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, or the image may be changed. You may urge to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by the display on the display device 5 or the like.

That is, the RAM clear process in the characteristic unit 019IW of the present embodiment is a process of storing "00H" in an address excluding the set value to clear the data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag.

In addition, the characteristic part 019IW in the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clear processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, only the game information stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 and later in the feature part 019IW of this embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, the characteristic part 019IW in the present embodiment exemplifies the form in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is set in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flare in the RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved more than when the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing the setting value change processing (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts the lighting of all the segments forming the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode (a mode that is neither the big hit A, the big hit B nor the big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6) according to the setting value changing process. Is turned on (207SGSa052a).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether or not any one of the setting values 1 to 6 is stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the RAM 102, or when the set value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the set value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the set value is set in the address F000 in the RAM 102. Is set to "1" (setting value is reset to "1"), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any one of 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

In 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a power cut detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power cut detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power cut detection process execution start wait timer is decremented by 1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether the power cut detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa056). When the power cut detection process execution start wait timer has not timed out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGSa055 and 207SGSa056 are repeatedly executed, and the power cut detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa056; Y). Executes power-off detection processing (207SGSa057).

After the power-off detection processing is executed, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to the management device such as the management computer of the game arcade (207SGSa059).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). When the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the operation proceeds to 207SGSa065, and when the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 of the RAM 102 is changed based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052. The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", the setting value "2" which is one step more advantageous to the player than "1" is set as the temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the setting value "3" which is one step more advantageous to the player than "2" is provisionally set. A numerical value that is one larger than the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, such as being stored as the setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as the borrowing setting. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a temporary set value.

Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new provisional set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102 or the address stored in the address F001. The set value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the setting value (or temporary setting value) on the display monitor 207SG029. Ends (207SGSa067), and turns off all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments forming the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether a temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and if the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), further in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the value of the setting value stored in the address F000 is different from the value of the temporary setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070).

When the value of the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and the value of the temporary setting value stored in the address F001 are the same (207SGSa070; N), the processing proceeds to 207SGSa072 and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. If the value of the set value that is stored is different from the value of the temporary set value that is stored in address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the temporary set value that is stored in address F001 in RAM 102 is stored in address F000. Store (207SGSa071), and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the processing of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

Moreover, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the setting value change processing.

FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts the lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B is started (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode (a mode that is neither the big hit A, the big hit B nor the big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6) according to the set value confirmation process. Is turned on (207SGSa103).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power cut detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power cut detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power cut detection process execution start wait timer is decremented by 1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether the power cut detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa107). When the power cut detection process execution start wait timer has not timed out (207SGSa107;N), the processes of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 are repeatedly executed, and the power cut detection process execution start timer has timed out (207SGSa107;Y). Executes power-off detection processing (207SGSa108). The power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value changing process described above.

After the power-off detection processing is executed, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109) and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to the management device such as the management computer of the game arcade (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are also displayed. All the segments that make up are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator 207SG025B and the lighting of the segments forming the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the setting value confirmation processing.

Thus, from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the round display device 207SG131, and the first hold display device 207SG025A, the second By starting blinking of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player, the clerk of the game hall, or the like can change the set value or the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that confirmation is in progress.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change processing and the set value confirmation processing, among the segments configuring the round indicator 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the set value change processing and the set value confirmation processing. Although the mode in which only one LED is turned on is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting patterns of the segments that make up the round display 207SG131 are jackpot A and jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27(A), at the start of the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, an aspect corresponding to the set value change process or the set value confirmation process is performed. As an example, the mode in which the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 are lit in the same manner is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 can change the set value. The lights may be turned on in different manners at the start of the process and the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off (powered off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is opened with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open. By turning on the clear switch and the clear switch, the set value changing process is executed.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIG. The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different display copies depending on whether the setting value changing process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Then, when the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated in the state where the set value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D as described above, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once powered off (powered off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. By setting (clear switch is OFF), the set value confirmation processing is executed.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIG. 8-25(A), FIG. 8-25(B) and FIG. 8-25(E), by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different numbers of display copies depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes ready for a game.

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the power failure detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less (207SGS081). If the power-off signal is not input (207SGS081; N), the process is terminated, and if the power-off signal is input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating the check data used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process shifts to a loop process in which neither process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 executes S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) after executing the same power-off detection process (207SGS200) as the above-described 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108. Is designed to run.

Next, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

In this feature part 019IW, during the big hit game state, the game balls can be won in the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole), and a predetermined number (14 in this example) of winning balls can be paid out for each winning. Done. Further, regardless of whether or not it is in the big hit game state, a game ball can be won in the general winning opening 10, and a predetermined number (four in this example) of prize balls are paid out for each winning. .. In this feature portion 019IW, the player has obtained the number of payouts of prize balls corresponding to winnings in the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) and the general winning hole 10 in the big hitting game state in the big hitting game state. The number of balls is also called the number of acquisitions.

Not limited to the configuration of the characteristic part 019IW, the player obtains only the number of payouts of the prize balls corresponding to the winning in the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) during the big hitting game state in the big hitting game state. It may be set as the number of game balls played (that is, the number obtained in the big hit game state). Further, for example, the number of payouts of prize balls corresponding to winnings in other winning holes such as the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole) during the big hitting game state is also obtained in the big hitting game state by the player. It may be included in the number of balls (that is, the number acquired in the big hit game state).

In the feature portion 019IW, in the big hit game state, it is possible to execute an acquisition effect related to winning a game ball in the big hit game state. FIG. 8-28 is an explanatory diagram of an example of an effect mode of the acquisition effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, during the big hit game state, in the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5, a cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 showing the cumulative acquisition number is displayed, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. In the upper left, a music selectable image 019IW005 indicating that music can be selected is displayed, in the upper center of the display area, a right-handed image 019IW006 is displayed that prompts a right-handing operation, and in the right center of the display area. The remaining round number image 019IW007 showing the number of remaining rounds of the big hit game is displayed. These images are displayed regardless of whether the acquisition effect is being executed.

The cumulative gained number image 019IW004 is updated at a predetermined timing (timing at which processing such as steps 019IWS212, S214, S306, S323, and S325 to be described later) is performed according to the counted cumulative earned number. The cumulative number of acquisitions in the feature part 019IW is counted in one unit of the state of the condominium. That is, when in the extended game state, the number of acquisitions in each jackpot gaming state in the extended game state is cumulatively counted and becomes the cumulative number of acquisitions. Therefore, for the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004, a period other than the big hit game state in the condominium state (that is, a period in which the game is controlled by the probability variation state) may be displayed.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the characteristic unit 019IW, and the cumulative number of acquisitions may be counted in one big hit game state unit. Further, the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 may be displayed only when the acquisition effect is being executed.

When the winning effect is executed in the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 8-28, for each winning of the special winning opening, a large winning opening display provided in an L shape on the left side of the image display device 5 In the area 019IW001, one special acquired number image 019IW001a of a mode including the character display of “+14” in a circle is additionally displayed.

Further, when the winning effect is executed in the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 8-28, a general prize provided on the upper right side of the image display device 5 for each winning of the general winning opening 10 in the big hit game state. In the winning hole display area 019IW003, one general acquisition number image 019IW003a of a mode including a character display of "+4" in a circle is additionally displayed. In addition, in the example of FIG. 8-28, four general acquisition number images 019IW003a are displayed, but if the number of winnings to the general winning opening 10 in the jackpot gaming state is 5 or more, it depends on the number of winnings. The number of general acquisition number images 019IW003a will be displayed.

In the feature portion 019IW, at least one of a stipulated period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses and a stipulated number (10 in this example) of game balls winning the special winning opening in the jackpot gaming state. Until it is established, a unit game (round) for changing the special winning opening to the open state is executed a prescribed number of times (for example, 15 times), but a specific number (for example, 10) larger than the prescribed number (10 in this example) in one round. Even when a prize (11) is generated in the special winning opening (hereinafter, also referred to as over-winning prize), 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, when the winning effect is executed in the big-hit game state, as shown in FIG. One special special acquisition number image 019IW002a of a mode including the character display of "+14" is displayed in the shaded circle. In addition, in the example of FIG. 8-28, two special special acquisition number images 019IW002a are displayed, but when the number of occurrences of over-winning is 3 or more, the number of specials corresponding to the number of occurrences of over-winning is generated. The special acquisition number image 019IW002a is displayed.

Below, the special winning number image and the special special winning number image corresponding to the number of game balls paid out based on the winning of the special winning opening, and the game balls paid out based on the winning of the general winning opening 10 The general acquisition number image corresponding to the number of is generally referred to as the acquisition number image.

In the characteristic part 019IW, as the acquisition effect, it is possible to notify that the game ball has been acquired (that is, the game ball has been paid out) by displaying the acquired number image on the image display device 5. In addition, as an acquisition effect, a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of game balls paid out based on the fact that the game balls have won in the special winning opening, the number of acquired images (specifically, " It is possible to notify by displaying the special acquisition number image or the special special acquisition number image of a mode including the character display of "+14".

Further, in the present characteristic part 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-28, as an acquisition effect, a predetermined amount (4 in this example) of the game paid out based on the fact that the game ball has won in the general winning opening 10. The sphere can be notified by displaying an acquired number image (specifically, a general special acquired number image in a mode including a character display of "+4" in a circle).

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW, as the acquisition effect, the fact that the game balls have been paid out based on the over-winning of the special winning opening is indicated by a special mode acquisition number image different from the normal mode (specifically, diagonal lines). It is possible to notify by displaying a special special acquisition number image of a mode including the character display of “+14” in the circle of the pattern) in the over-winning prize display area 019IW002 different from the special winning opening display area 019IW001. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28, the over-winning prize display area 019IW002 is provided at a position closer to the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) than the special winning hole display area 019IW001. ing. With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of the over-winning which is preferable for the player, and it is possible to make the recognition easy.

Note that the feature unit 019IW is configured to display an image including a numerical value display (for example, “+14” or the like) as the acquired number image, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a character or an icon may be used as the acquired number image. Etc. may be displayed. For example, a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of the game balls paid out based on the fact that the game balls have won the special winning opening are displayed by displaying the acquired number image including the character A. Alternatively, a predetermined amount (4 in this example) of the game balls paid out based on the fact that the game balls have won the general winning opening 10 are displayed by displaying the acquired number image including the character B. You may do it.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the general winning openings 10 are provided at four positions on the left and right of the game area, but in the jackpot gaming state, a right-handed operation is performed, so a general winning opening is provided mainly to the right of the game area. The winning of the winning opening 10 occurs. Therefore, in the present characteristic portion 019IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28, the general winning opening display area 019IW003 is more gaming area than the special winning opening display area 019IW001 and the over winning display area 019IW002. It is provided at a position close to the right general winning opening 10. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify that the game balls have been paid out based on the winning of the general winning opening 10.

Not limited to the configuration of the characteristic part 019IW, in the case where the general winning opening 10 is provided in the upper right part of the game area and the lower right part of the game area, it is located in the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5. The general winning opening display area A is provided, the general winning opening display area B is provided on the lower right side, and the general winning opening display area A is provided on the basis of the winning of the general winning opening 10 provided on the upper right side. The general winning number image may be displayed, and the general winning number image may be displayed in the general winning port display area B based on the winning of the general winning port 10 provided on the lower right side. Further, for example, a plurality of display areas may be provided, and the acquired number image may be displayed in one of the display areas by lottery. In this case, among the plurality of display areas, the display area provided near the winning opening (specifically, the big winning opening, the second starting winning opening, each general winning opening, etc.) The ratio of displaying several images may be increased.

In addition, the present feature portion 019IW can simultaneously display a plurality of acquisition number images (specifically, a special acquisition number image, a general special acquisition number image, and a special special acquisition number image) as acquisition effects. Further, these acquired number images are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the images such as the accumulated acquired number image 019IW004, the music selectable image 019IW005, the right-handed image 019IW006, and the remaining round number image 019IW007. With such a configuration, it is possible to secure the visibility of each image while simultaneously displaying a plurality of acquired number images and enlivening the effect.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 019IW, the acquisition effect includes an acquisition number display end effect for ending the display of the acquisition number image in a mode in which the displayed acquisition number image is applied to the accumulated acquisition number image, and an acquisition number display end effect. Subsequently, a cumulative acquisition number display update effect for updating the cumulative acquisition number image according to the cumulative acquisition number and an acquisition number notification effect indicating the excess acquisition number when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds a specific number are included.

Next, a process related to the acquisition effect in the feature unit 019IW will be described.

8-29 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a new received command by checking the data in the effect control command reception buffer (step 019IWS001). When there is a new received command, the effect control CPU 120 moves to step 019IWS002. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 ends the process if there is no new received command.

In step 019IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a special winning opening winning designation command as a new received command. When there is a special winning opening winning designation command, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the special winning opening winning number counter for counting the number of winnings to the big winning opening (step 019IWS003), and the big winning opening. The special winning opening winning flag that indicates that a winning has been set is set (step 019IWS004), and the process proceeds to step 019IWS005. On the other hand, if there is no special winning opening winning designation command, the effect control CPU 120 moves to step 019IWS007.

The special winning opening winning designation command is an effect control command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 100 for each winning detection when it is detected that a game ball has won in the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning number counter is a counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening in each round. The special winning opening winning number counter is initialized at the start of each round, so that the number of winnings to the special winning opening for each round can be counted.

In step 019IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 compares the value of the special winning opening winning number counter updated in step 019IWS003 with the upper limit value of the number of winning prizes set for each round, so that an over-winning occurs. Determine whether or not. When the over-winning occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets an over-winning flag indicating that the over-winning has occurred (step S019IWS006), and ends the process. On the other hand, if no over-winning occurs, the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is.

In step 019IWS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a general winning a prize winning designation command as a new received command. When there is a general winning a prize winning designation command, if there is a big hit game (Y in step 019IWS008), the effect control CPU 120 sets a general winning a prize flag indicating that a winning has occurred to the general winning a prize opening 10. After setting (step 019IWS009), the process ends. By the processing of steps 019IWS007 to 019IWS009, it is possible to determine whether or not a prize has been awarded to the general winning opening 10 during the big hit game, based on the state of the general winning opening winning flag.

Further, the effect control CPU 120, when there is no special winning opening winning designation command and general winning opening winning designation command as a new received command, that is, when other commands are newly received (step 019IWS007 N). ), the effect-related settings are set according to the received command (step 019IWS010), and the process ends.

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing a big hit start effect setting process. The big hit start production setting process receives a production control command that specifies to start the big hit game state, and when the big hit game state is started, a part of the process in the special figure hit waiting process (S173) of FIG. Is a process performed as.

First, when the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command for designating the big hit type for starting the big hit game state, the big hit game state to be started is the big hit C (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit C based on confirmation of the received command). It is determined whether or not it is a 15R jackpot (step S019IWS101). If it is not the 15R big hit, the process is ended as it is, and if it is the 15R big hit, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the specific condition is satisfied (step S019IWS102).

The specific condition in step S019IWS102 is satisfied when a specific effect is executed during the big hit game. The specific effect here is, for example, a premium effect that is executed based on the number of consecutive holidays for a big hit reaching a predetermined number (for example, 10 times), or a hold currently stored during a big hit game. Effects that have a rarity degree or an advantage degree equal to or higher than a predetermined degree are included, such as a pending consecutive suggestion effect that suggests that there is a pending storage that is a big hit among the memories (that is, that the big hit is continuously executed).

When the specific condition is satisfied (Y in step S019IWS102), the process is terminated as it is, and when the specific condition is not satisfied (N in step S019IWS102), the effect control CPU 120 executes the acquisition effect. An acquisition effect flag indicating that the action is to be performed is set (step S019IWS103).

By the processing of steps S019IWS101 to S019IWS103, the winning effect is executed when the 15R big hit with the highest degree of advantage is achieved, so that the attraction of the effect regarding the round in the big hit game state can be improved. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit other than the 15R big hit, since the winning effect is not executed, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by performing a flashy effect in a state unfavorable to the player.

Further, when the specific condition is satisfied, that is, when the specific effect is executed during the big hit game, the acquired effect is configured not to be executed, so that the acquired effect has a high rarity degree or an advantage degree. It is possible to prevent a specific performance from being hindered.

FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening effect process. During the period when the special winning opening opening designating command is received and the special winning opening is in the open state, the special winning opening opening effect processing is partly performed in the big winning medium effect processing (S176). This is a process performed as the process of.

First, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step 019IWS201), and if not set, the process proceeds to step 019IWS206. When the special winning opening winning flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (step 019IWS202).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS203). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the acquisition number counter for counting the number of prize balls paid out (step 019IWS204). The number-of-wins counter is a counting means for counting the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of game balls (including over-winning) in the large winning a prize hole and the general winning a prize hole 10 in each round.

In this feature unit 019IW, when a game ball is won in the special winning opening, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, in step 019IWS204, the value (14 in this example) corresponding to the number of paid prize balls is set. It is added to the value of the acquisition counter.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of game balls based on the fact that the game balls have won in the special winning opening in the special winning opening display area of the image display device 5. The control to display the special acquisition number image corresponding to the fact is performed (step 019IWS205). Then, the process proceeds to step 019IWS206.

If the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS203, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter for counting the cumulative acquisition number (step 019IWS211). The cumulative acquisition number counter indicates the number of award balls paid out based on the winning of game balls (including over-winning) in the special winning opening and the general winning opening 10 in a specific period (in this example, the state of the condominium state). It is a cumulative counting means for cumulatively counting.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image indicating the cumulative acquisition number according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW212). Then, the process proceeds to step 019IWS206.

In step 019IWS206, it is confirmed whether or not the general winning opening winning flag is set (step 019IWS206), and if not set, the processing is ended. When the general winning a prize is set, the CPU 120 for effect control resets the general winning a prize flag (step 019IWS207).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS208). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS209).

In this feature part 019IW, when a game ball is won in the general winning opening 10, four game balls are paid out as prize balls, so in step 019IWS209, a value corresponding to the number of paid prize balls (4 in this example). Is added to the value of the acquired number counter.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined amount (four in this example) of game balls based on the fact that the game balls have won in the general winning opening 10 in the general winning opening display area of the image display device 5. The control is performed to display the general acquisition number image corresponding to that (step 019IWS210). Then, the process ends.

When the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS208, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS213). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW214). Then, the process ends.

In the feature part 019IW, the process of step 019IWS205 is executed, so that the image display device 5 is provided with an L-shape on the left side as shown in FIG. In addition, in the special winning opening display area 019IW001, one special acquisition number image 019IW001a in a mode including a character display of "+14" in a circle is additionally displayed.

Further, by executing the processing of step 019IWS210, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the general winning opening provided on the upper right side of the image display device 5 according to the winning of the general winning opening during the big hit game. In the display area 019IW003, one general acquisition number image 019IW003a of a mode including a character display of “+4” in a circle is additionally displayed.

Further, when the acquisition effect flag is not set, that is, when the acquisition effect is not executed, the processing of steps 019IWS 211 to S212 and S213 to S214 is executed, so that the acquisition number image is not displayed and the payment is performed. The cumulative acquisition number image is immediately updated according to the number of award balls issued. On the other hand, when the acquisition effect flag is set, that is, when the acquisition effect is executed, the accumulated acquisition number image is not immediately updated, and the acquisition number display end effect and the accumulated acquisition number are processed by the process of step 019IWS306 described later. It is updated by executing the display update effect.

8-32 and 8-33 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening closing effect processing. In the special winning opening closing performance process, when the special winning opening after-designation command is received and the special winning opening is in the closed state, a part of the big winning mid effect processing (S176) is performed. This is a process performed as the process.

First, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS301), and if not set, moves to step 019IWS313. When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 is executing the cumulative acquisition number display update effect (and the acquisition number display end effect executed before the cumulative acquisition number display update effect). It is confirmed whether or not the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag indicating is set (step 019IWS302). When the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step 019IWS307, and when not set, the effect control CPU 120 sets the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag (step 019IWS303). ).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 adds the value of the acquisition number counter to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS304). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control clears the value of the acquisition number counter as 0 (step 019IWS305).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the acquired number display end effect and the cumulative acquired number display update effect according to the value of the accumulated acquired number counter (step 019IWS306), and proceeds to step 019IWS307. In step 019IWS306, for example, by selecting a process table according to the mode of the acquired number display end effect and the accumulated acquired number display update effect to be executed, and executing the process based on the data set in the selected process table, The acquisition number display end effect and the accumulated acquisition number display update effect corresponding to the value of the accumulated acquisition number counter are started.

In step 019IWS307, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect. Whether or not it is the end timing of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is determined by, for example, the period corresponding to the effect execution period from the time when the execution of the acquisition number display end effect and the execution of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect are started by the process of step 019IWS306 It can be confirmed by determining whether or not the time has passed.

In this feature unit 019IW, the acquired number display end effect and the accumulated acquired number display update effect are executed over most of the interval period (3 seconds in this example) (3 seconds in this example), and the acquired number notification effect described later. Is executed immediately before the end of the interval period (or at the same time as the end of the interval period).

If it is not the end timing of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect, the process proceeds to step S019IWS313, and if it is the end timing, the effect control CPU 120 resets the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag (step 019IWS308). ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the acquisition number counter to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter exceeds the specific number (step 019IWS309). If it is not time to exceed the specific number, the process proceeds to step S019IWS313, and if it is time to exceed the specific number, the effect control CPU 120 adds the value of the acquisition number counter to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter. Then (step 019IWS310), the value of the acquisition number counter is cleared to 0 (step 019IWS311).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of an acquisition number notification effect indicating the excess number when the cumulative number of game balls in the jackpot gaming state exceeds a specific number (step 019IWS312), and proceeds to step 019IWS313. To do. In step 019IWS312, for example, by selecting a process table according to the mode of the acquired number notification effect to be executed and executing the process based on the data set in the selected process table, the acquired number notification effect is started. .. In step 019IWS312, if the general acquisition number image and the special special acquisition number image are displayed when the acquisition number notification effect is executed, those images are erased by the mode that acts on the cumulative acquisition number image, The cumulative acquisition number image is updated according to the cumulative acquisition number (see, for example, FIGS. 8-36 (B1) to (B4)).

In the characteristic part 019IW, the specific number for which the acquisition number notification effect is executed is set for every 1000 pieces, for example, 1000 pieces, 2000 pieces, 3000 pieces,. Therefore, every 1000 pieces, the acquired number notification effect is executed when the specific number is exceeded.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW, in step 019IWS309, it is configured to confirm whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the acquisition number counter to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter exceeds the specific number, and thus the big winning. Even if the cumulative number of acquisitions does not exceed the specified number when the mouth changes from the open state to the closed state, the over-winning prize or the winning in the general winning opening 10 causes the big winning opening to change from the closed state to the open state. If the cumulative acquisition number exceeds the specific number by then, the acquisition number notification effect can be executed. With such a configuration, the acquired number notification effect can be appropriately executed. For example, although it is possible to know that the cumulative acquisition number exceeds the specific number by the cumulative acquisition number image and the special special acquisition number image, the acquisition number notification effect is not executed until after the end of the next round, It is possible to avoid a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable.

In Step 019IWS313, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the over-winning flag is set. If the over-winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 019IW318, and if it is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag and the over-winning flag (step 019IWS314).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS315). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS316).

In this feature portion 019IW, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls even when an over-winning to the special winning opening occurs, so in step 019IWS316, a value corresponding to the number of paid prize balls (this example Then, 14) is added to the value of the acquisition number counter.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined number (14 in this example) of game balls in the over-winning display area of the image display device 5 based on the occurrence of an over-winning in the special winning opening. The special special acquisition number image corresponding to the fact is displayed (step 019IWS317). Then, it transfers to step 019IWS318.

In the feature part 019IW, the processing of step 019IWS317 is executed, and according to the winning of the special winning opening, as shown in FIG. In the display area 019IW002, one special special acquisition number image 019IW002a of a mode including the character display of "+14" in the circle of the diagonal pattern is additionally displayed.

In the feature part 019IW, the display of the special special acquisition number image is basically ended by the acquisition number display end effect executed after the end of the next round (corresponding to the processing of step 019IWS306), but exceptionally, When the acquired number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round, the acquired number notification effect is erased along with the execution of the acquired number notification effect (corresponding to the processing of step 019IWS312). Not limited to such a configuration, the special special acquisition number image is not erased even if the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round, and the acquisition number display end executed after the end of the next round. The display may be ended by the effect. Also, the special special acquisition number image may be deleted immediately before the start of the next round (in this case, the corresponding acquisition number is added to the accumulated acquisition number to update the accumulated acquisition number image). Good.

When the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS315, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS322). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image in accordance with the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW323). Then, it transfers to step 019IWS318.

In step 019IWS318, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the general winning opening winning flag is set (step 019IWS318), and if not set, the processing is ended. When the general winning a prize is set, the CPU 120 for effect control resets the general winning a prize flag (step 019IWS319).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS320). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS321). Then, the process ends. In the feature part 019IW, when the special winning opening is closed in the big hit game state, the general winning number image is not displayed according to the winning of the general winning opening 10. However, in such a configuration Not limited to this, even when the special winning opening is closed, the general winning number image may be displayed according to the winning of the general winning opening 10. In this case, similarly to the special special acquisition number image, the general acquisition number image is basically ended by the acquisition number display end effect performed after the end of the next round, but exceptionally, If the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the round, it may be deleted along with the execution of the acquisition number notification effect, or the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round. However, the display may be ended by the acquisition number display end effect executed after the end of the next round. The general acquisition number image may be deleted immediately before the start of the next round (in this case, the corresponding acquisition number is added to the cumulative acquisition number to update the cumulative acquisition number image). ..

If the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS320, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS324). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW325). Then, the process ends.

In the feature part 019IW, the process of step 019IWS306 is executed to update the acquired number display end effect for ending the display of the displayed acquired number image and the accumulated acquisition number image following the acquired number display end effect. The cumulative acquisition number display update effect is executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW, the process of step 019IWS312 is executed, so that when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds the specific number, the acquisition number notification effect indicating the excess acquisition number is executed.

In the characteristic part 019IW, the acquisition number notification effect is executed only when the acquisition effect is being executed (that is, when the jackpot type is the 15R jackpot and the specific condition is not satisfied). However, even when the acquisition effect is not executed, it may be executed when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds a specific number.

FIG. 8-34 is an explanatory view showing the control state of the special winning opening and the effect execution timing in the big hit game state. In the present feature part 019IW, the big hit game state is from the time when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed to the time when the interval effect and ending effect after the 15th round are finished.

In this characteristic portion 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34, during the period during which the special winning opening is open (specifically, each round period), the special winning opening or the general winning opening 10 is won. Accordingly, the acquired number image (special acquired number image or general acquired number image) is displayed (corresponding to the processing of steps 019IWS205 and S210).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34, a period during which the special winning opening is closed (specifically, an interval period after the end of the first to 14th rounds, or an interval and an ending period after the end of the 15th round). In ), the acquisition number display end effect that ends the display of the acquisition number image displayed during the period when the special winning opening is open, and the cumulative acquisition that updates the accumulated acquisition number image following the acquisition number display end effect The execution with the number display update effect is started (corresponding to the processing of step 019IWS306).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34, a period during which the special winning opening is closed (specifically, an interval period after the end of the first to 14th rounds, or an interval and an ending period after the end of the 15th round). ), when the occurrence of over-winning is detected, the special special acquisition number image is displayed (corresponding to the processing of step 019IWS317).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period in which the special winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the 1st to 14th rounds are ended, or the interval and the ending period after the 15th rounds are ended. ), when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds the specific number, the acquisition number notification effect indicating the excess acquisition number is executed (corresponding to the processing of step 019IWS312).

In this characteristic part 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34, when the special winning opening is open, a predetermined amount of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the special winning opening or the general winning opening 10. By displaying the acquired number image, the display of the acquired number image is terminated at least from the time when the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state until the next open state. The end effect and the cumulative acquisition number display update effect are executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in paying out the game balls and reduce the stress felt by the player during the period when the special winning opening is closed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the characteristic portion 019IW is configured to execute the winning number notification effect when the special winning opening is closed in the big hit game state. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the stress felt by the player during the period when the special winning opening is closed.

In the jackpot gaming state, which is digested by alternately switching the special winning opening to the open state and the closed state, the shorter the period when the special winning opening is closed, the faster the payout speed of the prize balls per unit time. However, if a large number of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, the gambling property may become excessively high, so that the payout speed of the prize balls is reduced by sandwiching a period in which the state is appropriately closed. However, during the period when the special winning opening is closed, no prize is generated in the special winning opening and no prize ball is obtained, which may be a troublesome period for the player. Therefore, the feature section 019IW is configured to execute the acquired number display end effect, the accumulated acquired number display update effect, and the acquired number notification effect during the period when the special winning opening is closed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to give a troublesome image and reduce the stress felt by the player, while providing a period of being in a properly closed state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-34, even if the cumulative winning number does not exceed the specific number when the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state, the feature portion 019IW shows If the cumulative number of winnings exceeds a specific number by the time the big winning hole changes from the closed state to the open state due to winning in the mouth 10, it is possible to execute the winning number notification effect (steps 019IWS309 to S312, S316). , S321). With such a configuration, the acquired number notification effect can be appropriately executed. For example, although it is possible to know that the cumulative acquisition number exceeds the specific number by the cumulative acquisition number image and the special special acquisition number image, the acquisition number notification effect is not executed until after the end of the next round, It is possible to avoid a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable.

Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-34, the configuration of this feature portion 019IW is controlled to a probable variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends when the gaming ball enters the V region and is detected in a predetermined round. In the case of applying to a so-called V certainty variation machine, the acquisition effect may not be executed during the predetermined round (or when the game ball enters the V area and is detected). In this case, the counted cumulative acquisition number may be reflected in the cumulative acquisition number image after the end of the predetermined round.

Next, a description will be given of a presentation mode of the presentation performed in the present feature unit 019IW.

FIG. 8-35 is an explanatory view showing an example of the effects of the acquired number display end effect and the accumulated acquired number display update effect. Note that in FIG. 8-35, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3),....

In FIG. 8-35(1), the jackpot game state is started, and the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 (in this example, the mode including the character display of "cumulative acquisition number: 0 shots") is shown. ) Is displayed, and the number of remaining rounds image 019IW007 (in this example, the number of stars is 15) indicating that the number of remaining rounds is 15 is displayed. ..

In this big hit game state, when the special winning opening and the general winning opening 10 are both generated when the special winning opening is open, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (1) and (2). In the image display device 5, one special acquisition number image 019IW001a and one general acquisition number image 019IW003a are additionally displayed.

Then, when the special winning opening is in an open state, 10 game balls are won in the special winning opening and 4 game balls are won in the general winning opening 10, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (3). In the image display device 5, ten special acquisition number images 019IW001a are displayed and four general acquisition number images 019IW003a are displayed.

Next, in the big hit game state, when the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (4) and (5), it is displayed on the image display device 5 as an effect of displaying the acquired number. The special acquisition number image 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are moved toward the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 one after another, and the display control is performed so that the special acquisition number image 019IW004a is erased when colliding with the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004.

When an over-winning occurs at this time, as shown in FIG. 8-35(5), one special special acquisition number image 019IW002a is additionally displayed on the image display device 5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35(6), when all the special acquisition number images 019IW001a and general acquisition number images 019IW003a are erased, the cumulative acquisition number is updated according to the accumulated acquisition number as a cumulative acquisition number display update effect. Display control for updating the image 019IW004 is performed. In the example of FIG. 8-35 (6), the value of the number-of-acquisition counter (the number of prize balls paid out by winning the large prize hole 14×10 and the prize balls paid out by winning the general prize hole) According to the value (“156”) of the cumulative acquisition number counter after adding “156”) which is the total value of the number 4×4 times, the character display of “cumulative acquisition number: 156” is included. The accumulated acquisition number image 019IW004 has been updated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35(7), when the next round is started and the special winning opening changes from the closed state to the open state, the remaining round number image 019IW007 showing that the remaining round number is 14 rounds. (In this example, the number of stars is 14).

As shown in FIGS. 8-35 (5) to (7), the special special acquisition number image 019IW002a displayed according to the over-winning is the next round is started when the acquisition number notification effect is not executed. Will also be displayed and will be erased by executing the acquisition number display end effect after the end of the next round.

FIG. 8-36 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect and the acquisition number notification effect. In addition, in (A1) to (A3) in FIG. 8-36, when the number of acquisitions obtained during the round (that is, when the special winning opening is open) is added to the cumulative number of acquisitions, the specific number is exceeded. Is shown, and the display screen changes in the order of (A1) (A2) (A3). In addition, in (B1) to (B4) in FIG. 8-36, the specific number is exceeded even if the number of acquisitions obtained during the round (that is, when the special winning opening is open) is added to the cumulative number of acquisitions. However, there is an example in which, when the number of acquisitions obtained by over-winning during the interval (that is, when the special winning opening is closed) is added to the cumulative number of acquisitions, the specific number is exceeded, (B1) The display screen transitions in the order of (B2), (B3), and (B4).

In the example shown in FIG. 8-36(A1), the image display device 5 displays a cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 indicating that the cumulative acquisition number is 1850 (in this example, includes a character display of “cumulative acquisition number: 1850 shots”). When the mode) is displayed, execution of the acquired number display end effect is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A2), when all the special acquisition number images 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are erased, the cumulative acquisition number is updated according to the accumulated acquisition number as a cumulative acquisition number display update effect. Display control for updating the image 019IW004 is performed. In the example of FIG. 8-36 (A2), the value of the number-of-acquisition counter (the number of prize balls paid out by winning the large prize hole 14×10 times and the prize balls paid out by winning the general prize hole) According to the value (“2006”) of the cumulative acquisition number counter after adding “156”) which is the total value of the number 4×4 times, the character display of “cumulative acquisition number: 2006 shots” is included. The accumulated acquisition number image 019IW004 has been updated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A3), based on the cumulative acquisition number exceeding the specific number (2000 in this example), as the acquisition number notification effect, the acquisition number image (the acquisition number image indicating the exceeded acquisition number is displayed. In this example, display control is performed to display the character display of "2000 departure OVER") and the character image 019IW010.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-36 (B1), in the image display device 5, the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 indicating that the cumulative acquisition number is 1840 (including the character display of “cumulative acquisition number: 1840 shots” in this example) When the mode) is displayed, execution of the acquired number display end effect is started.

Here, when an over-winning occurs, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B2), one special special acquisition number image 019IW002a is additionally displayed on the image display device 5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B3), when all the special acquisition number images 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are deleted, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is performed according to the cumulative acquisition number. Display control for updating the image 019IW004 is performed. In the example of FIG. 8-36 (B3), the value of the acquisition number counter (the number of prize balls paid out by winning the large prize hole 14×10 times and the prize balls paid out by winning the general prize hole) According to the value (“1996”) of the cumulative acquisition number counter after adding “156”) which is the total value of the number 4×4 times, the character display of “cumulative acquisition number: 1996 shots” is included. The accumulated acquisition number image 019IW004 has been updated.

In the example of (B1) to (B4) of FIG. 8-36, a specific number (2000 in this example) is obtained even if the number of acquisitions obtained during the round (that is, when the special winning opening is open) is added to the cumulative number of acquisitions. ) Is not exceeded, but the specific number (2000 in this example) is obtained by adding the number of acquisitions (14 in this example) obtained by over-winning during the interval (that is, when the special winning opening is closed) to the cumulative number of acquisitions. Since, the acquisition number notification effect is executed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B3), the special special acquired number image 019IW002a moves toward the accumulated acquired number image 019IW004, and the display control is performed to collide with the accumulated acquired number image 019IW004 and to be erased. .. At this time, according to the value (“2010”) of the cumulative acquisition number counter after adding the value of the acquisition number counter (“14” corresponding to the number of prize balls paid out by over winning 14×1) The cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 of a mode including a character display of "cumulative acquisition number: 2010 shots" is updated.

Then, as illustrated in FIG. 8-36 (B4), as the acquisition number notification effect, an acquisition number image (a mode including a character display of “2000 shot OVER” in this example) indicating the excess acquisition number and a character image 019IW010. Display control for displaying and is performed.

The characteristic part 019IW in the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, Included in the invention.

For example, in the characteristic unit 019IW of the embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, ordinary The embodiment is constituted by the symbol display device 207SG020, the universal figure hold display device 207SG025C, the round display device 207SG131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time saving lamp 207SG134, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game information display unit 207SG200 need only include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

In the characteristic part 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the set value changing process (setting value changing state) and the setting value checking process is being executed (setting value checking state). The 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B have been illustrated as being in the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process. There may be a case where the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit or blinked in different modes depending on whether there is a setting value confirmation process or not. By doing this, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on whether the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit or blinking. You can easily tell if there is.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the above-described embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, by lighting all the segments configuring the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, The display mode (lighting mode) of the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B and the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result. Although different forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, the display mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state (lighting Aspect) is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result, if these first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol It is not necessary to turn on some of the segments of the display device 207SG004B.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the embodiment, in the set value changing state and the set value confirming state, all the segments and the round display 207SG131 that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The example is one in which the right striking lamp 207SG132 and all the segments composing the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are lit. Instead, in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state, one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is turned on, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is blinked, and the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are configured. The blinking of all the segments to be performed may not be executed, or only a part thereof may be executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the above-mentioned embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, only one of the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 is turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this. Is not limited to this, and if the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lit segments of the round indicator 207SG131 in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is plural. It may be.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are used to perform notification of the setting value abnormality error, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the LED may be lit or blinked to notify that the set value error has occurred.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the example in which the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited thereto. The display monitor 207SG029 may not be provided in the machine 1. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 as described above, a display means for displaying the set value (or the provisional set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state may be newly provided. ..

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, which constitutes the game information display portion 207SG200, The round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are set differently from those in the game to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state. Is not limited to this, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, the round display constituting the game information display unit 207SG200 The device 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. may be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game as long as it can inform that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state. ..

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, which constitutes the game information display portion 207SG200, The round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are set differently from those in the game to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state. Is not limited to this, and the “mode different from that during game” may include different blinking periods, luminance, different emission colors of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, which constitutes the game information display portion 207SG200, The mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state by lighting or blinking the round indicator 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not the one, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 may be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position in the vicinity of the game information display unit 207SG200) that the lighting or blinking is executed. By doing so, the clerk of the game hall, etc. who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of lighting or blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right hitting lamp 207SG132 as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Incidentally, in the game control main processing of the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or while the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the mode in which the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed after the flag is cleared is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process determines that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008. This may be executed when the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014; Y) instead of after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa02; 207SGSa008; Y) or 207SGSa021.

In addition, the characteristic suggestion part 019IW may be capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value being set. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be able to be executed during the interval period, the ending period, or the like in the big hit game state.

In addition, the configuration shown in the following characteristic units 229F to 233F may be applied to the setting suggestion effect. For example, when an over-winning occurs, the special special acquisition number image is displayed, and the over-winning setting suggesting effect may be executed to suggest the setting value as shown in the following characteristic portion 231F. .. Further, for example, when executing the acquisition number notification effect, as shown in the following characteristic part 232F, in addition to indicating the acquisition number, by executing the acquisition number setting suggestion effect, the setting value is suggested. Good.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 229F)
Next, the characteristic part 229F will be described. In the characteristic portion 229F, of the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state, which are advantageous states for the player, for example, the first big jackpot game having a higher degree of advantage for the player due to a large number of rounds. In the state, an example of effect control that enables the special effect to be executed will be described. As the special effect, for example, an effect such as an effect of highlighting that the predetermined game state is displayed at the start of the predetermined game state such as the start of each round of the big hit game state is executed.

In the characteristic part 229F, as the movable body 32 which is drive-controlled by the effect control CPU 120 in FIG. 2, a plurality of movable accessory objects that move in front of the image display device 5 are provided. Specifically, as the movable accessory, an upper movable accessory that is provided above the image display device 5 and moves up and down in front of the image display device 5, and an image display device 5 that is provided below the image display device 5. A lower movable accessory that moves up and down in front, a left movable accessory that is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 and moves left and right in front of the image display device 5, and a right side of the image display device 5. There are provided four movable accessory objects which are provided on one side and which are movable right and left in front of the image display device 5 and which are right movable accessory objects. These movable accessory objects are drive-controlled by the production control CPU 120. All of these movable accessory parts are provided in a form of being housed inside a center decoration member that surrounds the image display device 5 in a standby state. It appears in front of the image display device 5.

FIG. 9-1 is an effect explanatory diagram including a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the effect of the special effect related to the characteristic part 229F. In FIG. 9-1, (A) ~ (F) shows the effect mode in the big hit game state of 15R big hit, (G) ~ (L) shows the effect mode in the big hit game state of 5R big hit. ing.

The length of the interval period between rounds differs between the 15R jackpot and the 5R jackpot. In the interval period, in the special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit game state, the special winning opening is closed during the period from the end of the previous open state one time before to the start of the next open state. It is a period. For example, the 15R big hit interval period is 3 seconds, the 5R big hit interval period is 2 seconds, and the 15R big hit interval period with a large number of rounds is set to be longer. The reason why the interval period differs depending on the type of big hit is to suppress the excessive payout number of prize balls within a predetermined unit period. In other words, if the interval period is changed according to the type of big hit, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from increasing due to an excessively high speed at which the player can obtain a prize ball in the big hit game state. ..

In the 5R big hit, for example, as shown in (G), (J), (L), at the start of each round in the big hit game state, "1R", "2R", "5R" are shown in the figure. The number-of-rounds image indicating the number of rounds is displayed in a relatively small size in the upper left corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and a series of predetermined large-hit mid-range effects images are displayed. Then, in the 5R jackpot, for example, as in (I) and (K), a series of predetermined jackpot performance images are displayed in the interval period between each round in the jackpot gaming state.

The effect in the big hit game state such as executed in the 5R big hit is a basic normal effect. On the other hand, in the effect in the big hit game state executed in the 15R big hit, a special effect is executed as described below.

In the 15R jackpot, special effects are executed at the start of each round in the jackpot gaming state, for example, as in (A), (D), and (F). As a special effect, the round number image showing the number of rounds such as “1LUCKY”, “2LUCKY”, and “15LUCKY” in the figure by numbers and the letters “LUCKY” is displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. The special image 229F001, which is an image that is displayed in a larger size than the round number image in the case of a 5R big hit, and that displays an aura image that emits light in a predetermined shape around the round number image on almost the entire screen. Is displayed.

In each round of the 15R jackpot, after the special image 229F001 as shown in (A) is displayed for a predetermined period at the start, the special image 229F001 is erased as shown in (B) and, for example, "1LUCKY" is displayed. A round number image indicating the number of rounds is displayed in a relatively small size in the upper left corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

Further, in the 15R jackpot, for example, as in (C) and (E), the movable winning object is operated in the interval period between each round in the jackpot gaming state, so that the set value of the above jackpot winning probability, etc. However, an interval period setting suggesting effect as a setting suggesting effect that suggests which of the set values 1 to 6 is set is executed. The interval period between rounds is a period from the end of a predetermined game such as the end of a round in the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player to the start of the next predetermined game such as the start of the next round, that is, , It is the period during which the big prize hole is closed between rounds.

Note that, as the special effect, an example involving a round number image indicating the number of rounds is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a special image may be displayed separately from the round number image.

In the interval period setting suggesting effect, the movable accessory selected from the above-mentioned four types of movable accessory is used. (C) shows an example in which the upper movable accessory 229F002 moves downward during the interval period between the 1R and 2R rounds. (E) shows an example in which the lower movable accessory 229F003 moves upward during the interval period between the other rounds.

In the 15R big hit, for example, as in (C) and (E), during the interval period between each round in the big hit game state, an image of a movable accessory selected from a plurality of types as an interval period setting suggestive effect is displayed. An effect of moving in front of the display device 5 is performed.

The movable accessory that has moved in front of the image display device 5 is returned to the standby position at the end of the interval period. In addition, the timing at which the operated movable accessory 229F002 returns may be during the interval period.

As the moving effect of the movable accessory in the interval period setting suggesting effect, an effect of "moving the upper movable accessory", an effect of "moving the lower movable accessory", and an effect of "moving the left movable accessory" , An effect of "moving the right movable accessory" or an effect of "moving all the movable accessory" can be selected. The kind of movable accessory that operates during the interval period between each round is selected according to the set value (set value 1 to 6) such as the jackpot probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. different. In this way, since the selection ratio of the movable accessory to be moved differs depending on the set value (set values 1 to 6) of the big hit probability or the like, the action of the selected movable accessory is set to the set value of the big hit probability or the like. It can be an action that suggests a setting. As a result, during the interval period between each round, the interval period setting suggestion suggests which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value such as the jackpot probability is set to, depending on the type of the movable accessory that operates. A performance is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9A, in the 15R big hit, the movable display member 5 selected from a plurality of types is displayed as the interval period setting suggesting effect during the interval period between each round in the big hit game state. Since the effect of moving in front of is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the interval period between rounds that is set longer than when the 5R big hit is long.

As an example of performing the interval period setting suggestive effect using the movable accessory, as described above, the selection ratio of the movable accessory to be operated among the multiple types of movable accessory is changed according to the set value. Although the example in which the effect of suggesting the set value is given is shown, the invention is not limited to this, and as another example, the following interval period setting suggestive effect may be executed. For example, depending on the set value, the effect of suggesting the set value may be provided by changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of operation modes (movement speed, movement pattern, deformation pattern, etc.) of each movable accessory. .. Further, when performing the interval period setting suggestion effect using a movable accessory provided with a light emitter, the effect suggesting the set value may be performed by changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of light emission modes. .. Further, when performing the interval period setting suggestion effect using a movable accessory having an image display device, the effect suggesting the set value is provided by changing the selection ratio of the display modes of the plurality of types of images. May be. Further, various effects using these movable accessory objects may be appropriately combined and executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a diagram showing in table form an interval period setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting an effect type of setting suggestion effect executed in the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state of 15R jackpot. is there. The interval period setting suggestive effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

In FIG. 9-2, the correspondence relationship between the effect type of the setting suggestion effect (type of movable winning object) executed as the interval period setting suggestion effect and the allocation of the interval period setting suggestion effect selection random number (displayed in %) is shown. , The set values 1 and 2, the set values 3 and 4, and the set values 5 and 6 respectively. The interval period setting suggesting effect selectable random number is an effect selecting random number updated by the effect control CPU 120. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the operation types of the movable accessory to be operated in the interval period setting suggesting effect are "movement of upper movable accessory", "movement of lower movable accessory", and "movement of left movable accessory". ”, “Move right movable accessory”, and “Move all movable accessory”.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the proportions in which the setting suggestive effect of “moving the upper movable accessory” is selected are set values 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4, and set values 1 and 2, respectively. Is 90% or more, and basically, the setting suggestive effect of “moving the upper movable accessory” is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the rate at which the setting suggestion effect of “moving the upper movable accessory” is selected is the relationship of “setting value 5, 6<setting value 3, 4<setting value 1, 2”. There is. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of “moving the upper movable accessory” is executed, the setting values 1 and 2 are the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratios at which the setting suggestive effect of "moving a movable accessory other than the setting suggestive effect of "moving the upper movable accessory" is selected are set values 5, 6 and set values. It is 10% or less for each of 3, 4 and set values 1, 2. The rate at which the setting suggestive effect of “moving the lower movable accessory” is selected has a relationship of “setting value 5, 6<setting value 3, 4<setting value 1, 2”. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of “moving the lower movable accessory” is executed, the ratio of the setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio at which the setting suggestive effect of “moving the left movable accessory” is selected is the relationship of “setting value 1, 2 <setting value 5, 6 <setting value 3, 4”. There is. As a result, when the operation of the setting suggestion effect of “moving the left movable accessory” is performed, the ratio of the set values 3 and 4 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio at which the setting suggestive effect of “moving the right movable accessory” is selected is the relationship of “setting value 1, 2 <setting value 3, 4 <setting value 5, 6”. There is. Accordingly, when the setting suggestion effect of “moving the right movable accessory” is performed, the ratio of the set values 5 and 6 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestive effect of "moving all movable accessory objects" has a relationship of "setting values 3, 4, 3 <setting values 5, 6". The set value is 1 to 4 and is 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving all movable accessory" is performed, it is determined that the setting values are 5 and 6.

Then, according to FIG. 9-2, a setting suggestion effect of "moving the lower movable accessory" other than the setting suggesting effect of "moving the upper movable accessory", a setting of "moving the left movable accessory" For each of the suggestive effect, the setting suggestive effect of "moving the right movable accessory", and the setting suggestive effect of "moving all the movable accessory", rather than setting values 1 and 2 which are low settings, The ratio of the set values 5 and 6 that are high settings or the set values 3 and 4 is high. As a result, a setting suggestive effect of "moving a lower movable accessory" other than a setting suggesting effect of "moving an upper movable accessory", a setting suggestive effect of "moving a left movable accessory", and a "right movable actor" When the setting suggestion effect of "moving an object" and the setting suggestion effect of "moving all movable accessory objects" are performed, it is expected that the setting is higher than the low setting.

When a movable accessory is selected by using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-2, basically, the setting suggestion effect of “moving the upper movable accessory” is selected with a high frequency and is operated. A setting suggestion that is displayed as a character and that "moves the lower movable accessory" at a lower frequency than a setting suggestion that "moves the upper movable accessory", a setting suggestion that "moves the left movable accessory" Any one of the effect, the setting suggestion effect of "moving the right movable accessory", and the setting suggestion effect of "moving all the movable accessory" is selected.

Regarding the setting suggestion effect by the movement of the movable accessory set in the interval period setting suggestion effect table of FIG. 9-2, any of the movable accessory objects of the upper, lower, left and right (including the operation of all the movable accessory objects) Although it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the action is performed, in order to make the player pay more attention to the setting suggestion effect by the movable accessory, for example, with respect to a plurality of types of operation patterns by the movable accessory, up, down, left, and right. It is also possible to set an operation pattern in which a plurality of movable accessory objects are moved in stages, such as moving the movable accessory objects in sequence. For example, an operation pattern is set so that the upper, lower, left, and right movable accessories move stepwise in the order of top → bottom → left → right, and after the top movable accessory first moves, other movable accessories Should be operated in order. In this way, the high setting is set depending on to which stage a plurality of types of movable accessory operates after the upper movable accessory having a small difference between the set values 1 to 6 has operated. It is possible to make a setting suggestion that confirms that. This allows the player to pay attention to the action of the movable accessory that seems to have little influence on the suggestion of the set value, such as the upper movable accessory that normally operates all the time. In this way, by performing the setting suggestion effect in which the movable accessory is operated stepwise over a certain effect time, it is possible for the player not to worry about it even if the interval period becomes long. it can.

In this way, in the interval period setting suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest which set value is set by the operation pattern of the movable accessory. Depending on the type of movable accessory to be operated in the setting suggestion effect, the degree of expectation as to whether or not the setting is high and the degree of expectation as to which of the set values 1 to 6 are different are as shown in FIG. 9-1. It is possible to improve the expectation for the set value such as a big hit by the player by the effect of setting the interval period. Furthermore, since it may be determined that the set values 5 and 6 are most advantageous for the player depending on the type of the movable accessory to be operated in the setting suggestion effect, the interval period setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the expectation of the set value such as a big hit by the player. Further, according to the set value (set value 1 to 6) such as the jackpot probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation is constant in a plurality of movable accessory objects, but the combination of colors that the movable object emits to emit light. The selection ratio of may be different.

As for the movable accessory to be operated in the setting suggestion effect, only one type of movable accessory having a display section composed of a dot matrix LED is provided on the front side, and a plurality of types of shapes and colors are provided for each interval period between rounds. One of the images may be selected and displayed as the accessory image. Further, according to the set value (set value 1 to 6) such as the jackpot probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation is constant in a plurality of character images, but the color combination of the character images is selected. You may make it a different ratio. As described below, the character image displayed by the movable character 229F002 during the interval period between the rounds is a set value (a set value 1 to a set value such as a jackpot probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1). Depending on 6), the selected ratio may be different.

[Holding continuous suggestion production based on the motion pattern of movable parts]
In the interval period of each round, whether or not the pending storage information (holding information) that is a big hit is included in the pending storage information (holding storage information that is what is called a holding series) (whether or not it is a holding series). When pre-reading processing is performed and the pending storage information that is a big hit is included, the operation pattern is selected from the operation patterns of a plurality of types of movable accessory shown in FIG. By operating, the effect control CPU 120 may execute an effect (holding consecutive suggestion effect) that suggests that the held storage information that is a big hit is included. For example, as the selection table for selecting the motion pattern of the movable accessory, use a data table in which the data distribution of the motion pattern selection is set so that the high setting is confirmed unless the pending consecutive suggestion effect is executed. Alternatively, the operation pattern of the movable accessory may be selected. Specifically, in the selection table for selecting the operation pattern of the movable accessory, as a special operation pattern, it is selected only when there is pending storage information that is a pending string when the setting is low, and when the setting is high, it is selected. The data distribution for the selection of the operation pattern may be set so that selection is made even if there is no pending storage information that is a pending string. By doing so, it is possible to make the high setting almost fixed unless the pending consecutive suggestion effect is executed. In this way, when the operation pattern of the movable accessory is selected, since the holding sequence is related to the effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the game after the jackpot gaming state is completed. In addition, as the continuous suggestion effect by the operation pattern of the movable accessory, it may be executed during the round in addition to the interval period of each round, or may not be executed during the interval period of each round. It may be executed (at the end of the big hit game state).

[Setting suggestion with character image]
In addition, a plurality of types of character images can be selectively displayed along with the above-mentioned special effect image or included in the special effect image, and the setting suggestion effect is used for effect control depending on the type of the displayed character image. It may be executed by the CPU 120. In that case, the selection ratio of the type of character image may be changed according to the set values 1 to 6. When executing the setting suggestion effect depending on the type of the character image to be displayed, in the interval period of each round, the action of the movable accessory selected as described above and the display of the character image thus selected are performed. The setting suggestion effect may be performed by a combination.

As the big hit game state, an example is shown in which a predetermined game for opening the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeated for a predetermined period, but as the predetermined game, other than the special variable winning ball device 7. You may make it control to repeat the predetermined game which opens the winning opening.

Further, as the special effect, an example in which it is executed only when the 15R big hit, which is advantageous to the player, is shown, but the special effect is not limited to this, and it may be executed also when the 5R big hit. That is, the special effect may be executed regardless of the type of jackpot. In this way, as a special effect, when a plurality of types of big hits are provided, it may be executed for some of the big hit types or for all of the big hit types. Further, when performing a special effect in a jackpot game state of a jackpot type that is advantageous to the player, the type of jackpot that is advantageous to the player who performs the special effect may be one type or a plurality of types. May be.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 230F)
Next, the characteristic part 230F will be described. In the characteristic portion 230F, a period from the end of a predetermined game such as the end of a round in the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player to the start of the next predetermined game such as the start of the next round, that is, During the interval period between rounds, the interval period setting suggesting effect that suggests which of the setting values 1 to 6 the setting value of the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability or the like is set can be executed by image display. An example of effect control will be described.

In the characteristic part 229F, an example of executing the interval period setting suggesting effect by operating the upper movable accessory 229F002 during the interval period between each round in the big hit game state as shown in FIG. 9-1 has been shown. On the other hand, in the characteristic portion 230F, during the interval period between the rounds in the big hit game state, the character image is displayed on the image display device 5 in place of the movable accessory, without operating the movable accessory 229F002. , Interval period setting suggestive effect can be executed.

As the character images displayed for executing the interval period setting suggesting effect on the image display device 5 during the interval period between each round, there are a plurality of types of character images of different types, that is, a character A image to a character D image. The character image selected from the above is used.

FIG. 9-3 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, an interval period setting suggesting effect determination table used for selecting a character image to be displayed in the interval period between each round in the jackpot gaming state of the 15R jackpot. The interval period setting suggestive effect determination table of FIG. 9C is stored in the ROM 121.

In FIG. 9C, the correspondence between the type of character image displayed in the interval period setting suggestive effect and the allocation of random numbers for interval period setting suggestive effect selection (displayed in %) is set to set values 5 and 6. , The set values 3 and 4 are set, and the set values 1 and 2 are set. The random number for effect selection of the interval period setting suggesting effect is a random number for effect selection updated by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the types of character images displayed in the interval period setting suggesting effect are “character A image”, “character B image”, “character C image”, “character D image”, and “character D image”. Images of all characters (all character images of characters A to D) are included.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the proportion of the setting suggestive effects for displaying the “character A image” is 90 for each of the setting values 5 and 6, the setting values 3 and 4, and the setting values 1 and 2. % Or more, and basically, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character A image” is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIG. 9C, the proportion of the setting suggestive effects that display the “character A image” is related to “setting value 5, 6<setting value 3, 4<setting value 1, 2”. .. With these, when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character A image” is performed, the ratio of the setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the ratios at which the setting suggestive effect displaying the character image other than the setting suggesting effect displaying the “character A image” are selected are set values 5, 6, set values 3, 4, and , 10% or less for each of the set values 1 and 2. The rate at which the setting suggestive effect for displaying the “character B image” is selected has a relationship of “setting value 5, 6<setting value 3, 4<setting value 1, 2”. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of displaying the “character B image” is performed, the ratio of the setting values 1 and 2 is highest.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the proportions in which the setting suggestive effect for displaying the “character C image” is selected have a relationship of “setting value 1, 2 <setting value 5, 6 <setting value 3, 4”. .. As a result, when the “character C image” is displayed, the ratio of the set values 3 and 4 is highest. As shown in FIG. 9C, the ratio of selecting the “character D image” has a relationship of “setting value 1, 2 <setting value 3, 4 <setting value 5, 6”. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character D image” is displayed, the ratio of the setting values 5 and 6 is highest. As shown in FIG. 9C, the proportions in which the setting suggestive effect for displaying “image of all characters” is selected have a relationship of “setting values 1 to 4<setting values 5 and 6”, and setting values 1 to 4 Is 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of displaying the “character all image” is performed, it is determined that the setting values are 5 and 6.

And according to FIG. 9-3, the setting suggestion production which displays "character B" other than the setting suggestion production which displays "character A image", the setting suggestion production which displays "character C image", "character D". With respect to each of the setting suggestive effect for displaying "and all the character images", the setting values 3, 4 or the setting value 1 which is the high setting are higher than the setting values 5 and 6 which are the low setting. , 2 is high. As a result, a setting suggestion effect that displays a "character B image" other than the setting suggestion effect that displays the "character A image", a setting suggestion effect that displays a "character C image", and a setting suggestion that displays a "character D image" When each of the effect and the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character all image” is displayed, the high degree of expectation is higher than the low setting.

When the type of the setting suggestion effect that displays the character image is selected using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9C, basically, the setting suggestion effect that displays the “character A image” is executed frequently. The setting suggestion effect that displays the "character B image" at a lower frequency than the setting suggestion effect that displays the "character A image", the setting suggestion effect that displays the "character C image", and the "character D image" are displayed. Either the setting suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “all character image” is executed. Depending on the type of character image, the degree of expectation as to whether or not the setting is high differs, and the degree of expectation as to which of the set values 1 to 6 is applicable is different. Therefore, with the interval period setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 9-1, It is possible to improve the expectation for the set value such as a big hit by the player. Furthermore, depending on the type of character image, it may be determined that the setting values 5 and 6 are the most advantageous for the player. Therefore, with the interval period setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. The degree of expectation for the set value can be further improved.

[Execution frequency control of setting suggestion production depending on the situation where the big hit game state is controlled]
Next, with respect to the interval period setting suggesting effect, an example in which the execution frequency of the effect is changed according to the situation where the big hit game state is controlled will be described. As the above-mentioned interval period setting suggestive effect, an example in which it is always executed in the interval period of each round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for each round, whether or not to execute the interval period setting suggesting effect is selected by a lottery, and when the result is a lottery, as shown in FIG. The effect type of the interval period setting suggestive effect during the interval period may be selected by using a different interval period setting suggestive effect determination table. In that case, as described below, the execution frequency of the effect may be changed according to the situation where the big hit game state is controlled. For example, the current time is confirmed by a timekeeping device such as a real-time clock provided on a pachinko gaming machine, and an interval period setting suggestion effect is produced during a predetermined period when a game store is opened (so-called first in the morning) than in other periods. The percentage of choosing to perform may be higher. In addition, the number of consecutive games in a pachinko gaming machine (the number of times a big hit occurs continuously, for example, the probability change state, and the event that a big hit occurs during the special game state after the big hit game state ends, such as a time saving state. The number of consecutive times) may be counted, and the ratio of selecting to execute the interval period setting suggesting effect may be increased as the number of consecutive holidays increases.

[Setting suggestion production in the interval period between specific rounds]
An example is shown in which the setting suggestion effects (effects by the movable accessory, effects by the character image) executed in the interval period between the rounds shown in the characteristic part 229F and the characteristic part 230F are executed between each round (all rounds). .. However, the setting suggestive effect executed in the interval period between rounds may be executed in some rounds among all the rounds, for example, only in the interval period between rounds of 5R and 6R. Good.

As the interval period setting suggestive effect, at least one of the effect by the action of the movable accessory as shown in FIG. 9A and the effect by the image display of the character image as shown in FIG. 9C may be executed. Therefore, as the interval period setting suggesting effect, any one of the effects of the effect only by the action of the movable accessory, the effect only by the image display, and the effect of combining the action of the movable accessory and the image display are performed. You may execute.

As an example of executing the interval period setting suggesting effect using the character image, an effect using a plurality of different types of character images has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one character image is used, and a plurality of character images are used. It may be possible to perform an effect that suggests a set value by operating in one of the various types of motion modes and changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of motion modes in accordance with the set value for one character image.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 231F)
Next, the characteristic part 231F will be described. In each round of the big hit game state, the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, and the game ball can be won in the special variable winning ball device 7. For each round in the big hit game state, an upper limit value is set for the number of winning prizes to the special variable winning ball device 7, and when the upper limit value is reached, the special winning opening is closed, but the upper limit value is set for the winning number. Depending on the game ball that was won before it was determined that the winning limit was exceeded, a prize exceeding the upper limit may occur in each round.

Such winning of a game ball that exceeds the upper limit of the number of winning prizes in each round is called an over-winning. When it is determined that the over-winning has occurred, it is possible to execute the over-winning effect related to the occurrence of the over-winning, such as notifying that the over-winning has occurred. As over-winning performances, multiple types of over-winning performances are provided, for each round, the type of over-winning performance is selected each time an over-winning occurs, and the performance control that executes the selected over-winning performance is It is executed by the CPU 120.

In the characteristic part 231F, in addition to the occurrence of an over-winning as the over-winning effect, it is possible to suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value such as the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability is set. An example will be described in which a prize setting suggestion effect is executed, and for the over-winning setting suggestion effect, the execution rate (selection rate) of the effect provided for the effect type is different according to the setting values 1 to 6 such as the winning probability of the big hit. .. Such an over-winning setting suggesting effect is executed during the interval period between the rounds immediately after the over-winning occurs.

FIG. 9-4 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the over-winning setting suggesting effect related to the characteristic part 231F.

FIG. 9D shows the effect mode of the over-winning setting suggestion effect on the image display device 5 when the low setting value 1 is set in (A) to (C), and (D) to The production mode of the over-win prize setting suggesting production in the image display device 5 when the high setting value 6 is set in (F) is shown.

As shown in (A) to (C) and (D) to (F), when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the interval period between rounds, a predetermined character image 231F001 is displayed and the character image is displayed. In a mode like a dialogue issued by 231F001, a normal image 231F002 in which the character "Lucky!" is displayed, a high setting suggestion image 231F003 in which the character "Chance!" is displayed, and a character "Excellent!" are displayed. The over-winning setting suggestion image selected and determined from the high setting confirmation image 231F004 is displayed.

Regarding these over-winning prize setting suggestive images, as shown in FIG. 9-5, which will be described later, the expected degree of high setting such as the setting values 5 and 6 and the setting values 3 and 4 is “normal image 231F002 (“lucky!”. )<High setting suggestion image 231F003 (“Chance!”)<High setting confirmation image 231F004 (“Excellent!”) The selection ratio is set. In particular, the high setting confirmation image 231F004 (“Excellent!”) is an over-winning setting suggestion image in which the high setting is confirmed.

In FIG. 9-4, for example, when one over-winning is detected during one round, one over-winning is detected as shown in (A) and (D). Corresponding to, one over-winning setting suggestion image of any kind selected as described above is displayed. In (A) and (B), a display example when the normal image 231F002 is selected is shown.

In FIG. 9-4, for example, when two over-winnings are detected in one round and two over-winnings are detected, as shown in (B) and (E), two over-winnings are performed. Corresponding to each of the above, two types of over-winning setting suggesting images of any kind selected as described above are displayed. In (B), a display example is shown in which the normal image 231F002 is selected and displayed in the winning order corresponding to each of the two over-winning prizes. In (E), when the high setting suggestion image 231F003 is selected and displayed corresponding to the first over-winning, and then the normal image 231F002 is selected and displayed corresponding to the second over-winning. The display example of is shown.

In FIG. 9-4, for example, when three over-winnings are detected during one round, three over-winnings are detected, as shown in (C) and (F). Corresponding to each of the above, three types of over-winning setting suggesting images of any kind selected as described above are displayed. In (C), a display example when the normal image 231F002 is selected and displayed in the winning order corresponding to each of the three over-winning prizes is shown. In (F), the high setting confirmation image 231F004 is selected and displayed corresponding to the first over-winning, and then the normal image 231F002 is selected corresponding to each of the second and third over-winning. The example of the display when they are displayed in the winning order is shown.

In the case of three over-winnings in which three over-winnings are detected in one round shown in FIG. 9-4, as shown in (C) and (F), three over-winnings are won. Corresponding to each, three types of over-winning prize setting suggesting images of any kind selected as described above are displayed. In FIG. 9-4, when the high setting suggestion image 231F003 is displayed as in (E) or (F), the degree of expectation of the high setting is higher than when only the normal image 231F002 is displayed, so that the game is played. The expectation of the person can be improved. Further, when the high setting confirmation image 231F004 is displayed, it is confirmed that the high setting is set, so that the player's expectation can be further improved.

For the over-winning prize setting suggesting effect, an effect in an effect mode in which the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission by the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the image display by the image display device 5 are combined is executed. You may do it. Further, for the over-winning setting suggesting effect, an effect may be executed by a combination of all or a part of the sound, the light emission, and the image, such as only the sound, only the light emission, or only the image. The effect may be performed by a single effect means. In the case of executing the over-winning setting suggesting effect using the light emitting body, the light emitting means such as a lamp provided at a predetermined position (for example, a position around the special variable winning ball device 7 having the special winning opening) is hit with a big hit. Light may be emitted in different colors (or different light emission patterns such as different blinking patterns may be used) according to the above-described set value such as probability.

FIG. 9-5 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, an over-winning setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting an effect type of setting suggestion effect (type of over-winning setting suggestion image) executed as an over-winning setting suggestion effect. is there. The over-win prize setting suggesting effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

In FIG. 9-5, the over-win prize setting suggestive effect determination table is the first over-win prize setting suggestive effect determining table (FIG. 9-5(A)) used when the set values 5 and 6 are set values, and the set value 3, Second over-winning prize setting suggesting effect determination table (FIG. 9-5(B)) used when the value is 4 and third over-winning prize setting suggesting effect determination table (when the setting values are 1 and 2 (FIG. 9B)). 9-5(C)). In these over-win prize setting suggestive effect determination tables, the effect type of over-win prize setting suggestive effect (type of over-win prize setting suggestive image), the number of over-winning prizes, and the allocation of random numbers for selecting over-win prize setting suggestive effect (displayed in% ) Has been set. The over-prize setting suggestion effect selection random number of the effect is a random number for effect selection updated by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in each table of FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), the type of the over-winning setting suggesting image displayed in the over-winning setting suggesting effect is the type of the over-winning setting suggesting image is “display of normal image”. ”, “display of high setting suggestive image”, and “display of high setting confirmed image”.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) to 9(C), the rate at which the setting suggestive effect of “displaying a normal image” is selected is set values 5, 6, set values 3, 4, and set values. Each of 1 and 2 is 89% or more, and basically, the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a normal image" is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A) to (C), the rate at which the setting suggestive effect of “displaying a normal image” is selected is “setting value 5, 6<setting value 3, 4, setting value 1”. , 2”. With these, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the normal image" is performed, the setting values 1 and 2 are the highest. On the other hand, at least one of a setting suggestive effect of "displaying a high setting suggestive image" and a setting suggesting effect of "displaying a high setting confirmed image" other than the setting suggestive effect of "displaying a normal image". The selected ratio is 11% or less from the set value 1 to the set value 6.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) to 9(C), the rate at which the setting suggestive effect of “displaying a high setting suggestive image” is selected is “set value 3, 4>set value 5, 6>set”. There is a relationship of “value 1, 2”. Therefore, when the setting suggesting effect of “displaying the high setting suggesting image” is performed, the ratio of the setting values 5, 6 or the setting values 3, 4 is higher than the ratio of the setting values 1, 2. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the high setting suggestion image” is made in the over-winning setting suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be increased.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) to 9(C), the rate at which the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the high setting confirmation image” is selected is “setting value 5, 6>setting value 3, 4>setting”. In the setting 3, the selection ratio is 0%. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the high setting confirmation image” is performed in the over-winning setting suggestion effect, it is determined that the setting value is 5, 6 or the setting value 3, 4. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmation image" is performed in the over-winning setting suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be further enhanced. Furthermore, since the proportion of the setting suggestive effects for "displaying the high setting confirmation image" is "set values 5, 6>set values 3, 4", there is a "high setting" in the over-winning setting suggestive effects. When the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the confirmed image” is performed, the player's expectation for the set values 5 and 6 can be increased.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) to (C), as the number of over-winning prizes increases, the first over-winning prize setting suggesting effect of (A) used when the set values 5 and 6 are high settings. The determination table and the second over-winning prize setting suggesting effect determination table (B) used when the setting values 3 and 4 are the high settings are used when the setting values 3 and 4 are the low settings. Compared to the third over-prize setting suggestion effect determination table, the proportion of effects that display a high setting suggestion image and effects that display a high setting confirmation suggestion image are selected as setting suggestion effects as the number of over-winning prizes increases. The data is set to be high. As a result, as the number of over-winning prizes increases, the reliability of the suggestion effect of the set value by the over-winning setting suggestion effect increases.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) to 9(C), as the number of over-winning prizes increases, the proportion of the setting suggestive effects of “displaying the high setting confirmation image” increases and the “high” Since the data settings are set so that the ratio of the setting suggestive effects "displaying the setting confirmation image" is increased, the more the number of over-winning prizes increases, the more interesting the effects become, and the player for the high setting. You can increase your expectations.

[Example of suggested over-winning settings based on the number of prize balls paid out due to over-winning]
In the above-mentioned over-winning setting suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 9-5, an example is shown in which the selection ratios of a plurality of types of setting suggesting effects are made different according to the number of game balls over-winned (over-winning number). However, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the over-winning setting suggesting effect is a large number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the over-winning gaming balls (the total number of prize balls based on the over-winning in each round). Depending on the value), the selection ratios of a plurality of types of setting suggestive effects may be different. For example, in FIG. 9-5, “1 over-winning prize” is replaced with “15 over-winning prize balls” and the like, “2 over-winning prizes” is replaced with “30 over-winning prize balls”, and “Over-winning prize 3” is given. It is only necessary to replace "piece" with "45 or more over-winning prize balls" or the like. In this example, as the number of payout prize balls due to over-winning increases, the reliability of the over-win prize setting suggesting effect based on the number of payout prize balls due to over-winning increases.

[Execution example of over-winning prize setting suggestion production in the interval period between rounds]
The above-mentioned over-win prize setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect (effect by moving accessory, effect by character image) executed in the interval period between the rounds shown in the characteristic part 229F and the characteristic part 230F are in the same jackpot gaming state. May be run on. In that case, the over-winning setting suggesting effect may be executed in the interval period between the rounds after the over-winning occurs. When performing such an effect, during the interval period between the rounds, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect executed in the interval period between the rounds indicated by the characteristic part 229F and the characteristic part 230F and the execution of the over-winning setting suggestion effect. It is conceivable that the condition may be satisfied in such a manner that the execution timings of the two setting suggestive effects overlap each other during the interval period between rounds. When such an execution period overlaps, both setting suggestion effects may be executed in parallel at overlapping timings. In such an overlap of execution periods, when both setting suggestive effects are executed in parallel at overlapping timings, areas related to effects such as an image display range of both setting suggestive effects and an operating range of a movable accessory are They may not overlap or may overlap.

When such execution periods overlap, either one of the setting suggestion effects may be preferentially executed, or one of the setting suggestion effects may be selected and executed by a lottery.

[Execution example of over-winning setting suggestion production in ending production]
In the ending effect process (S177) of FIG. 7, when the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, the over-winning prize setting suggesting effect may be executed. For example, an effect of additionally updating the number of prize balls to be paid out based on over-winning in all rounds of the big hit game state is performed, and in the ending effect, “all over prize winning and payout prize balls are 120,” all rounds in the big hit game state. It is also possible to display the number of prize balls paid out based on the over-winning through. In that case, a plurality of types of display colors for the number of prize balls paid out based on over-winning may be provided, and the selection ratio of the display colors may be varied depending on the set value (set values 1 to 6). In this way, it is possible to execute the over-winning setting suggesting effect with the display color of the number of prize balls paid out based on the over-winning.

[Indication of over-winning prize setting in the interval period between specific rounds]
The example of setting suggestion effects (effects by the movable accessory, effects by the character image) executed in the interval period between the rounds described above is executed between the rounds (between all rounds). However, the setting suggestive effect executed in the interval period between the rounds is executed only in a part of all the rounds, for example, only in the interval period between the rounds of 5R and 6R for the over-winning in 5R. It may be executed only in.

[Explanation on Characteristic Section 232F]
Next, the characteristic part 232F will be described. In the feature part 232F, in the big hit game state, in addition to showing the excess number when the number of game balls acquired during the big hit game state exceeds a specific number, as the number-of-wins notification effect, the above-mentioned big hit prize is won. A winning number setting suggesting effect that can suggest which setting value such as probability 1 to 6 is set is executed, and a setting value such as the winning probability of a jackpot is set for the winning number setting suggesting effect. An example will be described in which the execution ratios (selection ratios) of the effects provided for the effect types are different according to 1 to 6.

FIG. 9-6 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing a production example of the acquisition number setting suggesting production relating to the characteristic portion 232F.

9-6, (A) to (C) show a production mode of the acquired number setting suggestive production in the image display device 5 when the low setting value 1 is set, and (D) to (C). In (F), the production mode of the acquisition number setting suggesting production when the setting value 6 which is the high setting is set is shown. The specific number at which the acquisition number setting suggesting effect is executed is set for every 1000 pieces, for example, 1000 pieces, 2000 pieces, 3000 pieces,. Therefore, for every 1000 pieces, an effect image of the acquired number setting suggesting effect is displayed when the specific number is exceeded.

As shown in (A) to (C) and (D) to (F), in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect, for example, “2000 shots OVER” as shown in (A) and (D), (B), The number-of-games image 232F001 showing the number of game balls acquired, such as "5000 shots OVER" as shown in (E) and "10000 shots OVER" as shown in (C) and (F), and the first character image. ~ A character image 232F002, 232F003, 232F004, 232F005... Selected from a plurality of types of character images called the fifth character image is displayed together.

Regarding the character images displayed in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 9-7, which will be described later, at the setting values such as the setting values 1 to 6, the high setting of the first character image to the fifth character image ( The degree of expectation of the set values 5, 6 and the set values 3, 4) has a relationship of “first character image<second character image<third character image<fourth character image<fifth character image”. The selection ratio is set. In particular, the fifth character image is a character image of the acquisition number setting suggesting effect that is confirmed to be the first setting value which is the high setting.

In the acquisition number setting suggestion effect, the increase in the acquisition number is executed every time the number exceeds 1000, and at the time of execution, the character image to be displayed is selected. Thereby, as shown in (A) to (C) and (D) to (F), the character image displayed as the acquired number setting suggestive effect may be different each time the acquired number setting suggestive effect is executed.

FIG. 9-7 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, an acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting an effect type (type of character image) of setting suggestion effect executed as the acquisition number setting suggestion effect. The acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

In FIG. 9-7, the acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table is the first acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table (FIG. 9-7(A)) used when the setting values 5 and 6 are set values 3 and 4. Second acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table (FIG. 9-7(B)) used when the setting value is 1 and third acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table (FIG. 9) used when the setting values are 1 and 2. -7(C)). In these acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination tables, the correspondence relationship between the type of character image displayed in the acquisition number setting suggestive effect, the acquired number range, and the allocation of random numbers for character image selection of the effect (displayed in%) Is set. The character image selection random number is a production selection random number updated by the production control CPU 120.

As shown in each table of FIGS. 9-7(C) to (C), the types of character images displayed in the setting suggestion effect for performing the acquisition number setting suggestion effect are “display of first character image” and “second character image”. "Display of character image", "display of third character image", "display of fourth character image", and "display of fifth character image".

As shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A) to (C), the setting suggestive effect of “displaying the fifth character image” can be selected from the set values 5 and 6, but the set values 3, 4 and the setting. The values 1 and 2 cannot be selected. Therefore, when the setting suggestive effect of displaying the fifth character image is performed, it is determined that the setting values are 5 and 6, so that the player's expectation for the setting values 5 and 6 can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 9-7(C), in the low settings such as the setting values 1 and 2, the selection ratios of the setting suggestive effects for displaying the first character image to the fourth character image are the same. As shown in FIGS. 9-7(A) and 9(B), setting suggestion for displaying the first character image to the fourth character image at high settings such as the setting values 5 and 6 and the setting values 3 and 4. Regarding the effect selection ratio, "Setting suggestion effect for displaying the first character image <Setting suggestion effect for displaying the second character image <Setting suggestion effect for displaying the third character image <Setting for displaying the fourth character image The relationship of “indication production” is set.

Therefore, in the setting suggestive effect for displaying the first character image to the fourth character image, the proportions selected in the high setting are different due to such a proportion relationship. As a result, the player's expectation for the high setting can be increased according to the type of the character image displayed in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect. For example, when the fourth character image is displayed in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be increased more than when the first character image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9-7(C), in the low setting such as the setting values 1 and 2, the setting suggesting effect of displaying the first character image to the fourth character image is displayed regardless of the number of acquisitions. Although the selection ratios are the same, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A) and (B), the display of the third character image at a high setting such as setting values 5 and 6 and setting values 3 and 4. The relationship of "1000 to 3000 shots <4000 to 9000 shots <10000 shots or more" is set for the selection ratios of the set suggestive presentation effect of displaying the fourth character image and the setting suggestion effect of displaying the fourth character image.

As shown in FIGS. 9-7(A) to (C), as the number of acquisitions increases, the first acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination of (A) used when the setting values 5 and 6 are high settings. The table and the second acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table of (B) used when the setting values 3 and 4 are high settings, the second acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table of (C) which is used when the setting values 3 and 4 are low settings. Compared with the 3 acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table, the effect of displaying the high setting suggestion image and the high setting confirmation suggestion image such as the fourth character image and the fifth character image is more likely to be selected as the setting suggestion effect. The data is set so that As a result, as the number of acquisitions increases, the reliability of the suggestion effect of the setting value by the acquisition number suggestion effect increases.

Therefore, the setting suggestion effect display for displaying a specific character image such as the third character image and the fourth character image among the first character image to the fourth character image is set to a high setting in the relationship of such a ratio. In, the selection ratio differs depending on the number of acquisitions. As a result, as the number of acquisitions increases, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a high setting depending on the type of the character image displayed in the acquisition number setting suggestion effect. For example, as the acquired number increases, when the third character image or the fourth character image is displayed in the acquired number setting suggesting effect, the player's expectation for the high setting is higher than that when the first character image is displayed. Can be increased.

[Demonstration example when execution period overlaps between production suggestion setting and other production]
Since the above-mentioned winning number setting suggesting effect is executed when the number of winning game balls reaches a specific number during the big hit game state, it is executed during a predetermined period after the start of the game state, for example, an interval between rounds. In the period, the fanfare production period at the start of the big hit game state, and the ending production period at the end of the big hit game state, setting suggestive effects (for example, setting suggestive effects in the interval period between rounds), and other The production and the execution period may partially or completely overlap. In such a case, the acquisition number setting suggesting effect may be preferentially executed.

In addition, when the execution period of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the other effects partially or entirely overlap, both the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the other effects may be executed in parallel. .. In addition, the execution timing of either one of the overlapping effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so that the overlapping effects are not executed. Further, either one of the effects may be preferentially executed, and both effects are executed, but either one of the effects is limited (for example, one effect image is reduced and displayed, one audio output is performed. Alternatively, the execution of a part of the effects such as the light emission effect may be stopped).

[Example of performance when the execution period overlaps between the suggestion setting for number of acquisitions and the suggestion effect for over-winning prize]
The above-mentioned winning number setting suggesting effect is executed at the time when the number of winning game balls reaches a specific number during the big hit game state, so that it is executed in an interval period between rounds, for example, over-winning setting of the characteristic part 231F. The suggestive presentation and the execution period may partially or completely overlap. In such a case, both the acquired number setting suggestive effect and the acquired number setting suggestive effect may be executed in parallel.

When the execution periods of the score setting suggesting effect and the over-winning setting suggesting effect overlap, either one of the effects may be preferentially executed. In addition, the execution timing of one of the effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so that the effects are not executed in duplicate. Further, either one of the effects may be preferentially executed, and both effects are executed, but either one of the effects is limited (for example, one effect image is reduced and displayed, one audio output is performed. Alternatively, the execution of a part of the effects such as the light emission effect may be stopped).

[Explanation Regarding Characteristic Section 233F]
Next, the characteristic part 232F will be described. Regarding a pachinko gaming machine, a V winning occurs when a V winning occurs due to the detection means detecting that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (V area) provided in the variable winning ball device. There is one in which the effect control CPU 120 executes a V-winning notification effect, which is an effect for notifying that.

An example of a pachinko gaming machine in which various game controls are executed when a V winning occurs is the following one-and-two-kind mixing machine and V certainty variation machine.

[Type 1 type 2 mixer]
First, an outline of the configuration of the one-two mixer will be described. A first-class gaming machine that can be controlled to a big hit game state based on the result of a lottery judgment using a random number for big hit judgment (hereinafter referred to as a big hit judgment), and a lottery judgment using a random number for a small hit judgment ( Hereinafter, called a small hit determination) is controlled to a small hit gaming state, a pachinko gaming machine in combination with a second type gaming machine that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state when a V winning occurs. It is called a so-called one-two-mixer.

Specifically, in addition to the variable winning ball device for big hits, which has a big winning opening that is opened in the big hit advantageous state, like the special variable winning ball device 7, the small winning game state There is provided a variable winning ball device which is opened at. A variable winning ball device for small hits is provided in the game area. The variable winning ball device for small hits is provided with a V area into which a game ball can enter.

When the start winning at the first start winning opening is detected, the big hit determination is executed. When the result of the big hit is determined, the variable display of the first special figure is executed and the big hit display result (specific display result ), the first-class big hit game control is executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 in which the big winning variable winning ball device is in a big hit game state in which it is opened for a predetermined number of rounds.

When a winning start to the second starting winning opening is detected, a jackpot determination is executed, and when a determination result (specific display result) is determined to be a jackpot, the variable display of the second special map is executed and a jackpot display result. Then, the big hit game state is controlled, and the same game control as the big hit based on the start winning a prize to the first start winning hole is executed. On the other hand, when the result of the small hit determination is not the big hit, the small hit determination is executed, and when the result of the small hit is the small hit, the variable display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. Is controlled to the small hitting game state, and the variable winning ball device for the small hitting is controlled to the open state for a predetermined time. When the game ball is received by the variable winning ball device for the small hit in the small hit game state, and the game ball enters the V area and is detected, the variable prize ball device for the big hit is played over a predetermined number of rounds. The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the second-class jackpot game control, which is a jackpot game state that is released.

[V confirmation machine]
Next, the outline of the configuration of the V certainty variation machine will be described. In the V probability variation machine, a V area in which a game ball can enter is provided in the variable winning ball device which is opened in the big hit game state like the special variable winning ball device 7. The probability variation winning device provided with the V area may be configured by the special variable winning ball device 7 itself, or may be configured by a big winning variable winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7.

In the V-probability variation machine, it is determined to be a big hit based on the determination result of the determination for the big hit determination, and when it is determined to be the type of the probability variation big hit based on the determination result of the big hit type determination, the big hit game state is entered. In a predetermined round, the variable winning ball device for big hits is controlled to be in an open state in such a manner that the game balls can enter the V area. When it is determined not to make the probability variation big hit type based on the determination result of the big hit type determination, the variable winning ball device for big hits is controlled to an open state in a manner that the game ball cannot enter the V area.

In the V probability variation machine, when the game ball enters the V area and is detected in a predetermined round, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 controls the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends.
[V prize setting suggestion example]
The characteristic part 233F is an effect of notifying that the V winning has occurred when the V winning has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine capable of generating the V winning such as the above-described one-and-two type mixing machine and the V certainty variation machine. As a V-winning notification effect, in addition to notifying that a V-winning has occurred, it is possible to suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value such as the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability is set. An example will be described in which a prize setting suggestion effect is executed, and for the V prize setting suggestion effect, the execution ratio (selection ratio) of the effect provided for the effect type is different according to the set values 1 to 6 such as the winning probability of the big hit. ..

FIG. 9-8 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the V winning setting suggesting effect related to the characteristic portion 233F. In a pachinko gaming machine that can generate a V prize, such as a one-and-two type mixing machine and a V confirmation machine, when a V prize is generated, a V prize occurrence designation command is used as a production control command that specifies that the V prize is generated. When the production control board 12 receives the V winning generation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the V winning setting suggesting effect.

FIG. 9-8 shows an effect mode of the V winning setting suggesting effect when a normal image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the low setting value 1 is set in (A), The high-setting suggestion image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the high setting value 6 is set in (B), and the production mode of the V winning setting suggesting effect is shown in (D). The production mode of the V winning setting suggestion production when the high setting confirmation image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the setting value 6 which is the setting is set is shown.

In the V-winning setting suggesting presentation, for example, in the image display device 5, as in (A) to (C), a V-winning image 233F001 indicating "V-winning" called "V" and its surroundings are displayed in a predetermined color. In addition to displaying a V image consisting of an aura image (a jagged image) basically, it is possible to indicate which of the setting values 1 to 6 the setting value such as the winning probability of the big hit is set. As such an image, a character image selected from a plurality of types of character images such as a first character image 233F002, a second character image 233F003, and a third character image 233F004 is displayed.

The first character image 233F002 shown in (A) is not limited to the low setting or the high setting and is a character image used when displaying the normal image selected and displayed at the highest ratio. is there. The second character image 233F003 shown in (B) is a character image used when displaying a high setting suggestion image having a higher selection rate when the high setting is set than when the low setting is set. The third character image 233F004 shown in (C) is a character image used when displaying a high setting confirmation image that is not selected in the low setting but is selected only in the high setting.

FIG. 9-9 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a V prize setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting an effect type (effect image including a character image) of a setting suggestion effect executed as a V prize setting suggestion effect. .. The V winning setting suggesting effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

FIG. 9-9(A) shows the number of consecutive big hits (the number of times the big hit occurs continuously, for example, the probability change state and the big hit during the special game state after the big hit game state such as the time saving state is finished. Is a first V winning setting suggesting effect determination table used when the number of consecutive occurrences of) occurs 9 times or less. FIG. 9-7(B) is a second V prize setting suggesting effect determination table used when the number of consecutive holidays in the big hit is 10 or more. The first and second V prize setting suggestive effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 121.

In the first and second V prize setting suggesting effect determination tables of FIGS. 9-9A and 9B, character images such as the first to third character images displayed in the V prize setting suggesting effect determining table. When the corresponding relationship between the type of effect image including the type of V and the allocation of random numbers for V prize setting suggestion effect selection (displayed as%) is set to set values 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4 are set. Is set and the set values 1 and 2 are set. The V winning setting suggesting effect selection random number is an effect selecting random number updated by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in each table of FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), the type of the effect image including the type of the character image displayed in the V prize setting suggesting effect is “a normal image including the display of the first character image”. Display suggestion, "displaying high setting suggestion image including display of second character image", and "displaying high setting confirmation image including display of third character image". Including setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), in the V-winning setting suggestion effect, the rate at which the setting suggestion effect “displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image” is selected is a set value. Each of the setting values 5, 6 and the setting values 3, 4 and the setting values 1, 2 is 88% or more, and basically the setting suggesting effect of "displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image" is extremely high. Highly selected. Then, the rate at which the setting suggestive effect of "displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image" is selected is in the relationship of "setting value 5, 6 <setting value 3, 4 <setting value 1, 2". is there. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image” is executed, the setting values 1 and 2 are the highest.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9(A) and 9(B), the selection ratio of the setting suggestive effect for “displaying the high setting suggestive image including the display of the second character image” is “set value 1, 2<setting. There is a relation that "values 3, 4 <set values 5, 6". As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the second character image” is performed, the ratio of the set values 5 and 6 is the highest.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9(A) and 9(B), the selection ratio of the setting suggestive effect for “displaying the high setting confirmation image including the display of the third character image” is “setting value 1 to 4<setting value”. There is a relationship of "values 5 and 6", and the set values 1 to 4 are 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmation image including the display of the third character image" is performed, the setting values 5 and 6 are confirmed.

Then, according to FIGS. 9-9(A) and (B), the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the second character image" and the "high setting including the display of the third character image" are performed. Regarding the setting suggestive effect of “displaying the suggestion image”, the ratio of the setting values 5 and 6 or the setting values 3 and 4 which are high settings is higher than the setting values 1 and 2 which are low settings. As a result, when the setting suggesting effect of "displaying the high setting suggestive image including the display of the second character image" and the setting suggesting effect of "displaying the high setting suggestive image including the display of the third character image" are performed Is more likely to be high than low.

Further, the (B) second V prize setting suggesting effect determination table used when the number of consecutive vacations is 10 times or more is the (1) first V winning setting suggesting effect used when the number of consecutive vacations is 9 times or less. Compared with the determination table, when the high value such as the set values 5 and 6 and the set values 3 and 4 is set, the setting suggestion effect “displaying the high setting suggestive image including the display of the second character image” and the “first suggestion image” are displayed. When the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the three character images" is selected at a high rate and the setting value is low such as setting values 1 and 2, "including the display of the first character image is included. The rate of selecting the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a normal image" is low. As a result, the reliability of the set value suggestion effect by the V winning setting suggestion effect increases as the number of consecutive holidays increases.

9-9(A) and (B), when the image to be displayed in the V prize setting suggestion effect is selected using the first and second V prize setting suggestion effect determination tables, basically, "the first character image The setting suggestion effect "displaying the normal image including the display" is executed at a high frequency, and the setting suggestion effect "displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image" is performed at a lower frequency than the setting suggestion effect of the second character image. Either the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display" or the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the third character image" is executed. Then, the degree of expectation as to whether or not the setting is high and the degree of expectation as to which one of the setting values 1 to 6 is different are different depending on the type of the character image displayed in the V winning setting suggesting effect. With such a V winning setting suggesting effect determination table setting suggesting effect, it is possible to improve the degree of expectation of the player for a set value such as a big hit. Furthermore, depending on the type of character image, it may be determined that the setting values 5 and 6 are the most advantageous for the player. Therefore, by the V winning setting suggesting effect as shown in FIG. The degree of expectation for the set value can be further improved.

[Example of production when execution periods of the V winning setting suggesting production and the acquisition number suggesting production are overlapped]
When the execution periods of the V winning setting suggesting effect and the acquisition number setting suggesting effect of the characteristic part 233F partially or entirely overlap, the V winning setting suggesting effect may be preferentially executed.

In addition, when the execution period of the V winning setting suggesting effect and the execution number setting suggesting effect overlap, both effects may be executed in parallel. Further, either one of the effects may be preferentially executed. In addition, the execution timing of one of the effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so that the effects are not executed in duplicate. Further, either one of the effects may be preferentially executed, and both effects are executed, but either one of the effects is limited (for example, one effect image is reduced and displayed, one audio output is performed. Alternatively, the execution of a part of the effects such as the light emission effect may be stopped).

As an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect using the character image, the effect using a plurality of different types of character images is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one character image is used, and a plurality of character images are used. It may be possible to perform an effect that suggests a set value by operating in one of the various types of motion modes and changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of motion modes in accordance with the set value for one character image.

In addition, as an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect, the V winning image 33F001 is displayed in a plurality of types of operation patterns (a plurality of types of rotation directions (up and down, left and right), a plurality of swinging movements (up and down, left and right), etc.). It may be possible to perform an effect of operating the V winning image 33F001 with an operation pattern selected from a plurality of types. In that case, an effect that suggests the set value may be provided by changing the selection ratios of the plurality of types of V winning images according to the set value.

Further, as an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect, an effect using one type of V winning image 33F001 has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of different display modes (a plurality of types of colors and a plurality of shapes are used. , A plurality of sizes, etc.) may be used. In that case, an effect that suggests the set value may be provided by changing the selection ratio of the V winning image of a plurality of types of display modes according to the set value. The effect of suggesting the setting value by changing the selection ratio of the V winning image of the plurality of types of display modes according to the setting value, and the selection of the plurality of types of V winning images according to the setting value as described above. You may make it perform the V winning setting suggestion production which combined the production which makes the ratio different.

Further, as an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect, the V winning setting suggesting effect using the V winning image 33F001 as described above is executed without executing the V winning setting suggesting effect by the character image. Good.

As described above, the characteristic part 019IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-18677, the total number of game media given to the gaming machine during an advantageous state (for example, during a big hit game) is notified (for example, a winning prize number display is displayed. ) Is described.

However, in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-18677, when the game medium is added, the total number of the added game media is simply notified (for example, the display of the number of won prize balls is displayed). Yes, it is not possible to fully raise the interest. Further, when the variable winning means (eg, attacker) is in a difficult or unwinable state (eg, interval between rounds), even if the game medium is fired, the variable winning means is not won and the game medium is provided. Since it is not done, the player may feel stress.

In view of this, the characteristic part 019IW provides an amusement machine capable of increasing the interest in giving a game medium and reducing the stress felt by the player during a period in which the variable winning means is in a difficult or unwinable state. In order to solve the problem, the configurations of the following means (A1) to (A12) are disclosed.

(A1) The game machine according to the present characteristic unit 019IW is a game machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and a first state in which a game medium can be won (for example, open). State) and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or unable to win (for example, a closed state), a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole)), and a variable winning means. It is possible to give a predetermined amount of game media based on the fact that the game medium is won (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls), and it is possible to inform that the game medium has been given. Notification means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes step S176 and the like), the notification means is that the game medium is won in the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the first state. A predetermined amount of game medium that has been originally given can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special acquisition number image) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes step 019IWS205 or the like. 34, FIG. 8-35), a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed simultaneously (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), and at least the first state after the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. It is possible to execute an end effect for ending the display of the predetermined image until the time becomes (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306 and the like. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35). ..
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in providing the game medium and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present characteristic unit 019IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a first winning in which a game medium can be won. Means (for example, a general winning opening switch capable of detecting a winning in the general winning opening 10) and a second winning means in which the game medium is different from the first winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)) The first state (for example, the open state) in which the prize can be detected in the count switch 23 that can detect the winning of the game, and the second state (for example, the closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win the second winning means. ) Variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening)) and a predetermined amount of game medium can be provided based on the fact that the first winning means has won a game medium (for example, (4 game balls are paid out as prize balls), and a notification unit capable of notifying that the game medium has been added (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes step S176 and the like). The notification means, when the variable winning means is in the first state, the predetermined amount of the game medium provided based on the fact that the game medium has won the first winning means, a predetermined image (for example, general acquisition It is possible to notify by displaying several images (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS210. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35), and a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed simultaneously ( (See, for example, FIG. 8-28), an end effect for ending the display of the predetermined image is executed during the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the first state next time. This is possible (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in providing the game medium and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A3) In the gaming machine of (A1) or (A2), it is possible to cumulatively count the number of game media given during a specific period (for example, a condominium state period or one big hit game state period). An accumulative counting means (for example, a portion in which the production control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324, etc. using a cumulative acquisition number counter), and an informing means is given during a specific period. The number of game media can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquisition number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the step 019IWS212, It is possible to execute an end effect (for example, the acquired number display end effect) in which a predetermined image acts on the accumulated value image (a part that executes S214, S306, S312, S323, S325, etc.) (for example, FIG. 8-35). reference).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the end effect and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A4) In the gaming machine of (A3) above, it is possible to execute a related effect related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, acquired number notification effect, see FIGS. 8-36 (A3) and (B4)). The related effect executing means is set for each 1000 such that the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means is a predetermined value (for example, 1000, 2000, 3000,... ). ), the related effect can be executed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the related effect and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A5) In the gaming machine of (A1) above, the variable winning means is provided until at least one of a stipulated period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses and a stipulated number (for example, 10) of game media are won. Equipped with an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state in which a unit game that can be changed to one state is executed a prescribed number of times, and the informing means specifies that the variable winning means in one unit game has more than a prescribed number of game media. A predetermined image of a special mode different from the normal mode that the game medium is given based on having won several prizes (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls based on over-winning) For example, it can be notified by displaying a special special acquisition number image).
With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of a situation that is preferable for the player, and it is possible to increase interest.

(A6) In the gaming machine of (A5) above, the notification means is a specific display area different from a display area (for example, a special winning opening display area) for displaying a predetermined image in a normal mode (for example, a special winning number image). A predetermined image in a special mode (for example, a special special acquisition number image) can be displayed (for example, an over-winning display area).
With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of a situation that is preferable for the player, and it is possible to increase interest.

(A7) In the gaming machine of (A6), the specific display area in which the predetermined image in the special mode is displayed is provided at a position closer to the variable winning means than the display area in which the predetermined image in the normal mode is displayed. (For example, the over-winning prize display area is provided at a position closer to the special winning opening than the special winning opening display area. See FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28).
With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the occurrence of a preferable situation.

(A8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A7), a plurality of winning means are provided, and the notifying means is provided based on the fact that the game medium has won one of the plurality of winning means. The amount of the game medium can be notified by displaying a predetermined image. When the predetermined image is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has won one winning means, the game medium has won the other winning means. The proportion of displaying the predetermined image in the display area close to one winning means is higher than that in displaying the predetermined image based on the above.
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform the notification regarding the addition of the game medium.

(A9) In the gaming machine of (A2), a plurality of winning means including a first winning means and a second winning means are provided, and the informing means is based on the fact that the game medium has won one of the plurality of winning means. The amount of the game medium given as a result can be notified by displaying a predetermined image. When the predetermined image is displayed based on the fact that the game medium is won in one winning means, the game medium is displayed in the other winning means. The proportion of displaying a predetermined image in the display area close to one winning means is higher than that when a predetermined image is displayed based on the winning.
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform the notification regarding the addition of the game medium.

(A10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A9), there is provided advantageous state control means capable of controlling into a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (for example, big hits A to C), and the notification means is , A predetermined image can be displayed while being controlled to an advantageous state having the highest degree of advantage of a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hit C (15R big hit)) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 makes a step. 019IWS101 to S103, S203 to S205, S208 to S210, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment from being deteriorated by performing a flashy production in a state unfavorable to the player.

(A11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A10), the predetermined image is a numerical image indicating a numerical value (see, for example, FIG. 8-28).
With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of provided game media.

(A12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A11) above, a setting means capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 6). , Game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value that has been set (see, for example, FIG. 8-11 and FIG. 8-12), and suggestive effect that suggests the set value that has been set (for example, , Setting suggestion effect), the suggestion effect executing means is configured to perform the suggestion effect executing means in a period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next state becomes the first state. , Suggestive production can be executed.
With such a configuration, the suggestive effect can be focused on during the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the first state next time.

In addition, the present characteristic unit 019IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-148127, an effect is produced based on that the total number of game media provided in an advantageous state (for example, during a big hit game) reaches a predetermined number in a gaming machine (for example, It is described that a prize ball number display effect of "2400 GET" is executed.

However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-148127, when the variable winning means (for example, attacker) is in a difficult state or in a state in which winning is impossible in an advantageous state (for example, an interval between rounds), Even if the game medium is fired, the variable winning means is not won and the game medium is not provided, so that the player may feel stress.

Therefore, in order to solve the problem to be solved by the present characteristic unit 029IW, in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can reduce the stress felt by the player during the period in which the variable winning means is in a difficult or unwinable state in the advantageous state, The configurations of the means (B1) to (B8) are disclosed.

(B1) The gaming machine according to the present feature unit 019IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and a first state in which a game medium can be won (for example, open). State) and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or unable to win a prize (for example, a closed state), a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)), and a specific period ( For example, a cumulative counting means (for example, the production control CPU 120 uses a cumulative acquisition number counter to cumulatively count the number of game media provided during the extended game state period or one big hit game state period) 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324, etc.) and related effects related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, acquisition number notification effect, FIG. 8-36 (A3), (See B4)), and the cumulative counting means is capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media provided based on the fact that the game media has won at least the variable winning means. Yes (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS204, S304, etc. by using the cumulative acquisition number counter), and the related effect execution means sets the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means to a predetermined value (for example, 1000. , 2000, 3000, etc. are set for each 1000.), it is possible to execute the related effect based on the fact that the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state. In addition, the related effect can be executed (for example, the part for which the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc., see FIGS. 8-34 and 8-36).
With such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(B2) In the gaming machine of (B1) above, an informing means capable of informing that a game medium has been added (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes step S176 etc.) is provided, and the informing means is in a specific period. The number of game media provided therein can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquisition number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is a portion that executes steps 019IWS212, S214, S306, S312, S323, S325, etc.), and when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state, the accumulated value update effect for updating the accumulated value image (for example, The cumulative acquisition number display update effect) can be executed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
With such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(B3) In the gaming machine of (B2) above, the notification means is a predetermined amount given based on the game medium being won in the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the first state in the advantageous state. The game medium can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a specially acquired number image) (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS205 or the like. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35). In the advantageous state, when the variable winning means is in the second state, it is possible to execute the cumulative value update effect in which the predetermined image acts on the accumulated value image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306 and the like). Portion, see FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the effect related to the addition of the game medium.

(B4) In the gaming machine of (B3) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image indicating a numerical value (see, for example, FIG. 8-28).
With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of provided game media.

(B5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B4), the related effect executing means is a case where a specific condition is satisfied (for example, the specific condition is the number of consecutive wins during a big hit game). Has been played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), or that there is a pending memory that is a big hit among the currently stored pending memories (that is, the big hits run continuously). When the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state, it is established when an effect having a rarity degree or an advantage degree equal to or higher than a predetermined degree is executed, such as a pending consecutive suggestion effect that suggests Even if the cumulative value has reached the predetermined value, the related effect is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS102 to S103, S301, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the related effect.

(B6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B5), the related effect performing means does not reach the predetermined value when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. Even if the cumulative value reaches the predetermined value by the time the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the related effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312). And the like for executing the same, etc. (see (B1) to (B4) in FIG. 8-36).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the related effect.

(B7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B6), an advantageous state control unit capable of controlling in a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (for example, big hits A to C) is provided, and related effect execution is performed. The means is capable of executing the related effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120) when being controlled to the advantageous state having the highest degree of advantage of the plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the big hit C (15R big hit)). Performs steps 019IWS101 to S103, S301, S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment from being deteriorated by performing a flashy production in a state unfavorable to the player.

(B8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B7) above, a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 6). , Game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value that has been set (see, for example, FIG. 8-11 and FIG. 8-12), and suggestive effect that suggests the set value that has been set (for example, , Setting suggestion effect), and the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state.
With such a configuration, the suggestive effect can be focused on when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state.

(Explanation regarding the association of the characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to the characteristic part may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to another characteristic part. The feature parts combined in this way or the individual feature parts that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the respective configurations relating to the other feature parts.

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.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern 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 button 32... Movable body 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or unable to win.
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the unit game in which the variable winning means is in the first state to the advantageous state in which the variable winning means executes a specified number of times after an interval period in which the variable winning means is in the second state,
A cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media given during a specific period,
And a related demonstration execution unit capable of executing the related effect associated with the counted accumulated value by the accumulated counting means,
The cumulative counting means is capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media given based on the fact that the game media has won at least the variable winning means,
The related effect execution means,
Based on that the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means has reached a predetermined value, it is possible to execute the related effect,
Said you Keru to the interval period to an advantageous state, Ri executable der the related production,
The advantageous state control means is capable of controlling, as the advantageous state, a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state in which the number of times of unit game is greater than the first advantageous state,
The interval period in the advantageous state,
Different between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is longer than the execution period of the related effect in both the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state .

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