JP6799034B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes advantageous for the player who is likely to win a prize, or becomes advantageous for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If it is done, a "big hit" will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a game machine, variable display is executed, and the display result of variable display can be derived and displayed in the display area. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a jackpot symbol of a probable variation symbol and a jackpot symbol of a non-probability variation symbol are definitely displayed on the display screen of the same effect display device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-107381 (paragraph 0466-0467, FIG. 60)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed in the same display area regardless of the degree of advantage. Therefore, it is not possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
A variable display execution means capable of executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result of variable display in a display area including a first display area and a second display area smaller than the first display area.
When the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state and the advantageous state control means.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
A decidable means capable of deciding to control the advantageous state at different ratios according to the set value,
An information output means that can output setting value information that can specify which setting value is set, and
An effect executing means capable of executing a specific suggestion effect and a special suggestion effect based on the set value information output from the information output means is provided.
As the effect mode of the specific suggestion effect, a first specific mode capable of identifying the setting value having the highest advantage among the plurality of set values, and a plurality of set values more than the first specific mode. There is a second specific mode in which the degree of expectation that the set value is the most advantageous is low.
As the production mode of the special suggestion effect, a first special mode, a second special mode in which the expectation that the setting value has the highest advantage among the plurality of setting values is higher than that of the first special mode is low, and There is
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a special effect that reduces the visibility of the displayed object displayed in the display area.
The special effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific suggestion effect is executed.
If the set value information output from the previous SL information output means is not normal, without executing the specific suggestion effect of the first specific embodiment, Ri executable der the specific suggestion effect of the second particular embodiment,
The special suggestion effect can be executed at a timing different from that of the specific suggestion effect.
When the set value information output from the information output means is not normal, it is possible to execute the special suggestion effect of the second special aspect without executing the special suggestion effect of the first special aspect.
Characterized by the second special embodiment of the special suggested effect and the second specific embodiment of the specific suggestions effect, the most advantageous degree expectation for it is high set value are different this among the plurality of set values And.
Further, (means 1) the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game.
The variable display is executed, and the first display area (for example, the entire divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (A)) and the second display area (for example, the end area in the divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (B)) are executed. A variable display executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 171 to S173) capable of deriving and displaying a variable display display result in a display area including), and a specific display result (for example, a specific display result as the variable display display result). , The advantageous state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can control the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed is executed in steps S114 to S117. Part) , and in the case where the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first display area and controlled in an advantageous state, and in the case where the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area and controlled in an advantageous state. , The degree of advantage is different (for example, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the end region in the divided region, the probability variation jackpot is obtained as compared with the case where the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the entire divided region. It is characterized by a high degree of expectation (probability change expectation).

(Means 2) In the means 1, the first display area is larger than the second display area (for example, the entire divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) is divided as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). The display size may be larger than the edge area in the area). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or means 2, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area and controlled to the advantageous state, the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first display area and controlled to the advantageous state. The degree of advantage is high (for example, the jackpot symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the end region in the divided area only in the case of a probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the end region. If so, the degree of expectation (probability change expectation) for becoming a probability change jackpot may be high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

(Means 4) In the means 3, even when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first display area and controlled to an advantageous state, the degree of advantage may be high (for example, a probability variation jackpot). However, when normal reach or super reach A or B is executed, the jackpot symbol may be fixedly displayed in the entire divided area). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area and controlled to the advantageous state, a series of series from the execution of the variable display to the advantageous state. The effect execution means (for example, the process table selected in step 125 IWS009 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the effect (for example, the specific effect shown in FIGS. 9-10 (C) and 9-11 (F)) is followed by steps 125IWS013 and A portion of executing step S172 and performing steps 125IWS111 and S176 according to the process table selected in step 125IWS108) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

(Means 6) In any of the means 1 to the means 5, the variable display executing means is a plurality of types of display positions on the display device (for example, a total of nine divided regions of 3 × 3 shown in FIG. 9-1). And the specific display result can be derived and displayed in a plurality of sizes (for example, the entire divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) and the end area in the divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (B)). , Which of the multiple types of display positions the specific display result is derived and displayed, and which of the multiple types of sizes the specific display result is derived and displayed. Depending on this, it is possible to suggest a plurality of types of expectations (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the higher the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the right divided area, the higher the expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game. The higher the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the upper divided region, the higher the expectation for the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is completed. The jackpot symbol is confirmedly displayed in the end region in the divided region shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). In this case, the expectation for the probabilistic jackpot (probability variation expectation) is higher than that in the case where the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in the entire divided region shown in FIG. 9-2 (A). You may. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

(Means 7) In any of means 1 to means 6, the set value is set to one of a plurality of stages of set values (for example, set value "1" to set value "3") based on the setting operation. A settable setting means (for example, a portion for executing step 112IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the advantageous state control means can execute control of the advantageous state based on the set set value (for example, the portion that executes step 112IWS029). For example, an information output means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to 117 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can output setting value information (for example, a setting value command) that can specify which setting value is set. For example, a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect, a game-in-game suggestion effect, a jackpot) based on the set value information input from the information output means and the part where steps 112IWS011 and S108 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100). The suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 112 IWS409 to S415, S504 to S509, and S601 to S606 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided as a suggestion effect execution means that can execute the suggestion effect. The first suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect by the third effect mode, the in-game suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect by the fourth effect mode) and the second suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect by the first effect mode). , Game suggestion effect, jackpot suggestion effect), and if the set value information is not input normally, the first suggestion effect is not executed as the suggestion effect, and the second suggestion effect is performed as the suggestion effect. By executing steps 112IWS414, S509, and S606, the effect control CPU 120 can perform pre-game suggestion effect, in-game suggestion effect, and jackpot suggestion effect according to the fourth effect mode. It may be configured to not execute). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game in a game machine configured so that the control of the advantageous state can be executed based on the set value.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the state where the frame for the gaming machine is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the loss variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a simplified front view of the main board, and (B) is an explanatory view for explaining the display contents of the display monitor. (A) is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the display monitor, and (B-1) to (B-6) are explanatory diagrams for explaining changes in the display contents of the display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation processing and setting change processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process executed at the time of power-on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the setting change processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the initial roll determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect decision table before a game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the suggestion effect determination processing during a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect decision table during a game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production decision processing during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect determination table, the accessory effect effect determination table, and the light guide plate effect determination table during a big hit. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the security cover in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the opening and closing of the frame for a game machine in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the security cover in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the opening and closing of the frame for a game machine in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pachinko game machine in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the display screen of an image display apparatus is divided and displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the mode in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the divided area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the division area (horizontal direction) determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the division area (vertical direction) determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example in the feature part 125IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example in the feature part 125IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example in the feature part 125IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example in the feature part 125IW.

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

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

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

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

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

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

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening 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 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state is a combination of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big prize opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

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

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern is in the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

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

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, 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 the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the winning door. To transmit.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the 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 the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step 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 (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is 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 is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, see See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

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

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature unit 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a gaming board constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a (gauge board) 2 (see FIG. 1) and a game machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 112IW003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 112IW003 centering on the left side and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

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

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

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

Since the board case 112IW201 having the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. It is possible, and the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 112IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 112IW051. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. In the feature portion 112IW, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but one key may be used in combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the substrate case 112IW201 is provided with a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged in the upper left portion of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged in front of the board case 112IW201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the feature unit 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in the feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the right end portion of the outer frame 112IW001a includes a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 52 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the board case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. The curity cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. , It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. Further, the security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end portion of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right portion of the substrate case 112IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. As a result, the right side portion of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-3, when the game machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the game machine frame 112IW003 from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By separating the pieces, the covering state of the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the operation becomes operable.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A regulates the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. While the state is maintained, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the above-mentioned restricted state by the security cover 112IW500A is released, and the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. It becomes a state.

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

However, even if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on a gaming island (not shown) in the game field, for example, with another pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. A setting key 112IW051 on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 by inserting an illegal member such as a wire or a cell plate from between a gaming device such as a card unit or a spacer member installed between the two and the pachinko game machine 1. And the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may cause fraudulent acts such as changing the setting value. Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A switches the setting with the setting key 112IW051. By maintaining the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the switch 112IW052 is regulated, the above-mentioned fraudulent activity can be suitably suppressed.

Further, even in a regulated state in which the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed and the right side of the back surface of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered by the security cover 112IW500A, the substrate is passed through the transparent security cover 112IW500A. Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 112IW201 can be seen through, the status of the mounting surface on the main board 11 on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted, the seal, and the like can be easily confirmed.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as the work area, 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 the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

In the feature unit 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types 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. 8-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), and FIG. In addition to the display result judgment table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C) and the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown) and the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown) Includes (not shown), a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 8-6, a normal figure display result determination table (not shown), a general figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW has a configuration in which the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3 to increase the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3 the advantage increases stepwise. In this feature unit 112IW, the winning probability of a small hit is the same regardless of the set value.

(Display result judgment table)
8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C) are explanatory views showing a 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 the MR1 is set. In each display result judgment table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit and a determination value for a small hit are set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In the case of, the jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change) than when the set values are "2" and "3". On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the small hits are won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are "2" and "3". It is designed to do. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/320 for non-probability change, 1/32 for probability change). To do. On the other hand, since half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, the probability (1/2) is higher than when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display. You will win the prize.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change) than in a certain case. On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the small hits are won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are "1" and "3". It is designed to do. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/300 for non-probability change, 1/30 for probability change). To do. On the other hand, since half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is the target of variable display, and the set value. The small hit is won with the same probability (1/2) as when is "1" and "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability than the case of "2" (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change). On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the small hits are won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are "1" and "2". It is designed to do. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change). To do. On the other hand, since half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is the target of variable display, and the set value. The small hit is won with the same probability (1/2) as when is "1" and "2".

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 corresponds to any of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C). If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (C), it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C) indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but stop at the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the case where the winning probability of the small hit is the same regardless of the set value is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as in the case of the big hit winning probability, the small hit winning probability may be increased as the set value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. Further, in this case, the setting difference of the winning probability of the small hit may be the same ratio as the setting difference of the winning probability of the big hit. Specifically, if the probability of winning a small hit at the set value "1" is 1/100, the probability of winning a small hit at the set value "2" is designed to be 1 / 93.75. The probability of winning a small hit at the set value "3" may be set to 1 / 87.5.

Further, in a game machine without a small hit, the configuration shown by the feature unit 112IW may be applied.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit by using the display result determination table shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (C). A big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately, and the big hit judgment is made depending on whether the first special symbol is a variable display or the second special symbol is a variable display regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. A common table may be used, and the small hit determination may be performed using separate tables depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer is the first or the second.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the case where the advantage is higher in the order of the set value "1" <set value "2" <set value "3" is shown. For example, the order of the advantage is ranked according to the gaming state. May be configured to change. For example, it is applied to a game machine that is controlled to a high probability / high base state, maintains a high probability / high base state until the next big hit occurs, and is configured to obtain a certain amount of prize balls in a small hit game. In this example, as shown in Fig. 8-4, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, a small hit occurs with a high probability of 1/2 and a prize ball is likely to be obtained. In a specific game state (high probability / high base state in this example), unlike other game states, a big hit is unlikely to occur (high probability / high base state is likely to continue). The value "1" may be set to have the highest advantage.

Further, for example, when applied to a game machine in which the probability change state ends based on the execution of the variation display of a predetermined number of times (probability change end number) after being controlled to the probability change state (high probability state), the same probability change occurs. As for the number of ends, the probability variation continuation rate (consecutive villa rate) may be increased in the order of set value "1" <set value "2" <set value "3".

The feature unit 112IW provides a total of three set values, 1 to 3, as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 2 or 4 or more.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 8-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed). A common jackpot type determination table is used when determining the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning slot (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Although it is configured to be used, different tables may be provided so that the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. A table referenced to determine one.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the determination values corresponding to the random numbers (MR2) for determining the jackpot type are assigned to each set value, but they are assigned to simplify the explanation. The ratio of the determined judgment values is shown. That is, the ratio of which of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C is determined for each set value is shown. The loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7, which will be described later, are also actually assigned determination values corresponding to random numbers. To simplify, the percentage of assigned determination values is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio of being determined to the jackpot type C is high, and when the set value is "2", When the percentage determined for the jackpot type B is high and the set value is "3", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage determined for the jackpot type A is high.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5 (B). In the feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. Has been done.

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

The interval period is, for example, a period during which the post-opening process of the jackpot in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and is next after the round of opening the jackpot on the effect control board 12 side is completed. This is the period during which the interval effect is executed as the effect operation for notifying the start of the round.

The ending period is, for example, a period during which the jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period to be done.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, then the longest in the case of the jackpot type B, and the longest in the case of the jackpot type C. It is set to be short.

As described above, in the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is "1", the ratio of determining the jackpot type C is high, so that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the rate of determining the jackpot type A is high, so that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively long. Therefore, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3".

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". The average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of "<" 2 "<" 3 ". With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and gambling. Can be prevented from becoming too high.

This feature unit 112IW is configured to be able to execute a jackpot suggestion effect (details will be described later) that suggests a set value during a jackpot game, and this jackpot suggestion effect is performed during a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending. It is feasible in the period. With such a configuration, the interest of the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period can be enhanced. In addition, by directing the player's attention to the suggestion effect during the big hit, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the length of each period.

In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, a common effect may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image) that is difficult for the player to notice the length of the period is commonly executed.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are set for each jackpot type, and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different for each set value, so that the jackpot can be hit. When the winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, interval period, and ending period is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the setting is not limited to such a configuration. The fanfare period, interval period, and ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods having different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table in which the judgment values are set so that the ratio of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in which the relatively long period is set increases in the order of the jackpot types A <B <C is used. As a result, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be increased in the order of the set values of "1" <"2" <"3".

In the feature unit 112IW, in any of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, the time saving control and the probability variation control executed after the end of the jackpot game state are characterized by a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 112IW). It ends when the figure game is executed or when the special figure game is entered into the jackpot game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. For example, the number of time reduction control and the probability variation control is different for each jackpot type. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot type, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. It may be done. In the case of such a specific jackpot type, the jackpot game state is continuously generated without going through the normal state, which is a so-called consecutive villa state. The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the percentage of jackpots is different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability change continues for each set value. The rate (consecutive villa rate) may be different.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, there is no difference in the advantage (for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence / absence of time reduction control and the probability variation control, the number of controls, etc.) between the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, and the fanfare period and interval. The average period of the period and the ending period is configured to be different, but for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence or absence of time reduction control and probability variation control, and the number of controls are different for each jackpot type, and the advantage is different. You may do so. In this case, the effect during the round may be different for each jackpot type, or may be the same regardless of the jackpot type.

It should be noted that the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a form in which the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot is determined at a different ratio from the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C according to the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value set, one of the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C cannot be determined. There may be more than one. In other words, if the determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value, one of the jackpot types should not be determined (the determination rate is 0%), or a specific jackpot type should be 100%. Included in determining by percentage.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the case where the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period are different depending on the jackpot type is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending are not limited to the jackpot type. It may be configured so that the period is different. For example, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period may be uniformly determined according to any of the set values "1" to "3". Further, for example, a lottery process with a selection probability according to the set value is performed according to any of the set values "1" to "3", and the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are determined. You may.

In this way, in this feature unit 112IW, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result becomes a jackpot differs according to the set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

In the feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is a special figure display result. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determination.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability and the small hit probability increase, and the jackpot type C as the jackpot type is easily determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

Further, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the game playability itself does not change, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through a predetermined count switch, the rate at which the game ball passes through the count switch during the big hit game differs depending on the big hit type. When the property (so-called V probability variation type) is set and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the high base is medium (time reduction control). In the middle), the game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) may be set in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on passing through a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, although the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as those set in 1 to 3, the jackpot probability and the small hit probability are higher than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4) may be provided.

Further, when the game playability is changed according to the set value in this way, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is passed through the effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time, and when the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (game ball). It may be used as a switch for controlling the gaming state to the probabilistic state or the jackpot gaming state based on passing through the count switch).

(Variation pattern judgment table)
Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result should be "big hit" and the fluctuation display result should be "small hit". A small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table used when is pre-determined and a loss fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is pre-determined to make the fluctuation display result "miss" are prepared in advance. ..

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In this feature unit 112IW, the period from the time when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to the execution of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period) and the other period (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a non-special period), and is configured to use different loss fluctuation pattern determination tables.

Specifically, in the special period, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), and in the non-special period, it is shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). The fluctuation pattern is determined using the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, the period from the time when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to the time when the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example) is set as a special period, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, the period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) may be set as a special period regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. Further, a special period may be set by using a real-time clock or the like as long as it is in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am). In addition, the period until the first big hit may occur may be a special period.

In the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6, normal reach loss and super reach loss are obtained in the order of set values "1" <"2" <"3". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, since the execution rate of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value is suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

Further, the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and further, a set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them becomes large. With such a configuration, in the special period, it is easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of normal reach execution than in the non-special period (that is, it is easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value), so that the motive for playing the game in the special period is Can be given and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

For example, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (or a specific fluctuation pattern among them) is determined at the same ratio regardless of the difference in the set value (or the difference between the special period and the non-special period). You may do so. By doing so, the execution rate differs only for a specific fluctuation pattern (normal reach loss in this example) according to the set value, and the set value is suggested by the frequency with which the specific fluctuation pattern is executed. become. On the contrary, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern that causes the super reach loss may be different depending on the set value.

Further, the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (A) and (B) are either normal reach loss or super reach loss, depending on the set value, at times other than non-reach loss. Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio (that is, the balance of normal reach loss: super reach loss) is different. Specifically, in the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the ratio of normal reach loss increases remarkably in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3" (this example). Then, it increases by 5%). Specifically, in the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the normal reach loss is in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". The ratio of is slightly higher (in this example, it is increased by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. In addition, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

In this feature unit 112IW, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value, but this depends on the execution ratios of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss as a whole depending on the set value. This is a concept that includes that the execution ratios of normal reach loss and super reach loss are different, and that only normal reach loss has different execution ratios depending on the set value.

The feature unit 112IW displays a common background image in the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B) is used. Then, the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Further, when the set value is set to any of 1 to 3, the image display device 5 displays a common background image and displays the decorative pattern in a variable manner. It should be noted that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game interest during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example).

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of the feature unit 112IW. (Selected only in) may be provided so that the special variation pattern can be selected only in a special period. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game during a special period, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In this feature unit 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach loss fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times are provided, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be one of non-reach loss A to C. It is configured in. Not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 may include non-reach loss A to C, and any of non-reach loss A to C, normal reach loss, and super reach loss. It may be configured to determine.

As shown in FIG. 8-7, in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio of non-reach loss C (variation time 7 seconds) is high, and the set value is "2". When the value is "3", the ratio determined to non-reach loss B (variation time 8 seconds) is high, and when the set value is "3", the ratio determined to non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds) is high. Judgment value is assigned to.

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

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". It is also configured so that the average fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of "<" 2 "<" 3 ". With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling becomes too high. Can be prevented.

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the average fluctuation time is different by changing the ratio of non-reach loss A to C having different fluctuation times depending on the set value. A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns other than reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) may be provided so that the fluctuation time is different, and the selected ratio may be different depending on the set value. When multiple types of fluctuation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) are provided so that the fluctuation time is different, the time of the shaking display of the effect symbol and the time of the high-speed fluctuation display may be different for the effect, etc. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

Further, in the present feature unit 112IW, the average fluctuation time is configured to be different according to the set value, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the final effect symbol (final) is determined according to the set value. The period during which the stop symbol) is displayed as a stop may be different. With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the period during which the final stop symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed. , It is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the fluctuation time is set for each of the non-reach loss A to C, and the ratio of which of the non-reach loss A to C is determined is different for each set value, so that the jackpot is won. When the probability (ball output rate) is set high, the average fluctuation time is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is not limited to such a configuration. Is fixedly set, and the fluctuation time may be longer when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set higher.

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) and 8-8 (B), the display monitor 112IW029 has the first display unit 112IW029A, the second display unit 112IW029B, the third display unit 112IW029C, and the fourth display unit 112IW029A. It includes a display unit 112IW029D and a fifth display unit 112IW029E. The first display unit 112IW029A to the fifth display unit 112IW029E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 112IW029A to the fifth display unit 112IW029E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in a very short cycle.

The display monitor 112IW029 displays each item of display Nos. 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 8-8 (B). The aggregated set values (1 to 3) are displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A of the first digit, and the aggregation period is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B of the second digit and the third display unit 112IW029C of the third digit. The fourth display unit 112IW029D in the fourth digit and the fifth display unit 112IW029E in the fifth digit display numerical values as percentages. The display No. 1 displays the short-term continuous ratio, and the display No. 2 displays the short-term combination ratio. Display No. 3 displays the total cumulative ratio, and display No. 4 displays the total cumulative combination ratio. Further, in display No. 5, a base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed, and in display No. 6, a base (base 2) calculated based on the immediately preceding 60,000 prize balls is displayed. Will be done.

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

In the above example, the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the continuous ratio may be the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls due to winning a prize in the big prize opening during the big hit game state. In addition, the role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening in the high base state and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening in the big hit game state to the total number of prize balls. May be good. Further, the base may be calculated individually for the low base state and the high base state.

When the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, "y6." Is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B and the third display unit 112IW029C, and when the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed, the second display unit is displayed. "Y7." Is displayed on the display unit 112IW029B and the third display unit 112IW029C. When the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. If so, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." Is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B and the third display unit 112IW029C, and when the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed, "A7." Is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B and the third display unit 112IW029C. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E, and the total cumulative combination of display No4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." Is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B and the third display unit 112IW029C, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed, the second display unit "B6." Is displayed on the 112IW029B and the third display unit 112IW029C. When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. In this case, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, the main board 11 (CPU103) controls the display monitor 112IW029 to display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base. Here, the main board 11 controls to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 8-9 (A) is a time chart showing the display time of the items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), when the display on the display monitor 112IW029 is started, the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is first displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-1), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A, and "y" is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B. Is displayed, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display unit 112IW029C. Further, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D, and the character "1." is displayed on the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the display of display No. 1 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-2), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A, and "y" is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B. Is displayed, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display unit 112IW029C. Further, the short-term combination ratio is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E. For example, when the short-term combination ratio is 63%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D, and the character "3." is displayed on the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the display of display No. 2 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-3), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A, and "A" is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B. Is displayed, and the character “6.” is displayed on the third display unit 112IW029C. Further, the total cumulative ratio is displayed on the 4th display unit 112IW029D and the 5th display unit 112IW029E. For example, when the total cumulative ratio is 58%, the character "5." is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D, and the character "8." is displayed on the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the display of display No. 3 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-4), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A, and "A" is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B. Is displayed, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display unit 112IW029C. Further, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed on the 4th display unit 112IW029D and the 5th display unit 112IW029E. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the character "6." is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D, and the character "8." is displayed on the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the display of the display No. 4 continues for 5 seconds, the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-5). The display of the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed in red. In the display of the base 1 of the display No. 5, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-5), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A, and the set value "1" is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B. The characters are displayed, and the characters "L." are displayed on the third display unit 112IW029C. Further, the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E display the base 1 calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls. For example, when the base 1 is 40%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D, and the character "0." is displayed on the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

When the display of the display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-6). The display of the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed in red. In the display of the base 2 of the display No. 6, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-6), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 112IW029A, and the set value "1" is displayed on the second display unit 112IW029B. The characters are displayed, and the characters "6." are displayed on the third display unit 112IW029C. Further, the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E display the base 2 calculated based on the immediately preceding 60,000 prize balls. For example, when the base 2 is 42%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D, and the character "2" is displayed on the fifth display unit 112IW029E.

Then, when the display of the display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B-1). The short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed. After that, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 to the display of base 2 of display No. 6 are sequentially displayed every 5 seconds. Further, as for the display color, only the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is green, and the short-term combination ratio of the display No. 2 to the base 2 of the display No. 5 is red. In this way, the display monitor 112IW029 switches between the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 every 5 seconds for display.

Furthermore, the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B-1) to 8. As shown in -9 (B-6), based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, and base when the set value is "1". 1. Display of base 2, short-term connection ratio when the set value is "2", short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, display of base 1 and base 2, when the set value is "3" It is possible to sequentially change the display of the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2. If the display changeover switch 112IW030 is operated while the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "1", the first 1 The numerical value displayed on the display unit 112IW029A is updated to "2", and the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, and total cumulative combination displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E are updated. The values of ratio, base 1 and base 2 are switched to the set value "2".

In addition, when the display changeover switch 112IW030 is operated while the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "2", the first 1 The numerical value displayed on the display unit 112IW029A is updated to "3", and the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, and total cumulative combination displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E. The values of ratio, base 1 and base 2 are switched to the set value "3".

Then, when the display changeover switch 112IW030 is operated while the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "3", the first 1 The numerical value displayed on the display unit 112IW029A is updated to "1", and the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, and total cumulative combination displayed on the fourth display unit 112IW029D and the fifth display unit 112IW029E. The values of ratio, base 1 and base 2 are switched to the set value "1".

In the feature unit 112IW, the display monitor 112IW029 exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at each set value can be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this and displays. The monitor 112IW029 may be able to display only a numerical value of 1 or only a numerical value of any 2 of these ratios, combination ratios, and bases.

In addition, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, which are information based on the number of prize balls given, are calculated and the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are displayed on the display monitor 112IW029. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 112IW029 may display the history of the number of prize balls given without calculating the joint ratio, the winning ratio, and the base. Good.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, only the short-term continuous ratio is displayed in red on the display monitor 112IW029, and the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 are displayed in green. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the short-term connection ratio and the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio and the total cumulative combination ratio are displayed in the same color, and the short-term connection ratio is displayed for base 1 and base 2. It may be displayed in the same color different from the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, and the total cumulative combination ratio.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-10 and 8-11 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

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

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS003 to S005, the processes after step 112IWS006 are executed after waiting until the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the setting values are changed and confirmed, and the RAM initialization and recovery processes are executed. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a setting value command, an initialization specification command, and a recovery command, which will be described later, are transmitted before the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the command is missed. It can be prevented from occurring.

Next, the CPU 103 clears, for example, a factory-factory setting flag (for example, this flag is cleared even if the RAM clear processes 1 and 2 and the recovery process described later are executed) indicating that the RAM 102 is still set at the factory default. (Cleared when the setting change process described later is executed) is set so that it is not set, and in step 112IWS006, it is confirmed whether or not this factory default setting flag is set. do it. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, a value indicating that the factory default value (for example, "0" or "-") is set as a set value, and the value of the set value is set in step 112IWS006. May be checked to see if is still at the factory default. If the factory default settings are used (step 112 IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 112IWS009; No), that is, if a power failure occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the game machine is restarted, the process proceeds to step IWS010.

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 1 process (step 112IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, in the storage area of the RAM 102, an area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base as shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 It is cleared, and information for performance display such as connection ratio, combination ratio, and base is not cleared and is retained. Further, in the RAM clear 1 process, the value of the set value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS027.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is off (N in step 112IWS011), when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), or when the output signal from the clear switch is off (N in step 112IWS012). In step 112IWS013 N), the process does not shift to step 112IWS014, but shifts to loop processing.

When the processes of steps 112IWS006 to S014 are executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 112IW (N in steps 112IWS007 and S008), or the settings for factory default are left as they are (step 112IWS007, S008). In the case of 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 112IWS009), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 open. The RAM is cleared on the condition that the setting value can be changed after step 112IWS027. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process start command indicating that the setting confirmation process is started to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS018). When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation process start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019).

When the setting confirmation process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112 IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as in step S6. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process end command indicating that the setting confirmation process has been completed to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (N in step 112IWS016) or when the setting key 112IW051 is not on (N in step 112IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. (Step 112IWS022) is performed to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S7 (step 112 IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 2 process (step 112IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 processing, of the storage areas of the RAM 102, the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base as shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, and the set value. The area other than the area for storing is cleared, and the information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the information of the set value are not cleared and are retained.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS025). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS026). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets the setting changing flag (step 112IWS027).

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change processing start command indicating that the setting change processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS028). When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting change processing start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process (step 112IWS029).

When the setting change process is completed, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 112IWS030). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). Further, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (N in step 112IWS025) or when the setting key 112IW051 is not on (N in step 112IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S9. Therefore, an effect control command instructing initialization is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

Next, the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019) will be described. FIG. 8-12 (A) is a flowchart showing the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019).

In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSA01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWSA02). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA03). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSA02, and the processes of steps 112IWSA02 to SA03 are repeatedly executed. That is, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 while the game machine frame 112IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 112IW051 is on.

If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation error process (step 112IWSA04). Then, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 112IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating that a setting confirmation error occurs, and execute the setting confirmation error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by lighting an error LED on a board mounted on the game machine. Further, in this example, when the setting confirmation error processing is executed, the process shifts to the loop processing, and then the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the processing does not proceed.

If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA05). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process of step 112IWSA05 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the closed state), the setting confirmation process ends.

Next, the setting change process (step 112IWS029) will be described. FIG. 8-12 (B) is a flowchart showing a setting change process (step 112IWS029).

In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is ON (step 112IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is ON (Y in step 112IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB03). For example, when "1" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display of the display monitor 112IW029 is updated to "2", and "2" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 112IW029. The display of the display monitor 112IW029 may be updated to "3", and when "3" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display of the display monitor 112IW029 may be updated to "1". Further, the CPU 103 stores the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor 112IW0029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates and stores the set value already stored) (step 112IWSB04).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWSB05). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB06). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB02, and the processes of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the game machine frame 112IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 112IW051 is on, the processes of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed.

If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes the setting change error processing (step 112IWSB07). Then, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 112IWSB07, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating that a setting change error occurs, and execute the setting change error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by lighting an error LED on a board mounted on the game machine. Further, in this example, when the setting change error processing is executed, the process shifts to the loop processing, and then the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the processing does not proceed. In this case, since the setting changing flag is still set in step 112IWS027, the RAM clear 1 process is executed after the power is turned on again (see Y and 112IWS014 in step 112IWS009). The error state will be cleared.

If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB08). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process of step 112IWSB08 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the closed state), the setting change process is terminated.

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 8-13, when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (furthermore, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If so, the setting change process (step 112IWS029) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS015-S017) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step S8) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the recovery process (step S6) is executed if the clear switch is off. Will be executed.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (A) and 8-14 (B), when the power is turned off (power is cut off) by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. If the big winning opening is open during a big hit game or a small hit game at the timing when the power is turned off, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), when the clerk of the game hall or the like turns on the power while operating the clear switch (in the case of Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set to, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), the CPU 103 each time it detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by a clerk of the amusement park or the like. The numerical value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is sequentially updated (for example, every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated, it is updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → ...).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (E), the CPU 103 sets the set value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like. Store (update storage) in the backup area of. At this time, the CPU 103 blinks the display monitor 112IW029 to notify the clerk of the amusement park that the new set value is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102. When the hold storage is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the hold storage is cleared. Further, when the big prize opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 8-14 (A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. As the memory of the jackpot is erased, the jackpot remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 finishes the setting change process, and is in a state where the game can be played, that is, a state in which the fluctuation display result, the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern determination lottery, the prize ball payout, and the like can be executed.

In the setting change process in the feature unit 112IW, a mode in which the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as the initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player (“1” in the case of the feature unit 112IW), or the most advantageous for the player. The set value (“3” in the case of this feature unit 112IW) may be displayed.

(Special design normal processing)
Next, the processing of the special symbol normal processing (step S110) in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-15 and 8-16 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved storage number (the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number) (step 112IWS101). For example, check the count value of the total pending storage counter for counting the total pending storage.

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

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS102 to S104, in the feature unit 112IW, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are displayed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. And may be configured to execute.

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

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 112IWS106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter, and determines each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

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

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

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

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

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

Further, in this example, the case where the same setting value command is transmitted by the setting value command (see step 112IWS011) transmitted at the time of turning on the power and the setting value command (see step 112IWS108) transmitted at the start of fluctuation is shown. It is not limited to any mode. For example, even if the setting value command for power-on and the setting value command for fluctuation start are configured as separate commands, different setting value commands are sent at power-on and fluctuation start. Good.

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the current gaming state (step 112IWS109). In this case, for example, the CPU 103 controls to send a probability change state background specification command in the case of a probability change state, and controls to transmit a time reduction state background specification command in the case of a time reduction state, which is a normal state. In this case, control is performed to send the normal state background specification command.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (see Fig. 8-4) with the random number value MR1, and if they match, decides to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program to be executed. That is, it is a program that executes processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

If the value of the random number value MR1 does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 performs a small hit determination process (step 112IWS111). Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (Y in step 112IWS111), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step 112IWS112), and proceeds to step 112IWS116.

If the value of the random number value MR1 does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step 112IWS111), that is, if it is out of the range, the process proceeds to step 112IWS116 as it is.

When the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the jackpot determination values (Y in step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (step IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 8-5) to correspond to a type corresponding to a value matching the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“big hit type A”). , "Big hit type B" or "Big hit type C") is determined as the big hit type (step 112IWS114).

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step 112IWS116). For example, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, for example, when the jackpot flag is set, "7", which is the jackpot symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, it may be determined to be a different special symbol stop symbol depending on the jackpot type. Further, for example, when the small hit flag is set, "5", which is the small hit symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

(Production mode change process)
Next, the operation of the effect control means in the feature unit 112IW will be described. FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing a part of the effect control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect mode change process (step 112IWS201) to change the effect mode when the effect control random number update process of step S77 is executed, and then the effect mode is changed (step 112IWS201). The process returns to step S73.

The feature unit 112IW can control three types of effect modes, effect mode A to effect mode C, and for example, the background screen of the image display device 5 differs depending on which effect mode is controlled. The types of characters that appear in the advance notice and reach effects are different. In the effect mode change process of step 112 IWS201, the effect control CPU 120 controls to change from the current effect mode to a different effect mode when a predetermined effect mode change condition is satisfied. For example, when the real-time clock is mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect mode may be changed based on the date and time information from the real-time clock and the predetermined date and time. Further, for example, a lottery process based on a random number may be executed, and the effect mode may be changed based on the decision to change the effect mode.

In step 112IW201, when the effect mode is changed, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, set a flag corresponding to the effect mode after the change and reset the flag corresponding to the effect mode before the change. For example, when the effect mode A is changed, the effect mode A flag may be set and the effect mode B flag or the effect mode C flag before the change may be reset. Further, for example, when the effect mode is changed to B, the effect mode B flag may be set and the effect mode A flag or effect mode C flag before the change may be reset. Further, for example, when the effect mode is changed to C, the effect mode C flag may be set and the effect mode A flag or effect mode B flag before the change may be reset.

The production mode may be changed in a predetermined order such as production mode A → production mode B → production mode C → production mode A → ... It may be changed at random from modes A to C.

(Command analysis processing)

FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 112IWS301). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 112IWS302). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 112IWS303). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a set value command (step 112IWS304), the effect control CPU 120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the set value storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step). 112IWS305). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a set value command reception flag indicating that the set value command has been normally received at least once after the power is turned on to the game machine (step 112IWS306).

In the feature unit 112IW, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by power supply, the set value and the set value command reception flag stored in the set value storage area supply power to the game machine. Is cleared when is stopped. Therefore, when the power supply to the game machine is started, no set value is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122, and the process is started with the set value command reception flag cleared. To. Since the effect control board 12 is started in a state where the set value is not stored, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the set value command even when the setting confirmation process or the recovery process is executed. It may be configured so that the set value command is always sent when the power is turned on.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the set value command is transmitted when the power is turned on to the game machine and the setting change process is performed, but the set value command is normally performed due to missing command or garbled data. If the data cannot be received in, the process of step 112IWS305 is not executed and the set value is not stored in the set value storage area. However, in this feature unit 112IW, even if the set value command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on, the set value command is transmitted for each fluctuation display, so that the process of step 112IWS305 is performed based on the set value command received thereafter. It is executed and the setting value can be stored in the setting value storage area.

Further, even if the setting value command is received, the setting value included in the setting value command may be an abnormal value. Therefore, when reading the setting value command on the effect control CPU 120 side, the setting value command is used. It may be configured to determine whether or not the included set value is a normal value. For example, in this example, the set value is configured to be set to any of "1" to "3", but includes values such as "5" and "10" that should not be set. If this is the case, the setting value included in the setting value command may be determined to be abnormal. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 side stores the set value indicated by the received set value command, and then when a new set value command is received, the newly received set value command is used. If the set value shown does not match the set value stored last time, it may be determined that an inconsistency has occurred, and it may be determined that the setting value is abnormal. Then, even if it is determined that the set value included in the set value command is an abnormal value, it is assumed that the set value command has not been received normally, and the effect is restricted according to the processing method shown by the feature unit 112IW. It may be configured to do so.

(Initial roll setting)
When the effect control board 12 side receives any of the initialization designation command, the recovery command, the setting change processing end command, and the setting confirmation processing end command from the main board 11 in the command analysis process, the feature unit 112IW receives. , The image display device 5 controls to display a predetermined initial result (specifically, a combination of effect symbols displayed on the image display device 5 until the first variable display is started). Perform (hereinafter, also referred to as initial roll production).

If the received effect control command is a setting change process end command (step 112IWS307), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set value command reception flag is set (step 112IWS308). If the set value command reception flag is set (that is, when the setting change process is executed and the set value command is received normally), the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Based on the set value, the initial roll determination table is used to combine an even initial roll (for example, "246" or "224"), which is a combination of even-numbered effect symbols, and an odd-numbered effect symbol. It is determined to be one of an odd initial number (for example, "135" or "113") and a special initial number which is a combination of a special symbol (for example, a star symbol) (step 112IWS309). .. Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS314.

FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an initial roll determination table. In step 112IWS309, a lottery process based on a random number is performed according to the allocation of the determination value according to the set value stored in the set value storage area using the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), and the initial result is performed. Determine the outcome. In the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), the ratio of odd initial rolls determined is higher in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". Therefore, if the odd-numbered initial rolls are displayed on the image display device 5 before the start of the game, the setting value is advantageous as compared with the case where the setting has been changed and the even-numbered initial rolls are displayed. It will be suggested that it is set to. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), the special initial result may be determined only when the set value is "3". Therefore, if the special initial result is displayed on the image display device 5 before the start of the game, it is confirmed that the setting has been changed and that the setting value is "3". With such a configuration, it is possible to give an interest in the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the start of the game and to give a motivation to play the game from the early hours of the business hours of the game store, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

If the setting value command reception flag is not set (that is, the setting change process is executed, but the setting value command cannot be received normally due to missing command or garbled data), the effect control The CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode A (step 112 IWS310). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode A is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode A flag is set. In the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial roll using the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), assuming that the set value is "1" (step 112IWS311). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS314.

By executing the process of steps 112IWS310 to S311, the feature unit 112IW cannot normally receive the set value command, and when the effect mode A is set, the set value is the most disadvantageous setting. The initial roll is determined as being "1". As shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), with respect to the set value "1", the ratio of the odd initial rolls determined is the lowest, and the special initial rolls are not determined. By configuring in such a way, it is possible to reduce the situation where an odd initial number or a special initial number is displayed to disappoint the player even though an unfavorable setting value is set, and the interest in the game is reduced. It is possible to prevent the decrease of.

If it is not the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode C (step 112IWS312). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode C is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode C flag is set. In the effect mode C, the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial result using the initial result determination table for the effect mode C (step 112IWS313). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS314.

FIG. 8-19 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an initial roll determination table for the effect mode C. As shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), in the initial roll determination table for the effect mode C, an odd initial roll is determined as compared with the case of the setting value "3" which is the most advantageous for the player. The ratio is low, and it may not be determined as a special initial roll.

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS312 to S313, the feature unit 112IW sets a disadvantageous setting value when the setting value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode C is set. In spite of this, the odd initial rolls and special initial rolls are displayed to reduce the situation in which the player is disappointed, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the initial rolls determined in steps 112IWS309, S311 and S313 (step 112IWS314).

On the other hand, when it is not the effect mode C (that is, when the current effect mode is the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial result to be an even initial number, and the image display device 5 In, control is performed to display even initial rolls (step 112IWS315).

By executing the process of step 112IWS315, the feature unit 112IW uniformly displays an even initial number when the set value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode B is set. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the situation where an odd initial number or a special initial number is displayed to disappoint the player even though an unfavorable setting value is set, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. I have to.

Even when the set value command is not normally received in the effect mode B, the odd-numbered initial roll symbol may be determined at a low rate. In this case, for example, an initial roll is used by using a table in which the determination ratio of the odd initial roll symbol is set lower than the set value "1" of the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 8-19 (A). It may be configured to determine the eye pattern.

In this example, the case where the even initial number is uniformly displayed when the set value command cannot be received normally and the effect mode B is set is not limited to such a mode. .. For example, when the set value command cannot be received normally and the effect mode B is set, and the set value command cannot be received normally, such as a combination of symbols of "???" as the initial result. It may be configured to display a dedicated initial roll. Any combination of symbols that does not suggest a set value in some form may be displayed as an initial result.

In addition, the processing when the setting value command cannot be received normally (or when the setting value cannot be stored normally) is not limited to the one shown in this example. For example, when N is determined in step 112IWS308, the set value "1" may be stored in the set value storage area as a default to determine the initial outcome. Further, for example, a dedicated setting value (for example, setting value "4") indicating that the setting value command could not be received normally is stored in the setting value storage area to determine the initial result. May be good.

If the received effect control command is any of the initialization designation command, the recovery command, and the setting confirmation process end command (step 112IWS316), that is, if the setting change process is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 , The initial roll is determined to be an even initial roll, and the image display device 5 controls to display the even initial roll (step 112IWS317). In the feature unit 112IW, when the setting change process is not executed, the initial roll is determined as the even initial roll and is not determined as the odd initial roll, but the even initial roll is determined by lottery. It may be determined as either an eye or an odd initial result. In this case, the determined ratio may be different depending on the set value.

If the received effect control command is a RAM error notification command (step 112IWS318), the effect control CPU 120 executes RAM error notification (step 112IWS319). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a character display such as "a RAM error error has occurred" in the image display device 5, or outputs a sound or an error sound indicating a RAM error error from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, the game effect lamp 9 and the LED are controlled to emit light in a predetermined error pattern. In this case, when the RAM error abnormality notification is performed, the maximum volume sound or error sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and LED are emitted with the maximum brightness (for example, in the case of a full-color LED). It is desirable to make it emit light in white.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 112IWS320). For example, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the received variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 122, and the variation pattern command reception flag is set. Further, for example, if the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the received display result designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS301.

Note that the feature unit 112IW is configured so that the odd initial roll is not displayed when the setting change process is not executed when the power is turned on, but even if the odd initial roll can be displayed. Good. Further, also in this case, the ratio determined by the odd initial number may be different depending on the set value (that is, the set value may be suggested).

Further, for example, in place of or in addition to the odd initial roll and the even initial roll, an initial roll that denies the possibility of a specific set value (for example, the possibility of the set value 1 is denied and is set. (It is determined that the value is 2 or the set value 3), an initial result that is determined to be a specific set value, or the like may be provided so that the value is displayed according to the set value. For example, in the case of the set value 1, the possibility that the set value is 1 is denied when the specific initial result is displayed by preventing the determination of the specific initial result, and the set value 2 or It will be confirmed that the set value is 3. Further, for example, by setting a specific initial roll to be determined only in the case of the set value 3, it is confirmed that the set value is 3 when the specific initial roll is displayed. .. Further, at the time of determining the initial outcome, one of these initial outcomes may be determined by lottery. In this case, the determined ratio may be different depending on the set value.

(Setting suggestion production)
In the feature unit 112IW, the set value can be changed, and as the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value, the pre-game suggestion effect executed before the start of the game, the above-mentioned initial roll effect, and the game (for example, during the game). , The suggestion effect during the game executed during the change display of the effect symbol, the setting suggestion based on the determination tendency of the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern, and the suggestion effect during the big hit executed during the big hit (for example, during the big hit game) can be executed. Has been done. In the feature unit 112IW, the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect can be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes in which the reliability of the suggestion is different. The reliability of the suggestion may be different for each. For example, the reliability of the suggestion may be increased in the order of pre-game suggestion effect> jackpot suggestion effect> in-game suggestion effect, or in the order of pre-game suggestion effect> in-game suggestion effect> jackpot suggestion effect. The reliability of the suggestion may be increased in the order of suggestion effect during game> suggestion effect during big hit> suggestion effect during pre-game, or suggestion effect during jackpot> suggestion effect during game> suggestion effect during pre-game. Further, the execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect may be set to be set. For example, the administrator of the game machine does not execute some or all of the setting suggestion effects (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect and the initial appearance effect suggesting that the setting has been changed), or the execution ratio. It may be possible to change the setting so as to lower (or raise). For example, the setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and the setting related to the setting suggestion effect is set by operating the operation means such as the push button 31B or the operation means (operable only by the administrator) such as the switch provided inside the game machine. May be changed.

(Variable display start waiting process)
FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 is set with a variable start command reception flag (for example, a variable pattern command reception flag) indicating that a command or the like for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Whether or not it is confirmed (step 112 IWS401).

When the variation start command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the effect waiting demo effect if it is being executed (step 112IWS402, step 112IWS403). Then, the variable start command reception flag is reset (step 112IWS404), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" (step 112IWS405), and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

If the fluctuation start command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time measurement result by the time measuring means matches the predetermined condition unless the customer waiting demo effect is being executed (N in step 112IWS406). (Step 112 IWS407). In step 112IWS407, for example, when the timer set when the previous variable display (display result "loss") ends (for example, set in 30 seconds) times out, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, even when the timer is not set (that is, when the fluctuation display is not executed even once after the power is turned on and before the start of the game), it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, when the variable display is not executed and the predetermined period elapses (and the jackpot game state is not controlled), or when the game is not started, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the customer waiting demo effect is produced by the process described later. Will be executed.

If the timing result by the timing means matches a predetermined condition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations after the power is turned on is 0 (step 112IWS408). That is, in step 112IWS408, it is confirmed whether the game has not started yet.

If the number of fluctuations after the power is turned on is 0, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set value command reception flag is set (step 112 IWS409). If the set value command reception flag is set (that is, when the set value command is normally received), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Using the pre-game suggestion effect determination table, whether or not to execute the pre-game suggestion effect and the mode of the effect when executing the pre-game suggestion effect are determined according to the set value (step 112IWS410). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS415.

In the feature unit 112IW, when the customer waiting demonstration effect of the mode including the pre-game suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, the decorative lamp is changed to the first special color (blue) different from the normal color (for example, white). When the customer waiting demo effect is controlled and includes the pre-game suggestion effect of the second effect mode, the decorative lamp is controlled to the second special color (red), and the pre-game suggestion effect of the third effect mode is performed. When the customer waiting demonstration effect of the including aspect is executed, the decorative lamp is controlled to the third special color (rainbow color).

FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pre-game suggestion effect determination table. In step 112 IWS410, using the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed according to the allocation of determination values according to the set values stored in the set value storage area. Whether or not to execute the pre-game suggestion effect and the mode of the effect are determined. In the pre-game suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-21 (A), determination values are assigned so that the ratio of pre-game suggestion effects executed increases in the order of set values "1" <"2" <"3". Has been done. Further, the determination values are assigned so that the ratio of the set values "1" <"2" <"3" in which the second effect mode is determined increases. With such a configuration, it is suggested that the pre-game suggestion effect is executed, and that the pre-game suggestion effect is set to an advantageous setting value by being executed in the second effect mode rather than the first effect mode. Become. In addition, by executing the pre-game suggestion effect, it is suggested that the setting has been changed when the power is turned on. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the third effect mode may be determined only when the set value is “3”. Therefore, by executing the pre-game suggestion effect according to the third effect mode, it is confirmed that the setting has been changed and that the set value is "3".

If the setting value command reception flag is not set (that is, the setting change process is executed, but the setting value command cannot be received normally due to missing command or garbled data), the effect control The CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode A (step 112 IWS411). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode A is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode A flag is set. In the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 assumes that the set value is "1", and whether or not the pre-game suggestion effect is executed using the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-21 (A). And the production mode is determined (step 112 IWS412). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS415.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS411 to S412, the feature unit 112IW cannot normally receive the set value command, and when the effect mode A is set, the set value is the most disadvantageous setting. Assuming that it is "1", whether or not the pre-game suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode are determined. As shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the ratio of the set value “1” determined to be the second effect mode is the lowest, and the third effect mode may not be determined. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the pre-game suggestion effect is executed by the second effect mode and the third effect mode even though the disadvantageous set value is set, and the player is disappointed. However, it is possible to prevent the decline in interest in games.

If it is not the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode C (step 112 IWS413). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode C is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode C flag is set. In the effect mode C, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pre-game suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode using the pre-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C (step 112IWS414). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS415.

FIG. 8-21 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pre-game suggestion effect determination table for effect mode C. As shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), in the pre-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C, it is determined that the pre-game suggestion effect is executed as compared with the case of the set values "2" and "3". The ratio itself is low, the ratio determined to be the first effect mode or the second effect mode is low, and the third effect mode may not be determined.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS413 to S414, the feature unit 112IW sets a disadvantageous set value when the set value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode C is set. In spite of this, the situation in which the pre-game suggestion effect is executed by the second effect mode and the third effect mode to disappoint the player on the contrary is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the customer waiting demo effect in the mode including the pre-game suggestion effect determined to be executed in steps 112IWS410, S421, and S414 (step 112IWS415). After that, the variable display start waiting process ends.

On the other hand, when it is not the effect mode C (that is, when the current effect mode is the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 112IWS416 as it is. That is, in the effect mode B, the pre-game suggestion effect is restricted from being executed.

By executing the process of step 112IWS413, the feature unit 112IW does not execute the pre-game suggestion effect when the set value command cannot be normally received and is in the effect mode B. It is possible to reduce the situation in which the pre-game suggestion effect is executed and disappoint the player even though the disadvantageous setting value is set, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

Even when the set value command is not normally received in the effect mode B, the pre-game suggestion effect may be configured to be executable at a low rate. In this case, for example, using a table in which the execution rate of the pre-game suggestion effect is set lower than the set value "1" of the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), before the game is used. It may be configured to determine the presence or absence and type of suggestive effect.

Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), only a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) among the plurality of effect modes is executed so that the execution ratio differs depending on the set value. It may be.

Further, for example, when a specific effect mode (for example, a second effect mode) among a plurality of effect modes is executed, the possibility of a specific set value may be denied. For example, in the case of the setting value 1, it is set when the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by preventing the determination of the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode). The possibility that the value is 1, is denied, and it is confirmed that the value is the set value 2 or the set value 3. Further, when a specific effect mode (for example, a second effect mode) is executed, it may be determined that the value is a specific set value. For example, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by determining the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) only in the case of the set value 3. It will be confirmed that the set value is 3.

In the feature unit 112IW, the pre-game suggestion effect can be executed at different ratios according to the set value, but this is the pre-game suggestion effect (first effect mode, second effect mode, and second effect mode) according to the set value. The execution ratio of (including 3 effect modes) is different, the execution ratios of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode are different depending on the set value, and only a specific effect mode is set according to the set value. It is a concept that includes different execution ratios.

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the pre-game suggestion effect is not executed when the setting value is not changed when the power is turned on and the setting value command has not yet been received. Not limited to this, the pre-game suggestion effect may be executed even when the setting has not been changed. In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not the pre-game suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode when the pre-game suggestion effect is executed at different ratios depending on whether the setting is changed or not.

For example, FIG. 8-21 (C) is a pre-game suggestion effect determination table used when a command at the time of restoration is received. Comparing the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-21 (A) with the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), when the command at the time of restoration is received, that is, the setting change is made. When it is not performed, the rate at which the pre-game suggestion effect is executed is lower than when the setting is changed, and the difference in the execution rate between the set values is also smaller. By doing so, it is possible to make the reliability of the suggestion by the pre-game suggestion effect different between when the setting is changed and when it is not changed.

If the number of fluctuations after the power is turned on is not 0, the CPU 120 controls to execute the customer waiting demo effect in the mode including the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect (excluding the pre-game suggestion effect) (step 112IWS416). After that, the variable display start waiting process ends.

When the process of step 112 IWS416 is executed, for example, in the image display device 5, the execution history indicating the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect (in-game suggestion effect or jackpot suggestion effect), the execution content (execution mode), and the like. A customer-waiting demonstration effect in which information is displayed is executed. When the process of step 112IWS416 is executed, the customer waiting de effect is executed, and when a predetermined operation (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) is performed during the execution of the customer waiting demo effect, The image display device 5 may display the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect. Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, the number of executions and the execution contents (effect mode at the time of execution) of the setting suggestion effect (initial roll effect, pre-game suggestion effect, in-game suggestion effect, jackpot suggestion effect, etc.) are shown. The information may be stored, and the effect of estimating the set value from the information and notifying the setting value may be executed. It should be noted that this effect notifies the setting expectation degree (or estimated setting value) calculated based on a predetermined standard from the execution status of the setting suggestion effect, and does not notify the actual setting value. ..

In the feature unit 112IW, the pre-game suggestion effect is executed only before the game is started by the processing of steps 112IWS408 to 112IWS415. Further, the process of step 112IWS416 shows the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect during the customer waiting demo effect, but the information about the pre-game suggestion effect is excluded. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the pachinko game machine 1 interested in the state before the start of the game and to give the motivation to play the game from the early hours of the business hours of the game store, which can enhance the interest. .. Not limited to the example of the feature unit 112IW, for example, a real-time clock or the like is used so that the pre-game suggestion effect is executed only in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am). May be good. Further, the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect may not include the information regarding the suggestion effect during the game in the special period.

In addition to the configuration of the feature unit 112IW, the number of executions and the execution contents of the setting suggestion effect are accumulated as execution history information, and a two-dimensional code including the execution history information is displayed on the image display device 5 at the end of the game. It may be configured to do so. Further, when the player takes a picture of the two-dimensional code displayed on the game machine using a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function and sends it to a Web server on the Internet, the Web server based on the received information. The game history of the player may be managed, and a process of giving a predetermined privilege may be performed according to the game history. Further, the player may access the Web server (or analyze the two-dimensional code) using the mobile terminal to acquire the execution history information and display it on the display device provided in the mobile terminal. Further, the player may use the mobile terminal to read the two-dimensional code including the execution history information so that the setting suggestion image suggesting the set value is displayed on the display device provided in the mobile terminal. For example, a setting value estimated based on a predetermined standard is calculated from the execution history information, and a setting suggestion image suggesting the calculated setting value (just an estimation and different from the actual setting value) is displayed. You may.

(Proposal decision processing during the game)
FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion effect determination process during the game. The in-game suggestion effect determination process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the in-game suggestion effect determination process, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the special period (Y in step 112IWS501), it selects the first in-game suggestion effect determination table (step 112IWS502) and is not in the special period. In the case (N of step 112IWS501), the suggestion effect determination table during the second game is selected (step 112IWS503). For example, when a setting change end command or a setting value command is received, a special period flag is set, and when the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example), the special period flag is reset. For example, by confirming the state of the special period flag, it is possible to confirm in step 112IWS501 whether or not the special period is in progress.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set value command reception flag is set (step 112IWS504). If the set value command reception flag is set (that is, when the set value command is normally received), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Using the selected in-game suggestion effect determination table, it is determined whether or not the in-game suggestion effect is executed, and the effect mode when the effect is executed (step 112IWS505).

FIG. 8-23 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first in-game suggestion effect determination table used in the special period, and FIG. 8-23 (B) is a second in-game suggestion effect used in the non-special period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination table.

In the first and second in-game suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and (B), the in-game suggestion effect is executed in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio to be calculated is high. With such a configuration, it is suggested that the setting value is set to be advantageous by executing the suggestion effect during the game.

Further, regarding the second production mode (appearance of mini characters A and B), the ratio of execution in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3" is high, and the first production mode (appearance of mini character A). Judgment values are assigned so that the difference in execution ratio between the set values is larger than that. That is, there is a high degree of reliability that the second effect mode is set to a set value that is more advantageous than the first effect mode.

Further, in the first and second in-game suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), the highly reliable in-game suggestion effect of the second effect mode is executed only during the special period. It is configured as follows. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game during a special period, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), the third effect mode (character C appearance) may be determined only when the set value is "3". Therefore, it is confirmed that the set value is "3" by executing the suggestion effect during the game according to the third effect mode.

If the setting value command reception flag is not set (that is, the setting change process is executed, but the setting value command cannot be received normally due to missing command or garbled data), the effect control The CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode A (step 112IWS506). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode A is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode A flag is set. In the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the in-game suggestion effect and the effect mode using the selected in-game suggestion effect determination table, assuming that the set value is "1". Step 112 IWS507).

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS506 to S507, the feature unit 112IW cannot normally receive the set value command, and when the effect mode A is set, the set value is the most disadvantageous setting. Assuming that it is "1", whether or not the suggestion effect is executed during the game and the effect mode are determined. As shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), with respect to the set value "1", the ratio of determining that the suggestion effect is executed during the game is low, and the ratio determined as the second effect mode is low. Is the lowest and may not be determined as the third effect mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the situation where the suggestion effect during the game is executed by the second effect mode and the third effect mode even though the disadvantageous set value is set, and the player is disappointed. However, it is possible to prevent the decline in interest in games.

If it is not the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode C (step 112IWS508). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode C is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode C flag is set. In the effect mode C, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the in-game suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode using the in-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C (step 112IWS509).

FIG. 8-23 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an in-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C. As shown in FIG. 8-23 (C), in the in-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C, the ratio of determining to execute the in-game suggestion effect is lower than in the case of the set value "3". , It may not be determined as the third production mode.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS508 to S509, the feature unit 112IW sets a disadvantageous setting value when the setting value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode C is set. In spite of this, the situation in which the suggestion effect during the game is executed by the second effect mode and the third effect mode to disappoint the player on the contrary is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

On the other hand, when it is not the effect mode C (that is, when the current effect mode is the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is. That is, in the effect mode B, the suggestion effect is not executed during the game.

By executing the process of step 112IWS508, the feature unit 112IW does not execute the suggestion effect during the game when the set value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode B is set. It is possible to reduce the situation where the suggestion effect is executed during the game and disappoint the player even though the disadvantageous setting value is set, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the interest in the game.

Even when the set value command is not normally received in the effect mode B, the suggestion effect during the game may be made executable at a low rate. In this case, for example, a table in which the execution rate of the in-game suggestion effect is set lower than the set value "1" of the in-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B) is used. Therefore, it may be configured to determine the presence / absence and type of the suggestion effect during the game.

Not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), only a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) among the plurality of effect modes is executed according to the set value. The proportions may be different.

Further, for example, when a specific effect mode (for example, a second effect mode) among a plurality of effect modes is executed, the possibility of a specific set value may be denied. For example, in the case of the setting value 1, it is set when the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by preventing the determination of the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode). The possibility that the value is 1, is denied, and it is confirmed that the value is the set value 2 or the set value 3. Further, when a specific effect mode (for example, a second effect mode) is executed, it may be determined that the value is a specific set value. For example, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by determining the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) only in the case of the set value 3. It will be confirmed that the set value is 3.

In this feature unit 112IW, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect during the game at different ratios according to the set value, but this is the suggestion effect during the game (the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the second effect mode) according to the set value. The execution ratio of (including 3 effect modes) is different, the execution ratios of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode are different depending on the set value, and only a specific effect mode is set according to the set value. It is a concept that includes different execution ratios.

It should be noted that the feature unit 112IW is configured to be able to execute a suggestion effect during the game in a common mode (for example, the first effect mode) in the special period and the non-special period, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. , It may be possible to execute a suggestion effect during the game in a different mode. For example, the size, color, and the like of the mini character A may be different between the special period and the non-special period.

Further, the feature unit 112IW is configured so that whether or not the suggestion effect is executed during the game and the effect mode when the suggestion effect is executed are different depending on whether it is a special period or a non-special period and the set value. However, in addition to such a configuration, for example, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern, the presence / absence of reach effect, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous effect, the type of pseudo-continuous effect, and the display result are big hits. Depending on whether or not the suggestion effect is executed during the game, the effect mode when the suggestion effect is executed may be different.

For example, the suggestion effect during the game may be executed only when the variation pattern includes the reach effect (that is, the variation time is longer than the non-reach variation pattern). Further, for example, in the fluctuation pattern including the super reach B and the fluctuation pattern including the super reach A having a higher expectation than the super reach B, the latter is more likely to execute the suggestion effect during the game. Or, the reliability when the suggestion effect during the game is executed may be high, the ratio of the suggestion effect during the game being executed is high, and the reliability when the suggestion effect is executed is high. It may be made higher.

Further, for example, in the fluctuation pattern including the pseudo-ream effect and the variation pattern not including the pseudo-ream effect (or the number of pseudo-reams is smaller than that of the former), the former has a higher ratio of the suggestion effect being executed during the game. It may be set to be high, the reliability when the suggestion effect during the game is executed may be high, or the ratio when the suggestion effect during the game is executed is high and when it is executed. The reliability may be increased.

Further, for example, in the fluctuation pattern in which the display result is a big hit and the fluctuation pattern in which the display result is not a big hit, the former may have a higher ratio of the suggestion effect being executed during the game. The reliability when the middle suggestion effect is executed may be high, or the ratio of the suggestion effect during the game being executed may be high, and the reliability when the middle suggestion effect is executed may be high. ..

(Production decision processing during big hit)
FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process during the big hit. The big hit middle effect determination process is executed in the big hit opening pre-process (step S114). In the big hit middle effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set value command reception flag is set (step 112IWS601). If the set value command reception flag is set (that is, when the set value command is normally received), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Whether or not the suggestion effect is executed during the big hit, and the effect mode when the effect is executed are determined (step 112IWS602). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS607.

In step S112IWS602, when the period from the start of the game to the execution of the variation display a specific number of times (100 times in this example) (hereinafter, also referred to as a specific period), the third is shown in FIG. 8-25 (A). The 1 jackpot suggestion effect determination table is selected, and if it is not during the specific period, the second jackpot suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-25 (B) is selected. Then, based on the selected jackpot suggestion effect determination table and the set value, it is determined whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, and the effect mode when the effect is executed. The "game start time" here refers to the time when the first fluctuation display is started after the power is turned on, but is not limited to this, for example, the first fluctuation after the end of the previous consecutive villa. It may be the time when the display is started, or it may be the time when the first variable display is started after the end of the customer waiting demonstration effect. Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the period from the start of the game to the execution of the variation display a specific number of times (100 times in this example) is set as a specific period regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. However, when the setting is changed when the power is turned on, the period from the start of the game until the variation display is executed a specific number of times (100 times in this example) may be set as a specific period. Further, for example, the specific period is divided into a plurality of periods, and the first specific period (the period from the start of the game until the variation display is executed 50 times) and the second specific period (the 51st variation after the start of the game). It is also possible to use a jackpot suggestion effect determination table in which the presence / absence of the jackpot suggestion effect and the determination rate of the effect mode are different from the display to the execution of the 100th variation display).

In the first and second jackpot suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the jackpot suggestion effect is executed in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio to be calculated is high. With such a configuration, it is suggested that the setting value is set to be advantageous by executing the suggestion effect during the big hit.

Further, regarding the second effect mode and the third effect mode, the ratio of execution in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3" is high, and the execution ratio between the set values is high between the specific period and the non-specific period. Judgment values are assigned so that the difference between them becomes large. That is, in the specific period, the jackpot suggestion effect with higher reliability than in the non-specific period is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game during a specific period, and it is possible to enhance the interest. Not limited to the configuration of the feature unit 112IW, the jackpot suggestion effect (or a specific effect mode thereof) may be executed only in a specific period and may not be executed in a non-specific period.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the fourth effect mode may be determined only when the set value is "3". Therefore, it is confirmed that the set value is "3" by executing the suggestion effect during the big hit according to the fourth effect mode.

In the feature unit 112IW, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed by the third effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A1), the effect symbol that becomes the big hit is stopped and displayed in the image display device 5. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B1), the dialogue C image (“high setting !?”) 112IW102 is displayed.

Further, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed in the fourth effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A1), after the effect symbol that becomes the big hit is stopped and displayed in the image display device 5, the figure is shown. As shown in 8-27 (C1), the dialogue D image (“high setting confirmed”) 112IW105 is displayed.

If the setting value command reception flag is not set (that is, the setting change process is executed, but the setting value command cannot be received normally due to missing command or garbled data), the effect control The CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode A (step 112IWS603). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode A is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode A flag is set. In the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot suggestion effect and the effect mode using the selected jackpot suggestion effect determination table, assuming that the set value is "1" (. Step 112 IWS 604). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS607.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS603 to S604, the feature unit 112IW cannot normally receive the set value command, and when the effect mode A is set, the set value is the most disadvantageous setting. Assuming that it is "1", whether or not the suggestion effect is executed during the big hit and the effect mode are determined. As shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the ratio of the set value "1" determined to be the second effect mode or the third effect mode is the lowest, and the fourth effect mode is determined. There is no case. With such a configuration, the player is disappointed by the big hit suggestion effect being executed by the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the third effect mode even though the disadvantageous set value is set. It is possible to reduce the situation where the game is played and prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

If it is not the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode C (step 112IWS605). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode C is set can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the effect mode C flag is set. In the effect mode C, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode using the jackpot suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C (step 112IWS606). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS607.

FIG. 8-25 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C. As shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), in the jackpot suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C, the ratio of determining that the jackpot suggestion effect is to be executed is low, and the set values are “2” and “3”. Compared with the above, the ratio of the second effect mode and the third effect mode is determined to be lower, and the fourth effect mode may not be determined.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS605 to S606, the feature unit 112IW sets a disadvantageous set value when the set value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode C is set. In spite of this, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the suggestion effect during a big hit is executed by the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the third effect mode to disappoint the player, and to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game. I have to.

On the other hand, when it is not the effect mode C (that is, when the current effect mode is the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 112IWS607 as it is. That is, in the case of the effect mode B, it is restricted not to execute the suggestion effect during the big hit.

By executing the process of step 112IWS605, the feature unit 112IW does not execute the suggestion effect during the jackpot when the set value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode B is set. Even though a disadvantageous setting value is set, it is possible to reduce the situation where the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed and the player is disappointed, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

Even when the set value command is not normally received in the effect mode B, the suggestion effect during the big hit may be executed at a low rate. In this case, for example, a table in which the execution rate of the jackpot suggestion effect is set lower than the setting value "1" of the jackpot suggestion effect determination table shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B) is used. Therefore, it may be configured to determine the presence / absence and type of the suggestion effect during the big hit.

Not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), only a specific effect mode (for example, the third effect mode) among the plurality of effect modes is executed according to the set value. The proportions may be different.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), when a big hit occurs in a specific period, the suggestion effect during the big hit is always executed, but it may not be executed at a low rate. You may. In this case, the ratio of non-execution may be different depending on the set value. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), the ratio of not executing the suggestion effect during the big hit is the same regardless of the set value, but if the ratio of not being executed differs depending on the set value. You may let it.

Further, in the present feature unit 112IW, when a big hit occurs in a specific period, the big hit middle suggestion effect is executed as a setting suggestion effect, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, A setting suggestion effect (for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a dialogue image suggesting a set value is displayed) may be executed based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied in a specific period. In this case, the predetermined condition may be satisfied, for example, when the number of executions of the reach effect or the pseudo continuous effect reaches the predetermined number of times, or when a specific super reach effect or a notice effect is executed.

In this feature unit 112IW, it is possible to execute the jackpot suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value, but this is the jackpot suggestion effect (first effect mode, second effect mode, third effect) according to the set value. The execution ratio of (including the effect mode and the fourth effect mode) is different, the execution ratios of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the fourth effect mode are different depending on the set value, and the set value. It is a concept including that the execution ratio is different only in a specific effect mode (for example, the third effect mode) according to the above.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the accessory effect (step 112IWS607).

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A1), it is assumed that the movable member 112IW101 is provided above the image display device 5. In such a configuration, when the accessory effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B2), the movable member 112IW101 is controlled to move to the front surface of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A1) and (B2), when the accessory effect is executed, the movable member 112IW101 moves to the front surface of the image display device 5, so that the image display device 5 is affected by the big hit suggestion effect. The position where the dialogue image is displayed becomes difficult to see. In the feature unit 112IW, since the suggestion effect during the jackpot and the accessory effect are executed at different timings of the fanfare period in the jackpot game, the movable member 112IW101 actually moved to the front of the image display device 5 is the jackpot. It does not obscure the dialogue image displayed by the medium suggestion effect. However, if the movable member 112IW101 is operated by the accessory effect during the fanfare period, the player may pay attention to the movable member 112IW101 and overlook the dialogue image displayed by the big hit suggestion effect. Therefore, in step 112IWS607, by using the accessory effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-25 (D), the accessory effect is not executed when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect during the big hit from becoming difficult to recognize and degrading the interest. Further, with such a configuration, even if the jackpot suggestion effect and the accessory effect are executed at the same timing, it is possible to prevent the jackpot suggestion effect from becoming difficult to recognize.

When it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect, the execution timing of either the jackpot suggestion effect or the character effect is changed (for example, the character effect is performed during the fanfare period, and the jackpot suggestion effect is performed. (Performed during the ending period), it may be possible to prevent the suggestion effect during the big hit from becoming difficult to recognize. Further, when it is decided to execute the big hit suggestion effect, the operation mode of the movable member 112IW101 is changed (for example, controlled so as not to stop at a position overlapping with the dialogue image by the big hit suggestion effect), or the big hit. The display position of the dialogue image by the medium suggestion effect may be changed to prevent the big hit medium suggestion effect from becoming difficult to recognize. Further, when the execution of the suggestion effect during the big hit is decided, the execution of the accessory effect may be restricted by lowering the execution rate of the accessory effect. In addition, the execution of the character effect may be restricted only for a specific period. Further, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-25 (D), when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the accessory effect may be executed at a low rate.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the light guide plate effect (step 112IWS609) when the accessory effect is not executed (N in step 112IWS608).

Here, a light guide plate 112IW103 having translucency capable of transmitting light and a light emitting body provided so that light can be incident from the end face of the light guide plate are provided on the front surface of the image display device 5, and the light guide plate 112IW103 is provided. It is assumed that the light emitting body is provided with a reflecting portion that reflects the light incident on the inside of the light guide plate 112IW103 from the end surface of the light guide plate 112IW103 and emits it to the front surface of the game machine. Then, by making the light emitting body emit light, it is possible to execute the light guide plate effect of emitting light from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate 112IW103 to the front surface of the game machine. In such a configuration, when the light guide plate effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B3), light is emitted from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate 112IW103 to the front surface of the game machine, resulting in a “big hit”. Appears. Further, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the image displayed on the image display device 5 while the light guide plate effect is being executed.

In step 112IWS609, by using the light guide plate effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-25 (E), the light guide plate effect is executed at different ratios depending on the presence or absence of the suggestion effect during the big hit and the effect mode when it is executed. To. Specifically, when the jackpot suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, the light guide plate effect is executed at a high rate, and the jackpot suggestion of the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the fourth effect mode is performed. When the effect is executed, the rate at which the light guide plate effect is executed is low. That is, when the jackpot suggestion effect of the effect mode that is not suggested to be an advantageous set value is executed, the light guide plate effect is executed at a high rate, and the jackpot suggestion effect is configured to be difficult to see. There is. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B4), the light guide plate effect is executed when the dialogue A image (“setting is ...”) 112IW104 is displayed by the jackpot suggestion effect of the first effect mode. If this is done, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the dialogue A image. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest of the game due to the suggestion effect during the big hit of the effect mode that is not desirable for the player. When the jackpot suggestion effect of the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the fourth effect mode is executed, the execution timing of either the jackpot suggestion effect or the light guide plate effect is changed (for example, the light guide plate). The production may be performed during the fanfare period, and the suggestion production during the big hit may be performed during the ending period).

In the feature unit 112IW, the accessory effect and the light guide plate effect are executed in such a manner that it is difficult to recognize the suggestion effect during the big hit. For example, an error displayed on the image display device 9 when an error occurs. The display is also executed in a manner that makes it difficult to recognize the suggestion effect during the big hit. That is, the error display is displayed with priority over the jackpot suggestion effect (or pre-game suggestion effect or in-game suggestion effect). With such a configuration, the occurrence of an error can be appropriately notified. Further, when a predetermined effect (for example, a fanfare effect having a specific effect mode) that can be executed at the same time as the jackpot suggestion effect is provided, and the predetermined effect is a mode in which it is difficult to recognize the jackpot suggestion effect. May give priority to the suggestion effect during the big hit. Specifically, when the image displayed on the image display device 5 by the predetermined effect is in a mode in which it is difficult to recognize the image displayed by the jackpot suggestion effect, it is displayed by the jackpot suggestion effect. The image may be displayed preferentially. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the suggestion effect during the big hit.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, but the effect symbol is variably displayed by driving a drum-shaped movable body having the effect symbol arranged on the surface. It may be applied (that is, it may be applied to a so-called drum type game machine). Alternatively, the effect symbol may be variably displayed by driving a belt-shaped movable body having the effect symbol arranged on the surface (that is, it may be applied to a so-called belt reel type game machine). In such a drum-type or belt-reel-type game machine, at the start of the first fluctuation after changing the setting, the drum-shaped or belt-shaped movable body performs a characteristic operation (or characteristic) different from the normal operation. Operation may occur). Therefore, in the initial fluctuation after the setting change, the light guide plate effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the movable body at the start of the fluctuation may be executed (or the rate of execution may be increased). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the setting has been changed.

Further, in the present feature unit 112IW, the accessory effect and the light guide plate effect are configured so as to reduce the visibility of the suggestion effect during the big hit, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, For example, the visibility of the initial appearance effect, the pre-game suggestion effect, and the in-game suggestion effect may be reduced by executing the accessory effect or the light guide plate effect. Further, in this case as well, the visibility may be reduced at a high rate when an undesired suggestion is given to the player. For example, when an even initial number is displayed, when the pre-game suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, or when the in-game suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, the visibility of these is reduced. It is also possible to increase the ratio of executing the even-numbered effect in which the movable member operates and the light guide plate effect in which characters and pictures are displayed by the light guide plate. Further, the effect is not limited to the accessory effect and the light guide plate effect, and includes a control to output a predetermined sound, a control to vibrate the movable member and the stick controller 31A, and a control to emit a decorative light emitting body such as a decorative LED in a predetermined mode. By performing the above, the player's attention may be directed to others to reduce (or make it difficult to notice) the visibility of the initial roll effect, the pre-game suggestion effect, and the in-game suggestion effect.

Further, in addition to the setting suggestion effect of the feature unit 112IW, a simultaneous effect executed based on the measurement result (measurement result using the measurement timer set at the time of turning on the power or the real-time clock) is executed in a specific mode. May suggest the setting.

In addition, a setting suggestion effect (for example, a predetermined image) suggesting a setting according to the number of times that the variable display is continuously executed without the hold memory becoming 0 or the number of times a start prize that exceeds the upper limit hold memory number occurs. Display control, output control of a predetermined sound, light emission control of a predetermined lamp, etc.) may be executed.

Further, based on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B during the predetermined operation valid period, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting (for example, the display control of the predetermined image, the output control of the predetermined sound, the predetermined sound). (Controlling the light emission of the lamp, etc.) may be executed.

Although the feature portion 112IW has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. included.

(Modification example 1)
For example, the feature portion 112IW illustrates a form in which the security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the outer frame 112IW001a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the security cover is provided on the game machine frame 112IW003 side. May be good. Specifically, as a modification 1, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 (A) and 8-28 (B), a security cover 112IW500B composed of a short piece 112IW500Ba and a long piece 112IW500Bb is attached to, for example, a substrate case 112IW201. The right end of the long piece 112IW500Bb slides left and right between the covering position covering the right side of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 and the uncovering position on the right side of the covering position. Installed so that it can be moved.

On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the security cover 112IW500B is slid to the right side with respect to the board case 112IW201, and is set via the through hole 112IW500Bc formed on the left side of the long piece 112IW500Bb. The key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated. That is, in the present modification 1, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500B (long piece 112IW500Bb) covers the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the left-right direction with respect to the board case 112IW201. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is maintained in the regulated state by restricting the slide movement to. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the security cover 112IW500B is slid to the right with respect to the board case 112IW201 to release the state of covering the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can be brought into a state in which it can be released from the regulated state (it can be changed to the allowable state).

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 (A) and 8-28 (B), when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the protruding dimension of the security cover 112IW500B from the board case 112IW201 is length L1. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the protruding dimension of the security cover 112IW500B from the board case 112IW201 is extended to the length L2 by sliding the security cover 112IW500B with respect to the board case 112IW201. (L2> L1).

That is, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is rotated around a predetermined rotation axis and opened, the security cover 112IW500B has a protruding dimension from the substrate case 112IW201. By sliding the board case 112IW201 until it reaches the length L2 (making the pachinko game machine 1 an allowable state), a pachinko game clerk or the like operates the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052. The set value of the machine 1 can be changed. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an allowable state, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), the security cover 112IW500B is attached to the substrate case 112IW201 until the protruding dimension from the substrate case 112IW201 becomes the length L1. On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not slid to move (unless the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the regulated state), the security cover 112IW500B comes into contact with the front end of the outer frame 112IW001a, making it impossible to close the gaming machine frame 112IW003. It has become.

Therefore, in the present modification 1, since it is possible to prevent the gaming machine frame 112IW003 from being closed while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the allowable state, the setting key 112IW051 is set by the security cover 112IW500B. It is possible to prevent forgetting to cover the changeover switch 112IW052, that is, to prevent the gaming machine frame 112IW003 from being closed without restricting the operation of the operation unit, and the security can be improved.

In the state where the game machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the front end portion of the short piece 112IW500Ba is arranged between the outer frame 112IW001a and the game machine frame 112IW003, so that the movement from the covering position to the left-right direction is restricted. However, the security cover 112IW500B may be moved in the left-right direction as long as the state of covering the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is maintained by the security cover 112IW500B. ..

(Modification 2)
Further, as a form in which the security cover is provided on the game machine frame 112IW003 side, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) and 8-30 (B) as a modification 2, the left end portion of the security cover 112IW500C is provided on the game machine. A coating position that covers the right side of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 and rotation from the coating position are centered on the vertically facing pivot 112IW500Cd provided on the back side of the frame 112IW003. It may be rotatably pivotally supported from the uncovered position. In such a case, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the front end portion of the short piece 112IW500Ca is locked to the locking portion 112IW500Cc provided on the right side of the outer frame 112IW001a, and the long piece 112IW500Cb is set and switched to the setting key 112IW051. The rotation of the switch 112IW052 from the back surface side to the back surface side may be restricted.

Then, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the security cover 112IW500C is rotated around the pivot 112IW500Cd (counterclockwise in a plan view) with respect to the board case 112IW201 to obtain the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. It suffices to release the state of covering with and make it operable. That is, in the present modification 2, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the rotation is restricted with the security cover 112IW500C (long piece 112IW500Cb) covering the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is maintained in the regulated state. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the security cover 112IW500C is rotated around the pivot 112IW500Cd (counterclockwise in a plan view) with respect to the board case 112IW201 to press the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. By releasing the covered state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be released from the regulated state (it can be changed to the allowable state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), the security cover 112IW500C in the second modification is rotated around the pivot 112IW500Cd (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is allowed), so that the pachinko game machine 1 is in an allowable state. The set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by a clerk or the like operating the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the allowable state, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), the security cover 112IW500C is rotated clockwise in a plan view and the setting key is set by the security cover 112IW500C. If the 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are not covered (unless the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the regulated state), the security cover 112IW500C will come into contact with the front end of the outer frame 112IW001a and close the gaming machine frame 112IW003. Is impossible.

Therefore, in the present modification 2, since it is possible to prevent the gaming machine frame 112IW003 from being closed while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the allowable state, the setting key 112IW051 is set by the security cover 112IW500C. It is possible to prevent forgetting to cover the changeover switch 112IW052, that is, to prevent the gaming machine frame 112IW003 from being closed without restricting the operation of the operation unit, and the security can be improved.

(Modification 3)
Further, in the feature unit 112IW, a mode in which the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the glass door frame is not limited thereto. The set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed by opening 112IW003a. When the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by opening the glass door frame 112IW003a in this way, it is shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) to 8-32 (C) as a modification 3. As described above, the through-hole 112IW003b may be formed in the lower part of the gaming machine frame 112IW003 so that the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 can be operated via the through-hole 112IW003b. In this case, the mounting surface of the IC or the like on the main board 11 is arranged toward the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are on the side opposite to the mounting surface on the main board 11. Placed on the surface.

When the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 can be operated via the through port 112IW003b in this way, a door body 112IW003c capable of opening and closing the through port 112IW003b is provided, and the door body 112IW003c is closed. The operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be restricted. As shown in FIGS. 8-32 (B) and 8-32 (C), when the door body 112IW003c is provided on the front side of the gaming machine frame 112IW003, the door body is closed by closing the glass door frame 112IW003a. Since the 112IW003c is sandwiched between the glass door frame 112IW003a and the game machine frame 112IW003 so as to be openable and closable, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be illegally operated when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed. Can be strongly prevented and security can be improved.

As described above, the feature unit 112IW includes the first invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, a fluctuation stop command (setting value designation command) corresponding to the setting value before and after the change is transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board, and the setting before and after the change obtained by the fluctuation stop command is transmitted. It is described that the display is performed by three types of production patterns corresponding to the three types of characters, giraffe, elephant, and lion, based on the value. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a possibility that an erroneous suggestion effect may be executed when the set value information (set value designation command) is not normal, and the setting In a game machine configured to be able to control an advantageous state based on a set value, there is a risk that the interest in the game will be lowered. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, the setting value "1" to the setting value "3") based on the setting operation. 112IWS029 execution part) and
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to 117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
With an information output means (for example, a part for executing steps 112IWS011 and S108 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting set value information (for example, a set value command) that can specify which set value is set. ,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing suggestion effect (for example, pre-game suggestion effect, in-game suggestion effect, jackpot suggestion effect) based on the set value information output from the information output means. The CPU 120 includes steps 112 IWS409 to S415, S504 to S509, and a portion for executing S601 to S606).
The suggestion effect executing means is set to a predetermined set value which is less advantageous to the player among the set values of the plurality of stages when the set value information output from the information output means is not normal. As such, the suggestion effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a portion that executes steps 112IWS421, S507, S604).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, in a game machine configured to be able to control an advantageous state based on a set value, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. be able to.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention,
The information output means can output set value information at a plurality of timings (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a set value command at the time of turning on the power and at the start of fluctuation by executing steps 112IWS011 and S108. To do)
It is described that the setting value information may be input normally, and according to such a configuration, even if the setting value information cannot be input normally at a certain timing, the setting value information can be input normally at the next timing. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest in.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention,
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means is the first suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect by the third effect mode, the suggestion effect during the game, and the big hit by the fourth effect mode) in which the set value is highly specified. It is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect according to the first effect mode, a during-game suggestion effect, and a jackpot suggestion effect) in which the specified degree of the set value is low. It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention,
Using a plurality of types of determination data for determining the execution mode of the suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect determination table, the in-game suggestion effect determination table, and the jackpot suggestion effect determination table), the execution mode of the suggestion effect can be determined. It is provided with suggestion effect determining means for determining (for example, a portion that executes steps 112 IWS410, S421, S414, S505, S507, S509, S602, S604, S606 in the effect control CPU 120).
The suggestion effect determining means
The execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined using the determination data corresponding to the set value set among the plurality of types of determination data (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Step 112 IWS410, S505, S602 is executed based on the set value),
When the set value information is not input normally, the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined using the determination data corresponding to the predetermined set value (for example, the set value "1") (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Executes steps 112IWS421, S507, and S604 based on the set value "1")
It is described that the data capacity may be increased, and according to such a configuration, an increase in the data capacity can be prevented.

In the feature unit 112IW, "determining the execution mode of the suggestion effect" is a concept including determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect and also determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect. is there.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention,
The suggestion effect execution means has at least a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect) at a different ratio depending on the set value during the period from the change of the set value to the execution of the first variable display. It is stated that it may be possible to execute (initial roll effect, etc.), and according to such a configuration, the player is interested in the state of the game machine before the game starts, and the game is played from an early time. It is possible to give motivation to do the game and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention,
The suggestion effect executing means is set at least during the game until a predetermined period (for example, after the setting is changed until the variation display is executed 30 times) elapses after the set value is changed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set values (see, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (A), (B), 8-23 (A), (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game in a predetermined period and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-23 (A), (B), etc.).
It is described that a notification means capable of transmitting information regarding the executed suggestion effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416) may be further provided. According to such a configuration, , It is possible to confirm the suggestive effects performed in the past, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
When executed in parallel with the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize. Depending on the effect mode, the predetermined effect (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize) Predetermined effect execution means that can execute light guide plate effect, error display, etc.
When the suggestion effect is executed, the limiting means for restricting the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the execution of the accessory effect is restricted. See FIG. 8-25 (D)). It is stated that the above may be further provided, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 9 of the first invention,
The setting suggestion executing means can execute the setting suggestion at different ratios according to the set set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
Predetermined notification means capable of executing predetermined notification in a manner in which it becomes difficult to recognize the setting suggestion when executed in parallel with the setting suggestion (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect is recognized. It is stated that it is possible to further provide an accessory effect, a light guide plate effect, an error display, etc., which are difficult to handle, and such a configuration can prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 10 of the first invention,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, the fanfare period during the big hit game, the interval period, the ending period, etc.) differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 11 of the first invention,
The predetermined control period (for example, fluctuation time) related to the variable display differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 12 of the first invention,
It is provided with an opening / closing body that can be opened / closed and a regulating member (for example, a curity cover 112IW500A / security cover 112IW500B / security cover 112IW500C) that can regulate the operation of the operation unit.
When the opening / closing body is closed, the operation of the operation unit is regulated by the regulating member, and the regulated state is maintained. When the opening / closing body is opened, the regulated state can be released (for example, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed). In this state, the security cover 112IW500A maintains the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is regulated, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open. Is released from the restricted state by the security cover 112IW500A, and is in a permissible state in which the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. FIGS. 8-2, 8-3, 8-28 to 8- 31)
It is described that the security may be improved, and the security is improved by such a configuration.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the second invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, a fluctuation stop command (setting value designation command) corresponding to the setting value before and after the change is transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board, and the setting before and after the change obtained by the fluctuation stop command is transmitted. It is described that the display is performed by three types of production patterns corresponding to the three types of characters, giraffe, elephant, and lion, based on the value. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a possibility that an erroneous suggestion effect may be executed when the set value information (set value designation command) is not normal, and the setting In a game machine configured to be able to control an advantageous state based on a set value, there is a risk that the interest in the game will be lowered. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention that solves the problem.
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, the setting value "1" to the setting value "3") based on the setting operation. 112IWS029 execution part) and
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to 117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
With an information output means (for example, a part for executing steps 112IWS011 and S108 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting set value information (for example, a set value command) that can specify which set value is set. ,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing suggestion effect (for example, pre-game suggestion effect, in-game suggestion effect, jackpot suggestion effect) based on the set value information output from the information output means. The CPU 120 includes steps 112 IWS409 to S415, S504 to S509, and a portion for executing S601 to S606).
The suggestion effect execution means limits the execution of the suggestion effect when the set value information output from the information output means is not normal (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is set to N, S508 in step 112IWS413. When N is N in N, S605, the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect are not executed.)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, in a game machine configured to be able to control an advantageous state based on a set value, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. be able to.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention,
The information output means can output set value information at a plurality of timings (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a set value command at the time of turning on the power and at the start of fluctuation by executing steps 112IWS011 and S108. To do)
It is described that the setting value information may be input normally, and according to such a configuration, even if the setting value information cannot be input normally at a certain timing, the setting value information can be input normally at the next timing. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest in.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention,
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means is the first suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect by the third effect mode, the suggestion effect during the game, and the big hit by the fourth effect mode) in which the set value is highly specified. It is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect according to the first effect mode, a during-game suggestion effect, and a jackpot suggestion effect) in which the specified degree of the set value is low. It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention,
The suggestion effect execution means has at least a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect) at a different ratio depending on the set value during the period from the change of the set value to the execution of the first variable display. It is stated that it may be possible to execute (initial roll effect, etc.), and according to such a configuration, the player is interested in the state of the game machine before the game starts, and the game is played from an early time. It is possible to give motivation to do the game and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention,
The suggestion effect executing means is set at least during the game until a predetermined period (for example, after the setting is changed until the variation display is executed 30 times) elapses after the set value is changed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set values (see, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (A), (B), 8-23 (A), (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game in a predetermined period and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-23 (A), (B), etc.).
It is described that a notification means capable of transmitting information regarding the executed suggestion effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416) may be further provided. According to such a configuration, , It is possible to confirm the suggestive effects performed in the past, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
When executed in parallel with the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize. Depending on the effect mode, the predetermined effect (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize) Predetermined effect execution means that can execute light guide plate effect, error display, etc.
When the suggestion effect is executed, the limiting means for restricting the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the execution of the accessory effect is restricted. See FIG. 8-25 (D)). It is stated that the above may be further provided, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 8 of the second invention,
The setting suggestion executing means can execute the setting suggestion at different ratios according to the set set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
Predetermined notification means capable of executing predetermined notification in a manner in which it becomes difficult to recognize the setting suggestion when executed in parallel with the setting suggestion (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect is recognized. It is stated that it is possible to further provide an accessory effect, a light guide plate effect, an error display, etc., which are difficult to handle, and such a configuration can prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 9 of the second invention,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, the fanfare period during the big hit game, the interval period, the ending period, etc.) differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 10 of the second invention,
The predetermined control period (for example, fluctuation time) related to the variable display differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 11 of the second invention,
It is provided with an opening / closing body that can be opened / closed and a regulating member (for example, a curity cover 112IW500A / security cover 112IW500B / security cover 112IW500C) that can regulate the operation of the operation unit.
When the opening / closing body is closed, the operation of the operation unit is regulated by the regulating member, and the regulated state is maintained. When the opening / closing body is opened, the regulated state can be released (for example, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed). In this state, the security cover 112IW500A maintains the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is regulated, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open. Is released from the restricted state by the security cover 112IW500A, and is in a permissible state in which the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. FIGS. 8-2, 8-3, 8-28 to 8- 31)
It is described that the security may be improved, and the security is improved by such a configuration.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the third invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, a fluctuation stop command (setting value designation command) corresponding to the setting value before and after the change is transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board, and the setting before and after the change obtained by the fluctuation stop command is transmitted. It is described that the display is performed by three types of production patterns corresponding to the three types of characters, giraffe, elephant, and lion, based on the value. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a possibility that an erroneous suggestion effect may be executed when the set value information (set value designation command) is not normal, and the setting In a game machine configured to be able to control an advantageous state based on a set value, there is a risk that the interest in the game will be lowered. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, the setting value "1" to the setting value "3") based on the setting operation. 112IWS029 execution part) and
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to 117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
With an information output means (for example, a part for executing steps 112IWS011 and S108 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting set value information (for example, a set value command) that can specify which set value is set. ,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing suggestion effect (for example, pre-game suggestion effect, in-game suggestion effect, jackpot suggestion effect) based on the set value information output from the information output means. The CPU 120 includes steps 112 IWS409 to S415, S504 to S509, and a portion for executing S601 to S606).
The suggestion effect execution means
As the suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect and the in-game suggestion effect by the third effect mode, the jackpot suggestion effect by the fourth effect mode) and the second suggestion effect (for example, the game by the first effect mode). It is possible to perform pre-suggestion effects, in-game suggestion effects, and jackpot suggestion effects).
When the set value information output from the information output means is not normal, the first suggestion effect is not executed as the suggestion effect, and the second suggestion effect can be executed as the suggestion effect (for example,). By executing steps 112IWS414, S509, and S606, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, or the jackpot suggestion effect according to the fourth effect mode.)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, in a game machine configured to be able to control an advantageous state based on a set value, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. be able to.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the third invention,
The information output means can output set value information at a plurality of timings (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a set value command at the time of turning on the power and at the start of fluctuation by executing steps 112IWS011 and S108. To do)
It is described that the setting value information may be input normally, and according to such a configuration, even if the setting value information cannot be input normally at a certain timing, the setting value information can be input normally at the next timing. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest in.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the third invention,
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means is the first suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect by the third effect mode, the suggestion effect during the game, and the big hit by the fourth effect mode) in which the set value is highly specified. It is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect according to the first effect mode, a during-game suggestion effect, and a jackpot suggestion effect) in which the specified degree of the set value is low. It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention,
Using a plurality of types of determination data for determining the execution mode of the suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect determination table, the in-game suggestion effect determination table, and the jackpot suggestion effect determination table), the execution mode of the suggestion effect can be determined. It is provided with suggestion effect determining means for determining (for example, a portion that executes steps 112 IWS410, S421, S414, S505, S507, S509, S602, S604, S606 in the effect control CPU 120).
The suggestion effect determining means
The execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined using the determination data corresponding to the set value set among the plurality of types of determination data (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Step 112 IWS410, S505, S602 is executed based on the set value),
When the set value information is not input normally, the dedicated decision data (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C, the in-game suggestion effect determination table, and the jackpot suggestion effect determination table) is used. The execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the pre-game suggestion effect determination table for the effect mode C, the in-game suggestion effect determination table, and the jackpot suggestion effect determination table in step 112IWS414. , S509, S606)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the third invention,
The suggestion effect execution means has at least a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect) at a different ratio depending on the set value during the period from the change of the set value to the execution of the first variable display. It is stated that it may be possible to execute (initial roll effect, etc.), and according to such a configuration, the player is interested in the state of the game machine before the game starts, and the game is played from an early time. It is possible to give motivation to do the game and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention,
The suggestion effect executing means is set at least during the game until a predetermined period (for example, after the setting is changed until the variation display is executed 30 times) elapses after the set value is changed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set values (see, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (A), (B), 8-23 (A), (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game in a predetermined period and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the third invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-23 (A), (B), etc.).
It is described that a notification means capable of transmitting information regarding the executed suggestion effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416) may be further provided. According to such a configuration, , It is possible to confirm the suggestive effects performed in the past, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 8 of the third invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
When executed in parallel with the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize. Depending on the effect mode, the predetermined effect (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize) Predetermined effect execution means that can execute light guide plate effect, error display, etc.
When the suggestion effect is executed, the limiting means for restricting the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the execution of the accessory effect is restricted. See FIG. 8-25 (D)). It is stated that the above may be further provided, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 9 of the third invention,
The setting suggestion executing means can execute the setting suggestion at different ratios according to the set set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
Predetermined notification means capable of executing predetermined notification in a manner in which it becomes difficult to recognize the setting suggestion when executed in parallel with the setting suggestion (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect is recognized. It is stated that it is possible to further provide an accessory effect, a light guide plate effect, an error display, etc., which are difficult to handle, and such a configuration can prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 10 of the third invention,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, the fanfare period during the big hit game, the interval period, the ending period, etc.) differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 11 of the third invention,
The predetermined control period (for example, fluctuation time) related to the variable display differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 12 of the third invention,
It is provided with an opening / closing body that can be opened / closed and a regulating member (for example, a curity cover 112IW500A / security cover 112IW500B / security cover 112IW500C) that can regulate the operation of the operation unit.
When the opening / closing body is closed, the operation of the operation unit is regulated by the regulating member, and the regulated state is maintained. When the opening / closing body is opened, the regulated state can be released (for example, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed). In this state, the security cover 112IW500A maintains the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is regulated, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open. Is released from the restricted state by the security cover 112IW500A, and is in a permissible state in which the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. FIGS. 8-2, 8-3, 8-28 to 8- 31)
It is described that the security may be improved, and the security is improved by such a configuration.

In addition, this feature unit 112IW is configured so that it can be changed to three types of effect modes A to C, and when it is controlled to the effect mode A, if the set value information is not input normally, It is configured so that the suggestion effect can be executed as if it is set to a predetermined set value which is less advantageous for the player (the configuration of the first invention described above), and when it is controlled to the effect mode B, the set value. If the information is not input normally, it is configured to limit the execution of the suggestion effect (the configuration of the second invention described above), and if it is controlled to the effect mode C, the set value information is input normally. If this is not the case, the case where the first suggestive effect is not executed as the suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect is executably configured as the suggestive effect (the configuration of the third invention described above) is shown. Not limited. For example, it is possible to switch which of the above-mentioned first invention to third invention control method is used to execute the suggestion effect according to the gaming state. In this case, for example, when the game state is the normal state, if the set value information is not input normally, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect assuming that the set value is set to a predetermined set value which is less advantageous for the player. The configuration (the configuration of the above-mentioned first invention) is configured so that if the gaming state is a time-saving state and the set value information is not input normally, the execution of the suggestion effect is restricted (the above-mentioned second invention). (Structure) If the game state is a probabilistic state, if the set value information is not input normally, the first suggestion effect is not executed as the suggestion effect, and the second suggestion effect can be executed as the suggestion effect (configuration). The configuration of the third invention described above) may be performed.

Further, it is not necessary to make the suggestion effect executable by all the control methods of the first to third inventions shown above, and the suggestive effect is made executable by using only one of the control methods. May be good.

In addition, the feature unit 112IW controls the execution of the suggestion effect by the control methods of the first to third inventions described above when the set value command itself cannot be received due to reasons such as omission or garbled data (suggestion). Although the case (restricting the production) is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, if the set value command is received but the received set value command is inconsistent, the suggestion effect may be restricted. In this case, for example, each time a setting value command is received, the setting value indicated by the setting value command received by the effect control means side is stored, and then when a new setting value command is received, a new setting value command is received. If the set value indicated by the set value command received in is not the same as the set value stored last time, it is determined that an inconsistency has occurred, and the suggestion effect is executed by the control methods of the first to third inventions described above. It may be controlled (restricting the suggestion effect).

Further, the method of differentiating the games in each set value "1" to "3" is not limited to the one shown in this example. For example, in the case of odd-numbered setting values such as the set values "1" and "3", consecutive villas (that big hits occur continuously during a probable change state) are likely to occur and consecutive villas occur. It is configured so that there is a large difference from when it is difficult, and in the case of an even number setting value such as the setting value "2", the setting value is configured so that the likelihood of occurrence of consecutive villas is relatively constant and does not change. A suggestion effect suggesting that the number is an odd number may be configured to be feasible. Then, in this case, when the set value command cannot be received normally, the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting that the set value is an odd number is controlled by the control methods of the first to third inventions described above. It may be configured to do (restrict the suggestion effect).

The feature portion 112IW also includes the fourth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-201002, there is a problem that the suggestion of the set value is performed only during the variable display, and the interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set value.
The suggestion effect execution means has a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect) at least in a period from the change of the set value to the execution of the first variable display at a different ratio depending on the set value. A game machine that is characterized by being able to execute (such as or initial roll production) is described. According to this feature, the player is interested in the state of the game machine before the start of the game, and the game is played from an early time. It is possible to give motivation to do the game and enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the fourth invention,
A gaming machine capable of variably displaying identification information for production (for example, production design).
In the suggestion effect executing means, different effect identification information is displayed according to the set value in the period from the change of the set value to the execution of the first variable display (for example, the suggestion effect (for example). It is stated that the odd-numbered initial roll display) may be made feasible, and according to such a configuration, the game interest can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the fourth invention,
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect according to the set value when the power supply to the game machine is restored after the power supply to the game machine is stopped (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -21 (A) and (B), a pre-game suggestion effect determination table with different determination values is used)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the fourth invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a specific suggestion effect (for example, a suggestion effect during a game or a suggestion effect during a big hit) that suggests a set value after the variable display is started.
It is described that the specific suggestion effect may have a higher reliability for the suggested set value than the suggestion effect, and according to such a configuration, the game entertainment can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the fourth invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the fifth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 have a problem that they cannot effectively motivate them to play games and cannot sufficiently enhance their interest. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the fifth invention to solve the problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set value.
The suggestion effect executing means is set at least during the game until a predetermined period (for example, after the setting is changed until the variation display is executed 30 times) elapses after the set value is changed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set values (see, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (A), (B), 8-23 (A), (B)).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game in a predetermined period, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the fifth invention,
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern,
A variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means is provided.
The variable display pattern determining means determines one of a plurality of variable display patterns at different ratios when the set value is changed and when the set value is not changed (for example, FIGS. 8-6 (A), B)),
It is described that the variable display executing means may execute variable display using a common background image when the set value is changed and when the set value is not changed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the fifth invention,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern,
A variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means is provided.
The variable display pattern determining means determines one of a plurality of variable display patterns at different ratios when the set value is set to the first set value and when the set value is set to the second set value by the setting means. (See, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (A), (B), etc.),
The variable display executing means can execute variable display using a common background image when the set value is set to the first set value and when the set value is set to the second set value by the setting means. However, according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the fifth invention,
The suggestion effect execution means is that a predetermined condition is satisfied within a predetermined period (for example, a big hit in a specific period, the number of times of execution of the reach effect or the pseudo continuous effect reaches the predetermined number, and a specific super reach effect. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect based on (for example, that the advance notice effect has been executed) (for example, when a big hit occurs within a specific period, the suggestion effect during the big hit can be executed). See A) and (B))
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the fifth invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the sixth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that the suggestive effect executed in the past cannot be confirmed and the interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the sixth invention to solve the problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set value.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-23 (A), (B), etc.).
A gaming machine is described that further includes a notification means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416) capable of transmitting information regarding the executed suggestion effect. According to this feature. , It is possible to confirm the suggestive effects performed in the past, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the sixth invention,
The notification means can notify the number of times the suggestion effect has been executed (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the sixth invention,
The notification means can notify the content of the executed suggestion effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the sixth invention,
The notification means can notify information about the executed suggestion effect while waiting for a customer for which the variable display is not executed (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S112IWS416).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the sixth invention,
An information generation means for generating information (for example, execution history information) regarding the executed suggestion effect, and
An image generation means for generating a specific image (for example, a two-dimensional code including execution history information) in which the information can be read by an imaging device, and
It is described that the specific image may be provided with a display means (for example, an image display device 5) for displaying the specific image in a manner that can be captured by the image pickup device. According to such a configuration, the game is enjoyed. Can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the sixth invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the seventh invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that if the setting suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize due to other effects, the interest may be lowered. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the seventh invention to solve the problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set value.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
When executed in parallel with the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize. Depending on the effect mode, the predetermined effect (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize) Predetermined effect execution means that can execute light guide plate effect, error display, etc.
When the suggestion effect is executed, it is further provided with a limiting means for limiting the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the execution of the accessory effect is restricted. FIG. 8-25. (D)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the seventh invention,
When the execution timings of the suggestion effect and the predetermined effect overlap, the limiting means changes at least one of the execution timings of the suggestion effect and the predetermined effect (for example, one of them is executed during the fanfare period and the other is the ending). Change to run during the period)
It is stated that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the seventh invention,
The limiting means prohibits the execution of the predetermined effect when the suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the execution of the character effect is prohibited. See FIG. 8-25 (D). )
It is stated that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the seventh invention,
When the suggestion effect is executed, the limiting means executes a predetermined effect in an effect mode in which the suggestion effect is not difficult to recognize (for example, the movable member 112IW101 is operated in an operation mode different from the usual one (for example, suggestion during a big hit). Control so that it does not stop at a position that overlaps with the dialogue image produced by the production))
It is stated that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the seventh invention,
Both the suggestive effect and the predetermined effect (for example, a fanfare effect for displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5) include a display in one display means (for example, the image display device 5).
It is described that the above-mentioned one display means may display the display related to the suggestive effect with priority over the display related to the predetermined effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. Can be done.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the seventh invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the eighth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-2010902 has a problem that the execution of the setting suggestion effect, which is not preferable for the player, may reduce the interest. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the eighth invention to solve the problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
It is provided with a setting suggestion execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set setting value.
The setting suggestion executing means can execute the setting suggestion at a different ratio depending on the set set value (see, for example, FIGS. 8-25 (A), (B), etc.).
Predetermined notification means capable of executing predetermined notification in a manner in which it becomes difficult to recognize the setting suggestion when executed in parallel with the setting suggestion (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect is recognized. A game machine that is characterized by having more difficult-to-use character effects, light guide plate effects, error displays, etc.) is described, and according to these features, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the eighth invention,
It is described that the predetermined notification means may be capable of executing a predetermined notification (for example, an accessory effect) for operating the movable member (for example, the movable member 112IW101), and according to such a configuration. , The effect can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 3 of the eighth invention,
A light guide plate having translucency capable of transmitting light (for example, a light guide plate 112IW103) and
It is provided with a light emitting body provided so that light can be incident from the end surface of the light guide plate.
The light guide plate is provided with a reflecting portion that reflects light incident on the inside of the light guide plate from the end surface of the light guide plate by the light emitting body and emits it to the front surface of the game machine.
The predetermined notification means is capable of executing a predetermined notification (for example, a light guide plate effect) that emits light from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the game machine by causing the light emitting body to emit light. It is described that it is also good, and according to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the eighth invention,
It is described that the predetermined notification means may be capable of executing the predetermined notification for displaying an error, and according to such a configuration, an error can be appropriately notified.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the eighth invention,
The setting suggestion executing means includes the first setting suggestion (for example, the jackpot suggestion effect of the first effect mode. See FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B)), which suggests that the setting is set to the first set value. , A second setting suggestion suggesting that the second set value is set to a second set value that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value (for example, a jackpot suggestion effect of the third effect mode. FIG. 8-25 ( A) and (see (B)) can be executed,
When the first setting suggestion is executed, the predetermined notification means can execute the predetermined notification at a higher rate than when the second setting suggestion is executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-25 (E)).
It is stated that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the eighth invention,
It is provided with setting suggestion setting means capable of setting the execution ratio of setting suggestion (for example, the setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and the operating means such as the push button 31B and the operating means (management) such as the switch provided inside the game machine. It is possible to change the settings related to the setting suggestion effect by operating)
It is stated that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the eighth invention,
It is a game machine that displays variable identification information.
A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information by rotating a variable display member (for example, a drum-shaped or belt-shaped movable body) on which the identification information is arranged is provided.
The variable display device performs a specific operation in the first variable display of the identification information after the set value is changed.
It is described that the predetermined notification means may execute the predetermined notification at a high rate in the first variable display of the identification information after the set value is changed. According to such a configuration, the predetermined notification means may be executed. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 8 of the eighth invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the ninth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the game machines described in JP-A-2010-2010902, there is a problem that the gambling property may become too high at a setting having a high advantage. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the ninth invention to solve the problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
It is provided with a game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value.
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, the fanfare period during the big hit game, the interval period, the ending period, etc.) differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the ninth invention,
The fanfare control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 3 of the ninth invention,
The interval control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the ninth invention,
The ending control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the ninth invention,
It is a game machine that can play games using the game value.
A game value giving means that gives a game value based on the establishment of specific conditions,
In the setting means, the first set value (for example, the set value 3) and the size of the game value given by the game value giving means are larger than the first set value as the size of the game value used in the game. It can be set to a second set value (for example, set value 1) that occupies a high proportion.
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state is longer when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set (for example, FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B)). reference)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

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

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the ninth invention,
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production
The effect executing means makes it possible to execute a common effect (for example, a common fanfare effect, an interval effect, an ending effect, etc.) in a predetermined control period in an advantageous state regardless of a set value. It is described that the configuration may be performed, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of a predetermined control period in an advantageous state.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 8 of the ninth invention,
It is stated that the predetermined control period in the advantageous state may be set in advance according to the set value, and according to such a configuration, the gambling becomes too high. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 9 of the ninth invention,
It is a game machine that can control multiple types of advantageous states.
The game control means can control one of a plurality of types of the advantageous states (for example, jackpot types A to C) at different ratios based on the set set value.
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the type of the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 10 of the ninth invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The feature portion 112IW also includes the tenth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the game machines described in JP-A-2010-2010902, there is a problem that the gambling property may become too high at a setting having a high advantage. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the tenth invention to solve the problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) and
It is provided with a game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value.
The predetermined control period (for example, fluctuation time) related to the variable display differs depending on the set value set (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the tenth invention,
The variable display period differs depending on the set value (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 3 of the tenth invention,
It is stated that the display result of the variable display may be displayed differently depending on the set value, and such a configuration makes the gambling too high. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the tenth invention,
It is a game machine that can play games using the game value.
A game value giving means that gives a game value based on the establishment of specific conditions,
In the setting means, the first set value (for example, the set value 3) and the size of the game value given by the game value giving means are larger than the first set value as the size of the game value used in the game. It can be set to a second set value (for example, set value 1) that occupies a high proportion.
The predetermined control period for the variable display is longer when it is set to the second set value than when it is set to the first set value (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the tenth invention,
It is stated that the predetermined control period for the variable display may be set in advance according to the set value, and according to such a configuration, the gambling becomes too high. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the tenth invention,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern,
A variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means is provided.
The variable display pattern determining means determines one of a plurality of variable display patterns having different variable display periods at different ratios according to a set value (see, for example, FIG. 8-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the tenth invention,
A game machine capable of playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball).
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening 50A to general winning opening 50D, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening 712). A game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12) and
It is provided with an information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means.
The information display means can display a set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a portion capable of displaying a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base on the display monitor 112IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

(Explanation of feature 125IW)
Next, the feature portion 125 IW will be described. In the feature unit 125IW, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed in a plurality of divided areas, and the display screen is divided into a plurality of divided areas. It is configured so that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. FIG. 9-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example when the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed. As shown in FIG. 9-1, in the feature unit 125IW, when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed in a total of 9 divided regions of 3 × 3. ..

In addition, the feature unit 125IW is configured so that the number of rounds during the jackpot game differs depending on the jackpot type (in this example, it is assumed that there are 15 round jackpots, 7 round jackpots, and 2 rounds jackpots). , The degree of expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game is configured to differ depending on which of the divided areas in the display screen of the image display device 5 the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the feature unit 125IW, as shown in FIG. 9-1, when the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in any of the three divided regions 125IW501-1 to 125IW503-1 in the right column, the number of rounds during the jackpot game is determined. It is configured to have the highest expectation (in this example, the rate of winning 15 rounds is high). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in any of the three divided areas 125IW501-2-125IW503-2 in the middle row, the expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game is medium (in this example, 7 rounds jackpot). The ratio is high). Further, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in any of the three divided areas 125IW501-3 to 125IW503-3 in the left column, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game is the lowest (in this example, the two-round jackpot). The ratio is high).

Further, the feature unit 125IW is configured so that the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game differs depending on the type of big hit (in this example, there are 100 times of time reduction, 50 times of time reduction, and 20 times of time reduction. ), The degree of expectation for the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game is configured to be different depending on which division area in the display screen of the image display device 5 the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is definitely displayed. There is. In this feature unit 125IW, as shown in FIG. 9-1, when the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in any of the three divided regions 125IW501 to 125IW501-3 in the upper row, the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is completed is determined. It is configured so that the degree of expectation is the highest (in this example, the ratio of 100 times of working hours is high). Further, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in any of the three divided regions 125IW502 to 125IW502-3 in the middle row, the expectation for the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is completed is medium (in this example, the time reduction is 50 times). The ratio is high). Further, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in any of the three divided regions 125IW503 to 125IW503-3 in the lower row, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is completed is the lowest (in this example, the time reduction is 20 times). The ratio is high).

Further, in the feature unit 125IW, even when the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is definitely displayed in the same divided area in the display area of the image display device 5, the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in the entire divided area. There are cases where the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in a part of the end area in the divided area. FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a mode in which the jackpot symbol is definitively displayed in the divided region. FIG. 9-2 shows, as an example, a specific example of a mode in which the jackpot symbol is deterministically displayed in the divided area 125IW501-2 in the upper middle row of the nine divided areas in the display screen of the image display device 5. .. The same applies to the mode in which the jackpot symbol is definitively displayed in the other divided regions of the nine divided regions.

FIG. 9-2 (A) shows a case where the jackpot symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of “666”) is definitively displayed in the entire divided region 125IW501-2. Further, in FIG. 9-2 (B), the jackpot symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of “777”) is confirmed and displayed in a part of the end region 125IW501-2a in the divided region 125IW501-2. The case is shown. Since the end region 125IW501-2a is a part of the division region 125IW501-2, the entire division region 125IW501-2 shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) is shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). The display size is larger than the end region 125IW501-2a in the divided region shown.

In this example, the jackpot symbol may be fixedly displayed in 125IW501-2a as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) only when the probability variation jackpot is obtained. Therefore, in this example, when the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in the end region in the divided region, the expectation degree for the probability variation jackpot (the expectation degree for being controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends (probability variation expectation degree)). ) Is high. On the other hand, in this example, in the case of a normal jackpot, the jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed in the entire divided region 125IW501-2 as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A). Therefore, in this example, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the entire divided region, the degree of expectation for the probability variation jackpot (probability variation expectation) is compared with the case where the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the end region in the divided region. Degree) is low. In this example, even in the case of a probability variation jackpot, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the jackpot symbol may be fixedly displayed in the entire divided region.

(Variation pattern determination table)
Next, the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits in the feature unit 125IW will be described. FIG. 9-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. Of these, FIG. 9-3 (A) shows a specific example of the jackpot variation pattern determination table used in the case of a normal jackpot. Further, FIG. 9-3 (B) shows a specific example of the jackpot variation pattern determination table used in the case of a probability variation jackpot.

When the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is determined to be a big hit in the variation pattern setting process (step S111) of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 9- Using the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in 3, lottery processing is performed based on random numbers, and which variation pattern is used is determined. If it is determined to be out of order, the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a variation pattern determination table for detachment (not shown) to determine which variation pattern to use.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, in this example, in the case of a big hit, it is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns 1 to 4. The variation pattern 1 is a variation pattern that executes normal reach during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Further, the variation pattern 2 is a variation pattern in which the super reach A is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Further, the variation pattern 3 is a variation pattern in which the super reach B is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Further, the variation pattern 4 is a variation pattern that executes a special reach during the variation display of the decorative symbol.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, in this example, the variation pattern 4 may be determined (special reach is executed) only when the probability variation jackpot is obtained, and the variation display of the decorative pattern is in progress. If a special reach is executed, the probability change jackpot will be confirmed. Therefore, in this example, the probability variation expectation is highest when the special reach is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in this example, the case where the fluctuation pattern 3 is determined (super reach B is executed) has the next highest probability of probability change, and the fluctuation pattern 2 is determined (super reach A). The determination value is assigned so that the probability variation expectation is the next highest when (is executed) and the probability variation expectation is the lowest when the fluctuation pattern 1 is determined (normal reach is executed).

Further, in this example, when the variation display of the decorative pattern is executed using the variation patterns 1 to 3, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the divided area in the display screen of the image display device 5 The jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed as a whole. Further, when the variation display of the decorative pattern is executed using the variation pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), a further end area in the divided area in the display screen of the image display device 5 is further formed. The jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed with. Therefore, in this example, only when the special reach is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the jackpot symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the further end region in the divided region, resulting in a probabilistic jackpot.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a variation pattern command from a variation pattern command storage area (an area for storing a received variation pattern command (effect control command for specifying a variation pattern) provided in the RAM 122). Is read (step 125 IWS001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the variation pattern command read in step 125IWS001 and the display result specification command storage area (the effect of specifying the received display result specification command provided in the RAM 122 (whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type). The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data (that is, the received display result designation command) stored in the area (area for storing the control command) (step 125IWS002). That is, by executing the process of step 125IWS002 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area (provided in the RAM 122). In step 125IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 125IWS002, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. Further, for example, when the received display result specification command indicates a normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols having the same even-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. To do. If the received display result specification command indicates an error, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, the combination of decorative symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol for the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the horizontal direction according to whether or not the variable display started this time is a jackpot and the number of rounds during the jackpot game. A division area (horizontal) determination table for determining the position is selected (step 125IWS003). To check whether the variable display started this time is a big hit, for example, check whether the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area indicates a big hit. Can be determined by. Further, the number of rounds during the jackpot game can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type indicated by the display result designation command.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the division area (horizontal direction) determination table selected in step 125IWS003, and determines the horizontal position of the division area for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. It is determined whether it is in the left column, the middle column, or the right column (step 125IWS004).

FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the division area (horizontal direction) determination table. Of these, FIG. 9-5 (A) shows a specific example of the division area (horizontal direction) determination table selected when the jackpot is 15 rounds. Further, FIG. 9-5 (B) shows a specific example of the division area (horizontal direction) determination table selected in the case of a 7-round jackpot. Further, FIG. 9-5 (C) shows a specific example of the division area (horizontal direction) determination table selected in the case of a two-round jackpot. Further, FIG. 9-5 (D) shows a specific example of the division area (horizontal direction) determination table selected when the table is out of alignment.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in this example, in the case of a 15-round jackpot, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the division area 125IW501-1 to 125IW503-1 in the right column. The ratio of doing is the highest. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), in this example, in the case of a 7-round jackpot, a stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is placed in the divided region 125IW501-2-125IW503-2 in the middle row. The ratio of confirmed display is the highest. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), in this example, in the case of a two-round jackpot, a stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is placed in the divided areas 125IW501-3 to 125IW503-3 in the left column. The ratio of confirmed display is the highest. Therefore, in this example, the larger the number of rounds is, the more the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the right divided region of each divided region in the display screen of the image display device 5. The degree of expectation for is high. In other words, as the number of rounds increases, the period during the jackpot game becomes longer and more prize balls are likely to be obtained. Therefore, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the right division area. , The expectation that many prize balls will be obtained during the big hit game will be high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), in this example, in the case of an outlier, the stop symbol (outlier symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the divided areas 125IW501-3 to 125IW503-3 in the left column. In addition to the highest percentage of hits, the percentage of stop symbols of decorative symbols is confirmed and displayed in the division areas 125IW501-3 to 125IW503-3 in the left column, even higher than in the case of a big hit in two rounds. There is.

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, in the case of an outlier, there is a 100% probability that the decorative symbol will be uniformly stopped in the left column divided regions 125IW501-3 to 125IW503-3 (outlier symbol). May be configured to be fixedly displayed. Further, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed only when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and when the display screen of the image display device 5 is out of alignment, the display screen of the image display device 5 is not divided and displayed as it is. The stop symbol of the misaligned symbol may be fixedly displayed on the entire display screen.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the vertical direction of the divided area according to whether or not the variable display started this time is a big hit and the number of time reductions after the big hit game is completed. Select a division area (vertical) determination table for determining the position of (step 125IWS005). To check whether the variable display started this time is a big hit, for example, check whether the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area indicates a big hit. Can be determined by. Further, the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is completed can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type indicated by the display result designation command.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the division area (vertical direction) determination table selected in step 125IWS005, and determines the vertical position of the division area for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. It is determined whether to use the upper stage, the middle stage, or the lower stage (step 125IWS006).

FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the division area (vertical direction) determination table. Of these, FIG. 9-6 (A) shows a specific example of the division area (vertical direction) determination table selected when the number of time reductions is 100. Further, FIG. 9-6 (B) shows a specific example of the division area (vertical direction) determination table selected when the number of time reductions is 50. Further, FIG. 9-6 (C) shows a specific example of the division area (vertical direction) determination table selected when the number of time reductions is 20 times. Further, FIG. 9-6 (D) shows a specific example of the division area (vertical direction) determination table selected when the table is out of alignment.

As shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), in this example, when the number of time reductions is 100, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the upper division area 125IW501-1 to 125IW501-3. The ratio of doing is the highest. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), in this example, when the number of time reductions is 50, a stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is placed in the middle division region 125IW502-1 to 125IW502-3. The ratio of confirmed display is the highest. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), in this example, when the number of time reductions is 20 times, a stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is placed in the lower division area 125IW503-1 to 125IW503-3. The ratio of confirmed display is the highest. Therefore, in this example, the more the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the upper divided region of each divided region in the display screen of the image display device 5, the greater the number of time reductions after the jackpot game ends. Expectations for becoming will increase.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (D), in this example, in the case of an outlier, the stop symbol (outlier symbol) of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the lower division area 125IW503-1 to 125IW503-3. The ratio is the highest, and the ratio of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the lower division area 125IW503-1 to 125IW503-3, as compared with the case where the time reduction is 20 times. ..

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, in the case of an outlier, there is a 100% probability that the lower division region 125IW503-1 to 125IW503-3 will be uniformly filled with a stop symbol (outlier symbol) of the decorative symbol. It may be configured to be a definite display. Further, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed only when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and when the display screen of the image display device 5 is out of alignment, the display screen of the image display device 5 is not divided and displayed as it is. The stop symbol of the misaligned symbol may be fixedly displayed on the entire display screen.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is accompanied by a special reach (step 125IWS007). Whether or not the variation display is accompanied by a special reach can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read out in step 125IWS001. In the case of variable display accompanied by special reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines a display area for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in a further end region in the divided region (step 125IWS008). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for special reach (specific effect) according to the determined divided area (step 125IWS009). Then, the process proceeds to step 125IWS012.

On the other hand, if it is not a variable display accompanied by a special reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed in the entire divided area (step 125IWS010). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern and the determined division area (step 125IWS011). Then, the process proceeds to step 125IWS012.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step 125IWS009,011 (step 125IWS012).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 125IWS013).

In this example, when normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are specified in the fluctuation pattern, step 125IWS013 and variable display in-effect processing (step S172) are executed according to the process table selected in step 125IWS011. Therefore, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed in nine divided areas as shown in FIG. 9-1, and the decorative symbol is stopped in the divided areas determined in steps IWS004, S006, and S010. The symbol is confirmed and displayed.

Further, when the special reach is specified in the variation pattern, step 125IWS013 and the variable display effect processing (step S172) are executed according to the process table selected in step 125IWS009, so that the decorative pattern is displayed in variation. Special reach is performed. Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed in nine divided regions as shown in FIG. 9-1, and the end region of the divided region determined in steps IWS004, S006, S008 is further divided. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in.

In the feature unit 125IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 125IWS014). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” (step 125IWS015), and ends the variable display start setting process.

(Waiting processing per special figure)
FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special symbol hit waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed is set (step 125IWS101). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 125IWS105. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step 125IWS104. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the jackpot effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the effect during the jackpot has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 125IWS102 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step 125 IWS 105.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) determined in step 125IWS002 in the divided area determined in step 125IWS004,006,008,010. Control to display is performed (step 125IWS102). If it is decided in step 125IWS008 that the stop symbol is confirmed and displayed in the further end area in the divided area, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmedly displayed in the further end area in the divided area in step 125IWS102. Let me. If it is determined in step 125IWS010 that the stop symbol is fixedly displayed in the entire divided area, the stopped symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed in the entire divided area in step 125IWS102. When the jackpot symbol is not confirmed and displayed in the process of step IWS102 (that is, when the missed symbol is confirmed and displayed) (N of step 125IWS103), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 125IWS113.

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 125IWS102 (Y in step 125IWS103), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 125IWS104) and starts the jackpot start designation command (starting the jackpot game). It is confirmed whether or not the effect control command) for specifying is received (step 125 IWS105). If the jackpot start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is. If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 125IWS106).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display ending this time is accompanied by a special reach (step 125IWS107). Whether or not the variation display is accompanied by a special reach can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is a variable display accompanied by a special reach, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for a big hit medium effect including a specific effect (step 125 IWS108). On the other hand, if it is not a variable display accompanied by a special reach, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for a normal big hit medium effect (a big hit medium effect that does not include a specific effect) (step 125IWS109).

In the feature unit 125IW, when the special reach is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the step 125IWS111 and the jackpot middle effect processing (step S176) are executed according to the process table selected in step 125IWS108. During the jackpot game, a production related to the special reach (for example, a production displaying the story in the latter half of the story displayed by the special reach, or a production having the same production mode as the special reach) is executed. Therefore, in this example, when the special reach is executed, a series of related specific effects are executed from the special reach during the variable display of the decorative symbol to the jackpot game.

In this example, a series of specific effects are executed from the variable display to the big hit game, but the process table itself is set by switching between the variable display and the big hit game. It is not limited to the processing mode. For example, the video playback using the video data for special reach is started during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the video playback using the video data is continued even after the big hit game is started (continue using one video data). It may be configured to execute the effect).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 125IWS110), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 125IWS111). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6" (step 125IWS112), and the special figure hit waiting process is completed.

When it is decided not to make a big hit (N in step 125IWS103), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "0" (step 125IWS113), and ends the special figure hit wait process. ..

(Production example)
Next, an example of production will be described. 9-8 to 9-11 are explanatory views showing an example of production in the feature portion 125 IW. Of these, FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9 show an example of production in the case of a normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot). Further, FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 show an example of an effect in which a special reach is executed in the case of a probability variation jackpot. It is assumed that the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C) ... In FIGS. 9-8 to 9-11.

First, with reference to FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9, an example of production in the case of a normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot) will be described. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the combination of the symbols of "666" is used as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the fact that it is usually determined to be a big hit. It shall be decided. In addition, the positions of the division areas for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined in the left column (see step 125IWS004) and the upper row (see step 125IWS006), and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the upper left division area 125IW501-3. It is assumed that it is decided to let it. Further, since it is not the case of executing the special reach, it is assumed that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed in the entire divided area (see step 125IWS010). In this example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern (variation patterns 2 and 3) accompanied by the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is specified in the fluctuation pattern command.

As shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are variablely displayed on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), the decorative symbols on the left and right are the same. In this example, the symbol "6") is temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach state. In this example, it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are in the temporary stop display state and are not confirmed and displayed at the stage of the reach state. The temporary stop display means, for example, that the decorative design is shaken or slightly changed up and down or left and right, so that the decorative design seems to be stopped at first glance, but it is not completely stopped. It is in a state.

Next, when it is time to develop into super reach, super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-8 (C). In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), the character 125IW001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the character display 125IW002 of "Super reach rush!" Is displayed as the dialogue of the character 125IW001, so that the super reach is achieved. It is shown when it is started. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), there is a case where the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the super reach.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (D), the decorative symbols inside are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbols as the left and right decorative symbols (in this example, the symbol "6"), and all the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are displayed. By temporarily stopping and displaying the same symbols, it is notified that a big hit will occur. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (D), it is assumed that the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are in the state of being temporarily stopped and not being confirmed and displayed at the stage of the jackpot notification.

Then, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), the display screen of the image display device 9 is divided and displayed in nine divided areas of 3 × 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the divided region determined at the start of the fluctuation. In the example shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), the positions of the divided regions are determined to be the left column and the upper row at the start of the fluctuation, and the divided regions 125IW501-3 are decorated based on the determination of the upper left divided region 125IW501-3. The case where the stop symbol of the symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of the normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot) symbol "666") is confirmed and displayed is shown. Further, since it is not the case where the special reach is executed, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), the case where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is definitively displayed in the entire divided region 125IW501-3 is shown.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), since the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the left column, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game is low (in this example, the two-round jackpot). The case is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), since the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the upper row, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions after the big hit game is high (in this example, the number of time reductions is 100 times). The case is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9 (E), since the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is definitively displayed in the entire divided region, it is shown that the expectation for the probability variation jackpot is low.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11, an example of an effect in which a special reach is executed in the case of a probability variation jackpot will be described. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the combination of the symbols of "777" is used as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot is determined. It shall be decided. Further, the positions of the division areas for confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined in the right column (see step 125IWS004) and the middle row (see step 125IWS006), and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed in the division area 125IW502-1 in the middle right. It is assumed that it is decided to display it. Further, since it is the case of executing the special reach, it is assumed that it is decided to confirm and display the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the further end region of the divided region (see step 125IWS008). In this example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern with special reach (variation pattern 4) is specified in the fluctuation pattern command.

As shown in FIG. 9-10 (A), the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are variablely displayed on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-10 (B), the decorative symbols on the left and right are the same. In this example, the symbol "7") is temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach state. In this example, it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are in the temporary stop display state and are not confirmed and displayed at the stage of the reach state.

Next, when it is time to develop into a special reach, the special reach is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-10 (C). In the example shown in FIG. 9-10 (C), three racing cars 125IW003 to 125IW005 are displayed on the image display device 5, and a case where an effect of a race-like mode is started is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-10 (C), there is a case where the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the special reach.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (D), the decorative symbols inside are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbols as the left and right decorative symbols (in this example, the symbol "7"), and all the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are displayed. By temporarily stopping and displaying the same symbols, it is notified that a big hit will occur. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (D), it is assumed that the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are in the state of being temporarily stopped and not being confirmed and displayed at the stage of the jackpot notification.

Then, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), the display screen of the image display device 9 is divided and displayed in nine divided areas of 3 × 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the divided region determined at the start of the fluctuation. In the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), the positions of the divided regions are determined to be the right column and the middle row at the start of the fluctuation, and the divided region 125IW502-1 is determined based on the determination of the divided region 125IW502-1 in the right. The case where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of the probabilistic jackpot symbol "777") is confirmed and displayed is shown. Further, since the special reach is executed, in the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the further end region 125IW502-1a in the divided region 125IW502-1. The case is shown.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), since the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the right column, the expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game is high (in this example, the jackpot is 15 rounds). The case is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), since the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the middle row, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions after the big hit game is medium (in this example, the number of time reductions is 50). The case where the ratio of times is high) is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), since the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed in the further end region in the divided region, there is a high expectation that the probability variation jackpot will be obtained. Has been done.

Next, when the jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (F), the effect during the jackpot game is started on the image display device 5. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (F), three racing cars 125IW003 to 125IW005 are continuously displayed on the image display device 5 even during the big hit game, and the race is performed from the special reach to the big hit game. It shows the case where a series of specific effects of the same mode as performed are executed.

Even in the case of a probability variation jackpot, super reach may be executed and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the entire divided area. In that case, the reach symbol or the stop symbol that is confirmed and displayed may be confirmed. The same effect as in FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9 is executed only by changing the symbol to the probability variation jackpot symbol.

Further, in this example, even in the case of normal reach, the display screen of the image display device 5 may be divided and displayed, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be confirmed and displayed. In that case, FIG. 9-8. The only difference is that the reach state of FIG. 9-8 (B) is directly transferred to the jackpot notification of FIG. 9-8 (D) without going through the super reach of FIG. 9-8 (C). The same effect as -9 is executed.

Further, in this example, the display screen of the image display device 5 may be divided and displayed and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be confirmed and displayed even when the image display device 5 is out of alignment. In that case, FIG. 9-8. The variation display of the decorative symbol is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-8 (A) and 9-9 (E) without going through the reach and the jackpot notification of (B) to (D), and the decorative symbol is displaced from the divided area. The symbol is confirmed and displayed.

In this example, the special reach is executed only when the probability variation jackpot is obtained, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmedly displayed in the end region in the divided region, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, even in the case of a normal big hit, the special reach may be executed at a low rate, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be fixedly displayed in the end region in the divided region. Further, for example, even if the pattern is out of alignment, the special reach may be executed at a low rate so that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the end region in the divided region. ..

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-11, when the normal jackpot symbol (“666” in this example) is temporarily stopped and notified of the jackpot, the normal jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed as it is, and the probability changes. When the jackpot symbol (“777” in this example) is temporarily stopped and the jackpot is notified, the case where the probability variation jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, after the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and the jackpot is notified, the jackpot symbol may be replaced with the probability variation jackpot symbol and fixedly displayed in the divided area. Further, for example, after the probabilistic jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and notified of the jackpot, it may be configured so that it may be replaced with the normal jackpot symbol and fixedly displayed in the divided area.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-11, the variation display and reach are executed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5 during the variation display of the decorative symbol, and the image display device is executed at the end of the variation. Although the case where the display screen of No. 5 is divided and displayed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display screen of the image display device 5 may be divided from the start of the fluctuation, and the variation display of the decorative symbol may be executed in any of the divided regions. Further, for example, after starting the variable display of the decorative symbol on the entire display screen of the image display device 5, the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided in the middle of the variable display to change the decorative symbol in any of the divided areas. It may be configured to switch to the display.

Further, for example, after starting the variable display of the decorative symbol on the entire display screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol moves to any of the divided areas in the middle of the variable display, which may result in a big hit. Alternatively, the possibility of a probabilistic jackpot, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, and the number of time reductions after the jackpot game may be announced. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the position of the decorative symbol displayed as a notice (divided area) does not necessarily have to be the same as the position (divided area) where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is finally confirmed and displayed. .. For example, first, the decorative symbol is variablely displayed in the lower left division region 125IW503-3, which has the lowest expectation for the number of rounds and the number of time reductions, and then the decorative symbol is displayed in the central division region 125IW502-2, which has a higher expectation. The variable display may be moved, and finally, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the upper right divided region 125IW501-1 having the highest expectation. In this way, the decorative pattern may be moved to the divided region where the degree of expectation is high step by step, and the sense of expectation may be raised step by step.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-11, FIGS. 9-8 (A) and (B) and 9-10 (A) and (B) are shown according to the progress of the variation display. ), The variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in the central portion of the image display device 5, and in accordance with the development to super reach and special reach, FIGS. 9-8 (C) and 9-10 (C) are shown. As shown, the variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed on the upper right edge of the display screen of the image display device 5, and as shown in FIGS. 9-9 (E) and 9-11 (E) at the timing of the final display. The case where the display mode of the decorative symbol is switched in order by confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the divided area is shown, but the display mode is not limited to such a mode, and is always displayed at a fixed position, for example. It may be configured to provide a small symbol. For example, a small symbol is displayed at any end of the display screen of the image display device 5 regardless of whether it is undergoing high-speed fluctuation, executing super reach or special reach, or timing of final display. In parallel with the variable display of the decorative symbol displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, the display of super reach and special reach, and the final display of the decorative symbol displayed in the divided area, the small symbol is displayed. It may be configured to display a variable display of a small symbol or a stop symbol of a small symbol. Further, it is not always necessary to display a small symbol on the edge of the display screen of the image display device 5, and even if the liquid crystal display device or display device provided other than the image display device 5 is configured to display the small symbol. Good. With such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the situation of the variable display.

As described above, according to the feature unit 125IW, the variable display is executed, and the first display area (for example, the entire divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (A)) and the second display area (for example, FIG. The display result of the variable display can be derived and displayed in the display area including the end area in the divided area shown in 9-2 (B), and the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived as the display result of the variable display. When displayed, it is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. Further, the degree of advantage differs depending on whether the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first display area and controlled in an advantageous state and the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area and controlled in an advantageous state. (For example, when the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in the end region in the divided region, the degree of expectation that the jackpot symbol will be a probabilistic jackpot as compared with the case where the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed in the entire divided region (probability variation expectation). Degree) is high). Therefore, since the degree of advantage differs depending on which display area the specific display result is derived and displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the variable display display result.

Further, according to the present feature unit 125IW, the first display area is larger than the second display area (for example, the entire divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) is shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). The display size is larger than the edge area within the indicated split area). Therefore, by providing variations in the size of the display area, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display.

Further, according to the present feature unit 125IW, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area and controlled to the advantageous state, the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first display area and controlled to the advantageous state. The degree of advantage is higher than in the case of (for example, the jackpot symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the end region in the divided area only in the case of a probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the end region. If so, the degree of expectation (probability change expectation) for becoming a probability change jackpot is high). Therefore, since the degree of advantage is higher when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area having a small size, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the variable display display result.

Further, according to the present feature unit 125IW, even when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first display area and controlled to an advantageous state, the degree of advantage may be high (for example, when a probability variation jackpot occurs). Even so, when normal reach or super reach A or B is executed, the jackpot symbol may be confirmed and displayed in the entire divided area). Therefore, it is possible to give the effect unexpectedness, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the present feature unit 125IW, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second display area and controlled to the advantageous state, a series of effects (for example, FIG. 9) are produced from the execution of the variable display to the advantageous state. -10 (C) and the specific effect shown in FIG. 9-11 (F)) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide continuity of the effect from the execution of the variable display to the advantageous state, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 125IW, a plurality of types of display positions (for example, a total of nine divided regions of 3 × 3 shown in FIG. 9-1) and a plurality of types of sizes (for example, FIG. 9-) in the display device. The specific display result can be derived and displayed in the entire divided area shown in 2 (A) and the end area in the divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), and any of a plurality of types of display positions can be displayed. It is possible to suggest multiple types of expectations depending on whether the specific display result is derived and displayed at the position or which of the multiple sizes the specific display result is derived and displayed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the higher the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the right division area, the higher the expectation for the number of rounds during the jackpot game, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the upper division area. The higher the expectation for the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game. When the big hit symbol is definitely displayed in the end area in the divided area shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), FIG. 9-2 (A) Compared with the case where the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the entire divided area shown in (1), the degree of expectation for the probability variation jackpot (probability variation expectation) is higher.) Therefore, since the degree of advantage differs depending on which display position and which size the specific display result is derived and displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect of deriving and displaying the variable display display result.

In the feature unit 125IW, the case where the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed in a total of nine divided areas of 3 × 3 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display screen of the image display device 5 may be divided and displayed in a total of 16 divided areas of 4 × 4, or may be divided and displayed in a total of 4 divided areas of 2 × 2. Further, the number of divisions in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction does not necessarily have to be the same, and for example, it may be configured to be divided and displayed in a total of 12 division areas of 3 × 4.

Further, in the feature unit 125IW, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds during the big hit game is different depending on which of the division areas of the left column, the middle column, and the right column is definitely displayed, and any of the upper, middle, and lower divisions. Expectations for the number of time reductions after the end of the jackpot game differ depending on whether it is confirmed and displayed in the area, and it is expected that it will be a probabilistic jackpot depending on whether it is confirmed or displayed in the entire divided area or the end area in the divided area. The case where the degree (probability change expectation degree) is different is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions and the degree of probability variation expectation may be different depending on which of the divided areas of the left column, the middle column, and the right column is deterministically displayed. Further, for example, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds and the degree of probability variation expectation may be different depending on which of the upper, middle, and lower divided regions is definitely displayed. Further, for example, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds and the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions may be different depending on whether the entire division area or the end area within the division area is deterministically displayed.

Further, in the present feature unit 125IW, the case where the expectation degree (probability variation expectation degree) for the probability variation jackpot is different depending on whether the entire division area or the end region in the division area is definitely displayed is shown. , Not limited to such an embodiment, for example, the probability variation expectation may be different depending on the display color of the jackpot symbol that is definitely displayed in the divided region. Further, for example, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds and the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions may be different depending on the display color of the jackpot symbol that is definitely displayed in the divided area.

Further, in the present feature unit 125IW, the case where the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided and displayed in a plurality of divided areas is shown. For example, a large stop symbol of a decorative symbol is displayed in the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is configured so that the degree of expectation for the number of rounds, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions, and the degree of probability change expectation differ depending on whether the confirmation display is performed or the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the edge of the display screen. You may.

Further, for example, in a game machine provided with a main liquid crystal display device and a sub liquid crystal display device, a large decorative symbol stop symbol is fixedly displayed on the display screen of the main liquid crystal display device, or a small stop symbol is displayed on the display screen of the sub liquid crystal display device. Depending on whether the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions, and the degree of probability change may be different.

Further, in the present feature unit 125IW, the case of suggesting the degree of expectation for the number of rounds, the degree of expectation for the number of time reductions, and the degree of probability variation expectation is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in a game machine configured to be controlled to a probabilistic state after a big hit game and then to end the probabilistic state based on the execution of a predetermined variation display of the number of probable changes, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation for the number of probability changes differs depending on the position and size of the divided region. Further, for example, when the probability variation promotion effect is executed during the jackpot game, the degree of expectation for the probability variation promotion may be different depending on the position and size of the divided area in which the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. .. When such various expectations are suggested, the configuration shown in the feature unit 125 IW can be applied.

Further, in the present feature portion 125IW, when the special reach is executed, the case where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed in the end region in the divided region is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when a full rotation reach is executed or a specific effect such as a battle effect is executed, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be fixedly displayed in the end area in the divided area. Is conceivable.

The configuration shown by the feature unit 125IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the feature unit 112IW to form a game machine. For example, the feature unit 125IW is also configured so that the advantage is different depending on the set value as in the feature unit 112IW, or the execution of the suggestion effect is restricted when the set value information is not input normally. It may be configured to do so.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 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)

It is a gaming machine that can play games and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display execution means capable of executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result of variable display in a display area including a first display area and a second display area smaller than the first display area.
When the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state and the advantageous state control means.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
A decidable means capable of deciding to control the advantageous state at different ratios according to the set value,
An information output means that can output setting value information that can specify which setting value is set, and
An effect executing means capable of executing a specific suggestion effect and a special suggestion effect based on the set value information output from the information output means is provided.
As the effect mode of the specific suggestion effect, a first specific mode capable of identifying the setting value having the highest advantage among the plurality of set values, and a plurality of set values more than the first specific mode. There is a second specific mode in which the degree of expectation that the set value is the most advantageous is low.
As the production mode of the special suggestion effect, a first special mode, a second special mode in which the expectation that the setting value has the highest advantage among the plurality of setting values is higher than that of the first special mode is low, and There is
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a special effect that reduces the visibility of the displayed object displayed in the display area.
The special effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific suggestion effect is executed.
If the set value information output from the previous SL information output means is not normal, without executing the specific suggestion effect of the first specific embodiment, Ri executable der the specific suggestion effect of the second particular embodiment,
The special suggestion effect can be executed at a timing different from that of the specific suggestion effect.
When the set value information output from the information output means is not normal, it is possible to execute the special suggestion effect of the second special aspect without executing the special suggestion effect of the first special aspect.
The second specific aspect of the specific suggestion effect and the second special aspect of the special suggestion effect differ in the degree of expectation that the set value has the highest advantage among the plurality of set values.
A game machine characterized by that.

Images