JP6802210B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that notifies the total number of gaming media given during an advantageous state (for example, during a jackpot game) (for example, displaying the number of winning prize balls displayed) has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-18677

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 merely notifies the total number of the granted gaming media (for example, displays the number of winning prize balls) in response to the granting of the gaming media, and is interesting. It cannot be raised sufficiently. In addition, when the variable winning means (for example, an attacker) is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to win (for example, an interval between rounds), even if the game medium is fired, the variable winning means is not won and the game medium is given. Because it is not done, the player may feel stress.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is intended to enhance the interest in granting the game medium and reduce the stress felt by the player during the period when the variable winning means is difficult or unable to win. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be used.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the game machine according to the present invention is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and the game medium can win a prize. Variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)) that can be changed into a state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to win or cannot win. A game medium granting means capable of granting a predetermined amount of game media based on the winning of the variable winning means (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls) and a game medium granting means during a specific period. A cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media played, and a notification means capable of notifying that the game medium has been assigned (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176 or the like). The notification means provides, when the variable winning means is in the first state, a predetermined amount of the gaming medium given based on the winning of the game medium to the variable winning means, a predetermined image (for example, a special acquisition number image). ) Is displayed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS205 and the like. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35), and one game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means. It is possible to display one predetermined image corresponding to, and to display a plurality of predetermined images at the same time corresponding to the winning of a plurality of game media (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), which is given during a specific period. The number of game media can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means, and at least next time after the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. In the period until the first state is reached, after executing the end effect of ending the display of the predetermined image in a manner in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image , and ending the display of all the predetermined images by executing the end effect. The cumulative value image is updated (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306 or the like. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in the provision of the game medium and reduce the stress felt by the player.
In addition, the unit game that can change the variable winning means to the first state is executed a specified number of times until the specified period elapses and at least one of the specified number of winnings is established in the game medium. A controllable advantageous state control means is provided, and the notification means is different from the normal mode in that the game medium is given to the variable winning means in the unit game based on a specific number of winnings in excess of the specified number. It is possible to notify by displaying the predetermined image of the special mode in the specific display area, and the specific display area is provided at a position closer to the variable winning means than the display area where the predetermined image of the normal mode is displayed. It may be configured.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the game machine according to the present invention is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and the game medium wins a prize. A possible first winning means (for example, a general winning opening switch capable of detecting a winning in the general winning opening 10) and a second winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) in which the game medium is different from the first winning means. The first state (for example, the open state) in which the count switch 23) that can detect the winning in the (large winning opening) can be won, and the second state in which the game medium is difficult or unable to win the second winning means. A variable winning means that can be changed to (for example, a closed state) (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)) and a predetermined amount of gaming media based on the winning of the game medium in the first winning means. (For example, four game balls are paid out as prize balls) and a notification means capable of notifying that the game medium has been given (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S176 and the like). The notification means provides a predetermined amount of game media, which is given based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the first prize-winning means, when the variable prize-winning means is in the first state. (For example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS210. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35), which can be notified by displaying (for example, a general acquisition number image), and a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed at the same time. It is displayable (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), and the display of the predetermined image is finished in the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the next first state. (For example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in the provision of the game medium and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above, the number of game media given during a specific period (for example, a consecutive villa state period or one big hit game state period) can be cumulatively counted. A cumulative counting means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324, etc. using the cumulative acquisition number counter) is provided, and the notification means is provided during a specific period. The number of game media can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquired number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has step 019IWS212, It is possible to execute an end effect (for example, an acquisition number display end effect) in which a predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image (a portion for executing S214, S306, S321, S323, S325, etc.) (for example, FIG. 8-35). reference).
According to such a configuration, the end effect can be preferably executed, and the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above, related effects related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, acquisition number notification effect, see FIGS. 8-36 (A3), (B4)) can be executed. The related effect executing means is provided with various related effect executing means, and the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1000, 2000, 3000, ..., Etc., every 1000. ) Is reached (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, the related effect can be preferably executed, and the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(5) In the game machine of (1) above, the variable winning means is used until at least one of the specified period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses and the game medium wins a specified number (for example, 10). An advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state in which a unit game that can be changed to one state is executed a specified number of times is provided, and the notification means specifies that the variable winning means has more game media than the specified number in one unit game. A predetermined image of a special mode different from the normal mode (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the over prize) that the game medium is given based on several prizes (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls). For example, it can be notified by displaying a special special acquisition number image).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of a favorable situation for the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

(6) In the game machine of (5) above, the notification means is a specific display area different from a display area (for example, a display area for a large winning opening) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special acquisition number image) in a normal mode. It is possible to display a predetermined image of a special mode (for example, a special special acquisition number image) in (for example, an over winning display area).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of a favorable situation for the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

(7) In the game machine of (6) above, the specific display area on which the predetermined image of the special mode is displayed is provided at a position closer to the variable winning means than the display area where the predetermined image of the normal mode is displayed. (For example, the over-winning display area is provided at a position closer to the large winning opening than the large winning opening display area. See FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28).
With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the occurrence of a favorable situation.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above, a plurality of winning means are provided, and the notification means is given based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in any of the plurality of winning means. The amount of the game medium can be notified by displaying a predetermined image, and when the predetermined image is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in one winning means, the game medium has won a prize in the other winning means. The ratio of displaying a predetermined image in a display area closer to one winning means is higher than when displaying a predetermined image based on the above.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the addition of the game medium.

(9) The gaming machine according to (2) above is provided with a plurality of winning means including a first winning means and a second winning means, and the notification means is based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in any of the plurality of winning means. The amount of the game medium given to the player can be notified by displaying a predetermined image, and when the predetermined image is displayed based on the winning of the game medium in one winning means, the game medium is displayed in the other winning means. The ratio of displaying a predetermined image in a display area closer to one winning means is higher than when displaying a predetermined image based on winning a prize.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the addition of the game medium.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) above, the advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, jackpots A to C) having different degrees of advantage is provided, and the notification means is provided. , A predetermined image can be displayed when the state is controlled to the most advantageous state (for example, jackpot C (15R jackpot)) among a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the effect control CPU 120 steps. 019 IWS101 to S103, S203 to S205, S208 to S210, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest by performing a flashy production in a state unfavorable to the player.

(11) In any of the game machines (1) to (10) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image showing a numerical value (see, for example, FIG. 8-28). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of the given gaming media.

(12) In any of the game machines (1) to (11) above, a setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set value 1 to set value 6 and the like). , A game control means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12) capable of executing control regarding an advantageous state based on the set value, and a suggestion effect suggesting the set value (for example, FIG. 8-12). , Setting suggestion effect) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means is provided in the period from the time when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the next first state. , Suggestion production is feasible.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect from the time when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the next time when the first state is reached.

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 front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the game information display part. It is a figure which shows the mode for each big hit type in a special symbol display device. It is a figure which shows the shift mode of the 1st hold indicator and the 2nd hold indicator. It is a figure which shows the mode for each big hit type in a round display. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. 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 content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), (C). Is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory view of display contents. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on the display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor when a setting value abnormality error occurs or when the power failure during the setting change is restored. It is a figure. (A) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the hold display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change processing, and (B) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode when a setting value abnormality error occurs or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display device when it recovers from the power failure during the setting change. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production mode of the acquisition effect. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process at the time of a big hit start. It is a flowchart which shows the production process while opening a big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the production process while the big prize opening is closed. It is a flowchart which shows the production process while the big prize opening is closed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control state of the big prize opening and the effect execution timing in the big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the acquisition number display end effect and the cumulative acquisition number display update effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect and the acquisition number notification effect. It is a figure which shows the production example of the special production which concerns on the feature part 229F. It is a figure which shows the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table which concerns on a feature part 229F in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table which concerns on a feature part 230F in a tabular form. It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 which shows the effect example of the over prize setting suggestion effect which concerns on the feature part 231F. It is a figure which shows the over prize setting suggestion effect determination table which concerns on a feature part 231F in a tabular form. It is a display screen view of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the effect example of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect which concerns on the feature part 232F. It is a figure which shows the acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table which concerns on a feature part 232F in a tabular form. It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 which shows the effect example of the V prize setting suggestion effect which concerns on the feature part 233F. It is a figure which shows the V prize setting suggestion effect determination table which concerns on a feature part 233F in a tabular form.

(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 classified 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 on 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 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 a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a 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 (the start 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 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 in place 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, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

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 is changed to 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it 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 a prize-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 process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, 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 device 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 source 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 pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading 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 019IW of the Present Embodiment)
Next, the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 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 207SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 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 207SG003a, and when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the game machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a game machine clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and a player other than the clerk can open the game machine frame 207SG003 and glass. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in the left game area 207SG002L where the game ball can flow down, and the game board. The right side of the image display device 5 in No. 2 is formed in the right game area 207SG002R where the game ball can flow down.

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

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 207SG002L, and in the right game area 207SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10, and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

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

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

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 207SG003 in the closed state, and a predetermined door key is pressed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 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 lock switch 207SG051. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by using a setting key. Although the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment. 1 First special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special figure, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special figure, 1st reserved display capable of displaying 1st reserved storage number Instrument 207SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 207SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, normal figure hold indicator 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 207SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, and the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a probability variation lamp 207SG133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time reduction lamp 207SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

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

Regarding the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A uses two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type to display the fluctuation display result. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the variation with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. The result and derivation can be displayed.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B have 4-segment LEDs arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 207SG025A and second hold display 207SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In part 019IW, the lights are turned off toward the left).

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

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

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

The effect control board 12 in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position during variable display or the like. The origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the 1 movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. The origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting this is connected.

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

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

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss", "big hit", or "small hit". ), And different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

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

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

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

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

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variation display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result specification command. .. Different EXT data are set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state in the command specified while the big winning opening is open or the command specified after opening the big winning opening. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied. The command B300H is a large winning opening winning designation command for notifying that a game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by the count switch 23. The command B400H is a general winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening 10 is detected by the corresponding general winning opening switch.

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

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

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

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the feature unit 019IW of this embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern on the main board 11 side. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are 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.

In the present embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each random value is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-10 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "missing", the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, 1 fluctuation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the fluctuation display result is a “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

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

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

In the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into, for example, non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, and the like. Rather than determining the variation patterns to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation patterns belonging to the determined type after determining them first, only the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern type is provided to determine these fluctuations. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determining the pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the fluctuation content (effect content) is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern, but the present invention illustrates this. The variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value, even if the variation pattern is the same. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 of the normal reach loss, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is the normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect is performed. When the set value is 3 as the fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to be a fluctuation pattern that causes super reach loss.

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.

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. 8-11 to 8-13, 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. 8-11 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and FIG. The display result judgment table (set value 3) shown in -11 (C), the display result judgment table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), and the display result judgment table shown in FIG. 8-12 (B) ( Set value 5), display result determination table (set value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), FIG. 8-13 ( In addition to the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table, the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the loss fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal map display result judgment table (not shown), and the normal figure A fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, 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 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (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 the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The individual display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

Further, in each display result judgment table, the judgment values are assigned so that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Has been done. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C), regardless of the gaming state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is set to 1/200. It should be noted that the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit gaming state is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be different depending on the set value.

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, there is a probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the "big hit". Judgment values are assigned so that the lower the value and the larger the value of the set value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: set value 6> set value). 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 is shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12. When any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in FIGS. 8-12 (C) is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). Further, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C). Then, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. 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. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) is the probability (ratio) of a big hit and a small hit. Indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B 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 gaming state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 has the display results shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C). It is designed to judge whether to make a big hit or a small hit using the judgment table, but whether the big hit judgment table and the small hit judgment table are separately provided for each set value and the variation display result is the big hit. Whether or not it is a small hit may be individually determined.

In the present embodiment, a total of 6 setting values, 1 to 6, are provided as setting 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 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-13 (A) and 8-13 (B) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, in FIG. 8-13 (B), the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a table of cases.

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

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14. In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the game shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) for shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

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

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Figure Ends when the game is in a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

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

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, a mode in which three types of jackpots A to C are provided as jackpot types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2. There may be less than one type, or four or more types.

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

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the first special symbol, the ratio of determining the big hit A in which only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, while the time saving control after the big hit game ends. Of the jackpot B and jackpot C for which both the probability variation control and the probability variation control are executed, the ratio of determining the jackpot C decreases in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. That is, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the ball ejection rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the set values are 5, 4, 3, 2, and so on. The smaller the value in the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

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

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the second special symbol, the ratio of determining the big hit A in which only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, while the time saving control after the big hit game ends. Of the jackpot B and jackpot C for which both probabilistic control and probability variation control are executed, the ratio of determining jackpot C decreases in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. That is, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the ball output rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the set values are 5, 4, 3, 2, and so on. The smaller the value in the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined to be big hit B. In other words, if the determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value, it means that one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%). Although it is included, even when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, a case may be provided in which the big hit type is determined to be big hit B. ..

As described above, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, 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. It has become.

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, 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 not limited to this. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is easily determined). Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

Further, the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment illustrates 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. The game playability is not limited to this, and the game playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko game 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 a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 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, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small while the small hit probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). ..

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

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 fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the fluctuation display result to "big hit" and the fluctuation display result to be "small hit". A fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is pre-determined, and a fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss used when it is pre-determined to make the fluctuation display result "miss" are prepared in advance. ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is a jackpot variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the jackpot type is jackpot A. (For big hit) and the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C) used when the big hit type is for big hit B and big hit C are prepared in advance, and these big hit fluctuation pattern judgment tables (for big hit C) are prepared in advance. In the fluctuation pattern judgment table for (for A) and jackpot (for jackpot B and jackpot C), the fluctuation pattern of normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), when the set value is "1", the range of the determination values of MR3 is 1 to 997. , 1 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), and 201 to 550 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot. When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 180 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 181 to 510 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 511 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range of MR3 judgment values 1 to 997, 1 to 160 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 161 to 470 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 471 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 140 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 141 to 430 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 431 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 120 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 121 to 290 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 391 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "6", 1 to 100 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), and 101 to 350 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

In this way, when the jackpot A is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2) determines the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). It is higher than the set value, and the set values are lower in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the jackpot B or the jackpot C is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) determines the fluctuation pattern of the superreach α jackpot (PB1-2). It is higher than the ratio and lowers in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

That is, in the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type "big hit B" or "big hit C", the super reach β is easily determined, and the jackpot type is "big hit A". In this case, the player is assigned so that the super reach α can be easily determined, so that when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the player may be “big hit B” or “big hit C”. Can raise expectations.

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is the determination value for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, the range of the determination value of MR3 is 0 to 997 regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. Of these, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit fluctuation pattern (PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the variation pattern of the small hit. The fluctuation pattern of the small hit may be determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns at different ratios with the set values 1 to 6.

Further, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss includes the variation pattern determination table A for loss, which is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time reduction control, and the low base. Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and loss variation used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table D for loss, which is used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed, are prepared in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, when the loss fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio of determining the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio of determining the normal reach fluctuation pattern. Is set to decrease in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. When the fluctuation pattern judgment tables A to D for loss are used, 701 to 900 of the judgment values are the fluctuation patterns of super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the fluctuation patterns of super reach β loss regardless of the fluctuation pattern judgment table. When each of the fluctuation patterns is assigned, that is, when the fluctuation display result is lost, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value, so that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach It is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered due to the fact that the variable display is not executed.

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are completely the same between the set values as the variation pattern for loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss are between the set values. May differ by a small margin (for example, about 1%).

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is lost, the determination ratio of all the variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same regardless of the set value set. It may be present, or only the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of either the non-reach or the normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is lost, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Although the embodiment in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is a loss, the super reach α The determination ratio of only one of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the loss and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is lost, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Although the embodiment in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach differs depending on the set value is illustrated. , Depending on the set value, there may be one or a plurality of undetermined fluctuation patterns among the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern. That is, if the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern differs depending on the set value, one of the fluctuation patterns should not be determined (the determination ratio is 0%), or the specific fluctuation pattern is 100%. It is also included to decide by the ratio of.

The variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation of the non-reach loss is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The fluctuation time of the pattern (PA1-3) is shorter (see FIG. 8-10). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally, by winning a start, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed because the variable display time becomes long.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to 8-16 (C), changes are made using a change pattern determination table for loss, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages. Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for loss, which differs depending on the number of reserved memory of the special symbol and the number of reserved memory of the second special symbol when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss of the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the super reach loss is set regardless of the numerical value of 1 to 6 set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The range of random value assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the fluctuation display is actually executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss (the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss). Appearance rate) differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the ratio in which the fluctuation display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the fluctuation display is the fluctuation of the super reach loss at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be executed by a pattern.

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

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

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not yet been started. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (detection order of game balls) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are used as pending data. The number of stored data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are used as pending data. Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E 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 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E 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 an extremely short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment is executed by using the areas not subject to the test in the entire areas of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

As shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the display monitor 207SG029 has a base value calculated in a normal state (low accuracy and low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states. Base L (real-time value during measurement), base 1 which is a base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in the first out 6000 balls in all game states, and base 1 in all game states. Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the third out 6000 balls in the all-game state. It is possible to display the base 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 as a percentage.

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

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, the control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main board 11 executes control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3 at 5-second intervals. The display color of each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine is displayed. When the set value set to 1 is "2", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko game machine 1 When the set value set in is "5", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", the display monitor is displayed. Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park can identify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the setting value changing process described later. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (207SGSa002). 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, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

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

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

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

When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (207SGsa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGsa023), and as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. Cold start notification is started by starting blinking (207SGsa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGsa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (207SGsa026; N), the processes of 207SGsa025 and 207SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (207SGsa026; Y), all segments on the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

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

Then, in the 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) that initially sets the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (207SGSa029) and allow interrupts (207SGSa030). 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.

Further, in the 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error) and that the CPU 103 recovers from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer is not timered out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGsa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer is timered out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) of the occurrence of an abnormal setting value error or the recovery from the power failure during the setting change. , "E." is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the above, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the process of 207SGsa032-207SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. , The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment recovers from an abnormal set value being set or a power failure during the change of the set value, the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the set value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the embodiment in which the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process is not limited thereto. Is not when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014). It may be executed in Y).

FIG. 8-21 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first specifies the second address from the beginning in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) at the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) that stores the RAM clear flag. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is continued. Specify the address of and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the specified address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clearing process ends.

As shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to the RAM 102 in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment for each storage area. Among these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. Temporary setting value is stored. Further, the RAM clear flag is stored in the third address (F002). Other addresses (F003 or later) store game information including special figure hold memory, normal figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1. .. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among the areas in which other information is stored. Further, a value indicating a factory-shipped state (for example, a set value "0") is set at the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where a value indicating a factory default state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, or the image may be executed. You may be urged to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by displaying on the display device 5 or the like.

That is, the RAM clear processing in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" at an address other than the set value.

The feature unit 019IW in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clearing process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 or later in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, the feature unit 019IW in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is used as a game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted. The processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, the RAM clear flag can be set by the processing of the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing a set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and also starts lighting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B is started (see 207SGSa052, FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 has only one segment among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode in which none of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts lighting (207SGSa052a).

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

In the 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power failure detection process execution to wait until the power failure detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is set to -1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa056). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGsa055 and 207SGsa056 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGsa056; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa057).

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

Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061) and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065, and if there is an operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 in the RAM 102 is based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Update the content (207SGSa063).

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

Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary set value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and if the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGsa069; Y), the temporary setting value is further stored in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the value of the set value stored in the address F000 and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGSa070).

When the value of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are the same (207SGsa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072 and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. When the value of the set value and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGsa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is set to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary set value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual set value.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and also starts lighting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B is started (see 207SGSa102, FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 has only one segment among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (a mode in which none of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts lighting (207SGSa103).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power cutoff detection process execution start wait timer for waiting until the power supply disconnection detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is set to -1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa107; N), the processes of 207SGsa106 and 207SGsa107 are repeatedly executed, and when the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGsa107; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa108). The power failure detection process (207SGSa108) is the same process as the power failure detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

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

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of the 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGsa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is finished (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B All the segments constituting the above are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

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

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

In the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. Although the embodiment in which only one LED is lit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting patterns of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are the jackpot A and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it does not correspond to either B or the jackpot C.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. As an example, the segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is changed in set value. It may be lit in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is in a state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is open. By turning on and the clear switch, the setting value change process is executed.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (E), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit are turned off by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) is completed. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value change process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

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

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open. By setting (clear switch is OFF), the set value confirmation process is executed.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B), and 8-25 (E), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off to make the first. The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) is completed. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

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

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing a power failure detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less (207SGS081). If there is no power off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends, and if there is a power off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the set value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when recovering the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature unit 019IW of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the same power failure detection process (207SGS200) as the above-mentioned 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108, and then S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4). Is supposed to be executed.

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

In this feature unit 019IW, a game ball can be won in the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) during the big hit game state, and a predetermined number (14 in this example) of prize balls is paid out for each winning. Will be done. In addition, regardless of whether or not the jackpot game is in progress, game balls can be won in the general winning opening 10, and a predetermined number (4 in this example) of prize balls are paid out for each winning. .. In this feature unit 019IW, the game in which the player has acquired the number of prize balls to be paid out corresponding to the winning of the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) and the general winning opening 10 in the big hit gaming state. The number of balls, also called the number of acquisitions.

Not limited to the configuration of this feature unit 019IW, the player obtains only the number of prize balls to be paid out corresponding to the winning of the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) during the big hit gaming state in the big hit gaming state. The number of game balls that have been played may be used (that is, the number of acquired balls in the jackpot game state). Further, for example, the number of prize balls to be paid out corresponding to the winning to other winning openings such as the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) during the jackpot game state is also the game acquired by the player in the jackpot gaming state. It may be included in the number of balls (that is, the number acquired in the jackpot game state).

The feature unit 019IW is configured to be able to execute an acquisition effect related to acquiring a game ball during the jackpot gaming state in the jackpot gaming state. FIG. 8-28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the acquisition effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, during the jackpot game state, the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 indicating the cumulative acquisition number is displayed in the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. In the upper left, a music selectable image 019IW005 indicating that music can be selected is displayed, and in the upper center of the display area, a right-handed image 019IW006 prompting a right-handed operation is displayed, and in the right center of the display area. , The number of remaining rounds image 019IW007 showing the number of remaining rounds of the jackpot game is displayed. These images are displayed regardless of whether or not the acquisition effect is executed.

The cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 is updated at a predetermined timing (timing at which processing such as steps 019IWS212, S214, S306, S323, and S325 described later) is executed according to the counted cumulative acquisition number. The cumulative number of acquisitions in the feature unit 019IW is counted in units of one consecutive villa state. That is, in the case of the consecutive villa state, the number of acquisitions in each big hit game state in the consecutive villa state is cumulatively counted and becomes the cumulative number of acquisitions. Therefore, for the cumulative acquired number image 019IW004, a period other than the jackpot game state during the consecutive villa state (that is, the period during which the game is controlled by the probability change state) may also be displayed.

Not limited to the configuration of the feature unit 019IW, the cumulative number of acquisitions may be counted in units of one big hit game state. Further, the cumulative acquired number image 019IW004 may be displayed only when the acquired effect is executed.

When the acquisition effect is executed in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 8-28, each time a prize is entered in the jackpot, an L-shaped display for the jackpot is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. In the area 019IW001, one additional special acquisition number image 019IW001a in a mode including the character display of "+14" in a circle is displayed.

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

In the feature unit 019IW, at least one of a specified period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses and a specified number of game balls (10 in this example) win the big prize opening in the big hit game state. Until it is established, a unit game (round) that changes the large winning opening to the open state is executed a specified number of times (for example, 15 times), but a specific number (for example, 10 in this example) is larger than the specified number in one round. Even when a prize (hereinafter, also referred to as an over prize) occurs in the large winning opening of 11), 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, when the acquisition effect is executed in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the over-prize display area 019IW002 provided at the lower right of the image display device 5 is provided for each over-winning to the jackpot. In addition, one special special acquisition number image 019IW002a in a mode including the character display of "+14" is displayed in the circle of the diagonal line pattern. In the example of FIG. 8-28, two special special acquisition number images 019IW002a are displayed, but when the number of over-winning occurrences is 3 or more, the number of specials corresponding to the number of over-winning occurrences is special. The special acquisition number image 019IW002a will be displayed.

Below, the special acquisition number image and the special special acquisition number image corresponding to the number of game balls paid out based on the prize in the large winning opening, and the game ball paid out based on the prize in the general winning opening 10. The general acquisition number images corresponding to the number of images are also collectively referred to as acquisition number images.

The feature unit 019IW can notify that the game ball has been acquired (that is, that the game ball has been paid out) by displaying the acquired number image on the image display device 5 as the acquisition effect. In addition, as an acquisition effect, a predetermined amount of game balls (14 in this example) paid out based on the winning of the game balls in the large winning opening is displayed in the acquired number image (specifically, in a circle). It is possible to notify by displaying a special acquisition number image or a special special acquisition number image in a mode including the character display of "+14".

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

In addition, in this feature unit 019IW, as an acquisition effect, the fact that the game ball was paid out based on the over-winning to the large winning opening is shown in the acquired number image (specifically, diagonal line) in a special aspect different from the normal aspect. It is possible to notify by displaying (a special special acquisition number image) in which the character display of "+14" is included in the circle of the pattern in the over-winning display area 019IW002, which is different from the large winning opening display area 019IW001. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28, the over winning display area 019IW002 is provided at a position closer to the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) than the large winning opening display area 019IW001. ing. With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of over-winning, which is preferable for the player, and to make it easier to recognize.

The feature unit 019IW is configured to display an image including a numerical display (for example, "+14") as the acquired number image, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the acquired number image is a character or an icon. Etc. may be displayed. For example, a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of game balls paid out based on the winning of a game ball in the large winning opening is notified by displaying an acquired number image including character A. Alternatively, the predetermined amount (4 in this example) of the game balls paid out based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning opening 10 is notified by displaying the acquired number image including the character B. You may do so.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the general winning openings 10 are provided at four locations on the left and right of the game area, but since the right-handed operation is performed in the big hit game state, the general winning openings 10 are mainly provided on the right side of the game area. A prize is generated in the winning opening 10. Therefore, in the feature unit 019IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28, the general winning opening display area 019IW003 is a game area more than the large winning opening display area 019IW001 and the over winning opening display area 019IW002. It is provided at a position close to the general winning opening 10 on the right side. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify that the game ball has been paid out based on the winning of the general winning opening 10.

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

Further, in the feature unit 019IW, a plurality of acquired number images (specifically, a special acquired number image, a general special acquired number image, and a special special acquired number image) can be displayed at the same time as an acquisition effect. Further, these acquired number images are displayed at positions that do not overlap with images such as the cumulative acquired number image 019IW004, the music selectable image 019IW005, the right-handed image 019IW006, and the remaining round number image 019IW007. With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of each image while simultaneously displaying a plurality of acquired images to excite the effect.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW, the acquisition effect is divided into an acquisition number display end effect for ending the display of the acquisition number image by acting on the cumulative acquisition number image and an acquisition number display end effect. Subsequently, it includes a cumulative acquisition number display update effect that updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the cumulative acquisition number, and an acquisition number notification effect that indicates the excess acquisition number when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds a specific number.

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

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

In step 019IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a large winning opening winning designation command as a new receiving command. When there is a command for designating a large prize opening, the production control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the large winning opening winning count counter for counting the number of winnings in the large winning opening (step 019IWS003), and the large winning opening. The large winning opening winning flag indicating that a winning prize has occurred is set (step 019IWS004), and the process proceeds to step 019IWS005. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 019IWS007 when there is no large winning opening winning designation command.

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

In step 019IWS005, whether the effect control CPU 120 has generated an over-winning by comparing the value of the large winning opening winning count counter updated in step 019IWS003 with the upper limit of the number of winnings set for each round. Judge whether or not. When an over-winning occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets an over-winning flag indicating that an over-winning has occurred (step S019IWS006), and ends the process. On the other hand, if the over-winning does not occur, the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is.

In step 019IWS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a general winning opening winning designation command as a new receiving command. When there is a general winning opening winning designation command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a general winning opening winning flag indicating that a winning has occurred in the general winning opening 10 if the jackpot game is in progress (Y in step 019IWS008). Set (step 019IWS009) to end the process. By the processing of steps 019IWS007 to 019IWS009, it becomes possible to determine whether or not a prize has been generated in the general winning opening 10 during the big hit game by the state of the general winning opening winning flag.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 does not have the large winning opening winning designation command and the general winning opening winning designation command as new reception commands, that is, when other commands are newly received (in step 019IWS007, N). ), Set the effect according to the reception command (step 019IWS010), and end the process.

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

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

The specific condition in step S019IWS102 is satisfied when a specific effect is executed during the jackpot game. Specific effects here include, for example, a premium effect that is executed based on the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot reaching a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), and a hold that is currently stored during the jackpot game. It includes an effect in which the degree of rarity or the degree of advantage is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree, such as a hold consecutive suggestion effect that suggests that there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit in the memory (that is, the big hit is executed continuously).

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

By the processing of steps S019IWS101 to S019IWS103, the acquisition effect is executed when the 15R jackpot has the highest degree of advantage, so that the interest of the effect related to the round in the jackpot game state can be improved. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit other than the 15R big hit, the acquisition effect is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest by performing a flashy effect in a state unfavorable to the player.

Further, when a specific condition is satisfied, that is, when a specific effect is executed during the big hit game, the acquired effect is not executed, so that the acquired effect has a high degree of rarity and advantage. It is possible to prevent it from interfering with a specific production.

FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the effect processing during the opening of the large winning opening. The large winning opening opening production process is partially performed in the big winning opening opening processing (S176) of FIG. 7 when the large winning opening opening designation command is received and the large winning opening is in the open state. It is a process performed as a process of.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined amount (4 in this example) of the game balls in the display area for the general winning opening of the image display device 5 based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning opening 10. Control is performed to display the general acquisition number image corresponding to what has been done (step 019IWS210). After that, the process ends.

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

By executing the process of step 019IWS205, the feature unit 019IW is provided in an L shape on the left side of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-28 according to the winning of the large winning opening. In the large winning opening display area 019IW001, one additional special acquisition number image 019IW001a in a mode including the character display of "+14" in a circle is displayed.

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

Further, when the acquisition effect flag is not set, that is, when the acquisition effect is not executed, the processing of steps 019IWS211 to S212 and S213 to S214 is executed, so that the acquisition number image is not displayed and payment is made. The cumulative number of acquired images is immediately updated according to the number of prize balls issued. On the other hand, when the acquisition effect flag is set, that is, when the acquisition effect is executed, the cumulative acquisition number image is not updated immediately, and the acquisition number display end effect and the cumulative acquisition number are processed by the process of step 019IWS306 described later. It is updated by executing the display update effect.

8-32 and 8-33 are flowcharts showing the effect processing while the big winning opening is closed. The large winning opening closed production process receives a designated command after the large winning opening is opened, and when the large winning opening is in the closed state, a part of the large winning opening is in the big hit medium effect processing (S176) shown in FIG. It is a process performed as a process of.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the feature unit 019IW, the specific number at which the acquisition number notification effect is executed is set for every 1000 pieces, for example, 1000 pieces, 2000 pieces, 3000 pieces, and so on. Therefore, for every 1000 pieces, the acquisition number notification effect is executed when the specific number is exceeded.

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

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

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined number (14 in this example) of game balls based on the occurrence of over-winning to the large winning opening in the over-winning display area of the image display device 5. Control is performed to display the special special acquisition number image corresponding to the above (step 019IWS317). After that, the process proceeds to step 019IWS318.

In the feature unit 019IW, by executing the process of step 019IWS317, as shown in FIG. 8-28, for over-winning provided in the lower right of the image display device 5, according to the winning of the large winning opening. In the display area 019IW002, one additional special special acquisition number image 019IW002a in a mode including the character display of "+14" in the circle of the diagonal line pattern is additionally displayed.

In this feature unit 019IW, in principle, the special special acquisition number image is displayed by the acquisition number display end effect executed after the end of the next round (corresponding to the process of step 019IWS306), except for the exception. If the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round, it is configured to be deleted (corresponding to the process of step 019IWS312) along with the execution of the acquisition number notification effect. Not limited to such a configuration, the special special acquisition number image is not deleted even if the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round, and the acquisition number display that is executed after the end of the next round ends. The display may be terminated by the effect. Also, the special special acquisition number image is deleted just before the start of the next round (in this case, the corresponding acquisition number is added to the cumulative acquisition number and the cumulative acquisition number image is updated). Good.

If the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS315, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS322). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW323). After that, the process proceeds to step 019IWS318.

In step 019IWS318, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the general winning opening winning flag is set (step 019IWS318), and ends the process if it is not set. When the general winning opening winning set is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the general winning opening winning flag (step 019IWS319).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS320). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS321). After that, the process ends. The feature unit 019IW is configured so that when the big winning opening is closed in the big hit game state, the general winning number image is not displayed according to the winning of the general winning opening 10. Not limited to this, even when the large winning opening is closed, the general winning number image may be displayed according to the winning of the general winning opening 10. In this case, the general acquisition number image, like the special special acquisition number image, is, in principle, terminated by the acquisition number display end effect executed after the end of the next round, except for the following: If the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the round, it may be deleted along with the execution of the acquisition number notification effect, or the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round. Even if it is done, it is not erased, and the display may be ended by the acquisition number display end effect executed after the end of the next round. In addition, the general acquisition number image may be deleted immediately before the start of the next round (in this case, the corresponding acquisition number is added to the cumulative acquisition number and the cumulative acquisition number image is updated). ..

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

In this feature unit 019IW, by executing the process of step 019IWS306, the display of the acquired number display is terminated, and the cumulative acquired number image is updated following the acquired number display end effect. The cumulative acquisition number display update effect is executed.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW, by executing the process of step 019IWS312, the acquisition number notification effect indicating the excess acquisition number is executed when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds the specific number.

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

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

In this feature unit 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34, during the period when the large winning opening is open (specifically, each round period), the large winning opening or the general winning opening 10 is awarded. Correspondingly, the acquired number image (special acquired number image or general acquired number image) is displayed (corresponding to the processing of steps 019IWS205 and S210).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period during which the large winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the end of the 1st to 14th rounds, or the interval and the ending period after the end of the 15th round). ), The cumulative number of acquisitions display end effect that ends the display of the acquired number image displayed during the period when the large winning opening is open, and the cumulative acquisition number image that updates the cumulative acquired number image following the acquired number display end effect. Execution with the number display update effect is started (corresponding to the process of step 019IWS306).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period during which the large winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the end of the 1st to 14th rounds, or the interval and the ending period after the end of the 15th round). ), When the occurrence of over-winning is detected, a special special acquisition number image is displayed (corresponding to the process of step 019IWS317).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period during which the big winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the end of the 1st to 14th rounds, or the interval and the ending period after the end of the 15th round). ), When the cumulative number of acquisitions exceeds the specific number, the acquisition number notification effect indicating the excess number of acquisitions is executed (corresponding to the process of step 019IWS312).

In the feature unit 019IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-34, when the large winning opening is open, a predetermined amount of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the large winning opening or the general winning opening 10. This is notified by displaying the acquired number image, and the acquired number display ends the display of the acquired number image at least in the period from the time when the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state until the next open state. It is configured to execute the end effect and the cumulative acquisition number display update effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in paying out the game ball and reduce the stress felt by the player during the period when the grand prize opening is closed.

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

In the jackpot game state, which is digested by alternately switching the prize opening to the open state and the closed state, the shorter the period in which the prize opening is closed, the faster the prize ball payout speed per unit time. However, if a large number of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, the gambling may become too high. Therefore, the payout speed of the prize balls is reduced by inserting a period in which the prize balls are appropriately closed. However, during the period when the big prize opening is closed, the prize ball is not obtained because the prize is not generated in the big winning opening, which may be a troublesome period for the player. Therefore, the feature unit 019IW is configured to execute the acquisition number display end effect, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect, and the acquisition number notification effect during the period when the large winning opening is closed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to give an annoying image while providing a period of being appropriately closed, and it is possible to reduce the stress felt by the player.

Further, in this feature unit 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34, even if the cumulative number of winnings does not exceed a specific number when the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state, over winning or general winning If the cumulative number of winnings exceeds a specific number by the time the large winning opening changes from the closed state to the open state due to the winning of the mouth 10, the winning number notification effect can be executed (steps 019IWS309 to S312, S316). , Corresponds to the processing of S321). With such a configuration, the acquisition number notification effect can be suitably executed. For example, although it can be grasped from the cumulative acquisition number image and the special special acquisition number image that the cumulative acquisition number exceeds a specific number, the acquisition number notification effect is not executed until after the end of the next round. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable.

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

Next, an effect mode of the effect executed in the feature unit 019IW will be described.

FIG. 8-35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the production of the acquisition number display end effect and the cumulative acquisition number display update effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-35, the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (6), when all the special acquisition number image 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are deleted, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is performed according to the cumulative acquisition number. Display control is performed to update the image 019IW004. In the example of FIG. 8-35 (6), the value of the winning number counter (the number of prize balls paid out by winning the large winning opening 14 × 10 times and the winning balls paid out by winning the general winning opening) A mode including a character display of "cumulative acquisition number: 156 shots" according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter ("156") after adding "156"), which is the total value of the number 4 x 4 times. Cumulative number of acquisitions Image 019IW004 has been updated.

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

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

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

In the example shown in FIG. 8-36 (A1), in the image display device 5, the cumulative number of acquired images 019IW004 indicating that the cumulative number of acquired images is 1850 (in this example, the character display of "cumulative acquired number: 1850 shots" is included. (Aspect) is displayed, the execution of the acquisition number display end effect is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A2), when all the special acquisition number image 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are deleted, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is performed according to the cumulative acquisition number. Display control is performed to update the image 019IW004. In the example of FIG. 8-36 (A2), the value of the winning number counter (the number of prize balls paid out by winning the large winning opening 14 × 10 times and the winning balls paid out by winning the general winning opening) A mode including a character display of "cumulative acquisition number: 2006 shots" according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter ("2006") after adding "156"), which is the total value of the number 4 x 4 times. Cumulative number of acquisitions Image 019IW004 has been updated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A3), based on the cumulative number of acquisitions exceeding a specific number (2000 in this example), as an acquisition number notification effect, an acquisition number image showing the excess acquisition number ( In this example, the display control for displaying the character image 019IW010 and the character display of "2000 OVER" is performed.

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B3), when all the special acquisition number image 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are deleted, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is performed according to the cumulative acquisition number. Display control is performed to update the image 019IW004. In the example of FIG. 8-36 (B3), the value of the winning number counter (the number of prize balls paid out by winning the large prize opening 14 × 10 times and the prize balls paid out by winning the general winning opening) A mode including a character display of "cumulative acquisition number: 1996 shots" according to the value ("1996") of the cumulative acquisition number counter after adding "156"), which is the total value of the number 4 x 4 times. Cumulative number of acquisitions Image 019IW004 has been updated.

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B4), as the acquisition number notification effect, an acquisition number image showing the excess acquisition number (in this example, a mode including the character display of "2000 shots OVER") and the character image 019IW010 Display control is performed to display and.

Although the feature portion 019IW in the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention may be changed or added within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200 is changed to the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, and the like. Although the embodiment composed of the design display 207SG020, the normal drawing hold display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time saving lamp 207SG134 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited thereto. The game information display unit 207SG200 may include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B even if they are not included.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the case where the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process (set value change state) and the case where the set value confirmation process is being executed (set value confirmation state) is the first. Although an embodiment in which the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit in the same manner is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be turned on or blinked in different modes depending on the case where the set value confirmation process is being executed and the case where the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or blinking mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. You can easily tell if there is one.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on to turn on the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. 1 Display mode (lighting mode) of the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B as a display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display a variable display result. Although different forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value changing state and the set value confirmation state. If the display mode is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol is displayed. It is not necessary to light some of the segments constituting the display device 207SG004B.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all segments and the round display 207SG131 constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. An embodiment of lighting of one segment, blinking of all segments constituting the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold display 207SG025A, and the second hold display 207SG025B has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is blinking, and the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B are configured. The blinking of all segments may not be executed, or only a part of the blinking may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and unless it is a combination corresponding to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lights of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state is a plurality. There may be.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is executed by using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited, and for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an LED for error notification, and the LED may be turned on or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 for displaying a base value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game is not limited thereto. The machine 1 may not be provided with the display monitor 207SG029. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 in this way, it is sufficient to newly provide a display means for displaying the set value (or temporary set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. ..

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are set to different modes from those during the game to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the present invention has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and is limited to the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, and the round display that constitute the game information display unit 207SG200. The device 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like may be displayed (lit or blinking) during the game as long as it can notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirmation state. ..

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The present invention illustrates a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by using the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, or the like in a mode different from that during the game. Is not limited to this, and the "mode different from that during the game" may include different blinking cycles, different brightness, different emission colors of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, An embodiment has been exemplified in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a set value change state or a set value confirmation state by lighting or blinking the round display 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132, but the present invention is limited thereto. When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator A description indicating that the 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are turned on or blinking may be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the game information display unit 207SG200). By doing so, a clerk or the like of a game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold. It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being mistakenly recognized as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

In addition, the feature unit 019IW may be able to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the interval period, the ending period, or the like in the big hit game state.

Further, the configuration shown in the following feature units 229F to 233F may be applied to the setting suggestion effect. For example, when an over-winning occurs, the set value may be suggested by displaying the special special acquisition number image and executing the over-winning setting suggestion effect as shown in the following feature unit 231F. .. Further, for example, when executing the acquisition number notification effect, as shown in the following feature unit 232F, in addition to indicating the acquisition number, the acquisition number setting suggestion effect is executed to suggest the set value. May be good.

(Explanation of feature section 229F)
Next, the feature unit 229F will be described. In the feature unit 229F, of the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state as advantageous states for the player, for example, the first jackpot game having a higher advantage for the player due to a large number of rounds or the like. An example of effect control that enables a special effect to be executed in the state will be described. As a special effect, for example, an effect such as an effect that highlights the predetermined game state at the start of a predetermined game state such as at the start of each round of the jackpot game state is executed.

The feature unit 229F is provided with a plurality of movable accessories that move in front of the image display device 5 as the movable body 32 that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 of FIG. Specifically, the movable accessory is an upper movable accessory that is provided above the image display device 5 and moves up and down in front of the image display device 5, and an image display device 5 that is provided below the image display device 5. A lower movable accessory that moves up and down in front, a left movable accessory that is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 and moves left and right in front of the image display device 5, and a right of the image display device 5. Four movable accessories, a right movable accessory, which is provided on the side and moves left and right in front of the image display device 5, are provided. These movable accessories are driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120. All of these movable accessories are provided in a manner of being housed inside a center decorative member that surrounds the image display device 5 in a standby state, and are moved from the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the image display device 5 by a moving operation. It appears in front of the image display device 5.

FIG. 9-1 is an effect explanatory view including a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the special effect related to the feature unit 229F. In FIGS. 9-1, (A) to (F) show the production mode in the jackpot game state of the 15R jackpot, and (G) to (L) show the production mode in the jackpot game state of the 5R jackpot. ing.

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

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

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

In the 15R jackpot, a special effect is executed at the start of each round in the jackpot game state, for example, (A), (D), and (F). As a special effect, the number of rounds as shown by "1LUCKY", "2LUCKY", and "15LUCKY" in the figure is shown by a number and the characters "LUCKY", and the number of rounds image is the center of the screen of the image display device 5. Special image 229F001, which is an image that is displayed in a size larger than the round number image at the time of 5R jackpot and displays an aura image that emits light in a predetermined shape around the round number image on almost the entire screen. Is displayed.

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

Further, in the 15R jackpot, for example, as in (C) and (E), by operating the movable accessory during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state, the setting value such as the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability is set. However, the interval period setting suggestion effect as the setting suggestion effect suggesting which of the set values 1 to 6 is set is executed. The interval period between rounds is the period from the end of a predetermined game such as the end of a round in the jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player to the start of the next predetermined game such as the start of the next round, that is. , The period during which the big prize openings are closed between rounds.

As the special effect, an example accompanied by a round number image showing the number of rounds is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect of displaying a special image may be executed separately from the round number image.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-1, in the 15R jackpot, the image display device 5 displays a movable accessory selected from a plurality of types as an interval period setting suggestion effect during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state. Since the effect of moving in front of the player is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the interval period between rounds set longer than that of the 5R jackpot.

As an example of executing the interval period setting suggestion effect using the movable accessory, as described above, the selection ratio of the movable accessory to be operated is different among the plurality of types of movable accessory according to the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following interval period setting suggestion effect may be executed as another example. For example, the effect of suggesting the set value may be produced by changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of operation modes (movement speed, movement pattern, deformation pattern, etc.) of each movable accessory according to the set value. .. Further, when the interval period setting suggestion effect is executed using a movable accessory provided with a light emitting body, the effect suggesting the set value may be performed by making the selection ratios of a plurality of types of light emission modes different. .. In addition, when the interval period setting suggestion effect is executed using a movable accessory equipped with an image display device, the effect suggesting the set value is performed by making the selection ratios of the display modes of a plurality of types of images different. You may. In addition, various effects using these movable accessories may be combined and executed as appropriate.

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

In FIG. 9-2, there is a correspondence between the effect type (type of movable accessory) of the setting suggestion effect executed as the interval period setting suggestion effect and the random number allocation (displayed in%) for the interval period setting suggestion effect selection. , When the set values 1 and 2 are set, when the set values 3 and 4 are set, and when the set values 5 and 6 are set, respectively. The interval period setting suggestion effect selection random number is a random number for effect selection updated by the effect control CPU 120. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the movement types of the movable accessory to be operated in the interval period setting suggestion effect are "movement of the upper movable accessory", "movement of the lower movable accessory", and "movement of the left movable accessory". , "Movement of right movable accessory", and "Movement of all movable accessory".

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect for "moving the left movable accessory" is "set value 1, 2 <set value 5, 6 <set value 3, 4". There is. As a result, when the operation of the setting suggestion effect of "moving the left movable accessory" is performed, the ratio of the set values 3 and 4 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect for "moving the right movable accessory" is "set value 1, 2 <set value 3, 4 <set value 5, 6". There is. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving the right movable accessory" is performed, the ratio of the set values 5 and 6 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect for "moving all movable accessories" is related to "set values 3, 4, 3 <set values 5, 6". The set values 1 to 4 are 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving all the movable accessories" is performed, it is confirmed that the set values are 5 and 6.

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

When a movable accessory is selected using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-2, the setting suggestion effect that basically "moves the upper movable accessory" is frequently selected and operated. A setting suggestion effect that is displayed as an accessory and "moves the lower movable accessory" less frequently than a setting suggestion effect that "moves the upper movable accessory", and a setting suggestion effect that "moves the left movable accessory". One of the effect, the setting suggestion effect of "moving the right movable accessory", and the setting suggestion effect of "moving all the movable accessories" is selected.

Regarding the setting suggestion effect by moving the movable accessory set in the interval period setting suggestion effect table of FIG. 9-2, any of the movable accessories up, down, left and right (including the movement of all the movable accessories). It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the movable character operates, but in order to draw the player's attention to the setting suggestion effect by the movable character, for example, up, down, left, and right for a plurality of types of motion patterns by the movable character. It is possible to set an operation pattern in which a plurality of movable accessories are moved step by step, such as moving the movable accessories in order. The movement pattern is set so that the up, down, left, and right movable accessories are moved stepwise in the order of, for example, up, down, left, and right, and after the upper movable accessory moves first, other movable accessories are moved. Should be operated step by step in order. In this way, the setting value 1 to the setting value 6 do not have much difference in setting, and after the movable accessory operates, the high setting is set depending on the stage to which a plurality of types of movable accessories operate. It is possible to produce a setting suggestion that confirms that. As a result, the player can pay attention to the movement of the movable accessory, which is basically always operated and which seems to have little influence on the suggestion of the set value. Then, in this way, by performing a setting suggestion effect in which the movable accessory is operated step by step over a certain amount of effect time, it is possible to prevent the player from worrying about it even if the interval period becomes long. it can.

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

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

[Holding continuous suggestion production by movement pattern of movable accessory]
In the interval period of each round, whether or not the hold storage information (hold information) includes the hold storage information (so-called hold storage information that becomes the hold sequence) that becomes a big hit (whether or not the hold sequence becomes the hold sequence). When the pending storage information that is a big hit is included, the movable accessory is selected from the operation patterns of a plurality of types of movable accessories as shown in FIG. 9-2, for example. By operating the operation, the effect control CPU 120 may execute an effect (holding continuous suggestion effect) suggesting that the hold storage information that becomes a big hit is included. For example, as a selection table for selecting the movement pattern of the movable accessory, a data table in which the data distribution for selecting the movement pattern is set so that the high setting is confirmed unless the hold continuous suggestion effect is executed is used. , The operation pattern of the movable accessory may be selected. Specifically, in the selection table for selecting the operation pattern of the movable accessory, as a special operation pattern, it is selected only when there is hold storage information that becomes a hold sequence when the setting is low, and when the setting is high, it is selected. The data distribution for selecting the operation pattern may be set so that the information is selected even if the hold storage information that is the hold sequence does not exist. In this way, it is possible to make it possible that the high setting is almost fixed unless the hold continuous suggestion effect is executed. When selecting the movement pattern of the movable accessory in this way, since the hold ream is related to the production, the player can pay attention to the game after the jackpot game state ends. It should be noted that the hold continuous suggestion effect based on the movement pattern of the movable accessory may be executed during the round in addition to the interval period of each round, or may be executed during the round without being executed during the interval period of each round. It may be executed (at the end of the jackpot game state).

[Character image setting suggestion effect]
In addition, a plurality of types of character images can be selected and displayed along with the above-mentioned special effect image or included in the special effect image, and the setting suggestion effect is used for effect control depending on the type of the displayed character image. The CPU 120 may execute it. In that case, the selection ratio of the character image type may be different depending on the set values 1 to 6. When the setting suggestion effect is executed depending on the type of the character image to be displayed, the operation of the movable accessory selected as described above and the display of the character image selected in this way are used in the interval period of each round. Depending on the combination, the setting suggestion effect may be performed.

As a big hit game state, an example of controlling to repeat a predetermined game for opening the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 for a predetermined period is shown, but the predetermined game is other than the special variable winning ball device 7. It may be controlled to repeat a predetermined game for opening the winning opening.

Further, as a special effect, an example of executing the game only at the time of a 15R jackpot, which is advantageous for the player, is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution may be performed at the time of a 5R jackpot. That is, a special effect may be executed regardless of the type of jackpot. As described above, as the special effect, when a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, it may be executed in some jackpot types or in all jackpot types. Further, when a special effect is executed in a jackpot game state of a jackpot type that is advantageous to the player, the type of jackpot that is advantageous to the player who executes the special effect may be one type or a plurality of types. You may.

(Explanation of feature 230F)
Next, the feature unit 230F will be described. In the feature unit 230F, the period from the end of a predetermined game such as the end of a round in the jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player to the start of the next predetermined game such as the start of the next round, that is, During the interval period between rounds, the interval period setting suggestion effect that suggests which of the set values 1 to 6 the above-mentioned set values such as the jackpot winning probability are set can be executed by displaying an image. An example of effect control will be described.

In the feature unit 229F, as shown in FIG. 9-1, an example of executing the interval period setting suggestion effect by operating the upper movable accessory 229F002 during the interval period between each round in the big hit game state is shown. On the other hand, in the feature unit 230F, the character image is displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the movable accessory without operating the movable accessory 229F002 during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state. , Interval period setting suggestion effect can be executed.

The character images to be displayed in order to execute the interval period setting suggestion effect on the image display device 5 during the interval period between each round include the character A image to the character D image, which are a plurality of types of character images having different character types. The character image selected from them is used.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the types of character images displayed in the interval period setting suggestion effect are "character A image", "character B image", "character C image", "character D image", and "character D image". Includes all character images (all character images of characters A to D).

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character A image" is selected is 90 for each of the setting values 5 and 6, the setting values 3 and 4, and the setting values 1 and 2. % Or more, and basically, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character A image" is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character A image" is selected has a relationship of "setting values 5, 6 <setting values 3, 4 <setting values 1, 2". .. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character A image" is performed, the ratio of the set values 1 and 2 is the highest.

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

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character C image" has a relation of "setting value 1, 2 <setting value 5, 6 <setting value 3, 4". .. As a result, when the "character C image" is displayed, the ratio of the set values 3 and 4 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selecting the "character D image" is related to "set values 1, 2 <set values 3, 4 <set values 5, 6". As a result, when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character D image" is displayed, the ratio of the set values 5 and 6 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character all image" is selected has a relationship of "setting values 1 to 4 <setting values 5 and 6", and the setting values 1 to 4 Then it is 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "image of all characters" is performed, it is confirmed that the set values are 5 and 6.

Then, according to FIG. 9-3, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character B” other than the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character A image”, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the “character C image”, and the “character D”. For each of the setting suggestion effect of displaying "Character all image" and the setting suggestion effect of displaying "character all image", the setting value 3 or 4 or the setting value 1 which is higher than the setting value 5 or 6 which is the low setting. , 2 is high. As a result, a setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character B image" other than the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character A image", a setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character C image", and a setting suggestion effect for displaying the "character D image". When each of the effect and the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "image of all characters" is displayed, the expectation that the setting is high is higher than that of the low setting.

Displaying a character image using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table shown in Fig. 9-3 When the type of setting suggestion effect is selected, the setting suggestion effect that basically displays the "character A image" is executed with high frequency. The setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character B image", the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character C image", and the "character D image" are displayed at a lower frequency than the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character A image". Either the setting suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "image of all characters" is executed. Depending on the type of character image, the degree of expectation of whether or not the setting is high differs, and the degree of expectation of which of the set values 1 to 6 is applicable differs. Therefore, the interval period setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. It is possible to improve the degree of expectation for a set value such as a big hit by a player. Further, depending on the type of character image, it may be determined that the setting values 5 and 6 are the most advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player can make a big hit or the like by the interval period setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 9-1. The degree of expectation for the set value can be further improved.

[Execution frequency control of setting suggestion effect according to the situation controlled by the jackpot game state]
Next, as for the interval period setting suggestion effect, an example in which the execution frequency of the effect is different depending on the situation controlled in the jackpot game state will be described. As the above-mentioned interval period setting suggestion effect, an example is shown which is always executed in the interval period of each round. However, not limited to this, when the lottery result is that whether or not to execute the interval period setting suggestion effect is selected by lottery for each round, as shown in FIG. 9-2 or FIG. 9-3. The effect type of the interval period setting suggestion effect during the interval period may be selected by using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table. In that case, the execution frequency of the effect may be different depending on the situation controlled in the jackpot game state as follows. For example, the current time is confirmed by a timekeeping means such as a real-time clock provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and during the predetermined period when the game store opens (so-called first thing in the morning), the interval period setting suggestion effect is performed rather than other periods. May be more likely to choose to do. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine, the number of consecutive villas (the number of times that a big hit has occurred continuously, for example, an event in which a big hit occurs during a special game state after the end of the big hit game state such as a probability change state and a time saving state The number of consecutive villas) is counted, and as the number of consecutive villas increases, the ratio of selecting to execute the interval period setting suggestion effect may be increased.

[Setting suggestion effect in the interval period between specific rounds]
The setting suggestion effect (effect by a movable accessory, effect by a character image) to be executed in the interval period between the rounds shown in the feature unit 229F and the feature unit 230F is an example of being executed between each round (between all rounds). .. However, the setting suggestion effect to be executed in the interval period between rounds may be executed between some rounds of all rounds, for example, only during the interval period between 5R and 6R rounds. Good.

As the interval period setting suggestion effect, at least one of the effect of the operation of the movable accessory as shown in FIG. 9-1 and the effect of displaying an image such as a character image as shown in FIG. 9-3 may be executed. Therefore, as the interval period setting suggestion effect, either the effect of executing only the effect by the movement of the movable accessory, the execution of only the effect by displaying the image, or the effect of combining the operation of the movable accessory and the image display is performed. You may do it.

As an example of executing the interval period setting suggestion effect using the character image, an effect using a plurality of different types of character images is shown, but the effect is not limited to this, and one character image is used and the character image is plural. It is possible to produce an effect suggesting the set value by operating in different types of operation modes and changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of operation modes according to the set value for one character image.

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

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

In the feature unit 231F, as an over-winning effect, in addition to the over-winning, it is possible to suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 the set values such as the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability are set. An example will be described in which a winning setting suggestion effect is executed, and the execution rate (selection rate) of the effect provided with the effect type differs depending on the set values 1 to 6 such as the winning probability of the jackpot for the over prize setting suggestion effect. .. Such an over-winning setting suggestion effect is executed during the interval period between the rounds immediately after the over-winning occurs.

FIG. 9-4 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the over-winning setting suggestion effect related to the feature unit 231F.

In FIGS. 9-4, the effect mode of the over-winning setting suggestion effect in the image display device 5 when the low setting value 1 is set in (A) to (C) is shown, and (D) to (D). The effect mode of the over-winning setting suggestion effect in the image display device 5 when the high setting value 6 is set in (F) is shown.

As shown in (A) to (C) and (D) to (F), when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the interval period between rounds, a predetermined character image 231F001 is displayed, and the character image is displayed. A normal image 231F002 in which the characters "lucky!" Are displayed, a high setting suggestion image 231F003 in which the characters "chance!" Are displayed, and the characters "excellent!" Are displayed in a manner similar to the dialogue emitted by 231F001. The over-winning setting suggestion image selected and determined from the high setting confirmed image 231F004 to be displayed is displayed.

As for these over-winning setting suggestion images, as shown in FIG. 9-5 described later, the expectation degree of high setting such as the setting values 5 and 6 and the setting values 3 and 4 is "normal image 231F002 (" lucky! "". ) <High setting suggestion image 231F003 (“Chance!”) <High setting confirmed image 231F004 (“Excellent!”) The selection ratio is set so as to have a relationship. In particular, the high setting confirmation image 231F004 (“excellent!”) Is an over-winning setting suggestion image in which the high setting is confirmed.

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

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

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

In the case of three over-winnings in which three over-winnings were detected in one round shown in Fig. 9-4, as shown in (C) and (F), three over-winnings were made. Correspondingly, three over-winning setting suggestion images of any kind selected as described above are displayed. In FIG. 9-4, when the high setting suggestion image 231F003 is displayed as shown in (E) or (F), the expectation that the setting is high is higher than when only the normal image 231F002 is displayed. It is possible to improve the expectation of the person. Further, when the high setting confirmation image 231F004 is displayed, it is confirmed that the high setting is set, so that the expectation of the player can be further improved.

Regarding the over-winning setting suggestion effect, the effect is executed in an effect mode in which the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission by the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the image display by the image display device 5 are combined. You may do so. Further, regarding the over-winning setting suggestion effect, the effect may be performed by combining all or a part of the sound, the light emission, and the image, such as sound only, light emission only, or image only. The production by a single production means may be executed. When the over-winning setting suggestion effect is executed using the light-emitting body, a light-emitting means such as a lamp provided at a predetermined position (for example, a position around the special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening) is hit. Depending on the above-mentioned set value such as probability, different colors (different emission patterns such as different blinking patterns may be used) may be emitted.

FIG. 9-5 is a diagram showing the over-winning setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting the effect type (type of over-winning setting suggestion image) of the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the over-winning setting suggestion effect in a tabular format. is there. The over-winning setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in ROM 121.

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

As shown in the tables of FIGS. 9-5 (A) to 9-5, the type of the over-winning setting suggestion image displayed in the over-winning setting suggestion effect is that the type of the over-winning setting suggestion image is "display of a normal image". , "Display of high setting suggestion image", and "Display of high setting confirmed image".

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to 9-5, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect for "displaying the high setting confirmed image" is selected is "setting value 5, 6> setting value 3, 4> setting. There is a relationship of "values 1 and 2", and the selection ratio is 0% in setting 3. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmed image" is performed in the over prize setting suggestion effect, it is determined that the set values 5 and 6 or the set values 3 and 4 are set. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmed image" is performed in the over prize setting suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the high setting of the player can be further increased. Furthermore, since the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect for "displaying the high setting confirmed image" is related to "setting value 5, 6> setting value 3, 4", the over winning setting suggestion effect is set to "high setting". When the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the confirmed image" is performed, the player's expectation for the set values 5 and 6 can be increased.

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

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to 9-5, as the number of over-winning items increases, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmed image" increases, and "high". Since the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect that "displays the setting confirmed image" is high, the fun of the effect increases as the number of over prizes increases, and the player for the high setting Can raise the expectation of.

[Example of over-prize setting suggestion production based on the number of prize balls paid out by over-prize]
As shown in FIG. 9-5, the above-mentioned over-winning setting suggestion effect shows an example in which the selection ratios of a plurality of types of over-winning setting suggestion effects are different depending on the number of over-winning game balls (number of over-winning times). However, as shown in Fig. 9-5, the over-prize setting suggestion effect is the large number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the over-winning game balls (the total number of prize balls based on the over-winning in each round). The selection ratio of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects may be different depending on the value). For example, in FIG. 9-5, "1 over prize" is replaced with "15 over prize balls" and the like, "2 over prizes" is replaced with "30 over prize balls" and the like, and "over prize 3" is replaced. "Individuals" may be replaced with "45 or more over winning prize balls" or the like. In this example, as the number of prize balls paid out by over winning increases, the reliability of the over winning setting suggestion effect based on the number of prize balls paid out by over winning increases.

[Execution example of over-winning setting suggestion effect in the interval period between rounds]
The above-mentioned over-winning setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect (effect by a movable character, effect by a character image) executed in the interval period between rounds shown in the feature unit 229F and the feature unit 230F are in the same jackpot game state. May be executed. In that case, the over-winning setting suggestion effect may be executed in the interval period between the rounds after the round in which the over-winning occurs. In the case of such an effect, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect to be executed in the interval period between the rounds shown in the feature unit 229F and the feature unit 230F and the execution of the over-winning setting suggestion effect during the interval period between the rounds. It is also conceivable that the conditions may be satisfied in such a manner that the execution timings of both setting suggestion effects overlap during the interval period between rounds. When such execution periods overlap, both setting suggestion effects may be executed in parallel at overlapping timings. In such an overlapping execution period, when both setting suggestion effects are executed in parallel at overlapping timings, there are areas related to the effects such as the display range of the image of both setting suggestion effects and the operation range of the movable accessory. It may not overlap, or it may overlap.

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

[Execution example of over-winning setting suggestion production in ending production]
In the ending effect processing (S177) of FIG. 7, when the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, the over winning setting suggestion effect may be executed. For example, the number of prize balls paid out based on the over prizes in all rounds in the jackpot game state is added and updated, and in the ending effect, all rounds in the jackpot game state such as "120 over prize payout prize balls". The number of prize balls paid out based on the over-winning through may be displayed. In that case, a plurality of types of display colors for the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the over winning may be provided, and the selection ratio of the display colors may be different depending on the set value (set values 1 to 6). In this way, the over-prize setting suggestion effect can be executed by the display color of the number of prize balls paid out based on the over-prize.

[Over-winning setting suggestion effect in the interval period between specific rounds]
The setting suggestion effect (effect by a movable accessory, effect by a character image) executed in the interval period between rounds described above is shown as an example of execution between each round (between all rounds). However, the setting suggestion effect executed in the interval period between rounds is executed only in the interval period between the rounds of 5R and 6R for the over-winning in 5R, for example, between some rounds of all rounds. It may be executed only in.

[Explanation of feature section 232F]
Next, the feature unit 232F will be described. In the feature unit 232F, in addition to showing the number of acquisitions when the number of acquisitions of the game balls in the big hit game state exceeds a specific number as the acquisition number notification effect during the big hit game state, the above-mentioned jackpot winning The acquisition number setting suggestion effect that can suggest which of the setting values 1 to 6 the setting value such as the probability is set is executed, and the setting value such as the jackpot winning probability is executed for the acquisition number setting suggestion effect. An example in which the execution ratio (selection ratio) of the effect provided with the effect type differs depending on 1 to 6 will be described.

FIG. 9-6 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect related to the feature unit 232F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in the tables of FIGS. 9-7 (A) to 9-7, the types of character images to be displayed in the setting suggestion effect for setting the number of acquisitions are "display of the first character image" and "second". Includes "display of character image", "display of third character image", "display of fourth character image", and "display of fifth character image".

As shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A) to 9-7, the setting suggestion effect for "displaying the fifth character image" can be selected with the setting values 5 and 6, but the setting values 3 and 4 and the setting Not selectable at values 1 and 2. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the fifth character image is performed, the set values 5 and 6 are determined, so that the player's expectation for the set values 5 and 6 can be increased.

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

Therefore, in the setting suggestion effect for displaying the first character image to the fourth character image, the ratio selected at the high setting is different due to such a ratio. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the high setting according to the type of the character image displayed in the acquisition number setting suggestion effect. For example, when the fourth character image is displayed in the acquisition number setting suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be increased as compared with the case where the first character image is displayed.

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

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

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

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

If the execution period of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the other effects partially or completely overlap, both the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the other effects may be executed in parallel. .. Further, the execution timing of any one of the overlapping effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so that the overlapping effects are not executed. Further, one of the effects may be preferentially executed, and both effects are executed, but one of the effects is restricted (for example, one effect image is reduced and displayed, and one audio output is performed). , Partial execution of the effect such as the light emission effect may be stopped, etc.).

[Example of production when the execution period overlaps between the suggested production for setting the number of acquisitions and the suggested production for over winning
Since the above-mentioned effect of suggesting the number of acquisitions is executed when the number of acquisitions of the game balls reaches a specific number during the big hit game state, for example, the over-winning setting of the feature unit 231F is executed during the interval period between rounds. The suggestion effect and the execution period may partially or completely overlap. In such a case, both the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the acquisition number setting suggestion effect may be executed in parallel.

When the execution periods of the score setting suggestion effect and the over-winning setting suggestion effect overlap, one of the effects may be preferentially executed. Further, the execution timing of either of the effects may be shifted by a predetermined period to prevent duplicate execution. Further, one of the effects may be preferentially executed, and both effects are executed, but one of the effects is restricted (for example, one effect image is reduced and displayed, and one audio output is performed). , Partial execution of the effect such as the light emission effect may be stopped, etc.).

[Explanation of feature section 233F]
Next, the feature unit 232F will be described. For pachinko gaming machines, V winning occurs when V winning occurs because the detection means detects that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (V area) provided in the variable winning ball device. In some cases, the V-winning notification effect, which is an effect of notifying that, is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

Examples of pachinko gaming machines in which various game controls are executed when a V prize is generated include the following type 2 mixers and V probability change machines.

[Type 1 and Type 2 mixer]
First, the outline of the configuration of the type 1 and type 2 mixer will be described. A first-class gaming machine that can control the jackpot game state based on the judgment result of lottery judgment using random numbers for big hit judgment (hereinafter referred to as big hit judgment), and lottery judgment using random numbers for small hit judgment (hereinafter referred to as big hit judgment) A pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a small hit game state based on the judgment result of (hereinafter referred to as a small hit judgment) and is combined with a second-class game machine that can be controlled to a big hit game state when a V prize is generated. It is a so-called one-kind two-kind mixer.

Specifically, in addition to the variable winning ball device for big hits, which is provided with a big winning opening that is opened in a big hit advantageous state, such as the special variable winning ball device 7, the type 2 mixer is in a small hit gaming state. There is a variable winning ball device that is opened in. A variable winning ball device for small hits is provided in the game area. The variable winning ball device for small hits is provided with a V region in which a game ball can enter.

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

When the start winning prize to the second starting winning opening is detected, the big hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result (specific display result) is a big hit, the variable display of the second special figure is executed and the big hit display result. Then, the game control similar to the big hit based on the start winning to the first start winning opening is executed, such as being controlled to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit due to the small hit judgment, the small hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. The small hit game state is controlled, and the variable winning ball device for small hits is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When the game ball is accepted by the variable winning ball device for small hits in the small hit game state and the game ball enters the V region and is detected, the variable winning ball device for big hits reaches a predetermined number of rounds. The second-class jackpot game control, which is in the released jackpot game state, is executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100.

[V probability change machine]
Next, the outline of the configuration of the V probability changer will be described. In the V probability change machine, a V region in which the game ball can enter is provided in the variable winning ball device which is opened in the big hit game state like the special variable winning ball device 7. The probability variation winning device provided with the V region may be composed of the special variable winning ball device 7 itself, or may be composed of a variable winning ball device for big hits provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7.

In the V probability change machine, it is decided to make a big hit based on the judgment result of the big hit judgment judgment, and when it is decided to make the type of the probability change big hit based on the judgment result of the big hit type judgment, the big hit game state is entered. The variable winning ball device for big hits is controlled to be in an open state in a manner in which a game ball can enter the V region in a controlled and predetermined round. When it is decided not to select the probabilistic jackpot type based on the determination result of the jackpot type determination, the variable winning ball device for the jackpot is controlled to the open state in such a manner that the game ball cannot enter the V region.

In the V probability change machine, when the game ball enters the V region and is detected in a predetermined round, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game ball to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game state.
[Example of V prize setting suggestion production]
The feature unit 233F is an effect of notifying that a V prize has occurred when a V prize has occurred in a pachinko gaming machine capable of generating a V prize, such as the above-mentioned type 2 mixer and V probability change machine. As a V-winning notification effect, in addition to notifying that a V-winning has occurred, it is possible to suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 is set as the set value such as the winning probability of the above-mentioned jackpot. An example will be described in which a winning setting suggestion effect is executed, and the execution rate (selection rate) of the effect provided with the effect type differs depending on the set values 1 to 6 such as the winning probability of the jackpot for the V prize setting suggestion effect. ..

FIG. 9-8 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the V winning setting suggestion effect according to the feature unit 233F. In pachinko gaming machines that can generate V prizes, such as type 1 and type 2 mixers and V probability change machines, when V prizes occur, the V prize generation designation command is used as an effect control command to specify that V prizes have occurred. When the effect control board 12 transmits from the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 receives the V prize generation designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes the V prize setting suggestion effect.

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

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

The first character image 233F002 shown in (A) is a character image used when displaying a normal image selected and displayed at the highest ratio regardless of whether the setting is low or high. is there. The second character image 233F003 shown in (B) is a character image used when displaying a high setting suggestion image in which the ratio of selection at the high setting is higher than that at the low setting. The third character image 233F004 shown in (C) is a character image used when displaying a high setting confirmed image that is not selected for the low setting but is selected only for the high setting.

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

FIG. 9-9 (A) shows the number of consecutive villas of big hits (the number of times that big hits occur continuously. For example, a big hit during a special game state after the end of a big hit game state such as a probability change state and a time saving state. This is a 1st V prize setting suggestion effect determination table used when the number of consecutive events in which is generated is 9 or less. FIG. 9-7 (B) is a second V prize setting suggestion effect determination table used when the number of consecutive villas of the big hit is 10 times or more. The first and second V winning setting suggestion effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 121.

In the first and second V prize setting suggestion effect determination tables of FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), character images such as the first character image to the third character image displayed in the V prize setting suggestion effect determination table are displayed. When the correspondence between the type of effect image including the type of and the allocation of random numbers for V prize setting suggestion effect selection (displayed in%) is set to the set values 5 and 6, it is set to the set values 3 and 4. It is shown when it is set and when it is set to the set values 1 and 2, respectively. The V prize setting suggestion effect selection random number is a random number for effect selection updated by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in the tables of FIGS. 9-9 (A) and 9-9, the type of effect image including the type of character image to be displayed in the V prize setting suggestion effect is "normal image including display of first character image". Setting suggestion effect that "displays", setting suggestion effect that "displays high setting suggestion image including display of second character image", and "display of high setting confirmed image including display of third character image" Includes setting suggestion effects.

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

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

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

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

Further, the 2nd V prize setting suggestion effect determination table of (B) used when the number of consecutive villas is 10 times or more is used when the number of consecutive villas is 9 times or less (A) 1V prize setting suggestion effect of (A). Compared to the decision table, when the setting values are high such as the setting values 5 and 6 and the setting values 3 and 4, the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the second character image" and the "first" 3 Performing "Display of high setting suggestion image including display of character image" The ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect is high, and when the setting value is low such as 1 and 2, "display of the first character image is included." The rate at which the setting suggestion effect for "displaying a normal image" is selected is low. As a result, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the reliability of the suggestion effect of the set value by the V prize setting suggestion effect increases.

When the image to be displayed in the V prize setting suggestion effect is selected using the first and second V prize setting suggestion effect determination tables of FIGS. 9-9 (A) and 9-9 (B), basically, "the first character image The setting suggestion effect of "displaying the normal image including the display" is executed at a high frequency, and the "display of the normal image including the display of the first character image" is performed at a lower frequency than the setting suggestion effect of the "second character image". Either the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display" or the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the third character image" is executed. Then, the degree of expectation of whether or not the setting is high differs depending on the type of the character image displayed in the V prize setting suggestion effect, and the degree of expectation of which of the set values 1 to 6 is applicable differs. Therefore, FIG. 9-8. By the V prize setting suggestion effect determination table setting suggestion effect such as, the degree of expectation for the set value such as a big hit by the player can be improved. Further, depending on the type of character image, it may be determined that the setting values 5 and 6 are the most advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player can make a big hit or the like by the V winning setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 9-8. The degree of expectation for the set value can be further improved.

[Example of production when the execution period overlaps between the V prize setting suggestion effect and the acquisition number setting suggestion effect]
When the execution period of the V prize setting suggestion effect and the acquisition number setting suggestion effect of the feature unit 233F partially or completely overlap, the V prize setting suggestion effect may be preferentially executed.

When the execution periods of the V prize setting suggestion effect and the acquisition number setting suggestion effect overlap, both effects may be executed in parallel. In addition, one of the effects may be preferentially executed. Further, the execution timing of either of the effects may be shifted by a predetermined period to prevent duplicate execution. Further, one of the effects may be preferentially executed, and both effects are executed, but one of the effects is restricted (for example, one effect image is reduced and displayed, and one audio output is performed). , Partial execution of the effect such as the light emission effect may be stopped, etc.).

As an example of executing the V prize setting suggestion effect using the character image, an effect using a plurality of different types of character images is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one character image is used and the character image is plural. It is possible to produce an effect suggesting the set value by operating in different types of operation modes and changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of operation modes according to the set value for one character image.

Further, as an example of executing the V prize setting suggestion effect, the operation display of the V prize image 33F001 with a plurality of types of operation patterns (multiple types of rotation directions (up / down / left / right), multiple types of rocking motion (up / down / left / right), etc.) It is possible to operate the V winning image 33F001 with an operation pattern selected from a plurality of types. In that case, the effect of suggesting the set value may be produced by changing the selection ratio of the plurality of types of V winning images according to the set value.

Further, as an example of executing the V prize setting suggestion effect, an effect using one type of V prize image 33F001 is shown, but the effect is not limited to this, and a plurality of different display modes (multiple types of colors and a plurality of types of shapes) are shown. , A plurality of sizes, etc.) V winning images may be used. In that case, the effect of suggesting the set value may be produced by changing the selection ratio of the V winning images of a plurality of types of display modes according to the set value. An effect that suggests a set value by making the selection ratio of V winning images of a plurality of types of display modes different according to such a set value, and selection of a plurality of types of V winning images according to the set value as described above. It is also possible to execute the V prize setting suggestion effect which is combined with the effect of making the ratio different.

Further, as an example of executing the V prize setting suggestion effect, the V prize setting suggestion effect using the V prize image 33F001 as described above is executed without executing the V prize setting suggestion effect by the character image. May be good.

As described above, the feature unit 019IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-18677 informs the total number of game media granted during an advantageous state (for example, during a big hit game) in a game machine (for example, displays the number of winning prize balls displayed). ) Is stated.

However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-18677, the total number of the granted gaming media is simply notified (for example, the display of the number of winning prize balls is displayed) in response to the granting of the gaming media. Yes, it is not possible to fully enhance the interest. In addition, when the variable winning means (for example, an attacker) is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to win (for example, an interval between rounds), even if the game medium is fired, the variable winning means is not won and the game medium is given. Because it is not done, the player may feel stress.

Therefore, the feature unit 019IW is said to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest in granting the game medium and reducing the stress felt by the player during the period when the variable winning means is difficult to win or cannot win. In order to solve the problem, the configurations of the following means (A1) to (A12) are disclosed.

(A1) The game machine according to the feature unit 019IW is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first state (for example, open) in which the game medium can win a prize. Variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)) and variable winning means that can be changed into a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to win or cannot win. It is possible to give a predetermined amount of game media based on the winning of the game medium (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls), and to notify that the game medium has been given. (For example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176 and the like), and the notification means means that the game medium has won a prize in the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the first state. A predetermined amount of game media originally assigned can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special acquisition number image) (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS205 or the like. FIG. 8-FIG. 34, see FIGS. 8-35), a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed at the same time (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), and at least the next first state from the time when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. (For example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306 or the like. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35) in the period until the display of the predetermined image is terminated. ..
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in the provision of the game medium and reduce the stress felt by the player.

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

(A3) In the game machine of (A1) or (A2) above, the number of game media given during a specific period (for example, a consecutive villa state period or one big hit game state period) can be cumulatively counted. A cumulative counting means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324, etc. using the cumulative acquisition number counter) is provided, and the notification means is provided during a specific period. The number of game media can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquired number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has step 019IWS212, It is possible to execute an end effect (for example, an acquisition number display end effect) in which a predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image (a portion for executing S214, S306, S321, S323, S325, etc.) (for example, FIG. 8-35). reference).
According to such a configuration, the end effect can be preferably executed, and the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(A4) In the game machine of the above (A3), a related effect related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, acquisition number notification effect, see FIGS. 8-36 (A3), (B4)) can be executed. The related effect executing means is provided with various related effect executing means, and the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1000, 2000, 3000, ..., Etc., every 1000. ) Is reached (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, the related effect can be preferably executed, and the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

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

(A6) In the gaming machine of the above (A5), the notification means is a specific display area different from a display area (for example, a display area for a large winning opening) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special acquisition number image) in a normal mode. It is possible to display a predetermined image of a special mode (for example, a special special acquisition number image) in (for example, an over winning display area).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize and notify the occurrence of a favorable situation for the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

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

(A8) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A7) above, a plurality of winning means are provided, and the notification means is given based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in any of the plurality of winning means. The amount of the game medium can be notified by displaying a predetermined image, and when the predetermined image is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in one winning means, the game medium has won a prize in the other winning means. The ratio of displaying a predetermined image in a display area closer to one winning means is higher than when displaying a predetermined image based on the above.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the addition of the game medium.

(A9) The gaming machine according to (A2) above is provided with a plurality of winning means including the first winning means and the second winning means, and the notification means is based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in any of the plurality of winning means. The amount of the game medium given to the player can be notified by displaying a predetermined image, and when the predetermined image is displayed based on the winning of the game medium in one winning means, the game medium is displayed in the other winning means. The ratio of displaying a predetermined image in a display area closer to one winning means is higher than when displaying a predetermined image based on winning a prize.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the addition of the game medium.

(A10) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A9) is provided with an advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, jackpots A to C) having different degrees of advantage, and the notification means is , A predetermined image can be displayed when the state is controlled to the most advantageous state (for example, jackpot C (15R jackpot)) among a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the effect control CPU 120 steps. 019 IWS101 to S103, S203 to S205, S208 to S210, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest by performing a flashy production in a state unfavorable to the player.

(A11) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A10) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image showing a numerical value (see, for example, FIG. 8-28).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of the given gaming media.

(A12) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A11) above, a setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set value 1 to set value 6 and the like). , A game control means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12) capable of executing control regarding an advantageous state based on the set value, and a suggestion effect suggesting the set value (for example, FIG. 8-12). , Setting suggestion effect) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means is provided in the period from the time when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the next first state. , Suggestion production is feasible.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestion effect at least in the period from the time when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until the next time it becomes the first state.

Further, the feature unit 019IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, the effect is produced based on the fact that the total number of game media given in the advantageous state (for example, during the big hit game) reaches a predetermined number in the game machine (for example, It is described that the prize ball number display effect of "2400 GET") is executed.

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

Therefore, in order to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of reducing the stress felt by the player during the period when the variable winning means is difficult or impossible to win in the advantageous state, the feature unit 029IW is described below. The configurations of the means (B1) to (B8) of the above are disclosed.

(B1) The game machine according to the feature unit 019IW is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first state (for example, open) in which the game medium can win a prize. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)) that can be changed into a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to win or cannot win, and a specific period (for example, a large winning opening) For example, a cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can cumulatively count the number of game media given during the consecutive villa state period or one big hit game state period) using the cumulative acquisition number counter. 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324, etc.) and related effects related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, acquired number notification effect, FIG. 8-36 (A3), (See (B4)) is provided with a related effect executing means capable of executing (see), and the cumulative counting means can cumulatively count at least the number of game media given based on the winning of the game medium in the variable winning means. Yes (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS204, S304, etc. using the cumulative acquisition number counter), and the related effect execution means has a predetermined value (for example, 1000) as the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means. , 2000, 3000, ...) Is set for each 1000.) When the related effect can be executed and the variable winning means is the second state in the advantageous state. In addition, related effects can be executed (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc., see FIGS. 8-34 and 8-36).
According to such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(B2) In the game machine of the above (B1), the notification means capable of notifying that the game medium has been applied (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176 or the like) is provided, and the notification means is provided for a specific period. The number of game media assigned therein can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquired number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Step 019 IWS212, S214, S306, S321, S323, S325, etc.), Cumulative value update effect for updating the cumulative value image when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state (for example, It is possible to execute the cumulative acquisition number display update effect (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

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

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

(B5) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B4) above, the related effect executing means is when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, the specific condition is the number of consecutive villas of the big hit during the big hit game). There is a premium effect that is executed based on the number of times (for example, 10 times) is reached, and there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit among the currently stored hold memories (that is, the big hits are executed continuously). (It is established when an effect whose rarity or advantage is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree is executed, such as a hold consecutive suggestion effect), when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state. Even if the cumulative value reaches a predetermined value, the related effect is not executed (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019 IWS102 to S103, S301, etc.).
According to such a configuration, the related effect can be preferably executed.

(B6) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B5) above, the cumulative value of the related effect executing means does not reach the predetermined value when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. However, if the cumulative value reaches a predetermined value by the time the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the related effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has steps 019IWS309 to S312). Etc. (see FIGS. 8-36 (B1) to (B4)).
According to such a configuration, the related effect can be preferably executed.

(B7) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B6) described above, an advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, jackpots A to C) having different degrees of advantage is provided, and related effects are executed. The means can execute the related effect when it is controlled to the advantageous state having the highest degree of advantage among the plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, jackpot C (15R jackpot)) (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Step 019 IWS101 to S103, S301, S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest by performing a flashy production in a state unfavorable to the player.

(B8) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B7) above, a setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set value 1 to set value 6, etc.) , A game control means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12) capable of executing control regarding an advantageous state based on the set value, and a suggestion effect suggesting the set value (for example, FIG. 8-12). , Setting suggestion effect) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, when the variable winning means is in the second state in the advantageous state, the suggestive effect can be focused on.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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 (2)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable winning means that can change between a first state in which the game medium can win a prize and a second state in which the game medium is difficult to win or cannot win.
A game medium granting means capable of granting a predetermined amount of game media based on the game medium winning the variable winning means, and
A cumulative counting means that can cumulatively count the number of game media granted during a specific period,
It is equipped with a notification means capable of notifying that the game medium has been given.
The notification means is
When the variable winning means is in the first state, the predetermined amount of gaming media given based on the winning of the game medium to the variable winning means can be notified by displaying a predetermined image. ,
It is possible to display one predetermined image corresponding to the winning of one gaming medium in the variable winning means, and to simultaneously display a plurality of predetermined images corresponding to the winning of a plurality of gaming media .
The number of game media given during the specific period can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means.
In the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state to at least the next time when the first state is reached, the display of the predetermined image is terminated in a manner in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image. A gaming machine characterized in that an end effect is executed, and the cumulative value image is updated after the display of all predetermined images is completed by the execution of the end effect . It is possible to control the unit game in which the variable winning means can be changed to the first state a specified number of times until the specified period elapses and at least one of the specified number of winnings is established in the game medium. Equipped with advantageous state control means
The notification means specifically displays a predetermined image in a special mode different from the normal mode, indicating that the variable winning means is given the game medium based on a specific number of winnings in the variable winning means, which is larger than the specified number. It can be notified by displaying it in the area,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific display area is provided at a position closer to the variable winning means than a display area in which a predetermined image of a normal mode is displayed.

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