JP6886441B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that executes a special zone effect related to a hold display when a predetermined effect condition is satisfied has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-137126

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the interest will be reduced after the special zone production is completed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can display a specific display corresponding to the variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A change effect execution means that changes the display mode of the specific display,
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
Even after the specific effect is completed, the specific display whose display mode has changed when the specific effect has been executed is displayed more than the specific display whose display mode has not changed when the specific effect has been executed. The aspect is easy to change,
The execution ratio of the change suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes differs between when the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is not executed.
It is possible to display a notification image that can recognize that the specific effect is being executed at a position that does not overlap with the specific display.
The display mode after the change of the specific display includes a first mode and a second mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first mode.
After executing the specific effect, it is possible to execute a special effect having a higher expectation than the specific effect.
When the special effect is executed, the specific display changes to the second aspect,
The specific display can change when a reach effect is being performed that suggests that the identification information is controlled to the favorable state that can be performed after it is in the reach state.
When the specific display changes while the reach effect is being executed, the notification image is not displayed.
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display.
A change effect execution means for changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS002, step 57AKS005, step 57AKS008, and step 57AKS010).
It is provided with a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and step 57AKS011) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a zone effect of a display change high probability zone).
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
Even after the specific effect is completed, the specific display whose display mode has changed when the specific effect has been executed is displayed more than the specific display whose display mode has not changed when the specific effect has been executed. The mode is easily changed (for example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game will be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A change suggestion effect (for example, a star shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) or the like) suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not. The execution rate of the image 57AK004 acting on the specific display) may be different (for example, the change suggestion effect may be executed only in the display change high probability zone).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game will be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is executed is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is not executed (. For example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game will be improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
The display mode of the specific display may be changed more easily when the specific effect is executed than when the special effect is executed.
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
When the special effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than when the specific effect is executed.
It may be possible to shift from the specific effect to the special effect (see, for example, FIG. 10-7).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

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 gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the state where the frame for the gaming machine is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process which is executed at the time of power-on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the setting change processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate, the appearance rate, and the reliability of the notice X of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of another execution rate, appearance rate, and reliability of the notice X of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate and the appearance rate of the notice Y of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate and the appearance rate of the notice Z of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 57AK. It is a flowchart which shows the specific display process of the feature part 57AK. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the specific display processing. It is a figure which shows the change timing of the display mode of a specific display. It is a figure which shows the display change pattern of the specific display of a feature part 57AK. It is a figure which shows the transition ratio of a zone. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification of the feature part 57AK.

(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 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 forming a 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of 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. 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 a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special 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). 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 device), 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 decorative symbols 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 also 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 storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage 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 LEDs lit.

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 on (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.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is 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 a prize ball. 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) 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 a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern 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.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. 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 display 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.

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

At the lower right position of the gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming 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, stick controller 31A and 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 ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. 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 passes 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open 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 opening upper limit period) 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 winning 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 fluctuation 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 above 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, or the operation of the movable body 32.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 displayed. ) 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 change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change 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 the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

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

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. 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 having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy 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)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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 a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is 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 is configured to include 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 (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 lighting / extinguishing 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 gaming 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine 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 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, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the 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 S2).
1). 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, refer to the details. 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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". 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 the start winning prize 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 to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed 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. 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 memorized, 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 set 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. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

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

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round 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 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. End the 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 maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions 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. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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). Further, 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 the 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 reception 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 read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting 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 the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like 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 to be 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 or the like 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 big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. 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 pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. 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 this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature unit 112IW will be described. The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 112IW can be changed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose settings can be changed, it is possible to set any of a plurality of set values, and it is possible to control the advantageous state (big hit gaming state) at different ratios according to the set set values. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the other feature unit may also be configured so that the setting can be changed in the same manner as the feature unit 112IW. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a (gauge board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 112IW003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 112IW003 with the left side as the center and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In addition, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into the lock and unlocking it, and the players other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 112IW003 and the glass door frame. The 112IW003a cannot be opened.

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

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

Since the board case 112IW201 having the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. It is possible, and the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 112IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 112IW051. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. In the feature portion 112IW, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but one key may be used in combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a 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 main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables such as the determination table shown in FIG. 8-4, which is prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), and FIG. In addition to the display result judgment table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C), the jackpot type judgment table (not shown), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the loss fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), and the general drawing. A display result determination table (not shown), a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

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

(Display result judgment table)
8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit is set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In the case of, the jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change) than when the set values are "2" and "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change). To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change) than in a certain case. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change). To do.

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

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 corresponds to any of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C). If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). That is, the winning of the big hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. 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 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

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

Further, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a mode in which the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player (the jackpot probability increases), but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

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

Specifically, the display monitor 112IW029 includes a 4-digit display unit. The display unit of each digit is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments drawing a "8" character and dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7 segments.

The display contents are displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third-digit display unit and the fourth-digit display unit. The display No. 1 displays the short-term continuous ratio, and the display No. 2 displays the short-term combination ratio. Display No. 3 displays the total cumulative ratio, and display No. 4 displays the total cumulative combination ratio. Further, in the display No. 5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed, and in the display No. 6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the immediately preceding 60,000 prize balls is displayed. Will be done.

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

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

When the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, "y6." Is displayed on the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit, and when the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed, the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. "Y7." Is displayed on the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit. When the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. When is displayed, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit.

When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." Is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit, and the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. Is displayed with "A7." On the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the total of the display No. 4 is displayed. When the cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed, the total cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display unit and the fourth digit display unit.

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

Further, the display of the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 is based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, and the set values set at that time. It is possible to change the display of the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 in order.

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

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

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-5 to 8-7 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is off (when the door is closed) (N in step 112IWS011) or when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), from the clear switch. When the output signal of is off (N in step 112IWS013), the process proceeds to the loop process without shifting to the step 120AKSA01. Before entering the loop process, the control of transmitting the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (the process of step 112IWS010) may be executed.

When the processes of steps 112IWS006 to S013 are executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 112IW (N in steps 112IWS007 and S008), or the factory default settings are maintained (step 112IWS007, S008). In the case of 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 112IWS009), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 open. On condition that, the set value after step 120 AKSA03 can be changed, and then the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the gaming control does not proceed.

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

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

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

If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03). Here, when the setting key 112IW051 is on, the process for confirming the setting (setting confirmation process) or the process for changing the setting (setting change) depends on the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, the on / off of the clear switch). Process) is executed. It should be noted that the error processing may be executed when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned off while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed.

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

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting change command or the setting confirmation command, it controls to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed (for example, the image display device 5 displays a predetermined image or displays a predetermined image. A predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

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

In step 120 AKSA07, when the set value is the factory default value, the set value is set to "1" as the initial value, but other set values may be set as the initial value. Also, when there is a RAM error error such as when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or when the backup data is not normal (for example, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed), the set value is set to the initial value "1". You may try to do it. In this case, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed (when step 112IWS006; Yes, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No), the RAM error flag is set, and in step 120AKSA06, the RAM error flag is set. May be determined whether or not is on.

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

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09; Yes), the setting changing flag is set (step 120AKSA10).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11; Yes), the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated (step 120AKSA12). The set value is updated every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated (pressed). For example, if the set value is "1", it is updated to "2", if the set value is "2", it is updated to "3", and if the set value is "3", it is updated to "1". Just update. A specific setting value may be specified by operating the setting changeover switch 112IW052.

If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA09; No), it means that the setting has been confirmed, so the process related to the setting change is not executed. In this case, or when the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on (step 120AKSA11; No), it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is turned off after the processing of step 120AKSA12 is executed. (Step 120 AKSA13).

If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains ON (step 120AKSA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08 to continue the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. When the set value is updated in step 120AKSA12, the process of step 120AKSA08 is executed again, so that the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

When the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off (step 120AKSA13; Yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14; Yes), the setting changing flag is reset (step 120AKSA15), and a setting change end command indicating that the setting change is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA16). ).

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

After that, the display of the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 is erased (step 120AKSA18), and the set value command indicating the set value is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). The setting value command may be sent only when the setting value is updated.

Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120 AKSA19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120 AKSA19; Yes), the RAM clear process is executed (step 120 AKSA 20). In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear processing, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the connection ratio and the combination are cleared. Information for performance display such as ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared and are retained.

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

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

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

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

Further, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are set to a mode in which they are not displayed during the normal game (for example, a mode in which all segments of the 7-segment LED are turned on or blinked). May be good. By notifying the player using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is preferable. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may have different modes between the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

If the power is turned off during the execution of the setting change processing, the setting change processing is executed again and the updated setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) unless the setting change is completed. , You may make an error. Specifically, at the start of the setting change process, the setting change flag (which is not erased even if the RAM is cleared) is stored in the same backup RAM as the backup RAM that stores the setting value, and the setting change is performed at the end of the setting change process. If the flag is turned off and the setting change flag is turned on when executing a process other than the setting change process (for example, the game control main process), an error occurs. As described above, in a situation where the setting change process does not proceed normally in the middle, the store clerk at the amusement park may mistakenly think that the setting change has been completed even though it has not been completed. In such a case, it is possible to guarantee the reliable completion of the setting change by setting an error if the setting change is not completed.

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

FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 8-8, when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (furthermore, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If so, the setting change process (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step 120AKSA20, etc.) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the recovery process (step 112IWS024) is executed if the clear switch is off. Is executed.

In this embodiment, in the game control main processing shown in FIGS. 8-5 to 8-7, branching is performed according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) while sharing some of the processing. So, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the recovery process has been executed, but each of them may be modularized and executed as an individual process.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), when the power is turned off (powered off) by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. If the big winning opening is being opened during a big hit game or the like at the timing when the power is turned off, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), when the store clerk of the game hall turns on the power while operating the clear switch (in the case of Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set to, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (D), the CPU 103 each time it detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by a clerk of the amusement park or the like. The numerical value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is sequentially updated (for example, every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated, it is updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → ...).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (E), the CPU 103 sets the set value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like. Store (update storage) in the backup area of. At this time, the CPU 103 tells the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, and the total cumulative combination ratio of the set values set at that time. Display base 1 and base 2. Also, RAM
When the hold storage is stored in the backup area of 102, the hold storage is cleared. Further, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 8-9 (A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. As the memory about the jackpot is erased, the jackpot remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 finishes the setting change process, and is in a state where the game can be played, that is, a state in which the fluctuation display result, the jackpot type, the lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern, the payout of the prize ball, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (F), the CPU 103 displays "EE" on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 in which the set value is stored. It is possible to make it.

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

(Explanation of feature 53AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 53AK will be described. The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 53AK can be changed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose settings can be changed, it is possible to set any of a plurality of set values, and it is possible to control the advantageous state (big hit gaming state) at different ratios according to the set set values. In the feature unit 53AK, it is possible to execute a notice effect that announces / suggests that the display result will be a big hit (controlled in the big hit game state) during the execution of the variable display.

When the variable display is started, the advance notice effect is determined in the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG. 7 depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose setting can be changed, the larger the setting value, the higher the probability of a big hit. The notice effect (especially the highly reliable notice effect that becomes a big hit) is easy to be executed when the display result becomes a big hit, so if the execution presence or absence is determined at an equal ratio regardless of the set value, the set value The higher the value, the higher the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect. In this embodiment, the reliability refers to the jackpot reliability, and refers to the ratio of jackpots when the advance notice effect is executed.

Therefore, there is a risk that the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect may differ from the intended ones due to blurring due to the set value, or the reliability may change and the player may be confused. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 53AK, by adjusting (changing) the execution rate of the advance notice effect according to the set value, at least one of the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect is in the same or substantially the same range. It is adjusted within. As a result, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect can be intended, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the advance notice effect. In addition, it is possible to prevent the set value from being unnecessarily suggested depending on the execution frequency of the advance notice effect.

In addition, when adjusting the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect, it may be difficult to completely match the ratios after the decimal point. Therefore, the invention according to the feature portion 53AK includes not only those having the same appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect but also those adjusted within substantially the same range. It should be noted that if the range is substantially the same, the same effect as in the case of the same can be obtained. The substantially same range may be within a predetermined range, within a predetermined error range (for example, plus or minus 5%, etc.), or the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect perceived by the player. May be within substantially the same range so that they are perceived to be the same.

FIG. 9-1 is a diagram showing an example of the execution rate, the appearance rate, and the reliability of the notice X as the notice effect of the feature unit 53AK. FIG. 9-1 (A) shows an example in the case where the appearance rate and reliability of the notice X are not adjusted. In this embodiment, three stages of "1" to "3" are provided as set values. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in this embodiment, the jackpot probability a is "1/300" when the set value is "1", "1/250" when the set value is "2", and the set value. In the case of "3", it is "1/200". The execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit is "50/100" regardless of the set value. Therefore, the rate at which the notice X is executed and becomes a big hit (ratio to the total variation) A (= big hit probability a x execution rate b) is "1/600" when the set value is "1" and the set value is "2". In the case of, it is "1/500", and in the case of the set value "3", it is "1/400".

The loss probability c (= 1-big hit probability a) is "299/300" when the set value is "1", "249/250" when the set value is "2", and "199" when the set value is "3". / 200 ". The execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "1/100". Therefore, the ratio (ratio to total variation) B (= loss probability c × execution ratio d) in which the notice X is executed and becomes a loss is about “1/100” in any of the set values.

The appearance rate C (= A + B) of the notice X in total variation is "7/600" when the set value is "1", "6/500" when the set value is "2", and "5" when the set value is "3". / 400 ". The reliability D (= A / C) of the notice X is "1/7" (about 14%) when the set value is "1" and "1/6" (about 17%) when the set value is "2". ), In the case of the set value "3", it is "1/5" (20%).

As described above, when the execution rate of the advance notice effect (notice X) is the same regardless of the set value without adjustment, the higher the set value, the higher the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect. In particular, when the reliability is based on the case of the set value "2", an error of about plus or minus 3% occurs.

FIG. 9-1 (B) shows an example in which the appearance rate and reliability of the notice X are adjusted to be the same. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), unlike the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit is "60/100" when the set value is "1". When the set value is "2", it is "50/100", and when the set value is "3", it is "40/100". Further, the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "3/299" when the set value is "1", "2.5 / 249" when the set value is "2", and "2" when the set value is "3". / 199 ".

By doing so, the appearance rate C of the notice X in total variation becomes "6/500" regardless of the set value. Further, the reliability D of the notice X is "1/6" regardless of the set value. As a result, it is possible to prevent the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect from changing according to the set value, resulting in an unintended ratio, and it is possible to preferably execute the advance notice effect. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the advance notice effect.

In this embodiment, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice X are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value as the notice effect, but a comparison like the notice X among a plurality of types of notice effects is made. Such adjustments are made for highly reliable notice effects and special notice effects (that is, some notice effects) that are the highlights, and for other notice effects, the execution ratio is not adjusted, depending on the set value. The appearance rate and reliability may be changed. That is, other notice effects may be executed at the same execution ratio regardless of the set value. By doing so, compared to the case of adjusting the appearance rate and the reliability of all the notice effects, the burden of adjusting the appearance rate and the reliability is generated, and the processing burden of determining whether or not the notice effect is executed is generated. Can be prevented from increasing.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is different, but even if they are the same as shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the notice X is different. The rate B that is executed and becomes a loss is "1/100", which is substantially the same for all the set values, and the appearance rate C of the notice X is also substantially the same (about 1.17% to 1.25%). , The execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

In this case, by adjusting only the execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit, the appearance rate C and the reliability D of the notice X can be set to the same or substantially the same range. In this way, by making the execution rate of the notice effect at the time of loss, which accounts for most of the total variation, common, it is not necessary to determine the set value for each change of loss and make the execution rate different. The control burden for executing the above can be reduced.

FIG. 9-1 (C) shows an example when the appearance rates of the notice X are adjusted to be the same. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), unlike the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "2.5 / 299" when the set value is "1". , "2/249" when the set value is "2", and "1.5 / 199" when the set value is "3". The execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit remains "50/100" regardless of the set value.

By doing so, the appearance rate C of the notice X in total variation becomes "1/100" regardless of the set value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or suggesting the set value unnecessarily depending on the execution frequency of the advance notice effect. Further, the occupancy rate of the notice X in the case of a big hit can be made common, and a suitable appearance rate in the case of a big hit can be maintained.

In this case, the appearance rate C of the notice X is common regardless of the set value, but as shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the reliability of the notice X changes according to the set value. Become. By doing so, it is possible to provide playability according to the set value. Further, as the number of appearances of the notice X increases, the reliability can be estimated and the set value can also be estimated, so that the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be expected to improve. By matching the appearance rates, the reliability according to the set value may change relatively large (about plus or minus 10%) such as 30% to 50%. This makes it easier to guess the set value.

FIG. 9-1 (D) shows an example when the reliability of the notice X is adjusted to be the same. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), unlike the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is "2.5 / 299" when the set value is "1". , "2.5 / 249" when the set value is "2", and "2.5 / 199" when the set value is "3". The execution ratio b of the notice X at the time of a big hit remains "50/100" regardless of the set value.

By doing so, the reliability D of the notice X becomes "1/6" regardless of the set value. By doing so, the same reliability can be notified by the notice X regardless of the set value. Further, the occupancy rate of the notice X in the case of a big hit can be made common, and a suitable appearance rate in the case of a big hit can be maintained.

In this case, the reliability D of the notice X is common regardless of the set value, but as shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), the appearance rate of the notice X changes according to the set value. Become. By doing so, it is possible to provide playability according to the set value. Further, as the number of appearances of the notice X increases, the set value can be estimated, so that the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be expected to improve.

In FIG. 9-1 (D), the reliability of the notice X is adjusted to be the same regardless of the set value by making the execution rate of the notice X at the time of loss different according to the set value. However, by assuming that the execution rate of the notice X at the time of loss is the same regardless of the set value and the execution rate of the notice X at the time of a big hit is different according to the set value, the reliability of the notice X is the same regardless of the set value. It may be adjusted so as to be. In this way, by making the execution rate of the notice effect at the time of loss, which accounts for most of the total variation, common, it is not necessary to determine the set value for each change of loss and make the execution rate different. The control burden for executing the above can be reduced.

The jackpot probabilities a shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A) to 9 (D) and the adjustment examples of the advance notice execution ratios b and d are examples. In order to make at least one of the appearance rate C and the reliability D the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value, the appearance rate C and the reliability D should be the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value. In addition, at least one of the advance notice execution ratios b and d may be changed according to the set value. That is, when the appearance rates C are the same (substantially the same), the execution rate of the notice is such that the appearance rates C = a × b + (1-a) × d are the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value. At least one of b and d may be adjusted. When the reliability D of the advance notice effect is the same (substantially the same), the reliability D of the advance notice effect D = (a × b) / (a × b + (1-a) × d) regardless of the set value. At least one of the advance notice execution ratios b and d may be adjusted so that they are the same (substantially the same).

In the execution ratio shown in FIG. 9-1, the execution ratio according to the jackpot type was not considered, but when there are a plurality of jackpot types, the execution ratio of the advance notice effect (notice X) is set according to the jackpot type. It may be different. For example, the jackpot probability a is the same as that shown in FIG. 9-1, and there are normal jackpots and probabilistic jackpots as jackpot types, and when the jackpot is equal to any of the jackpot types (50%). explain.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the normal jackpot probability a1 and the probability variation jackpot probability a2 are each half of the jackpot probability a in FIG. 9-1. Then, in this example, the execution ratio b1 of the notice X at the time of a normal big hit is "60/100" when the set value is "1", "50/100" when the set value is "2", and the set value "3". In the case, it is "40/100". Therefore, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A1 (= normal jackpot probability a1 x execution ratio b1) at which the notice X is executed and becomes a normal jackpot is "1/1000" regardless of the set value.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the execution ratio b2 of the notice X at the time of the probability variation big hit is 50/100 (unadjusted) regardless of the set value. Therefore, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A2 (= probability variation jackpot probability a2 x execution ratio b2) when the notice X is executed and becomes a probability variation jackpot is "1/1200" when the set value is "1", and the set value " In the case of "2", it is "1/1000", and in the case of the set value "3", it is "1/800". Then, the ratio (ratio to total variation) A (= A1 + A2) when the notice X is executed and becomes a big hit is "44/24000" when the set value is "1" and "48/24000" when the set value is "2". , In the case of the set value "3", it is "54/24000".

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the execution ratio d of the notice X at the time of loss is “196 / (299 × 80)” when the set value is “1” and “2” when the set value is “2”. 192 / (249 × 96) ”, and in the case of the set value“ 3 ”, it is“ 186 / (199 × 120) ”. Therefore, the rate at which the notice X is executed and the result is lost (ratio to the total variation) is "196/24000" when the set value is "1", "192/24000" when the set value is "2", and the set value " In the case of "3", it is "186/24000".

As a result of the above, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the appearance rate C (= A + B) of the notice X in total variation is "1/100" regardless of the set value. In this way, when there are multiple jackpot types, by making the execution rate of the notice effect different for each jackpot type, the appearance rate of the notice effect can be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. It may be. By doing so, when the advance notice effect is executed while the execution rate of the advance notice effect is within the same or substantially the same range, the ratio of which jackpot type is used differs depending on the set value. It is expected that a specific jackpot (for example, a probabilistic jackpot) will be obtained by executing the advance notice effect.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-2, the appearance rate of the notice X was adjusted to be the same (substantially the same) by making the execution rate of the notice X at the time of a normal big hit different, but other big hit types and loss. The appearance rate C of the notice X may be adjusted to be the same (substantially the same) by making the execution rate of the time different. That is, d may be adjusted with at least one of the advance notice execution rates b1 and b2 so that the appearance rate C = a1 × b1 + a2 × b2 + c × d of the notice X is the same (substantially the same).

Further, the reliability D of the notice X may be the same (substantially the same) by making the execution rate of the notice X different according to the jackpot type. In this case, the reliability D = (a1 × b1 + a2 × b2) / (a1 × b1 + a2 × b2 + ((1-a1-a2) × d)) of the advance notice effect is the same (substantially the same) regardless of the set value. As described above, at least one of the advance notice execution ratios b1 and b2 and d may be adjusted. By doing so, the advance notice effect is executed while keeping the reliability of the advance notice effect within the same or substantially the same range. In this case, since the ratio of which jackpot type is selected differs depending on the set value, it is expected that a specific jackpot (for example, a probabilistic jackpot) will be obtained by executing the advance notice effect according to the set value.

Further, for some of the advance notice effects, the execution rate of the specific jackpot type may be executed at the same execution rate regardless of the set value. For example, there are two types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot (50% of the distribution of the jackpot type), and as a warning effect, a notice Y for notifying that the jackpot will be a probabilistic jackpot may be executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the case of a normal big hit or loss, the execution rate of the notice Y is 0/100 (0%) regardless of the set value. On the other hand, the execution rate b2 of the notice Y at the time of the probability variation big hit is "60/100" when the set value is "1", "50/100" when the set value is "2", and "40 / 100" when the set value is "3". It is "100". The jackpot probability is the same as the example shown in FIG. 9-1. Therefore, the appearance rate of the total variation notice Y is "1/1000" regardless of the set value. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice Y notifying that the probability variation jackpot will occur at the time of the probability variation jackpot at the same appearance rate regardless of the set value. In addition, it can be announced that it will be a probable change jackpot regardless of the set value. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, the notice Y is not executed regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced. Although not shown, the notice Y is executed only at the time of the probability change big hit, so the reliability is 100%.

A notice effect for notifying that it will be a probable big hit may be executed at the time of loss. For example, as a notice effect, when the notice Z for notifying that the probability variation jackpot will be executed is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-4, in the case of the normal jackpot, the execution rate of the notice Z is 0 regardless of the set value. It becomes / 100 (0%). On the other hand, the execution rate b2 of the notice Z at the time of the probabilistic big hit is the same as the execution rate of the notice Y shown in FIG. 9-3, and the rate at which the notice Z is executed and becomes a big hit is "1" regardless of the set value. It is "/ 1000". The execution rate d of the notice Z at the time of loss is "3/2990" when the set value is "1", "2.5 / 2490" when the set value is "2", and "2" when the set value is "3". / 1990 ". The ratio B at which the notice Y is executed and the result is lost is "1/1000" in any of the set values.

By doing so, the appearance rate C of the notice Z in total variation becomes "2/1000" regardless of the set value. Further, the reliability D of the notice Z is "1/2" regardless of the set value. As a result, it is possible to prevent the appearance rate and reliability of the notice Z from changing according to the set value and becoming an unintended ratio, and if a big hit occurs, a notice that the probability change big hit will be announced. Z can be preferably performed. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, the notice Z is not executed regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced. It should be noted that either the appearance rate of the notice Z or the reliability may differ depending on the set value.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation of the advance notice effect in 53AK will be described. The lower arrow in FIG. 9-5 (A) indicates that the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the image display device 5. It shows that there is. When it is decided to execute the advance notice X as the advance notice effect, the character image 53AK001 as shown in FIG. 9-5 (B) is a line saying "chance" during the execution of each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. Notice X is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that there is a high possibility that the player will be controlled in an advantageous state. In particular, when the reliability is adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value, the player can recognize that there is a high possibility that the player will be controlled in an advantageous state without being aware of the set value. ..

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped, and the reach is established. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), the characters "Super Reach!" Are displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the reach effect of the super reach in which the characters confront each other is displayed. To be started. During the reach effect of the super reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and executed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5.

Then, for example, immediately before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (F), the notice Y or the notice Z in which the character image 53AK002 issues the line "probability change !?" is executed. To. As a result, the player expects to be a probabilistic jackpot. In particular, if it is a notice Y, it will be confirmed that it will be a probable change jackpot, so that the interest will be improved.

In addition, when both the notice Y and the notice Z can be executed, it is a production that gives a notice and suggests that both will be a probabilistic jackpot, but the display color and the lines of the lines are so that the player can distinguish them. It is preferable to make some production modes such as contents different.

After that, when the display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (G), it is displayed that the ally character has won, and as shown in FIG. 9-5 (H), with the big hit combination. The decorative pattern is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the effect mode of the advance notice effect shown in FIG. 9-5 is an example, and any effect mode may be used as long as it can suggest and give notice of a big hit or a probabilistic big hit.

(Modification example of feature part 53AK)
This feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, three stages of 1 to 3 are provided as the set value, but the set value may be 2 stages or less or 4 stages or more (for example, 6 stages). Further, the larger the set value is, the more advantageous the jackpot probability is for the player, but the smaller the set value is, the more advantageous the jackpot probability is for the player. Further, the jackpot probability according to the set value shown in FIG. 9-1 and the like is also an example, and it is sufficient that the jackpot probability is stepwise according to the set value.

In the above embodiment, the execution rate of the advance notice effect is set to the set value so that at least one of the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect of all the set values (set values 1 to 3) is within the same or substantially the same range. It was changed (adjusted) according to the situation, but of the multiple types of setting values, at least one of the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect of some of the setting values should be within the same or substantially the same range. You may. For example, even if at least one of the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect of the first set value (for example, set value 1) and the second set value (for example, set value 2) is within the same or substantially the same range. Good. Further, when the set value is in 6 stages, at least one of the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect of the first set value group (for example, set values 1 to 3) is set to be the same or substantially the same range. , At least one of the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect of the second set value group (for example, set values 4 to 6) may be the same or substantially the same range.

In the above embodiment, as the specific effect, the appearance rate and reliability of at least a part of the notice effects are set to be the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value, but the specific effect is controlled to an advantageous state. It may be another production that suggests that. For example, when the type of reach effect and the number of pseudo-reams are determined on the side of the effect control board 12, the type of reach effect and the determination ratio of the number of pseudo-reams are different depending on the set value. Instead, the appearance rate and reliability of each reach effect, and the appearance rate and reliability of each pseudo-ream number may be controlled to be the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value.

Further, when determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, a table to which different execution ratios are assigned to each set value may be used to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, or to determine the advance notice effect. A reference table may be provided, a table corresponding to the set value may be calculated in the table, and a table corresponding to the set value may be generated, and whether or not the advance notice effect is executed may be determined using the generated table.

The execution rate, appearance rate, and reliability of the advance notice effect shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4 are examples, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, as the advance notice effect, other advance notice effects other than the advance notice effects shown in the above embodiment may be feasible. In such other notice effects, the appearance rate and reliability may be the same or within substantially the same range regardless of the set value, and some or all of the other notice effects may be set to the set value. Regardless, the appearance rate and reliability may be changed according to the set value as the same execution rate. For example, among the notice effects, for the notice effects with relatively high reliability, the appearance rate and reliability are set to be the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value, and the reliability is relatively low or the appearance rate is low. For high notice effects, the same execution rate may be used regardless of the set value. By doing so, the control burden regarding the determination of whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is reduced as compared with the case where the appearance rate and the reliability are the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value for all the advance notice effects. Can be mitigated.

In addition, for a specific advance notice effect among a plurality of types of advance notice effects, it is executed even if some setting values are lost, and if it is another set value, it is not executed (or is executed) if it is lost. It may be difficult). For example, a specific advance notice effect with high reliability (for example, jackpot probability of 90% or more) is not executed at the time of loss in the case of a low setting value (for example, 1 to 3 in the case of 6 stages), and a high setting value (for example, 1 to 3) is not executed. In the case of 4 to 6) in the case of 6 steps, it may be possible to execute at the time of loss. By doing so, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect by losing even though the specific advance notice effect has been executed, and it is possible to suggest and notify that the set value is high.

In the figures shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the execution ratio of the advance notice X is shown as the advance notice effect, but after deciding whether or not to execute the advance notice effect according to the display result, the type of the advance notice effect (effect pattern). ) May be determined. In this case, when determining the type of advance notice effect, the execution ratio of each advance notice effect is set to the set value so that the appearance rate and reliability of each advance notice effect are within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. It may be different depending on it.

In the above embodiment, whether or not the advance notice is executed is determined regardless of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss, but at the time of loss, depending on the fluctuation pattern (presence / absence and type of reach, presence / absence and number of pseudo-reams), The execution ratio of the advance notice effect may be different.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is not considered, but even in the probabilistic state, the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. Further, depending on the game state, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. For example, in a probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability of a big hit is high and the advance notice effect is easily executed, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. Such adjustment may not be performed in the normal state (low probability state). Further, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect (specific advance notice effect) may be different between different gaming states, or may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range. For example, if it is difficult to distinguish between the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state due to the common background, etc. ) May be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range. Further, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect (specific notice effect) may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game state in which the appearance is indistinguishable from being recognized depending on the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect.

In the above embodiment, when there are a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot as the jackpot type, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value according to the jackpot type. It was. The difference in the jackpot type may be the difference in the number of rounds of the jackpot, or the difference in the length of the time saving state or the probability variation state controlled by the jackpot gaming state.

When a small hit is provided as a display result and the advance notice effect is executed even when the small hit occurs, the execution ratio of the advance notice effect at the time of a big hit or a loss is made different according to the set value as in the above embodiment. In addition, by making the execution rate of the advance notice effect at the time of a small hit different according to the set value, the appearance rate and reliability of the advance notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. .. For example, in a gaming machine in which a specific area is provided in the winning opening opened in the small hit game state and the game machine is controlled to the big hit game state based on passing through the specific area in the small hit game state, it is announced that the small hit will be obtained. Since it can be said that the advance notice effect is a big hit, the appearance rate and the reliability of the advance notice effect for announcing a small hit may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value. In this case, when changing the small hit probability according to the set value, the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect can be changed by changing the execution rate of the notice effect in consideration of the small hit probability according to the set value. You just have to adjust the degree. Specifically, by considering the jackpot probability, the small hit probability, and the loss probability according to the set value, the execution rate of the notice effect at the time of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss is made different according to the set value. The appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect may be adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value.

When the advance notice effect can be executed for each of the multiple variations of the pseudo-ream, the appearance rate and reliability are adjusted within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value only for the advance notice effect in the final change of the pseudo-ream. You may. By doing so, it is possible to easily design the advance notice effect and reduce the processing load as compared with the case of adjusting the appearance rate and the reliability for all the fluctuations of the pseudo-ream.

In the above embodiment, only the jackpot probability changes depending on the set value, but the effect mode and the effect execution ratio may be different depending on the set value on the effect control board 12. For example, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, different reach effects or effects during variable display such as pseudo-ream may be executed based on the set value. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a set value for the effect mode depending on the execution rate of the effect.

A part or all of the configuration of the embodiment and the configuration of the modified example according to the feature portion 53AK may be appropriately combined.

(Explanation of means relating to feature portion 53AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 53AK is
It can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3 or set values 1 to 6, etc.), and is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot) that is advantageous to the player at a different ratio depending on the set set value. A gaming machine that can be controlled to the gaming state (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature portion 53AK).
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, notice X, notice Y, notice Z, etc.) suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state is provided.
The specific effect executing means has an appearance rate of the specific effect when the set value is the first set value and an appearance of the specific effect when the set value is a second set value different from the first set value. The specific effect is executed so that the rate and the rate are within the same or substantially the same range (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B) and 9-3, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-3).
According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be executed at a common appearance rate regardless of the set value, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific effect executing means makes the execution ratio of the specific effect when it is not controlled to the advantageous state different according to the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), (C), 9-2, 9). -4) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific effect can be suitably adjusted while maintaining the appearance rate of the specific effect when controlled in an advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific effect executing means makes the execution ratio of the specific effect when controlled to the advantageous state different according to the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), 9-2 to 9-4). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific effect can be preferably adjusted.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The ratio (for example, reliability) controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed is within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), 9). -3, Fig. 9-4) may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the specific effect is executed with the same appearance rate and reliability regardless of the set value, and the control is performed in an advantageous state, so that the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed may be changed depending on the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (C) and 9-2).
According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific effect is adjusted, but the reliability is changed, so that it is possible to provide a game playability in which the reliability is estimated, and the interest is improved.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
There are a plurality of types of the above-mentioned advantageous states having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect execution means may make the execution ratio of the specific effect different depending on the set value for each type of the controlled advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained according to the set value by executing the specific effect, and the interest will be improved. In addition, it is possible to suggest a set value depending on the type of specific effect, which improves the interest.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
There are a plurality of types of the above-mentioned advantageous states having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect execution means may not change the execution ratio of the specific effect when controlled to the specific advantageous state regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, by executing the specific effect, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained regardless of the set value, and the interest will be improved.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 54AK)
Further, the feature portion 53AK includes an invention relating to the feature portion 54AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 54AK is
It can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 3 or set values 1 to 6, etc.), and is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot) that is advantageous to the player at a different ratio depending on the set set value. A gaming machine that can be controlled (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature portion 54AK).
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, notice X, notice Y, notice Z, etc.) suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state is provided.
The specific effect executing means has a rate of being controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed when the set value is the first set value, and a second setting value different from the first set value. The specific effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state when the specific effect is executed at the set value is within the same or substantially the same range (for example, FIG. 9-1 (Fig. 9-1). B), (D), FIG. 9-4).
According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be executed with a common reliability (ratio controlled to an advantageous state) regardless of the set value, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific effect executing means makes the execution ratio of the specific effect when it is not controlled to the advantageous state different according to the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), (D), 9-4). You may.
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the specific effect can be suitably adjusted while maintaining the appearance rate of the specific effect when controlled in an advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific effect executing means may have different execution ratios of the specific effect when controlled to the advantageous state according to a set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B) and 9-4). ..
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the specific effect can be suitably adjusted.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The appearance rate of the specific effect may be within the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-1 (B), 9-3, 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the specific effect is executed with the same appearance rate and reliability regardless of the set value, and the control is performed in an advantageous state, so that the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The appearance rate of the specific effect may be changed depending on the set value (for example, FIG. 9-1 (D)).
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the specific effect is adjusted, but the appearance rate changes, so that the interest is improved.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
There are a plurality of types of the above-mentioned advantageous states having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect execution means may make the execution ratio of the specific effect different depending on the set value for each type of the controlled advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained according to the set value by executing the specific effect, and the interest will be improved. In addition, it is possible to suggest a set value depending on the type of specific effect, which improves the interest.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
There are a plurality of types of the above-mentioned advantageous states having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The specific effect execution means may not change the execution ratio of the specific effect when controlled to the specific advantageous state regardless of the set value (for example, FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4).
According to such a configuration, by executing the specific effect, it can be expected that a specific advantageous state will be obtained regardless of the set value, and the interest will be improved.

(Explanation of feature 57AK)
Subsequently, the feature 57AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 57AK can display a hold display corresponding to the held variable display before execution and an active display corresponding to the variable display during execution as specific displays corresponding to the variable display. In addition, it is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect (hold change notice) that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display.

In addition, it is possible to execute a zone effect that shifts to the effect zone, which indicates that the effect state is different from the normal effect state (when the power is turned on, etc.) and is advantageous for the player. During the zone effect, the image display device 5 is displayed to indicate that the zone has been moved to the zone on the effect. The zone effect can be executed over a plurality of variable displays, and it is possible to notify that the player is in an advantageous state over a plurality of variable displays. Such a zone effect is also executed as a pre-reading advance notice effect indicating that it is advantageous (high hit reliability, etc.) based on the variable display before execution.

In this embodiment, a display change high probability zone indicating that the display mode of the specific display is likely to change is provided as a zone for the effect. The zone effect of the display change high probability zone is also called a specific effect. In the case of the display change high probability zone (during execution of the specific effect), the pending change notice is executed and the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than in the case of not in the display change high probability zone. As a result, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the player can expect that the display mode of the specific display changes, that is, a big hit.

Further, in the feature unit 57AK, by shifting from the display change high probability zone to the normal effect state, the display mode changes in the display change high probability zone even after the display change high probability zone (execution of the specific effect) is completed. The display mode of the specific display is more likely to change due to the execution of the pending change notice than the specific display in which the display mode does not change in the display change high probability zone. As a result, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will change further even after the display change high probability zone ends, so that the player's expectations can be suppressed while suppressing the player's disappointment due to the end of the display change high probability zone. The feeling can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

In the feature unit 57AK, in addition to the display change high probability zone as a production zone, a chance zone indicating that the probability of becoming a big hit is high is provided. The zone production of the chance zone is also called a special production. As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of zones are provided, and it is possible to shift to any zone as a zone effect. The details of the chance zone will be described later.

FIG. 10-1 is a diagram showing an example of the production operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature portion 57AK. In FIG. 10-1 (A), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 "left", "middle", and "right" by the downward arrow. It shows that there is. The image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 57AK001 for displaying the active display and a hold display area 57AK002 for displaying the hold display. In the hold display area 57AK002, up to four hold displays can be displayed according to the maximum number of holds, and the right side corresponds to the old hold information and the left side corresponds to the new hold information. When the variable display ends and the next variable display is executed, the active display is erased and all specific displays (hold display and active display) are shifted to the right.

In FIG. 10-1 (A), two hold displays are displayed. Here, the active display and the hold display are all displayed as white circles, which is a normal mode. In addition, the zone effect has not been executed, and it is in a normal effect state.

Here, when the game ball enters the winning ball device 6A, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), the hold display is increased by one to a total of three. Further, since it is decided to shift to the display change high probability zone here, the zone display 57AK003 indicating that the display change high probability zone is displayed is displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5, and is controlled by the display change high probability zone. To.

After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), at the timing when the combination of the decorative symbols of the loss is stopped and the hold display (specific display) shifts, the image of the star with respect to the second hold display. An effect (change suggestion effect) in which 57AK004 moves and acts (collisions) is executed. In the display change high probability zone, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display (specific display) of the action target changes (the hold change notice is executed) by such a change suggestion effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (D), the display mode of the hold display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, blue.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (E), at the timing when the combination of the decorative symbols of the loss is stopped and the hold display (specific display) shifts, the change suggestion effect is applied to the first hold display. Will be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (F), the display mode of the hold display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, green.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (G), the change suggestion effect is executed for the active display at the timing when the combination of the decorative symbols of the loss is stopped and the first hold display shifts to the active display. To. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (H), the display mode of the active display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, purple.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (I), the change suggestion effect is executed for the active display at the timing when the reach is established in the variable display corresponding to the active display. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (J), the display mode of the active display, which is the target of the change suggestion effect, changes to, for example, red. At this time, the zone display 57AK003 is erased, and the control to the display change high probability zone ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the display change high probability zone ends in the middle of the variable display of the target (variable display corresponding to the start winning prize that triggered the execution of the zone effect).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (K), at the timing of developing to super reach, the display mode of the active display changes to, for example, gold without executing the change suggestion effect.

In this way, when the zone shifts to the display change high probability zone, the display mode of the specific display is likely to change. Therefore, by shifting to the display change high probability zone, the player can expect that the display mode of the specific display will change or become a big hit. Further, even after the display change high probability zone ends, the change timing of the specific display (FIG. 10-1 (K)) is provided, and the display mode has changed before the end of the display change high probability zone. Is more likely to change the display mode even after the end of the display change high probability zone than the specific display in which the display mode has not changed. As a result, the player's disappointment due to the end of the display change high probability zone can be suppressed, and the player's expectation can be maintained even after the display change high probability zone ends, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Display change Even when the zone is not in the high probability zone, the hold display notice may be executed and the display mode of the specific display may change. However, the specific display in which the display mode is changed in the display change high probability zone is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode is changed in the case where the display change is not in the high probability zone. That is, the number of times the specific display changes is likely to increase during the display change high probability zone. As a result, during the display change high probability zone, many successful experiences such as a change in the display mode of the specific display can be enjoyed, so that the interest in the display change high probability zone can be improved. It should be noted that the specific display whose display mode has changed in the case of the display change high probability zone is more than the specific display in which the display mode has changed even after the display change high probability zone ends. The display mode is easy to change. As a result, the player's disappointment due to the end of the display change high probability zone can be suppressed, and the player's expectation can be maintained even after the display change high probability zone ends, so that the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, the change timing of the display mode of the specific display is a predetermined timing during the shift of the specific display and a predetermined timing during the active display. Further, in this embodiment, a change suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes is executed. In particular, during the display change high probability zone, it is always executed at all timings where the specific display can change. In addition, in FIG. 10-1, the display mode of the specific display always changes (change succeeds) after the change suggestion effect is executed, but it may not change (change fails). .. That is, there are cases where the change suggestion effect is not good. By doing so, it is possible to effectively incite the change in the display mode of the specific display in the display change high probability zone, and the effect of the effect is improved.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the change suggestion effect is not executed unless the display change high probability zone is executed. Even when the display change is not in the high probability zone, the change suggestion effect may be executed. In this case, the execution rate of the change suggestion effect when it is not in the display change high probability zone may be lower than in the case where it is not in the display change high probability zone. For example, by setting the execution rate of the change suggestion effect of Gase when it is not in the display change high probability zone to be lower than that in the case of the display change high probability zone (for example, the change suggestion effect of Gase is not executed), the relative time ratio. May be lowered.

It should be noted that the rate at which the display mode of the specific display changes (success rate) after the change suggestion effect is executed may be different depending on whether the display change is not in the high probability zone or in other cases. For example, the success rate may be higher or lower in the case where the display change is not in the high probability zone than in the other cases. Further, a plurality of production modes of the change suggestion effect may be provided so that the success rate and the ratio of the effect modes (number of stages) that change thereafter may differ depending on the effect mode of the change suggestion effect. By doing so, the change suggestion effect becomes various, and the player's expectation can be effectively fueled by the change suggestion effect.

Further, when the display change is not in the high probability zone, the execution mode of the change suggestion effect may be different. When it is not the display change high probability zone, the change suggestion effect of a different effect mode may be executed as in the case of the display change high probability zone. By doing so, the effect can be diversified and the effect can be improved.

Regardless of which zone the zone is, the execution rate of the change suggestion effect and the determination rate of the effect mode when the specific display is actually changed may be different. By doing so, in the display change high probability zone, the execution rate of the change suggestion effect is high, and the change suggestion effect of the mode in which the display mode of the specific display is high is easily executed. In addition, the success rate can be different depending on the presence or absence of the change suggestion effect and the mode of the effect.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the specific display process for displaying the specific display of the feature unit 57AK and executing the pending change notice. The specific display process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in, for example, the pre-reading notice setting process in step S161 of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. If the effect operation according to the present invention can be realized, the position (execution timing) of the corresponding display process is not limited to the read-ahead notice setting process.

In the specific display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the start winning is generated by the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening (step 57AKS001). In the process of step 57AKS001, it may be determined whether or not the start-up prize has occurred, for example, by determining whether or not the effect control command for designating the occurrence of the start-up prize has been received from the main board 11.

When it is determined that a start-up prize has occurred (step 57AKS001; Yes), the final display mode (final display mode) of the specific display corresponding to the start-up prize and the process of changing the display mode of the specific display (pending change notice) The display change pattern corresponding to the effect mode) is determined (step 57AKS002).

In the process of step 57AKS002, the display result and the variation category (rough classification of the variation pattern, etc.) are pre-read based on the effect control command for specifying the determination result of the look-ahead determination received at the start winning, and the final display mode and display are displayed. The change pattern is determined. In the process of step 57AKS002, by determining the final display mode and the display change pattern, it is determined whether or not the pending change notice is executed and the effect mode thereof. In this embodiment, a pending change notice in which the display mode changes a plurality of times may be executed between the time when the specific display is displayed and the time when the variable display corresponding to the specific display ends. After determining, the display change pattern (change process) corresponding to the final display mode is determined.

In step 57AKS002, first, the final display mode is determined according to the display result at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3, for example. In this embodiment, as a display mode (display color) of the specific display, as shown in FIG. 10-3, “white”, which is a normal mode before the execution of the change effect, and a notice mode that changes due to the pending change notice are used. Display modes of "blue", "green", "purple", "red", "gold", and "rainbow" are provided. Then, as shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 10-3, the display result (variable category) is different depending on which of "non-reach", "normal loss", "super reach loss", and "big hit". The final display mode is determined. In the decision ratio shown in FIG. 10-3, there is a possibility that the final display mode will be a big hit in the order of ("white" <) "blue" <"green" <"purple" <"red" <"gold" <"rainbow". There is a high possibility that (big hit reliability), super reach (super reach reliability), and reach will be established.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-3, the display modes of "white", "blue", "green", "purple", "red", "gold", and "rainbow" are set to "white", "blue", "green", and "rainbow", respectively. It is also referred to as "a", "b", "c", "d", "e", "f], and" g ". In this embodiment, a plurality of display modes of the specific display are provided depending on the difference in color, but a plurality of display modes of the specific display may be provided depending on the difference in shape, pattern, motif, and character. That is, the difference between "a" and "g" may be a difference in shape, pattern, motif, or character.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the display mode of the specific display remains "white" (when the final display mode is "white"), there is no big hit, and the big hit reliability is 0%. ing. When the display mode becomes "blue", there is a high possibility that reach will be established. When the display mode is "green", at least reach is established. Further, when the display mode is "purple", it is determined that the display mode is "super reach". However, when the final display mode is "blue" to "purple", the jackpot reliability is low.

When the display mode of the specific display is "red", the jackpot reliability is significantly higher (12 times or more) than in the case of "purple" or less. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the display mode is "red" or higher. When the display mode is "gold", the jackpot reliability is higher (60%), and when the display mode is "rainbow", it is confirmed that the jackpot is a big hit. In addition, since the display mode of "rainbow" is determined only at 7% at the time of big hit (generally 1/300 etc. in the normal state), its appearance rate is low and it is a rare production (premier production). It has become.

As described above, in this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display is subdivided, and eight stages of display modes are provided. Therefore, when the display change high probability zone is reached, the display mode can be designed to be easily changed (the number of changes is large), and the number of times the display can be changed can be increased. Further, in this embodiment, as the change timing (changeable timing) of the display mode of the specific display, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) and 10-4 (B), seven timings “ho 4” and “ho 3” are used. , "Ho 2", "Ho 1", "A 1", "A 2", "A 3" are provided. "Ho 4" is when it is displayed as the fourth hold display. "Holding 3" is when it is displayed as the third hold display (at the time of winning or shifting). "Holding 2" is when it is displayed as the second hold display (at the time of winning or shifting). "Holding 1" is when it is displayed as the first hold display (at the time of winning or shifting). "A1" is when it is displayed as an active display (at the time of winning or shifting). "A2" is when it is displayed as an active display, and changes such as the timing of the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol (when the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped due to the establishment of reach, and when all the symbols are temporarily stopped during the pseudo-continuous time). The timing of the first big hit in the middle, etc.). “A3” is when it is displayed as an active display, and when it develops into super reach (when the reach production of super reach starts, etc.).

As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of change stages and change timings of the specific display are provided. As a result, the frequency with which the display mode of the specific display changes can be increased, and the interest of the pending change notice can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), the control to the display change high probability zone is executed at any timing from "maintenance 4" to "a1" and ends at the timing of "a2". To do. Therefore, "A3" is always outside the display change high probability zone. Since "A3" is when developing into super reach, etc., by ending the display change high probability zone before developing into super reach, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated, and pay attention to the reach production of super reach. Can be made to. In addition, two or more change timings may be provided outside the display change high probability zone.

In the process of step 57AKS002, after the final display mode is determined, the display change pattern is determined according to the determined final display mode. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of display change patterns corresponding to the scenario of the change of the display mode of the specific display at each change timing are provided, and a plurality of display change patterns corresponding to the final change to the final display mode are provided. It is designed to select and decide from the types.

FIG. 10-5 is a diagram showing a part of the display change pattern of the feature portion 57AK. FIG. 10-5 (A) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is b (blue). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), in this embodiment, four types of display change patterns pt2-1, pt2-2, pt2-3, as display change patterns when the final display mode is b (blue). pt2-4 is provided. In FIG. 10-5, the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is shown. For example, the display change pattern pt2-1 is displayed in a (white) from "maintenance 4" to "a1", and indicates that it changes from a (white) to b (blue) in "a2". Further, it is shown that the display change pattern pt2-4 is displayed in b (blue) from "maintenance 4" to "a3".

When determining the display change pattern, one of the display change patterns is determined regardless of the current number of pending memories (that is, the number of pending display or active display at the time of winning). There is. Therefore, when the display change pattern is determined to be past the change timing when the display mode changes (when the number of reserved memories is less than the change timing when the display mode changes), the specific display is displayed in the changed display mode. Is displayed. Further, FIG. 10-5 also shows the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display, and the number of changes when the final display mode is b (blue) depends on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern. It will be 0 times or 1 time. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less and the display change pattern pt2-3 is determined, b "blue" is displayed from beginning to end, and the number of changes is 0.

FIG. 10-5 (B) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is c (green). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), in this embodiment, seven types of display change patterns pt3-1 to pt3-7 are provided as display change patterns when the final display mode is c (green). .. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is defined for each display change pattern. When the final display mode is c (green), the number of changes is 0 to 2 times depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern.

FIG. 10-5 (C) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is e (red). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), in this embodiment, 13 types of display change patterns pt5-1 to pt5-13 are provided as display change patterns when the final display mode is e (red). .. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is defined for each display change pattern. When the final display mode is e (red), the number of changes is 0 to 4 depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern.

FIG. 10-5 (D) shows a display change pattern when the final display mode is g (rainbow). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), in this embodiment, 10 types of display change patterns pt7-1 to pt7-10 are provided as display change patterns when the final display mode is g (rainbow). .. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), the display mode of the specific display at each change timing is defined for each display change pattern. When the final display mode is g (rainbow), the number of changes is 1 to 6 times depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning and the display change pattern.

In FIG. 10-5, the display change pattern when the final display mode is b, c, e, g is shown, but a plurality of display change patterns when the final display mode is other are also provided. In the process of step 57AKS002, one of the display change patterns as shown in FIG. 10-5 is determined according to the final display mode. The determination rate of the display change pattern may be arbitrary, but may be an equal rate, or may be determined at a different rate depending on the display result. When deciding at different ratios according to the display result, it becomes possible to predict the possibility of a big hit depending on the change timing.

The display change pattern shown in FIG. 10-5 is an example, and a display change pattern other than that shown in FIG. 10-5 may be provided, or the display change pattern shown in FIG. 10-5 may be provided. There may be few types.

In the process of step 57AKS002, after the final display mode of the specific display and the display change pattern corresponding to the change process of the display mode of the specific display are determined, whether or not the zone effect is executed and the type of zone when the zone effect is executed are determined. (Step 57AKS003). As described above, in this embodiment, the effect of controlling the display change high probability zone is executed as the zone effect. In addition, as a zone different from the display change high probability zone, an effect of controlling the chance zone indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit is also executed. In this embodiment, a normal effect state in which the zone effect is not executed, a display change high probability zone, and a chance zone are provided, and are controlled to any of the zones when the zone effect is executed.

In step 57AKS003, first, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the start winning prize that has occurred this time. FIG. 10-6 (A) shows the determination ratio of whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone. As shown in FIG. 10-6 (A), when the number of changes is 5 or 6, the display change is always shifted to the high probability zone, and when the number of changes is 0 or 1, the display changes. It is designed not to move to the high probability zone. Further, when the number of changes is 2 to 4, the larger the number of changes, the higher the ratio of shifting to the display change high probability zone. By doing so, by being controlled in the display change high probability zone, the rate at which the specific display changes increases, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

The control to the display change high probability zone ends during the variable display (after the change timing "A2") of the pending change notice, but the number of changes does not matter at which timing the display mode changes. The higher the number, the higher the rate of transition to the display change high probability zone, so it is easy to change the specific display that triggered the zone transition during the display change high probability zone, and of course, control to the display change high probability zone. Even after the end of, the rate of change of the specific display (active display) that triggered the zone transition is high. Therefore, even after the control to the display change high probability zone is completed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the deterioration of the game's interest can be prevented.

It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone depending on whether or not the active display changes at the change timing “A3” outside the display change high probability zone. For example, as the number of changes increases, the rate of shifting to the display change high probability zone is increased, and when the active display changes in "A3", the rate of shifting to the display change high probability zone is further increased. May be good. By doing so, when the display change high probability zone is controlled, the rate of change even after the display change high probability zone ends is high, so that the player's expectation after the display change high probability zone ends. You will be able to maintain the feeling more.

If it is determined in step 57AKS003 to control to the display change high probability zone, the process proceeds to step 57AKS004 without deciding whether or not to control to the chance zone. That is, in this embodiment, the control to the display change high probability zone is prioritized as the zone effect, and when it is determined whether or not the display change high probability zone is controlled and the display change high probability zone is controlled, the chance zone is set to the chance zone. It is not controlled. The priority of zone production may be reversed. That is, after determining whether or not to control the chance zone, it may be determined whether or not to control the display change high probability zone when it is determined not to control the chance zone.

If it is decided not to control the display change high probability zone, it is decided whether or not to control the chance zone. In this case, it is determined whether or not to shift to the chance zone according to the final display mode of the specific display corresponding to the start winning prize generated this time. FIG. 10-6 (B) shows the decision ratio of whether or not to shift to the chance zone. As shown in FIG. 10-6 (B), when the final display mode is g (rainbow), it is always shifted to the chance zone, and when the final display mode is f (gold), the probability is high ( It shifts to the chance zone at 80%), and does not shift to the chance zone when the final display mode is other than those. By doing so, by being controlled by the chance zone, the specific display is likely to change to a mode with high jackpot reliability, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

The display change high probability zone also has a higher jackpot reliability than in the normal production state, but the chance zone has a higher jackpot reliability than the display change high probability zone (finally, the jackpot reliability). It changes to a display mode with a high degree of degree). In this way, by providing multiple zones such as a display change high probability zone where the display mode of a specific display is easy to change and a successful experience can be enjoyed, and a chance zone where the jackpot reliability is extremely high, the variation of zone production becomes diverse. The effect of the production is improved, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that although the jackpot reliability is higher than in the case where the chance zone is in the normal production state, the jackpot reliability may be lower than in the display change high probability zone.

Subsequently, the determination results in steps 57AKS002 and 57AKS003 are saved (step 57AKS004), and control for displaying the specific display in the display mode according to the determination result and control for shifting to the zone according to the determination result are executed (step 57AKS004). Step 57AKS005). If the control to shift to the zone is executed here, the current zone may be set to the value corresponding to the identifiable zone flag. Further, the control for notifying the shift to the zone may be executed by displaying the image corresponding to the zone to be shifted on the image display device 5 or the like.

When it is determined that the start winning has not occurred (step 57AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 57AKS006). Since the hold display shifts when a new variable display is started, in step 57AKS006, at the shift timing of the hold display, for example, depending on whether or not an effect control command for specifying the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. It suffices to determine whether or not there is.

When it is determined that it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 57AKS006; Yes), the control for deleting the hold display of the shift source (step 57AKS007) and the control for displaying the specific display of the shift destination (hold display or active display) are performed. Execute (step 57AKS008). At this time, for example, when the display mode changes at the shift destination with reference to the display change pattern, control for changing the specific display to the display mode specified by the display change pattern is also executed. .. Further, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the control for executing the change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 10-1 is also executed. After that, the specific display process is terminated.

After executing the process of step 57AKS005, or when it is determined that it is not the shift timing of the hold display (step 57AKS006; No), it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the active display (step 57AKS009). In step 57AKS009, for example, it is determined from the current fluctuation pattern, the value of the timer for measuring the fluctuation time, and the like whether or not the change timing of "A2" and "A3" has come, and the display change pattern is referred to. Then, it may be determined whether or not the display mode of the active display is changed at the reached change timing.

When it is determined that it is the change timing of the active display (step 57AKS009; Yes), control for changing the display mode of the active display is performed (step 57AKS010). In step 57AKS010, control for changing the active display to the display mode specified by the display change pattern is executed with reference to, for example, the display change pattern. Further, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the control for executing the change suggestion effect is also executed.

When it is determined that it is not the change timing of the active display (step 57AKS009; No), or after the processing of step 57AKS010 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the zone effect (step 57AKS011). Here, for example, it is determined from the zone flag whether or not the zone effect is being executed, and the end timing of the zone (for example, the display change high probability zone) is determined from the current fluctuation pattern, the timer value for measuring the fluctuation time, and the like. If it is, it is determined whether or not it is "A2", and if it is a chance zone, it is at the end of the fluctuation of the target). If it is not the end timing of the zone effect (step 57AKS011; No), the specific display process ends.

If it is the end timing of the zone (step 57AKS011; Yes), the control for ending the zone effect is executed (step 57AKS012), and the specific display process is ended. In step 57AKS012, control such as deleting the image corresponding to the zone from the image display device 5 may be executed.

By executing the specific display process as described above by the effect control CPU 120, the effect of the pending change notice and the zone effect as shown in FIG. 10-1 is realized.

(Modification example of feature part 57AK)
This feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the zone effect is controlled by either the display change high probability zone or the chance zone, but the display change high probability zone may be shifted to the chance zone. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (A), when the display change high probability zone is controlled, the display change high probability zone is shown as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (B) and 10-7 (C). The zone display 57AK003 indicating that it is a chance zone may be displayed to indicate that it is a chance zone, and the zone display 57AK005 may be displayed to shift to the chance zone. The timing of transition from the display change high probability zone to the chance zone may be arbitrary, but for example, during the variable display (variable display of the target of the pending change notice) corresponding to the start winning that triggered the transition of the display change high probability zone. , When the display mode of the specific display reaches a predetermined stage or higher (for example, e or higher). By doing so, the display mode of the specific display is easy to change and it is easy to taste the successful experience. Since the display change high probability zone shifts to the chance zone where the jackpot reliability is extremely high, the variation of the production increases and the interest of the game becomes more interesting. improves. In addition, the display change high probability zone may be shifted from the chance zone. Further, the zone may be shifted a plurality of times during one zone production. For example, after shifting to the chance zone, the display mode may shift to the display change high probability zone at the timing when the display mode of the specific display changes, and then shift to the chance zone again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (B)', the zone display 57AK003 indicating that the display change is a high probability zone and the zone display 57AK005 indicating that the display change is a chance zone are both displayed in the two zones. It may be possible to migrate in parallel. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the display mode of the specific display is likely to change and that the jackpot reliability is high, as well as the various effects.

In the above embodiment, the process of changing the display mode of the specific display (the effect mode of the pending change notice) is determined by selecting and determining the display change pattern, but the determination method is arbitrary, for example. The display mode of the specific display at each change timing may be individually determined each time. Further, in the above embodiment, the shift time of the hold display is the change timing, but the change timing is not limited to this, and the change timing of the display mode of the hold display may be any timing during the variable display.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a plurality of specific displays are displayed, when the hold change notice is executed for one specific display, it is restricted that the hold change notice for the other specific display is executed. Not. Therefore, after the display mode of one specific display is changed, the display mode of another specific display (for example, the specific display corresponding to the newly generated start winning prize) may change. On the other hand, in the case of the display change high probability zone, the execution of the pending change notice may be restricted for the specific display corresponding to the newly generated start winning prize. This makes it possible to prevent the specific display and the variable display that should be noted in the display change high probability zone from becoming difficult to understand. In this case, the display mode does not change for the specific display newly displayed in the display change high probability zone after the display change high probability zone ends. On the other hand, the display mode may be further changed for the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone (that is, the specific display that triggered the zone transition). Therefore, it can be said that the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone is more likely to change the display mode than the specific display whose display mode has not changed during the display change high probability zone.

Even after the display change high probability zone (specific effect) is completed, the specific display in which the display mode has changed in the display change high probability zone is different from the specific display in which the display mode has not changed in the display change high probability zone. In addition to the fact that the display mode is likely to change, the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone changes more frequently, and the display mode does not change during the display change high probability zone. The specific display does not change at all, and the specific display whose display mode has changed during the display change high probability zone may change. In addition, the specific display in which the display mode has changed in the display change high probability zone also includes a tendency that the display mode changes more frequently than the specific display in which the display mode does not change in the display change high probability zone.

Display change In the high probability zone, the display mode of a plurality of specific displays may be changed. For example, it may be difficult to tell which is the target by changing the specific display other than the specific display (specific display of the target) corresponding to the start winning that triggered the transition to the high probability zone of the display change to "blue". .. At that time, a hold change notice in which a plurality of specific displays change at the same time, or a change suggestion effect suggesting that a plurality of specific displays change at the same time (for example, an effect is applied to the entire hold display area or an image acts on the effect). May be executed. In this case, a plurality of specific display changes may be successful, or only one may be changed. Further, the pending change notice in which a plurality of specific displays change at the same time may be executed only in the display change high probability zone, or may be executed in a normal state not in another zone or zone production. Good.

In the above embodiment, there is only one type of display change high probability zone, but there may be a plurality of types of display change high probability zones. For example, a weak display change high probability zone in which the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than in the normal state and a strong display change high probability zone in which the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than the weak display change high probability zone are provided. You may. In this case, the display color of the zone display 57AK003 may be different to indicate which display change high probability zone. For example, the blue zone display 57AK003 may be used in the weak display change high probability zone, and the red zone display 57AK003 may be used in the strong display change high probability zone. Then, the weak display change high probability zone may be shifted to the strong display change high probability zone. When shifting from the weak display change high probability zone to the strong display change high probability zone, the display color of the zone display 57AK003 may be changed. By doing so, it is easy to understand that all of them are display change high probability zones, and it is possible to notify that the degree of expectation has changed. Further, as the type of the display change high probability zone, there may be a display change high probability zone in which the probability of change of the specific display is high and a display change high probability zone in which the number of changes of the specific display is likely to increase.

When a plurality of types of display change high probability zones are provided, it may be possible to shift between each display change high probability zone and the chance zone. For example, the weak display change high probability zone may be shifted to the strong display change high probability zone, and then the chance zone may be shifted. Further, the weak display change high probability zone may be shifted to the chance zone, and then the strong display change high probability zone may be shifted. Further, the zone may be restricted not to shift in a specific route, or an effect of branching the route (an effect indicating which zone to shift to) may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the change suggestion effect is such that the star image 57AK004 acts on the specific display, but the effect mode of the change suggestion effect is not limited to this, and a predetermined image such as a character image is displayed. It may be such that the display mode of the specific display changes depending on the sound, the operation of the lamp, the movable body, or the like. Further, the effect mode (effect device) of the change suggestion effect may be different depending on whether or not the zone is being produced and which zone it is.

In the above embodiment, the zone displays 57AK003 and 57AK005 notify that the zone effect is being executed and which zone is controlled, but the background and sound in the image display device 5 The zone may be notified by the operation of a lamp, a movable body, or the like. Further, the background image may be greatly different depending on the zone, the zone type may be displayed in the display area of the specific display (active display area 57AK001, hold display area 57AK002), or the display mode and color of the display area of the specific display may be displayed. May be different depending on the zone.

Further, a sub display device (sub liquid crystal) different from the image display device 5 is provided to display the zone type on the sub liquid crystal, or the sub liquid crystal is movable to notify the zone type according to the operation and position of the sub liquid crystal. You may. Further, the display position, display size, and animation mode (update speed, operation speed, operation direction, etc.) of the specific display may be different depending on the type of zone. The zone notification methods as described above may be any one or may be arbitrarily combined.

A part or all of the configuration of the embodiment and the configuration of the modified example according to the feature portion 57AK may be appropriately combined. Further, the invention relating to the feature portion 57AK and the invention relating to another feature portion may be appropriately combined.

For example, by combining the invention of the feature unit 57AK with the invention of the feature units 53AK and 54AK, the appearance rate and reliability of the pre-reading notice effect (pending change notice, zone effect) of the present application are the same or abbreviated regardless of the set value. The execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect may be adjusted according to the set value so as to be within the same range.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 57AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 57AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display.
A change effect execution means for changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS002, step 57AKS005, step 57AKS008, and step 57AKS010).
It is provided with a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and step 57AKS011) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a zone effect of a display change high probability zone).
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
Even after the specific effect is completed, the specific display whose display mode has changed when the specific effect has been executed is displayed more than the specific display whose display mode has not changed when the specific effect has been executed. The mode is easily changed (for example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it is determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game will be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A change suggestion effect (for example, a star shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) or the like) suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not. The execution rate of the image 57AK004 acting on the specific display) may be different (for example, the change suggestion effect may be executed only in the display change high probability zone).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game will be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is executed is more likely to change in the display mode than the specific display in which the display mode is changed to the predetermined mode when the specific effect is not executed (. For example, in the process of step 57AKS003, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the display change high probability zone according to the number of changes in the display mode of the specific display).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the display mode of the specific display will be further changed, so that the interest of the game will be improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
The display mode of the specific display may be changed more easily when the specific effect is executed than when the special effect is executed.
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A special effect executing means (for example, step 57AKS003, step 57AKS005, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 57AKS011) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a zone effect of a chance zone) different from the specific effect is provided.
When the special effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than when the specific effect is executed.
It may be possible to shift from the specific effect to the special effect (see, for example, FIG. 10-7).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

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 openings, 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 start port switch, 23 count switch, 30 ball striking 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 effect control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can display a specific display corresponding to the variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A change effect execution means that changes the display mode of the specific display,
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
When the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display is more likely to change than when the specific effect is not executed.
Even after the specific effect is completed, the specific display whose display mode has changed when the specific effect has been executed is displayed more than the specific display whose display mode has not changed when the specific effect has been executed. The aspect is easy to change,
The execution ratio of the change suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes differs between when the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is not executed.
It is possible to display a notification image that can recognize that the specific effect is being executed at a position that does not overlap with the specific display.
As display mode after the change in the specific display includes a first aspect, and a second aspect is higher expectations than the first embodiment,
After executing the specific effect, it is possible to execute a special effect having a higher expectation than the specific effect.
When the special effect is executed, the specific display changes to the second aspect,
The specific display can change when a reach effect is being performed that suggests that the identification information is controlled to the favorable state that can be performed after it is in the reach state.
When the specific display changes while the reach effect is being executed, the notification image is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

Images