JP6929262B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Some pachinko machines and slot machines are big hits that are advantageous to the player when the variable display result becomes a specific display result.

In this type of gaming machine, it is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) in which a plurality of timer notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means are updated and displayed in parallel, and the numerical value of each timer notice image is ". Some of them can perform suggestive effects such as a cut-in notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the value becomes "0" (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-99548

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the effect time of each timer advance notice (numerical value displayed on the timer advance notice image) is different, the suggestion effect is performed when the numerical value of each timer advance notice image becomes "0". There was a problem that it was not surprising and it was not possible to improve the interest.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing unexpectedness and improving interest.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A predetermined effect (for example, timer notice) for updating and displaying a predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)) can be executed, and the advantageous state is described. It is provided with an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, pseudo-continuous effect, dialogue notice / super reach effect, cut-in notice, etc.) that suggests the possibility of being controlled.
The effect executing means is
Wherein as the predetermined display, a display suggesting the start timing of the suggested effect, the first predetermined display (e.g., a first timer image Z11) with the first predetermined display and Naru different second predetermined display (e.g., a second Timer image Z12) can be displayed,
As the predetermined effect, the numerical values displayed as the first predetermined display (e.g., "15:00", etc.) was the first update indication and said first predetermined display numbers and different numerical values for updating the display to reduce the The second update display, which reduces the numerical value displayed as the second predetermined display (for example, "10:00"), can be executed so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. (See Fig. 8-20 (D)),
The suggestion effect can be started when the first predetermined display becomes a numerical value indicating 0 in the first update display (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 ends the second update display at the timing Ta3). At the timing Ta4 in which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00", the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed, and the effect image Z15 is displayed around it. After the decorative symbols of 5C and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R is restarted at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has passed from the timing Ta4. The part where the pseudo-continuous production is started. See FIGS. 8-24 and 8-25),
Wherein when said second predetermined display in the second update display is zero and the different specific numbers, can begin the suggestion effect in the second predetermined display of the display area becomes the particular value ( For example, at the timing Ta3 in which the effect control CPU 120 changes the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 to "1:00", the second update display is stopped, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed, and the surroundings thereof. The part where the dialogue notice is started after the effect image Z16 is displayed on the screen. See FIGS. 8-24 and 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display have different numerical values when the suggestion effect is executed, which enhances the unexpectedness and thus enhances the interest.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect executing means can display a numerical value smaller than the numerical value of the first predetermined display as a numerical value of the second predetermined display at a higher ratio than a numerical value larger than the numerical value of the first predetermined display (for example). , In the timer notice patterns TY-1 to TY-5, "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11, whereas in the patterns TY-2, TY-3, and TY-5, the second timer image Z12 is displayed. The part displaying "10:00". See FIG. 8-21 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the period until the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value is shortened, so that the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
As the suggestion effect, the effect executing means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the pseudo-continuous production (twice) and the part that determines the pattern SY-3 and SY-4 of the dialogue notice at a higher rate than when it is off),
The rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed is higher when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 than when the first predetermined display has a numerical value indicating 0. (For example, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value (“1:00”), the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become a specific numerical value and only the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes. The part where the execution of the dialogue notice of the patterns SY-3 and SY-4 with high reliability is determined at a higher rate than when the numerical value indicating "0"("0:00") is obtained)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to whether or not the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect in a mode in which the second update display is terminated before the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the effect). , The part where the timer notice based on the pattern TY-2 that ends the second update display when the numerical value is "5:00" can be executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the predetermined effect.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to display the second predetermined display and start the second update display while executing the first update display as the predetermined effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first update). A portion where the second update display is started at the timing T1 before the timing T3 when the first update display ends after the display is started. See FIG. 8-20 (D)).
A special effect suggesting that the second predetermined display is displayed and the second update display is started even when the first update display is being executed and before the second predetermined display is displayed. It is feasible (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 starts the first update display, the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is displayed before the timing Ta2 for displaying the second timer image Z12. Part where a special effect is performed to suggest that is started. See Fig. 8-24 (D))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the expectation that the second update display will be executed.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The effect executing means can execute an interlocking effect linked to the update display of the second predetermined display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to a decrease in the numerical value due to the first update display. A part that outputs a sound such as "5 ... 4 ..." or blinks the game effect lamp 9)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect of updating the numerical value.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may have.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a 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 front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory view of display contents. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect type during variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the effect (reach notice) type determination table A, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing the flow of the effect during variable display. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode of reach notice (low) based on pattern PT-8, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode of reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process during variable display as a modification 1, and (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of reach notice and setting suggestion when the effect type determination table C is used. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer advance notice effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the timer notice, (B) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the timer notice and the dialogue notice, (C) is a diagram for explaining the contents of the timer notice, (D). Is a diagram showing an update display example of the timer notice. (A) is a diagram showing a timer advance notice type, and (B) is a diagram showing a dialogue advance notice type. (A) is a diagram showing a timer advance notice type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a dialogue advance notice type determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an update display example of the timer notice based on the pattern TY-2, (B) is a diagram showing an update display example of the timer notice based on the pattern TY-5, and (C) is an operation example of the timer notice effect. It is a timing chart which shows. (A) to (J) are diagrams showing an operation example of the timer advance notice effect. (A) to (I) are diagrams showing other operation examples of the timer advance notice effect. (A) to (F) are diagrams showing an operation example of timer advance notice as a modification 2, (G) is a diagram showing a numerical pattern displayed at the start, and (H) is a diagram showing an update speed pattern. (A) is a diagram for explaining the content of the timer advance notice as the modification 3, (B) is a diagram showing an update display example of the timer advance notice, and (C) is a diagram showing an operation example of the timer advance notice effect. It is a timing chart which shows the operation example of the timer notice effect as a modification 4. (A) to (J) are diagrams showing an operation example of the timer advance notice effect.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is 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 constituting 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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

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

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved 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, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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.

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

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

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

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as 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 starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 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. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure 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.

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

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for gaming 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 hitting 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 pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". 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 (although the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the 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 is opened. 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-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting 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, and 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, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal 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 instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 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 symbol may be derived and displayed.

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

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 in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
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 (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the 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 (including 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 signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and signals indicating the operation contents as appropriate). 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 the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 specified by the lamp signal. 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 counts updatable 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 the data is normal or not (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 S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) 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 a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead judgment 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 reserved 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 definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier 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 values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) 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 processing for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. 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 "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the 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 pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open 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 elapses. 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 production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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. Or, driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and issuing a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. 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 set contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the jackpot 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. Run. 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 gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs 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 103SG of the Embodiment)
Next, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1" or "103SGS1", or "normal reach" may be abbreviated as "N reach". "Super reach" may be abbreviated as "S reach" or "SP reach". Further, a configuration having the same functions as the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description or having a different form, arrangement position, etc. but having the same functions will be designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be explained as a standard. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-17.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 103SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 103SG003 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 103SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 103SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 103SG003 centering on the left side and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 103SG003a, and when the glass door frame 103SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 103SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 103SG003 and the glass. The door frame 103SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 103SG002L is a game area in which a (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 103SG002R is a left game area 103SG002L by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a (right-handed) game ball launched more strongly than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 103SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 103SG002L, and in the right game area 103SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 103SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 103SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 103SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10, and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 103SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 103SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 103SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main substrate 11 in the feature portion 103SG of the present embodiment is housed in the substrate case 103SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the state. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 103SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state, and the like are used. A setting changeover switch 103SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value, and an opening sensor 103SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 103SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the set value change state in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ).

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the lock switch 103SG051 and the setting changeover switch 103SG052 is housed in the board case 103SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 103SG051 and the setting changeover switch 103SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 103SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 103SG201.

Since the board case 103SG201 having the lock switch 103SG051 and the setting changeover switch 103SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 103SG003 when the gaming machine frame 103SG003 is closed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 103SG003. Further, since the lock switch 103SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 103SG051. Further, the lock switch 103SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. Although the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

Further, in the board case 103SG201, a display monitor 103SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged. The display monitor 103SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 103SG201. That is, the display monitor 103SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 103SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 103SG003 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 103SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment. 1 First special symbol display device 103SG004A capable of variable display of 1 special figure, 2nd special symbol display device 103SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special figure, 1st hold display capable of displaying 1st hold storage number Device 103SG025A, 2nd hold display 103SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 103SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbol, normal figure hold display 103SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 103SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, and the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 103SG002R. A game information display unit 103SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 103SG132 that lights up, a probability change lamp 103SG133 that lights up when in a probability change state, and a time reduction lamp 103SG134 that lights up in a high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B, when the variable display result of the special symbol is out of place or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 103SG004A has a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 103SG004B is variablely displayed by two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. The result and derivation can be displayed.

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 103SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed in the above and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 103SG004B may overlap.

In the first hold indicator 103SG025A and the second hold indicator 103SG025B, LEDs of four segments are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 103SG025A and second hold display 103SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In the unit 103SG, the light is turned off toward the left).

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It has become like. Therefore, for example, when one first special figure hold memory exists and two second special figure hold memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 103SG025A is lit and the second hold is held. (When the two LEDs on the left of the display 103SG025B are lit), the first special figure hold is held after the second special figure hold memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. Variable display based on memory is executed.

Further, the round display 103SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which segment of the segments constituting the round display 103SG131 is lit differs depending on the jackpot type.

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

The effect control board 12 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 103SG321 and a second movable body 103SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position during variable display and the like. The origin detection sensor 103SG331 capable of detecting that the 1 movable body 103SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 103SG321 and the second movable body 103SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 103SG322. The origin detection sensor 103SG332 capable of detecting this is connected to the origin detection sensor 103SG332.

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 103SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 103SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 103SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery of power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start).

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

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

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the feature unit 103SG of this embodiment, 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, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 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.

In the present embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each random value is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-6 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively, and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Further, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect display for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo-continuous fluctuation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times to simulate. Includes a variation pattern that executes a "pseudo-ream" variation display effect that makes it appear as if the variation display is being executed multiple times. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, the super reach fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are used. Is set shorter than. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is In this case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

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

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into, for example, non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, and the like. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after determining first, only the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern type is provided to determine these fluctuations. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determining the pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the fluctuation content (effect content) is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern, but the present invention illustrates this. The variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value, even if the variation pattern is the same. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 that is out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. As a fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach out of reach, when the set value is 3, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

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 side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-9, which are 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 variable 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 first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and FIG. In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in -8 (A) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) ), Small hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), out-of-order variation pattern determination table (not shown), ordinary figure display result determination table (not shown), ordinary figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included. ..

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1253 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1253 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1317 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). (In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and set. Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1 / when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the determination value becomes high.

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different depending on each set value (for example, setting). If the value is 1, the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is The magnification is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is set to be constant (for example, 5 times). May be good.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination tables, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the game state is set to 1/100.

It should be noted that the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Further, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" and the small hit gaming state is different according to the variable special map. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be the same regardless of the variable special map.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the determination table, the range from 1024 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, 1020 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, when the set value is 1, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the big hit judgment values are not included in the common numerical range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, 1020 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are set based on the hit determination value 1020. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 is set as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the continuous numerical range of 1 is based on the hit judgment value of 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value (common). The variable display result is judged by using the judgment value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value.

Further, in each of these display result judgment tables, when the fluctuation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the second special figure is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

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

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to be A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a jackpot means determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A or the second special symbol display device 103SG004B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 103SG004A or the second special symbol display device 103SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the present embodiment, a total of 6 setting values, 1 to 6, are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

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

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

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the game shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) for shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

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

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Figure Ends when the game is in a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

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

In the feature portion 103SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2. There may be less than one type, or four or more types.

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

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

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

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

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined to be big hit B. In other words, if the determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value, it means that one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%). Although it is included, there may be a case where the jackpot type is determined to be jackpot B even when the variable special chart is the second special chart and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6. ..

As described above, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot differs according to the set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved. It has become.

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited to this. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is more likely to be determined). The present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

Further, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the game playability itself does not change. The game playability is not limited to this, and the game playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is set in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small while the small hit probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). ..

Further, when the game playability is changed according to the set value in this way, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to the effect switch (every time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (a game state is changed based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot game state).

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

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

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (one pseudo-ream) (PB1-4), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), Fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (pseudo-ream 2 times) (PB1-5), fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot (pseudo-ream 2 times) (PB1-6) A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value to each fluctuation pattern of.

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

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

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

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

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of normal reach loss (pseudo-ream 1 time) (PA2- 4), Fluctuation pattern of Super Reach α out of line (PA2-2), Fluctuation pattern of Super Reach α out of line (pseudo-ream 2 times) (PA2-5), Fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β out of line (PA2-3), Super Reach A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-6) out of β (twice in a pseudo-ream).

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the normal reach corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4 are obtained. Fluctuation pattern of loss (1 pseudo-ream) (PA2-4), fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super-reach α loss (2 pseudo-ream) (PA2-5), super reach A predetermined random number value is determined within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of β and the variation pattern (PA2-6) out of super reach β (pseudo-ream). Assigned as a value.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the normal reach corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 5 to 8 are obtained. Fluctuation pattern of loss (1 pseudo-ream) (PA2-4), fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super-reach α loss (2 pseudo-ream) (PA2-5), super reach A predetermined random number value is determined within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of β and the variation pattern (PA2-6) out of super reach β (pseudo-ream). Assigned as a value.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the normal reach deviation (pseudo-ream 1 time) corresponding to the time reduction control are performed. ) Fluctuation pattern (PA2-4), super reach α out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), super reach α out-of-order (pseudo-ream 2 times) fluctuation pattern (PA2-5), super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) PA2-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) out of super reach β (pseudo-ream). ..

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

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the deviation of the super reach β are completely the same between the set values as the deviation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May differ by a small margin (for example, about 1%).

In addition, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination ratio of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same regardless of the set value. It may be present, or only the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of either the non-reach or the normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the outlier of Super Reach α and the fluctuation pattern of the outlier of Super Reach β are determined regardless of the set value. Although the embodiment in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is out of order, the super reach α is illustrated. The determination rate of only one of the deviation pattern determination rate and the super reach β deviation variation pattern may be the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the outlier of Super Reach α and the fluctuation pattern of the outlier of Super Reach β are determined regardless of the set value. Although the embodiment in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, a mode in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach or the normal reach differs depending on the set value is illustrated. , Depending on the set value, there may be one or a plurality of undetermined fluctuation patterns among the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern. In other words, if the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern differs depending on the set value, one of the variation patterns should not be determined (the determination rate is 0%), or the specific variation pattern is 100%. It is also included to decide by the ratio of.

The non-reach non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is more non-reach. The deviation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning a start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

Further, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which a variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs according to the total number of reserved storages, but the present invention is limited to this. The number of reserved storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and the second when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed). 2 The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the number of reserved storages of the special symbol).

Further, in each of the deviation pattern determination tables of the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 6, the fluctuation of the super reach deviation The range of random numbers assigned to the patterns (PA2-2 to 3, PA2-4 to 6) is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the variable display is actually executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss (super reach loss). The appearance rate of the fluctuation pattern) differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the rate at which the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern out of the super reach differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The present invention is not limited to this, and in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the variable display is out of super reach at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be executed according to the fluctuation pattern of.

Further, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the fluctuation pattern is determined at a different ratio for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is limited to this. The fluctuation pattern may be determined at the same ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, there is an example in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute the reach effect and which reach effect is to be executed for each determined fluctuation pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special figure variation time of the variation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach effect is executed. You may decide whether to do it by lottery.

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

Next, the display of the display monitor 103SG029 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), the display monitor 103SG029 includes a first display unit 103SG029A, a second display unit 103SG029B, a third display unit 103SG029C, and a fourth display unit 103SG029D. The first display unit 103SG029A to the fifth display unit 103SG29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 103SG029A to the fifth display unit 103SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 103SG029 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-test target area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 at the time of the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 (B) and 8-10 (C), the display monitor 103SG029 has a base value calculated in a normal state (low accuracy and low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states. Base L (real-time value during measurement), base 1 which is a base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in the first out 6000 ball in all game states, and base 1 in all game states. Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the third out 6000 balls in the all-game state. It is possible to display the base 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 103SG029 as a percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "bL." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b2." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b3." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D.

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

Next, the game control main process in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (103SGSa001). Subsequently, the necessary initial settings are performed (103SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (103SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 103SGsa017, and if the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (103SGsa005; N). Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value changing process described later was being executed before the power failure (the power failure occurred during the execution of the setting value changing process) is set. (103SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (103SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 103SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (103SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (103SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (103SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set to proceed to 103SGSa011 (103SGSa010), and when the clear switch is OFF (103SGSa008; N), 103SGSa010 is not executed and 103SGSa010 is set. move on.

In 103SGsa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 103SG051 is ON (103SGSa011). When the lock switch 103SG051 is ON (103SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 103SG090 is ON (103SGSa012). When the release sensor 103SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 103SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame 103SG003 open (103SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is (103SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (103SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (103SGsa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 103SGSa013d, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (103SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (103SGsa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 103SGSa013d.

In the set value change process (103SGsa013b), the CPU 103 first displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 103SG029. Next, every time the setting changeover switch 103SG052 is operated, the setting value is updated and displayed on the display monitor 103SG029. Then, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 103SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 based on the fact that the lock switch 103SG051 is turned off, and the setting value newly updated and stored in the RAM 102 can be specified. The command is output to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in the set value confirmation process (103SGsa013c), the CPU 103 displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 103SG029. Then, the display of the set value on the display monitor 103SG029 may be terminated based on the fact that the lock switch 103SG051 is turned off.

If the lock switch 103SG051 is OFF (103SGSa011; N) or the release sensor is OFF (103SGSa012; N) in 103SGSa011, the process proceeds to 103SGSa013d without executing the process of 103SGSa013a-103SGSa013c.

In 103SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not to clear the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (whether or not to execute the RAM clear process (103SGSa009)) ( 103SGSa013d). When the RAM clear flag is set (103SGsa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (103SGsa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 103SGsa014. When the RAM clear flag is not set (103SGsa013d; N), the RAM clear process (103SGsa013e) is performed. Proceed to 103SGsa014 without executing.

In the RAM clear process (103SGSa013e), the CPU 103 executes a process of setting "00H" to all addresses except the address where the set value is stored and the address where the RAM clear flag is stored (set). .. That is, in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 103SGSa001 to 103SGSa013e and 103SGSa017-103SGSa021 described later, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 102, the address in which the set value is stored and the RAM clear flag are stored. It is designed to clear the contents of all addresses except the dress you are wearing.

In 103SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set again (103SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (103SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 103SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (103SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Performs recovery processing to return to the state of (103SGSa015).

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

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

When the lock switch 103SG051 is ON (103SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 103SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the game machine frame 103SG003 is opened and the lock switch 103SG051 is turned on, the pachinko game is operated while operating the clear switch. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (103SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (103SGSa021). Then, the process of 103SGSa009-103SGSa016 described above is executed.

If the clear switch is OFF (103SGSa017; N), the lock switch 103SG051 is OFF (103SGSa018; N), and the release sensor 103SG090 is OFF (103SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 103SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (103SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (103SGsa023), and the cold start notification is started by starting blinking of all the segments constituting the display monitor 103SG029. (103SGSa024).

After executing 103SGsa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (103SGsa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (103SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (103SGsa026; N), the processes of 103SGsa025 and 103SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (103SGsa026; Y), all segments on the display monitor 103SG029. Ends blinking (103SGsa027) and proceeds to 103SGsa028.

In the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, an example is exemplified in which all the segments constituting the display monitor 103SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 103SG029 may be blinked at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 103SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in 103SGsa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (103SGSa028) that initially sets the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (103SGSa029) and allow interrupts (103SGSa030). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

Further, in 103SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value error error) and that the CPU 103 recovers from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (103SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (103SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (103SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (103SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer is not timered out (103SGSa034; N), the processes of 103SGsa033 and 103SGsa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer is timered out (103SGSa034; Y), the set value error error occurs. 1st display unit 103SG029A, 2nd display unit 103SG029B, 3rd display unit 103SG029C, 4th display unit 103SG029D "E." is displayed in each of the above (103SGSa035).

Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B (103SGsa036), and plays a game via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a field management computer, and the process proceeds to 103SGSa032 (103SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 103SGsa032-103SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 103SG029. , The first special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment recovers from an abnormal set value being set or a power failure during the change of the set value, the display monitor 103SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 103SG004A and the second special symbol display device 103SG004B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 103SGSa008 (103SGSa008; Y) or the set value is being changed in 103SGSa021. Although the embodiment in which the RAM clear process (103SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process is not limited thereto. Is not when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 103SGSa008 (103SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 103SGSa021, but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 103SGSa014 (103SGSa014). It may be executed in Y).

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is set (103SGS271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (103SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 103SG194A. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (103SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "1-1" and stored. 1 Special figure The first special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 103SGS271 (103SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (103SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (103SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (103SGS273; Y), the start is started. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the command buffer (not shown) received at the time of winning are stored in one buffer number. It shifts upward by the minute (103SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". 2 Special figure The second special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing 103SGS272 or 103SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (103SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (103SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In the feature unit 103SG, when the received variable display result specification command is the second variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, an even number of three symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols) that are aligned with the symbols. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd numbers other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the 4th variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot C, a combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols) in which 3 symbols are aligned with "7" is used as the stop symbol. decide. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the stop symbol is "334" or "778", which is the same chance as the probability variation big hit C. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the deviation, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. (Out of design) is decided.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern (103SGS276A). As described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern specification command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area. If the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to 103SG280A. On the other hand, if the variation pattern is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the process proceeds to 103SG277, and the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 is performed to determine whether or not to execute the variable display effect in the variable display. (103SGS277).

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The variable display effect includes an advantageous state suggestion result that suggests that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, a setting suggestion result that suggests the setting of the set value performed by the CPU 103 in the set value change process, and a setting suggestion result that suggests that the effect is controlled to the jackpot game state. It is a production (predetermined production) that can be any of the above. In the feature unit 103SG, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a reach notice (notice effect) suggesting that the variable display mode may become a reach and become a big hit as an effect in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result. be. Further, as an effect in which the effect result is a setting suggestion result, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion that suggests which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value is. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a variable display in-process effect in which the effect result can be both an advantageous state suggestion result and a setting suggestion result, that is, both a reach notice and a setting suggestion can be executed. When it is possible, the reach notice in which the effect result is the advantageous state suggestion result can be executed in preference to the setting suggestion in which the effect result is the setting suggestion result.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, the variable display effect has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns PT-1 to PT-9, and the effect control CPU 120 is a variable display effect. When the execution is decided, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the variable display effect, that is, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used. It is decided by lottery whether to execute the effect during variable display based on.

As shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to 8-16, the variable display effect starts at the timing when a predetermined period elapses after the variable display of the symbol is started (the timing before the variable display mode reaches the reach). Then, a plurality of (for example, eight) images Z1 showing the paraglider on which the passenger rides fade in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and move toward the right side of the display area. By fading out to the right side of the display area, the variable display effect ends. Further, an image Z2 indicating that a predetermined number of gliders are destroyed and dropped while the plurality of images Z1 are moving toward the right side may be displayed, and a set value is set depending on the number of the dropped paragliders. Or reach is suggested.

Specifically, in the case of pattern PT-1, one body is destroyed and falls, in the case of pattern PT-2, two bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-3, three bodies are destroyed and fall. In the case of pattern PT-4, 4 bodies are destroyed and fall, in the case of pattern PT-5, 5 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-6, 6 bodies are destroyed and fall. In the case of pattern PT-7, 7 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-8 and pattern PT-9, 8 bodies are destroyed and fall.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (B) and 8-17 (A), in the patterns PT-1 to PT-8, the timing at which the paraglider is destroyed is the same, and each pattern PT-1 to PT-1 to 1 to 8 is destroyed. The number of paragliders corresponding to PT-8 is destroyed all at once (or a predetermined number may be used). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), the pattern PT-9 is a pattern in which a total of eight paragliders fall like the pattern PT-8, but the mode in which the paragliders are destroyed is the pattern PT-. It is different from 8. Specifically, seven paragliders are destroyed at the same timing as pattern PT-7, but the remaining one is destroyed at the second timing after the first timing when the other seven are destroyed. ..

Which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the effect period of such a variable display effect, that is, the reach notice or the effect result in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result is the setting suggestion result. Regardless of which of the setting suggestions, the effect of the common mode (for example, the effect of the aspect in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area). A non-common mode of effect (for example, the number of images Z2 corresponding to the effect pattern is an image display device) that can specify the common effect period in which It is composed of a non-common effect period in which the effect of moving downward in the display area of 5) is executed.

In the background where the images Z1 and Z2 are displayed as the effect during the variable display, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, but the decorative symbols are displayed in a smaller size than usual. The small symbol may be variably displayed at a predetermined place. Further, during the execution period of the variable display effect, another notice effect or the like different from the variable display effect may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14, among the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, the set value is 1 for the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 1 to 7. Regarding the patterns PT-8 and PT-9, which are set as a specific pattern (specific mode) corresponding to the setting suggestion suggesting which of the 6 to 6 is set, and the number of paragliders destroyed is eight. It is said to be a special pattern (special mode) corresponding to the reach notice suggesting the possibility of reaching. That is, the effect during variable display has the same effect mode in the common effect period, but the suggestion target differs depending on the difference in the effect mode in the non-common effect period (the number of paragliders destroyed), and 1 to 7 paragliders. If it is destroyed, it will be a setting suggestion, and if 8 bodies are destroyed, it will be a reach notice.

Specifically, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 suggest that the set values may be odd (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 have even set values. (For example, 2, 4, 6), the pattern PT-5 suggests that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5), and the pattern PT-5. 6 suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern PT-7 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6). ..

Then, the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are determined at a high ratio when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), so that any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting) can be obtained. It is regarded as the first specific pattern {setting suggestion (low), first specific mode} with low expectation that it is, and for patterns PT-5 to PT-6, the set value is any of 5 and 6. In some cases, it is determined at a high rate, so that it is a second specific pattern {setting suggestion (high), second specific mode} with a high degree of expectation that the set values are 5 and 6.

In the feature unit 103SG, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 may be set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 may be set as high settings. Then, the setting values 1 and 2 may be set to a low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set to an intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set to a high setting to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

On the other hand, the pattern PT-8 suggests that the variable display of the symbol may be more than reach (for example, normal reach or super reach), and the pattern PT-9 suggests that the variable display of the symbol may be super reach. Suggest.

Regarding the pattern PT-8, the first special pattern {reach notice (low), first Regarding the pattern PT-9, the second special pattern {reach, which is highly expected to become super reach, is determined at a high rate when the variable display mode of the symbol becomes super reach. Notice (high), second special mode}.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has a special mode (for example, patterns PT-8 and PT-9) that suggests that the jackpot game state is controlled, and a specific mode (for example, pattern PT-) that suggests the setting. It is possible to execute a variable display effect based on any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including 1 to PT-7), and a reach notice based on pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9 (predetermined effect of a special mode). When any of the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of a specific embodiment) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 can be executed, the reach notice can be executed in preference to the setting suggestion.

In the present embodiment, the pattern PT-8 and the pattern PT-9 are determined when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach or super reach regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the fluctuation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is out of alignment than when it is a big hit, the pattern PT-8 becomes a super reach, that is, the jackpot expectation is a pattern. While the pattern is lower than PT-9, the pattern PT-9 is determined because the super reach fluctuation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big hit than when it is out of order. , Super reach, that is, a pattern in which the jackpot expectation is higher than the pattern PT-8.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the variable display effect, a mode suggesting the possibility of a big hit or which set value is set depending on the number of paragliders destroyed has been illustrated. It is not limited, and the appearance of a predetermined number (for example, 8) or more paragliders without destroying the paragliders may suggest a big hit or a high setting. Furthermore, if it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit and which setting value is set, the effect mode can be changed in various ways, for example, the number of characters appearing, the type of character appearing, and the like. It may be something that can suggest a big hit or a set value.

In addition, in the setting suggestion (high) based on any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 and the reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9, the last paraglider among the numbers corresponding to each pattern is destroyed. By outputting a specific sound or emitting a game effect lamp 9 or the like when falling, it may be possible to notify that the pattern has a high expectation of a big hit or a high setting.

As shown in FIG. 8-13, in the effect determination process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (103SGS291). The variable display result is a variable display result specification command for specifying the variable display result (off, non-probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, probability change big hit C, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display. Variable display result specification command for storing the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area.

Then, the random numbers for determining the reach notice type are extracted, and the effect (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-15 (A) is used to determine whether or not the reach notice is executed in the variable display effect. A lottery is conducted to determine the type of reach notice in the case of (103SGS292).

In the effect (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 20 is assigned to pattern PT-8. Three determination values are assigned, and 60 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-9. That is, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the PT-9 is won at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than super reach.

When the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 60 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-8, and 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-9. There is. That is, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the PT-8 is won at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than normal reach.

When the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern, 100 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and no determination value is assigned to the patterns PT-8 and PT-9. That is, if the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern, the reach notice is not won.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, it is easier to win the pattern PT-8 at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, it is easy to win. Pattern PT-9 is easier to win at a higher rate than in cases other than the super reach fluctuation pattern.

Therefore, when an effect based on pattern PT-8 appears, it is more likely to be a normal reach variation pattern than a super reach variation pattern, and when an effect based on pattern PT-9 appears, it is super than a normal reach variation pattern. It is likely to be a reach variation pattern. In other words, pattern PT-8 is determined to be a reach fluctuation pattern, but there is a high possibility that it will be a normal reach, so it is considered as a reach notice (low) with a low jackpot expectation, and pattern PT-9 is a super reach fluctuation pattern. Since there is a high possibility that it will be, it is considered to be a reach notice (high) pattern with a high expectation of big hits.

Returning to FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern PT-9 {reach notice (high)} has been won as a result of whether or not the reach notice has been executed and the type of lottery has been performed in 103SGS292. (103SGS293). When it is determined that the pattern PT-9 has been won, the execution of the reach notice based on the pattern PT-9 is determined in preference to the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 (103SGS294). Proceed to 103SGS304.

If it is determined in 103SGS292 that the pattern PT-9 has not been won, that is, if the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 is won, the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low). } Is won, the set value stored in the RAM 102 is read out, and the current set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (103SGS295). Next, the random numbers for determining the setting suggestion type are extracted, and the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B corresponding to the set value specified in 103SGS295 is used to determine whether or not the setting suggestion is executed in the variable display effect. A lottery is performed to determine the type of setting suggestion to be executed (103SGS296).

In the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), when the set value is 1, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1. Is assigned, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2, 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, and the pattern is assigned. Four judgment values are assigned to the PT-5, one judgment value is assigned to the pattern PT-6, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 2, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, one judgment value is assigned to the pattern PT-5, and four judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 3, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-1, and 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-2. 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, 15 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 4, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 15 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 5, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 25 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 15 judgment values. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 6, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 10 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 25 judgment values. Judgment values are assigned, and five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-7.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the set value is an odd number 1 or 3, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 are won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 1 or 3. When the set value is 2 or 4, it is easy to win, and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 are easily won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 2 or 4, and the set value is 5. Is easier to win the pattern PT-5 at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 5, and when the set value is 6, the pattern PT-6 is won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 6. It's easier to do. Further, since the pattern PT-7 may be won only when the set value is 6, it is confirmed that the set value is 6 when a setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-7 appears.

Therefore, if an effect based on patterns PT-1 to PT-4 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 4 or less is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is one of 1 to 4, and the paraglider is destroyed. If the effect based on the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 with 5 or more bodies is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is any of 5 and 6. That is, patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are considered to be setting suggestions (low) that are unlikely to have a high setting (set value 5 or 6), and patterns PT-5 to PT-7 are set to a high setting (set value 5 or 6). It is said that the setting suggestion (high) is likely to be 6).

In the present embodiment, the reach advance notice type determination random number and the setting suggestion type determination random number are random numbers in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of determination values of each determination random number is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of each determination random number and the like should be appropriately determined. Just do it. Further, each determination random number counter for generating each of these determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and each determination random number counter is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process.

Returning to FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 performed a lottery for the presence / absence of execution of the setting suggestion and the type in 103SGS296, and as a result, any one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} was obtained. It is determined whether or not the player has won (103SGS297). If it is determined that any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 has been won, and if the non-execution of the reach notice is won in 103SGS293, one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is selected. When the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the setting is uniquely determined and the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 103SGS293, any one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is won. The execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the above is determined in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298), and the process proceeds to 103SGS304.

In 103SGS297, if any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} was not won, that is, if the setting suggestion was not executed or any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 was won. , 103SGS297 determines whether or not pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 103SGS293 based on non-execution of setting suggestion or winning of any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4. (103SGS300).

If it is determined that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has been won in the 103SGS300, and if the non-execution of the setting suggestion is won in the 103SGS297, the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is executed. If any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is won in 103SGS297, the reach notice (low) based on the winning pattern PT-8 is The execution is determined in preference to the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (103SGS301), and the process proceeds to 103SGS304.

If it is determined that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has not been won in the 103SGS300, it is determined whether or not any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} has been won. If any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, the execution of the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is determined, and the process proceeds to 103SGS304. Further, when none of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, that is, when the non-execution of both the reach notice and the setting suggestion is won, the variable display is in progress without deciding the execution of the effect. The production determination process ends.

In 103SGS304, the effect type (any of patterns PT-1 to PT-9) determined in any of 103SGS294, 103SGS298, 103SGS301, and 103SGS303 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (103SGS304), and the effect during variable display is executed. The variable display effect execution decision flag indicating that has been determined is set (103SGS305), and the variable display effect determination process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 8-12, after the variable display effect determination process of 103SGS277, the effect control CPU 120 in 103SGS278 determines whether or not the variable display effect execution decision flag is set, that is, the variable display effect determination of 103SGS277. It is determined whether or not the execution of the variable display effect of any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is determined in the process.

If the variable display effect execution decision flag is set, the process proceeds to 103SGS279, and the period until the start of the variable display effect is set in the variable display effect start waiting timer (103SGS279), and the variable display effect execution is executed. Clear the decision flag (103SGS280) and proceed to 103SGS281. On the other hand, if the effect execution decision flag during variable display is not set, the process proceeds to 103SGS281 without going through 103SGS279 and 103SGS280.

As for the period until the start of the variable display effect, in this feature unit 103SG, the timing at which the paraglider appears is set as the start timing of the variable display effect, and the process table of the variable display effect executed from the start of the variable display effect. Since the variable display effect is started based on the above, an example is shown in which the period until the start timing of the variable display effect is set in the variable display effect start waiting timer. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect (not shown) showing a precursor is performed before the timing at which the variable display effect is started, and the timing at which the precursor is started is set as the variable display effect. When the start timing is set, a period shorter than the period until the variable display effect is started may be set in the variable display effect start wait timer.

Further, when it is determined in the 103SGS276A that the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 in the 103SGS280A executes the timer advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-19, and performs the timer advance notice effect in the variable display. Determine whether to execute (103SGS280A). The details of the timer advance notice effect determination process will be described later.

Next, after executing the timer advance notice effect determination process on the 103SGS280A, whether or not the timer advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, that is, any one of the patterns PTY-1 to PTY-5 in the timer advance notice effect determination process of the 103SGS280A. It is determined whether or not the execution of the timer advance notice effect is determined (103SGS280B).

If the timer advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, the process proceeds to 103SGS280C, the period until the start of the timer advance notice effect is set in the timer waiting for the start of the timer advance notice effect (103SGS280C), and the timer advance notice effect execution decision flag is cleared. Then (103SGS280D) and proceed to 103SGS281. On the other hand, if the timer advance notice effect execution decision flag is not set, the process proceeds to 103SGS281 without going through 103SGS280C and 103SGS280D.

As the period until the start of the timer advance notice effect, in the feature unit 103SG, the timing at which the first timer described later is displayed is set as the start timing of the timer advance notice effect, and the process of the timer advance notice effect executed from the start of the timer advance notice effect. It is specified based on the table and the timer notice effect is started.

In 103SGS281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (103SGS282).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in order in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (103SGS283). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

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

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (103SGS284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (103SGS285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing (S172) during variable display (103SGS286).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display of the symbol based on the reach variation pattern, the predetermined variable display mode is determined after the variable display is started and before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. At the effect timing, either reach notice or setting suggestion can be executed as the variable display effect, and when deciding whether or not to execute the variable display effect, the effect result becomes an advantageous state suggestion result. It is possible to execute (the effect of the special aspect) with priority over the setting suggestion (the effect of the specific aspect) in which the effect result is the setting suggestion result.

Specifically, as shown in the effect determination process during variable display of FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach notice is executed and the type of lottery, and whether or not the setting suggestion is executed and the type of lottery. Give priority to.

That is, in the reach notice lottery, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 at a rate of 60% (103SGS294). The notice (high) will be executed at a higher rate (priority) than the setting suggestion. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is determined only at a rate of 20%, but the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is determined at a rate of 60%. Even if the lottery of setting suggestion is executed in 103SGS296 based on the winning of the reach notice (low), the setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is executed in 103SGS297 (high). ) Is not won, 103SGS301 will decide to execute the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8, so the reach notice will be executed at a higher rate (priority) than the setting suggestion. Become.

Further, the reach notice includes a reach notice (low) and a reach notice (high) suggesting that the rate of being controlled by a jackpot is higher than the reach notice (low). When both the reach notice (high) based on −9 and the setting suggestion based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7 are feasible, the reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9 is set to pattern PT-. It is executed with priority over the setting suggestion based on any of 1 to PT-7 (103SGS294). On the other hand, when both the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 and the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 are feasible, the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is selected. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion (high) based on the setting suggestion (high) in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the effect during the variable display from being lowered due to the excessive priority given to the reach notice and the restriction on the execution of the setting suggestion.

Further, the setting suggestion includes a setting suggestion (low) and a setting suggestion (high) suggesting that the setting is more likely to be higher than the setting suggestion (low). When both the setting suggestion (high) based on any of -5 to PT-7 and the reach notice based on any of patterns PT-8 to PT-9 are feasible, the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is used. The setting suggestion (high) based on is executed in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298). On the other hand, when both the setting suggestion (low) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4 and the reach notice based on any of patterns PT-8 to PT-9 are feasible, the pattern PT-8 is set. Based reach notice (low) can be executed in preference to setting suggestion (low) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (103SGS301). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion from being excessively prioritized and the execution of the reach notice being restricted, thereby deteriorating the interest of the effect during the variable display.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion. For details, the reach notice (high) is executed with priority over the setting suggestion (high), the setting suggestion (high) is executed with priority over the reach notice (low), and the reach notice (low) is set and suggested (low). Priority is given to execution over low). That is, the priority of execution of each effect pattern is set to have a relationship of "reach notice (high)> setting suggestion (high)> reach notice (low)> setting suggestion (low)".

In the feature unit 103SG, the execution ratio of the reach notice may be set to be higher than the execution ratio of the setting suggestion. That is, the variable display effect is an effect executed during the variable display period of the symbol, and the reach notice suggests that the variable display result may be a big hit, whereas the setting suggestion is at least. It suggests which setting value is not changed during the business period. Further, it is not preferable for the amusement park that the setting suggestion frequently occurs and the player can easily guess which of the set values is. Therefore, in the case of executing the variable display during effect when the super reach fluctuation pattern and the set value are set high, it is preferable for the player to suggest any of them, but the set value is also suggested at another timing. On the other hand, since the jackpot suggestion can be made only during the variable display, it is preferable for the player that the reach notice appears at a higher rate than the setting suggestion.

In addition, since the variable display effect is an effect that is executed only during the variable display period of the super reach fluctuation pattern or the symbol based on the normal reach fluctuation pattern, which has a higher expectation of big hit than the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the variable display mode is the reach. In this case, the player's expectation for the big hit is higher than in the case where the reach is not reached. Therefore, if the setting suggestion is executed with priority over the reach notice, especially in the case of the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern, the player's expectation for the jackpot is lowered and the production becomes inappropriate, so that the reach is inappropriate. By giving priority to the setting suggestion to be executed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming inappropriate.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a tendency of the effect during variable display, if the reach notice is executed with priority over the setting suggestion, for example, it is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern and is high. In some situations, such as when the setting is made, the execution ratio may be set so that the setting suggestion is executed in preference to the reach notice.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery for the reach notice and the lottery for the setting suggestion are executed separately, and the lottery for the reach notice is executed prior to the lottery for the setting suggestion (priority). Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the execution rate of the reach notice is higher than the execution rate of the setting suggestion, the lottery of the setting suggestion may be performed before the lottery of the reach notice. , The order is arbitrary. Further, the number of judgment values in the effect type determination tables A and B is shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B) if the execution ratio of the reach notice is set to be higher than the execution ratio of the setting suggestion. It is not limited to what is described.

In the present embodiment, as an effect type (effect pattern) of the effect during variable display, a mode in which a setting suggestion suggesting a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and as a setting suggestion, it may be suggested whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started last time.

(First invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the first invention shown below. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the variable display result becomes a big hit by changing the set value, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. There were some that could change the probability of becoming (the probability of being controlled in an advantageous state). In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value depending on the type of animal displayed. When either of the setting suggestion effects can be executed, no consideration is given to which effect is prioritized, and the setting suggestion effect to be set as the set value when controlled in an advantageous state is executed. Therefore, there was a problem that the production became inappropriate. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can prevent the production from becoming inappropriate,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention is
It can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. A possible gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform a predetermined effect according to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes) as an effect during variable display, in any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7. It has a setting suggestion based on it, or a part where reach notice based on patterns PT-8 and PT-9 can be executed).
The effect mode of the predetermined effect is a special mode (for example, a reach notice based on the special pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9) that suggests that the predetermined effect is controlled, and a suggestion regarding the setting. Includes specific aspects (eg, setting suggestions based on any of the specific patterns PT-1 to PT-7).
When both the predetermined effect of the special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed by the predetermined effect executing means (for example, the timing at which a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the symbol (variable display mode). (Timing before reaching)), the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed in preference to the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be used in FIG. 8- of the first embodiment). In the variable display effect determination process shown in 13, when the pattern PT-9 is won in the reach notice lottery, the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is determined in 103SGS294 with priority over the setting suggestion. Even if the lottery of the setting suggestion is executed in the part or 103SGS296, if the setting suggestion (high) based on the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is not won, the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 in 103SGS301 is not won. ) Is determined with priority over the setting suggestion (low) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4. / The effect control CPU 120 determines the reach notice (high)> the setting suggestion (high). > Reach notice (low)> Setting suggestion (low) A part that determines the execution of an effect based on any of patterns PT1 to PT-9 at a ratio (see FIG. 8-18 of variant 1))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the control is performed in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect of a specific mode from being executed and the effect from becoming inappropriate.

Specifically, even when the variable display that makes the variable display result a big hit is executed, the setting suggestion that can be suggested at the timing other than the variable display is executed with priority over the reach notice. , It becomes impossible to raise the player's expectation for the big hit, and it is possible to prevent the production from becoming inappropriate.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The special aspect is a first special aspect (for example, reach notice (low)) and a second special aspect (for example, reach notice) that suggests that the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first special aspect. (High)), including
The predetermined effect executing means is
When both the predetermined effect of the second special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the second special aspect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example). When the effect control CPU 120 wins the pattern PT-9 in the reach advance notice lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the reach advance notice based on the pattern PT-9 in the 103SGS294 ( High) execution is determined in preference to setting suggestions based on any of patterns PT-1 to pattern PT-7),
When both the predetermined effect of the first special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the first special aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 wins any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 in the setting suggestion lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the 103SGS298. The part that prioritizes the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 over the reach notice (low) based on pattern PT-8)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the enjoyment of the predetermined effect from being lowered by excessively restricting the execution of the predetermined effect of the specific mode.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
The specific aspect is a first specific aspect (for example, setting suggestion (low)) and a second specific aspect (for example, setting suggestion (high)) that suggests setting of a setting value having a higher advantage than the first specific aspect. )) Including
The predetermined effect executing means is
When both the predetermined effect of the second specific aspect and the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the second specific aspect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the special aspect (for example). When any one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is won in the setting suggestion lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 wins the pattern PT in the 103SGS298. The part that determines the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on any of -5 to PT-7 in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8),
When both the predetermined effect of the first specific aspect and the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the first specific aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 wins the pattern PT-8 in the reach notice lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 of the first embodiment, the pattern PT-8 is changed to the pattern PT-8 in the 103SGS301. The part that prioritizes the execution of the reach notice (low) based on the setting suggestion (low) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the enjoyment of the predetermined effect from being lowered by excessively restricting the execution of the predetermined effect of the special aspect.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
An operation promotion notification means capable of executing an operation promotion notification for prompting the player to execute an operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs an operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. Executable part.) And
An operation detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a specific operation (for example, an operation for operating the push button 31B) by the player regardless of whether or not the operation promotion notification by the operation prompting means is executed. When,
With
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect based on the detection of the specific operation by the operation detecting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 presses the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. When a specific operation to be operated is detected by the push sensor 35B, the image Z1 is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B regardless of whether or not the operation promotion image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed. A part where the effect of changing to image Z2 (destroying the paraglider and dropping it) can be executed. Modification example)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a player who knows a specific motion can execute a predetermined effect at a desired timing by performing the specific motion, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The predetermined effect is a common effect period (for example, a reach notice or a setting suggestion) in which a common effect is executed regardless of whether the predetermined effect of the special aspect or the predetermined effect of the specific aspect is executed. Regardless of the presence or absence, the effect of the mode in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area is executed) and the predetermined aspect of the special aspect. A non-common production period (for example, whether it is a reach notice or a setting suggestion) that can specify whether the effect is the effect or the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be specified, that is, the number of images Z2 corresponding to the effect pattern Is a non-common effect period in which the effect of moving downward from the display area of the image display device 5 is executed) (see FIGS. 8-16).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by having a common effect period, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation as to which of the predetermined effect of the special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect is executed. You can improve your interest.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect of a special aspect which is a suggestion of being controlled to the advantageous state and also a suggestion regarding a setting (for example, both a reach notice and a setting suggestion can be executed). Occasionally, a specific image suggesting both a jackpot and a maximum setting (setting value 6) (for example, an image in which a paraglider in which a character appears moves while displaying the paraglider image Z1) is displayed. Part etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the predetermined effect of the special mode or the special mode different from the specific mode is executed, so that the game interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, when both the reach notice (predetermined effect of the special aspect) and the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of the specific aspect) can be executed, for example, the suggestion of the display result of one variable display. As long as it is possible to suggest the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, various timings may be used. Specifically, if the reach notice suggests the display result of the variable display, the reach notice can be executed at any timing during the execution period of the variable display, and the variable display corresponding to the hold memory can be executed. If it is suggested about the display result of, the reach notice can be executed at any timing in the period over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is executed and in the execution period of the variable display. .. Further, since the setting suggestion is not changed during the business period, the setting suggestion can be executed at any timing during one business period.

Further, when both the reach notice (predetermined effect of the special mode) and the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of the specific mode) can be executed, the reach notice can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion. Priority is given to the lottery of the setting suggestion, and the reach notice based on the patterns PT-8 and PT-9 is executed before the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7. Includes determining, and performing reach notices based on patterns PT-8 and PT-9 at a higher rate than setting suggestions based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7. Note that executing the reach notice at a rate higher than the setting suggestion includes a case where the reach notice is executed at a rate of 100% and the setting suggestion is not executed, that is, the reach notice is executed at a rate of 100%.

Further, in the first embodiment, the possibility of a big hit or a set value is suggested by the number of destroyed paragliders, that is, the variable display effect is executed when both the reach notice and the setting suggestion are feasible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is executed when both the reach notice and the setting suggestion are feasible. As the effect during variable display, both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result may be included as the effect result.

That is, in the first embodiment, the variable display effect has a common effect period for the reach notice and the setting suggestion, but the effect mode is different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion (in the common effect period). It may be a separate production (which does not have a corresponding period) (specifically, the reach notice is a suggestion using a character, the setting suggestion is a suggestion by a paraglider, etc.). Then, even when the reach notice and the setting suggestion having different production modes are executed together in the same period (same timing), the reach notice may be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

(Modification example 1)
Next, a modification 1 of the first embodiment of the feature unit 103SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-18. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process during variable display as the first modification, and FIG. 8-18 is a diagram showing the execution ratio of the reach notice and the setting suggestion.

In the first embodiment, the reach notice is executed with priority over the setting suggestion by prioritizing the execution of the reach notice and the lottery of the type over the lottery of the execution of the setting suggestion and the type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery for reach notice and setting suggestion may be performed using one effect type determination table C (not shown).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), in the effect determination process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (103SGS311). Next, while extracting the random number for determining the effect type, using the effect (reach notice / setting suggestion) type determination table C (not shown), whether or not the variable display effect (reach notice / setting suggestion) is executed is determined. A lottery is performed to determine the type of reach notice or setting suggestion when the execution is performed (103SGS312).

The effect (reach notice / setting suggestion) type determination table C (not shown) is not particularly shown, but the determination ratio of the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is set according to the type of the variation pattern and the number of set values. ing. That is, although the determination ratios of the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 differ depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern and the set values 1 to 6, the execution ratios of the reach notice and the setting suggestion shown in FIG. 8-18 (B) are different. As shown in the trend diagram, as a whole, the reach notice is determined (priority) at a higher rate than the setting suggestion, that is, the decision rate is set to be higher in the order of reach notice, setting suggestion, and non-execution. (For example, reach notice is determined by 50%, setting suggestion is determined by 40%, and non-execution is determined by 10%).

Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the reach notice (high) is higher than the reach notice (low) (for example, the reach notice (high) is 40% and the reach notice (low) is 10%). It is preferable to determine with. When the set values are high setting values 5 and 6, the ratio of the setting suggestion (high) to the setting suggestion (low) is higher than the setting suggestion (low) (for example, the setting suggestion (high) is 35% and the setting suggestion (low) is 5). %) Is preferable. That is, the effect control CPU 120 is produced based on any of the patterns PT1 to PT-9 at a ratio of reach notice (high)> setting suggestion (high)> reach notice (low)> setting suggestion (low). You just have to decide what to do.

Further, in the first embodiment and the first modification, the embodiment in which the execution rate of the reach notice and the setting suggestion is determined based on the fluctuation pattern and the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution ratio of the reach notice and the setting suggestion may be different depending on the fluctuation pattern, the set value, and the variable display result. Specifically, regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is a super reach or a normal reach fluctuation pattern, when a big hit occurs, the reach notice should be executed at a higher rate than when it is missed, prioritizing the setting suggestion. Is preferable.

Further, in the first embodiment and the first modification, when both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result can be executed as the effect result, either the reach notice or the setting suggestion is executed as the variable display effect. Although the possible forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result are feasible as the effect result, the effect result of the variable display effect is displayed. It may be possible to execute a specific effect that is a specific result that is both an advantageous state suggestion result and a setting suggestion result.

As a specific effect, for example, when a specific image suggesting both a jackpot and a maximum setting (setting value 6) (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-16, a paraglider image Z1 is displayed, a character is displayed. Display an image of the paraglider in which the character appears (for example, display an image of the paraglider moving), or display an image in which the display mode of the paraglider (for example, color, size, moving speed, trajectory, etc.) is different from the normal mode. It may be displayed, the background color may be different, or the effect image may be displayed. Alternatively, a special sound effect may be output according to the image display of the paraglider, or the illuminant may be made to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

Further, in the first embodiment and the first modification, when either the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result is obtained as the effect result, that is, either the reach notice or the setting suggestion can be executed as the variable display effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to execute either the reach notice or the setting suggestion in the variable display effect, while the reach notice and the setting suggestion are variable. It may be possible to execute each independently at an effect timing different from the effect being displayed.

Specifically, for example, it is possible to execute a reach notice (for example, a character notice in which a character appears) in a mode different from the reach notice shown in FIGS. 8-16 at a different effect timing from the variable display effect. On the other hand, the setting suggestion in a mode different from the setting suggestion shown in FIGS. 8-16 (for example, the ending image of the jackpot) is displayed at a timing different from the effect during variable display (for example, after the end of the jackpot). It may be feasible.

(Timer notice production)
The effect control CPU 120 displays a timer image in the display area of the image display device 5 when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream (for example, any one of PA2-4 to 6 and PB1-4 to 6). At the same time, when the timer notice (predetermined effect) of performing the update display (countdown) of the mode of reducing (changing) the numerical value displayed on the timer image and the display mode of the timer image become a specific mode by the update display, It is possible to execute a timer advance notice effect including a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to a jackpot game state advantageous for the player.

As shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) and 8-20 (B), in the timer notice, the first timer image Z11 (also referred to as the first timer) composed of the square frame-shaped frame image and the numerical value displayed in the frame image. The second timer image Z12 (also referred to as the second timer) composed of the square frame-shaped frame image and the numerical value displayed in the frame image is displayed at the lower left position of the display area of the image display device 5. NS. The size, shape, arrangement position, and the like of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 are arbitrary and are not limited to those described above.

As shown in FIG. 8-20 (C), the numerical value (start value) displayed at the start of the timer notice may be abbreviated as "15:00" (hereinafter, "15") in the first timer image Z11. ), The second timer image Z12 is set to "10:00" or "15:00" (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "10" or "15"). Further, the numerical value (final value) at which the update display of the numerical value is stopped after the update display in the mode of decreasing the numerical value is "0:00" for the first timer image Z11 and "1" for the second timer image Z12. It is said to be ": 00". As described above, these numerical values are numerical values indicating time. Further, the update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is set to the first speed (slow) which decreases by about 1 per second, and the update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is It is said to be the second speed (fast) that decreases by about 2 to 5 per second.

In the case of the first timer image Z11, the effect control CPU 120 sets the numerical value indicating the time displayed (set) at the start to "15, 14, 13, 12, ... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ... While the update display is performed in a mode such as "0" in which the time is decreased by about 1 every second, in the case of the second timer image Z12, the numerical value indicating the time displayed (set) at the start is set to "10" or "15". Is updated and displayed in a mode such as "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1" in which the number is reduced by about 2 to 5 every second. That is, the effect control CPU 120 updates and displays the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 at a second speed faster than the first speed for updating the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first update display (first countdown) in which the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is reduced at the first speed, and when this numerical value becomes "0:00", it is simulated. While performing continuous production, a second update display (second countdown) is performed in which the value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is reduced at a second speed faster than the first speed, and this value is set to "1:00". When it becomes, we will give a notice of dialogue. That is, in the first update display, the effect control CPU 120 displays the update display when the display mode of the first timer image Z11 becomes the first specific mode which is a numerical value (“0:00”) indicating “0”. On the other hand, in the second update display, the update display is stopped when the display mode of the second timer image Z12 becomes the second specific mode in which the display mode is a numerical value (“1:00”) different from “0”. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-20 (D), when the effect control CPU 120 gives a timer notice, the first timer image Z11 is displayed at the timing T0 to start the first update display, and the first update display is started. The second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started at the timing T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T0 when the update display is started and before the end of the first update display. In this case, the numerical value "10" displayed on the second timer image Z12 is smaller than the numerical value "15" displayed on the first timer image Z11, and the second update display is performed at the second speed faster than the first speed. The second update display is stopped at the timing T2 before the end of the first update display.

Then, at the timing T2 when the second update display is finished, the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed. Then, the character image Z17 is displayed at a position near the second timer image Z12, and a predetermined serif character image Z13 (see FIG. 8-20 (B)) is displayed in the frame to start the serif notice, thereby making a big hit. Suggests the possibility of. Next, the first update display is stopped at the timing T3 when a predetermined time elapses from the timing T2 at which the second update display is completed to end the timer notice, and the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at the timing T3 and then changed again. Performs a pseudo-continuous effect to be displayed.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 updates and displays the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 and the second update display on the second timer image Z12 in the timer advance notice effect. And can be executed so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. That is, it is possible to perform the first update display and the second update display in parallel (see FIG. 8-20 (D)).

Further, the timer notice is an effect of counting down the time until the start of the pseudo-continuous effect and the dialogue advance, which are suggestive effects, but the first timer image Z11 (first update display) and the second timer image Z12 (second). Update display), update display period, update display start timing, size of numerical value displayed (set) at the start, update display speed, update display end timing, display mode when update display is stopped Is different.

In particular, the second update display period for performing the second update display is shorter than the first update display period for performing the first update display, and the second update display is after the start of the first update display, that is, Although it is started during the execution of the first update display, it ends before the first update display.

As shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the timer notice has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns TY-1 to TY-5, and the effect control CPU 120 has the pattern TY-1. It is determined by lottery which of the effects patterns from TY-5 to execute the timer notice, that is, which of the patterns TY-1 to TY-5 to execute the timer notice.

Specifically, in the pattern TY-1, the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, and then the numerical value is "0" at the timing T3. While the first update display ends at ": 00", the second timer image Z12 is not displayed at the timing T1, that is, the first update display is performed but the second update display is not performed. .. In the pattern TY-1, not only the second timer image Z12 is not displayed at the timing T1 when the second timer image Z12 is displayed as described above, but also the second timer image Z12 is displayed at the timing T1. However, the numerical value to be updated may not be displayed, or the numerical value may be displayed on the second timer image Z12 at the timing T1 but the update display may end without starting.

In the pattern TY-2, after the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, the numerical value becomes "0:00" at the timing T3. While the first update display ends, the numerical value of "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at the timing T1 and the second update display starts. As shown, at the timing T2A where the numerical value decreases until it becomes "05:00", the second update display is maintained while being stopped, and before the end timing T2 where the numerical value is originally "1:00". At the timing T2B, the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second update display ends.

In the pattern TY-3, after the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, the numerical value becomes "0:00" at the timing T3. While the first update display ends, the numerical value of "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at the timing T1 and the numerical value "1" is displayed at the timing T2 after the second update display is started. This is a pattern in which the second update display ends at ": 00".

In the pattern TY-4, after the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, the numerical value becomes "0:00" at the timing T3. While the first update display ends, the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at the timing T1 and the numerical value "1" is displayed at the timing T2 after the second update display is started. This is a pattern in which the second update display ends at ": 00".

In the pattern TY-5, after the numerical value of "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11 at the timing T0 and the first update display is started, the numerical value becomes "0:00" at the timing T3. While the first update display ends, the numerical value of "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 at the timing T1 and the second update display starts. As shown, the second update display is maintained (locked, held) for a predetermined time while the second update display is stopped at the timing T2A that decreases until the numerical value becomes "05:00", and then the second update display ends in the pattern TY-2. This is a pattern in which the second timer image Z12 is erased and the second update display ends at the end timing T2 when the update display is restarted at the timing T2B and the numerical value becomes “1:00”.

As shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the dialogue notice has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns SY-1 to SY-4, and the effect control CPU 120 has the pattern SY-1. It is determined by lottery which of the production patterns of ~ SY-4 to execute the serif notice, that is, which of the patterns SY-1 to SY-4 the dialogue notice is to be executed.

Specifically, the pattern SY-1 is a pattern in which the dialogue content is "GOGO!", The pattern SY-2 is a pattern in which the dialogue content is "may be hot !?", and the pattern SY-3 is a dialogue. The content is a pattern of "hot!", And the pattern SY-4 is a pattern in which the dialogue content is "extreme heat !!".

In the present embodiment, an embodiment in which a dialogue notice is executed based on any of the above four types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the dialogue content is arbitrary and variously modified. It is possible. Further, it may be possible to execute a dialogue notice based on any of five or more types or three or less types of patterns in which the dialogue content and the display mode of the character image Z17 are different. Further, although the character image Z18 of the dialogue can be displayed in the second timer image Z12, it may be displayed in an area other than the second timer image Z12.

As shown in FIG. 8-19, in the timer advance notice effect determination process in the 103SGS280A of the variable display start setting process described with reference to FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern ( 103SGS351). The variable display result is a variable display result specification command for specifying the variable display result (off, non-probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, probability change big hit C, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display. Variable display result specification command for storing the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area.

Then, the random number for determining the timer advance notice type is extracted, and the lottery for determining the type of the timer advance notice to be executed is specified by 103SGS351 using the timer advance notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22 (A). This is performed for the number of times corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuouss specified from the fluctuation pattern (103SGS352). Specifically, when the number of pseudo-reams is 1, it is performed twice, and when the number of pseudo-reams is 2, it is performed 3 times, and the determined pattern and execution order are stored in the storage unit so as to be identifiable.

In the timer advance notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), when the variation display result is the jackpot display result, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern TY-1 and 5 to the pattern TY-2. 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern TY-3, 30 judgment values are assigned to the pattern TY-4, and 40 judgment values are assigned to the pattern TY-5. There is.

When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach with pseudo-ream, pattern TY-1 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern TY-2 is assigned 15 judgment values, and pattern TY-3 is 50. 20 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-4, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern TY-5.

When the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach with pseudo-ream, 70 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-1, 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern TY-2, and 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern TY-3. Judgment value is assigned.

In this way, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern TY-4 or the pattern TY-5 is won at a higher rate than in the case of a miss, and in the case of a miss, the pattern is won at a higher rate than in the case of a big hit. TY-1 to TY-3 are to be won. Therefore, the reliability of the jackpot is set to increase in the order of patterns TY-1, TY-2, TY-3, TY-4, and TY-5.

After returning to FIG. 8-19 and executing the process of 103SGS352, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the dialogue advance notice type and uses the dialogue advance notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22 (B). Then, a lottery for determining the type of dialogue notice to be executed is performed for the number of times corresponding to the number of pseudo consecutive times specified from the fluctuation pattern specified in 103SGS351 (103SGS353). Specifically, when the number of pseudo-reams is 1, it is performed twice, and when the number of pseudo-reams is 2, it is performed 3 times, and the determined pattern and execution order are stored in the storage unit so as to be identifiable.

If the execution of the pattern TY-1 is determined as the timer advance type, the second update display is not executed, and if the execution of the pattern TY-2 is determined, the second update display is in the middle. Since it will end, do not execute the dialogue notice.

In the dialogue notice type determination table shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), when the variation display result is a jackpot display result, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern SY-1 and 20 to the pattern SY-2. 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-3, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-3, and 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-4.

When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach with pseudo-ream, 40 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-1, 35 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-2, and 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-3. Five determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-4, and five determination values are assigned to the pattern SY-4.

When the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach with pseudo-ream, 70 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-1, 25 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-2, and 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern SY-3. Judgment value is assigned.

In this way, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern SY-3 or the pattern SY-4 is won at a higher rate than in the case of a miss, and in the case of a miss, the pattern is won at a higher rate than in the case of a big hit. SY-1 and SY-2 are to be won. Therefore, the reliability of the jackpot is set to increase in the order of patterns SY-1, SY-2, STY-3, and SY-4.

Regarding the pseudo-ream effect, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the pseudo-ream (re-variable display of the decorative pattern) is performed than when the pseudo-ream is not performed, and the pseudo-ream (decoration) during one variable display. The fluctuation pattern is determined so that the reliability of the jackpot increases as the number of times (revariable display of the symbol) increases.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the timer notice and the patterns SY-3 and SY- based on the highly reliable TY-3 to TY-5 are higher than the case where the variable display result is a big hit. Execution of the line notice of 4 is decided. That is, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the pattern TY-1 in which the second timer image Z12 is not displayed and the pattern TY-2 in which the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become a specific numerical value "1:00" are used. When the variable display result is a big hit, the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the numerical value becomes "1:00" by the second update display, while the execution of the timer advance notice based on the timer is determined at a high rate. Execution of timer notice based on 3 to TY-5 is determined at a high rate.

That is, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value (“1:00”) by the second update display, the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become a specific numerical value and the first timer image Z11 Execution of the dialogue notice of the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4 is determined at a higher rate than when only the numerical value indicating "0" ("0:00") is obtained by the first update display. .. In other words, when only the first update display of the first timer image Z11 is performed (pattern TY-1), the second update display of the second timer image Z12 is performed in addition to the first timer image Z11 (pattern TY-1). Patterns TY-2 to TY-5) have higher reliability of jackpots.

Further, the reliability of the suggestion effect executed in response to the end of the second update display may be higher than the reliability of the suggestion effect executed in response to the end of the first update display.

Then, after executing the process of 103SGS353, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer advance notice effect execution decision flag indicating that it is decided to execute the timer advance notice effect (103SGS354), and ends the process.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which a timer advance notice effect accompanied by a timer notice or a dialogue notice can be executed with a 100% probability when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream, the execution of the timer advance notice effect is determined with a probability of less than 100%, that is, with a pseudo-ream. In the case of a fluctuation pattern, the timer advance notice effect may not be executed. Further, the timer advance notice effect may be executed with a predetermined probability (including 100%) in the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-ream.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer notice effect is performed a plurality of times according to the number of pseudo continuous effects, the effect pattern of the timer notice and the dialogue notice is individually determined for each time, but the second and subsequent effects are produced. When determining the pattern, the effect pattern may be determined based on the effect pattern that has already been determined. In this case, the reliability of the effect pattern performed at a predetermined time may be the same as or higher than the reliability of the effect pattern performed at a time before the predetermined time. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for a big hit from decreasing because the reliability decreases as the timer advance notice effect is repeated.

(Operation example of timer notice effect)
Next, an operation example of the timer advance notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 when the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-23 (C) and 8-24. Here, in the super reach fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream (twice), the case where the timer notice is executed based on the pattern TY-3 and the dialogue notice is executed based on the SY-3 will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 8-23 (C), when the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the super reach fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream (twice) (see FIG. 8-24 (A)). ), The first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of the image display device 5 at the timing Ta1 in which the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing Ta0 when the variable display is started. The first timer image Z11 displays "15:00" as a numerical value to be counted down, and the effect image Z15 is displayed around the first timer image Z11. Then, the first timer image Z11 is reduced and displayed, and the first update display is started (see FIGS. 8-24 (B) and (C)).

Next, after starting the first update display, before the timing Ta2 for displaying the second timer image Z12, the second timer image Z12 is displayed and a special effect suggesting that the second update display is started is provided. conduct. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-24 (D), the special effect is to display the second timer image Z12A, which has a higher transmittance than usual and is enlarged and displayed, near the center of the display area, and then displays the first timer image Z11. The transmittance is lowered and reduced while moving toward the display position above the.

Further, when executing the timer advance notice effect based on the pattern TY-1, the second timer image Z12A is displayed near the center of the display area before the timing Ta2 for displaying the second timer image Z12 in the same manner as described above. The transmittance decreases and is reduced while moving toward the display position above the first timer image Z11, but the second timer image Z12 is erased without being displayed at the timing Ta2.

The mode of the special effect is not limited to the above, and can be variously changed as long as the mode suggests that the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started. Yes, for example, the display color of the background image may be changed to a predetermined color before the timing Ta2 for displaying the second timer image Z12, or the character may carry the second timer image Z12. ..

Next, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta2. In the second timer image Z12, "10:00" is displayed as a numerical value to be counted down, and an effect image Z16 having a mode different from that of the effect image Z15 is displayed around the second timer image Z12. Then, the second timer image Z12 is reduced and displayed, and the second update display is started (see FIG. 8-24 (E)). In the case of the pattern TY-1, although the above-mentioned special effect is performed, the second timer image Z12 is not enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta2.

After that, the first update display and the second update display are performed together (see FIG. 8-24 (F)). Further, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 changes to "5:00", the sound such as "5 ... 4 ..." is output from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the decrease of the numerical value due to the first update display. Let me. Further, although not particularly shown, the game effect lamp 9 or the like may also be produced in a mode other than the display according to the second update display, such as blinking as the numerical value decreases.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 stops the second update display at the timing Ta3 in which the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00", and at the same time, enlarges and displays the second timer image Z12 and surrounds the second timer image Z12. After displaying the effect image Z16 on the (see FIG. 8-24 (G)), the dialogue notice is started. Specifically, the character image Z17 is displayed above the second timer image Z12, the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is erased, and the character image Z18 corresponding to the pattern SY-3 is displayed. At the same time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the sound "hot!" (See FIG. 8-24 (H)).

In the present embodiment, as an interlocking effect linked to the update display of the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display, the speakers 8L, 8R are changed to "5 ... 4 ..." in response to the decrease in the numerical value due to the update display. An example of a form in which a voice such as "." Is output or the game effect lamp 9 is blinked has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of a movable body 32 or the like that can be operated, the update display is displayed. The movable body 32 may be operated in conjunction with the operation, or the effect image may be displayed in conjunction with the update display in an area different from the timer image in the display area of the image display device 5.

Next, after the second update display is completed at the timing Ta3, the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta4 in which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00", and an effect is produced around it. Image Z15 is displayed (see FIG. 8-24 (I)). Then, the decorative symbols indicating the pseudo-ream are temporarily stopped and displayed in the central decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbols of all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-24 (J)). reference). After that, the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 are erased.

Then, at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has passed from the timing Ta4, the variable display of the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and FIG. As shown in 24 (B), the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of the image display device 5, and the first update display is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (C), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first update based on any of the determined patterns TY-1 to TY-5 and patterns SY-1 to SY-4. After performing the second update display and the second update display, all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing Ta6 when the first update display is completed. Further, at the timing Ta7, the variable display of the decorative symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and the determined patterns TY-1 to TY-5 and patterns SY-1 to SY-4 are started. After performing the first update display and the second update display based on any of the above, when the first update display is finished at the timing Ta8, the super reach effect is started with the variable display mode as the reach mode. In this way, the timer notice and the dialogue notice corresponding to the first and second pseudo-continuous production are performed based on any of the determined patterns TY-1 to TY-5 and patterns SY-1 to SY-4. However, since the general flow is almost the same as that shown in FIG. 8-24, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, operation examples of the pattern TY-2 and the pattern TY-5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-25.

As shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), the effect control CPU 120 is the image display device 5 at the timing T0 at which the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. After the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of the above and the first update display is started (see FIG. 8-25 (A)), the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed and the second update display is performed. (See FIG. 8-25 (B)).

Then, the update display is stopped at the timing T2A when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes "5:00", and the mode in which the numerical value of "5:00" is displayed is maintained (FIG. 8-25 (C). )reference). At this time, the first update display is continuously performed.

Next, in the case of the pattern TY-2, after the second timer image Z12 is erased at the timing T2B when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T2A and the second update display is completed (see FIG. 8-25 (D)), the second timer image Z12 is erased. 1 At the timing T3 when the update display is finished, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-25 (E)).

On the other hand, in the case of the pattern TY-5, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed and the second update display is restarted at the timing T2B when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T2A (see FIG. 8-25 (F)). The second update display is stopped at the timing T2 when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00" (see FIG. 8-25 (G)), and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12. Is erased and the characters "Intense heat!" Are displayed to start the dialogue notice (see FIG. 8-25 (H)). Then, after the first update display is finished at the timing T3 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes "0:00", the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-25 (I)).

As described above, in the first update display, in the first update display, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes a numerical value indicating 0 (for example, "0:00"), a suggestion effect (for example, pseudo) is produced. On the other hand, in the second update display, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value (for example, "1:00") different from 0, the suggestive effect (for example, "1: 00") is started. , Dialogue notice) will start. That is, the first update display and the second update display have different numerical values indicating the timing at which the suggestion effect is started, which can give the player unexpectedness.

Further, the difference between the start timing T2 of the serif effect and the start timing T3 of the pseudo-continuous effect, that is, the difference in the start timing of the suggestion effect can be visually notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, since the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 and the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 are different, the same numerical value is not updated at the same timing by the two timers. It is possible to make it difficult to predict the start timing of the production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second update display of the second timer image Z12 is started after the first update display of the first timer image Z11 is started, and the first update is started after the second update display is completed. The display ends. That is, since the second update display started after the start of the first update display ends before the first update display, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestion effect.

Further, since it is only necessary to wait for the passage of time from the start to the end of the first update display of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11, the time until the suggestion effect is started is delayed. However, by starting the second update display during the execution of the first update display, the player's interest can be attracted to the second update display, and the second update display is larger than the first update display. By ending the suggestion effect first and starting the suggestion effect, it is possible to suitably increase the expectation for the suggestion effect that is started when the first update display ends thereafter.

In addition, since the speed of the update display differs between the first update display and the second update display, the relationship between the two numerical values changes with the passage of time of the timer notice, which causes the first update display and the second update display. Which of the update displays ends first, that is, it becomes difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestion effect, and the unexpectedness increases, so that the interest of the game is improved.

The change in the relationship between the two numerical values means that, for example, in the first timing T1 shown in FIG. 8-20 (D), the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 (for example, "11:00") , The difference from the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, "10:00") is "1", but in the second timing T2 after the first timing T1, the first timer image Z11 The difference between the numerical value displayed in (for example, "5:00") and the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 (for example, "1:00") is "4". This includes that the difference between the numerical value displayed in and the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 changes with the passage of time.

Further, in the present embodiment, in any of the timer advance notice patterns TY-1 to TY-5, the display mode of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 is the same. Is not limited to this, and for example, the display mode of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 may be changed to a specific display mode depending on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the display color of at least one of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 is changed, enlarged, and the effect is performed with a higher probability than in the case of a big hit. The image may be displayed in the surroundings.

(Modification 2)
Next, a modification 2 of the timer notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-26. In the timer notice of the above embodiment, the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is reduced after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the first update display for reducing the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11. (2) The embodiment in which the first update display is ended after the second update display is finished after the start of the second update display has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first update display and the second update display are not limited thereto. The start timing and end timing of the above can be changed in various ways.

For example, the start timing of the second update display is not limited to the timing after the start timing of the first update display, and as shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) and (B), the first update display is displayed. The same timing Ta0 may be set, or as shown in FIG. 8-26 (E), the timing Ta0 may be set before the start timing of the first update display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), the end timing of the second update display is not limited to the timing Ta1 before the end timing Ta2 of the first update display, and is not limited to the timing Ta1 (FIG. 8-26 (A). B) As shown in (D) and (E), the timings Ta2 and Ta3 may be set after the end timing Ta1 of the first update display, or as shown in FIGS. 8-26 (C) and (F). 1 The end timing of the update display may be the same as Ta1 and Ta2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (E), after the second update display is started at the timing Ta0 before the start timing Ta1 of the first update display, and after the end timing Ta2 of the first update display. It may end at the timing Ta3 of. That is, the second update display period may be longer than the first update display period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (F), after the second update display is started at the same timing Ta0 as the start timing Ta0 of the first update display, the second update display is started at the same timing Ta1 as the end timing Ta1 of the first update display. You may end. That is, the second update display period may be the same length as the first update display period. In such a case, the timing at which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes a numerical value indicating 0 (“0:00”) and the specific numerical value (“1:00”” in which the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is different from 0 ) Is almost the same timing, but the numerical value (display mode) when the update display is stopped is different, so that the player can be made to recognize that the separate update display has ended. ..

The timing at which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes a numerical value indicating 0 (“0:00”) and the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 become a specific numerical value (“1:00”) different from 0. When the timings are the same, the suggestion effect based on the first update display and the suggestion effect based on the second update display may be performed in one effect. In this case, for example, one effect that combines the pseudo-continuous effect and the dialogue notice may be executed, or another effect different from the pseudo-continuous effect and the dialogue notice may be executed.

Further, in each of the patterns shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) to (F), as shown in FIG. 8-26 (G), as numerical values to be displayed on the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 at the start. , Pattern A in which the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 is larger than the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12, and the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 is smaller than the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12. It is possible to apply any of the patterns B to be performed.

Further, in each of the patterns shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) to (F), as shown in FIG. 8-26 (H), the first update display in the first timer image Z11 and the first update display in the second timer image Z12 are shown. 2 As the speed of the update display, the pattern C that makes the first update display faster than the second update display, the pattern D that makes the first update display slower than the second update display, and the second update display of the first update display. It is possible to apply any of the pattern E and the pattern E having the same speed as the above.

Therefore, a plurality of types of the first update display period and the second update display period including the start timing and end timing of the first update display and the second update display are shown by lottery in FIGS. 8-26 (A) to (F). It is possible to determine one of the patterns, and the size of the numerical value displayed at the start on the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 shown in FIGS. 8-26 (G) according to the determined pattern. Is determined to be one of patterns A and B by lottery, and the speed of the first update display in the first timer image Z11 and the second update display in the second timer image Z12 shown in FIG. 8-26 (H) is determined. One of the patterns C to E may be determined by lottery.

Further, the first update display period and the second update including the size of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 at the start, the start timing and the end timing of the first update display and the second update display. The display period, update speed, etc. may be determined based on the number of judgment values assigned according to the variable display result, and by doing so, the set numerical value, period, timing, speed, etc. may be determined. It is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has a numerical value displayed at the start of the first timer image Z11 (for example, "15:00") and a numerical value displayed at the start of the second timer image Z12 (for example, "10"). When the value displayed on the first timer image Z11 in the first update display (for example, "0:00") is different from that of ": 00"), the suggestion effect can be executed, and the second update display can be executed. If the suggestion effect can be executed when the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value different from "0:00" (for example, "1:00"), the first update display is displayed. , The start timing and end timing of the second update display, the size of the numerical value displayed at the start of the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12, and the first update display and the second timer image Z12 in the first timer image Z11. The speed of the second update display in the above can be changed in various ways.

In this way, in the update display of two different numerical values displayed in one display area, that is, the first update display and the second update display are performed so that at least a part of the update display periods overlap. The display mode (for example, "1:00") when one update display (second update display) is stopped is the display mode (for example, "for example") when the other update display (first update display) is stopped. It is different from "0:00"), which makes it more surprising.

In addition, since the speed of the update display differs between the first update display and the second update display, the relationship between the two numerical values changes with the passage of time of the timer notice, which causes the start timing of each suggestion effect. It becomes difficult to predict and unexpectedness increases, so the interest is improved.

The change in the relationship between the two numerical values means that, for example, in the first timing T1 shown in FIG. 8-20 (D), the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 (for example, "11:00") , The difference from the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, "10:00") is "1", but in the second timing T2 after the first timing T1, the first timer image Z11 The difference between the numerical value displayed in (for example, "5:00") and the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 (for example, "1:00") is "4". This includes that the difference between the numerical value displayed in and the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 changes with the passage of time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of patterns TY-1 to TY-5 that can be determined as the timer notice type have the same start timing, end timing, and update display period for the first update display and the second update display. Although a certain form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) to (F), the start timing of the first update display and the second update display, At least two or more patterns may be selectable as the timer notice type from a plurality of types of patterns in which at least one of the end timing, the update display period, and the update display speed is different.

In such a case, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a first pattern (for example,) in which the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 becomes a specific numerical value before the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12. (Pattern in FIG. 8-26 (D)) and the second pattern (FIG. 8-26) in which the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value before the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11. (See (A)), and when the timer advance notice can be executed based on any one of a plurality of types including, the line advance notice based on the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4 is executed. The ratio may be higher when the timer advance notice is executed based on the second pattern than when the timer advance notice is executed based on the first pattern.

By doing so, not only whether or not the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value, but also the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 is displayed on the first timer image Z11. Since the expectation of the jackpot differs depending on whether the specific value is reached before or after the value, the player should pay attention to whether or not the timer notice is executed based on the second pattern. Can be done.

Further, even if at least one element of the start timing, end timing, update display period, update display speed, and numerical value of the first update display and the second update display is the same two or more patterns, it depends on the difference of other elements. The jackpot reliability may be set to be different.

(Modification example 3)
Next, a modification 3 of the timer notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-27. In the timer notice of the above embodiment, the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 after the first update display of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 (for example, "15:00") is started at the first speed. An example is illustrated in which the second update display (for example, "10:00") is started at a second speed faster than the first speed and ends before the first update display, but the present invention is limited to this. A numerical value (for example, "20:00") larger than the numerical value (for example, "10:00") displayed on the second timer image Z12 is displayed on the first timer image Z11, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed. The 1-update display may be started at a first speed faster than the second speed of the second update display, and then ended before the second update display.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), the numerical value (start value) displayed at the start of the timer notice is "20:00" (hereinafter, "20") for the first timer image Z11. The second timer image Z12 is set to "10:00" (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "10"). Further, the numerical value (final value) at which the update display of the numerical value is stopped after the update display in the mode of decreasing the numerical value is "0:00" for the first timer image Z11 and "1" for the second timer image Z12. It is said to be ": 00". Further, the update display speed of the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is set to the first speed (fast), which decreases by about 2 to 5 per second, and the update display of the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12. The speed is said to be the second speed (slow), which decreases by about 0.5 per second.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), when the effect control CPU 120 gives a timer notice, the first timer image Z11 is displayed at the timing T0 to start the first update display, and the first update display is started. The second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started at the timing T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T0 when the update display is started and before the end of the first update display. In this case, the numerical value "20" displayed on the first timer image Z11 is larger than the numerical value "10" displayed on the second timer image Z12, and the second update display is performed at the first speed faster than the second speed. Therefore, the first update display is stopped at the timing T2 before the end of the second update display. After that, the second update display is stopped at the timing T3.

As shown in FIG. 8-27 (D), when the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the super reach fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream (twice), the variable display is started from the timing Ta0. After a predetermined time has elapsed and the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the timing Ta1, the first timer image Z11 is displayed and the first update display is started, and then the second timer image Z12 is displayed at the timing Ta2 and the second timer image Z12 is displayed. Start the update display. Next, at the timing Ta3 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 was changed to "0:00" and the first update display was completed, all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R were temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the variable display of the decorative symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing Ta4 is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed again to start the first update display. Then, the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00", the dialogue notice is started at the timing Ta5 when the second update display is finished, and the second timer image Z11 is displayed again at the timing Ta6. 2 Start the update display.

Next, at the timing Ta7 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 was changed to "0:00" and the first update display was completed, all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R were temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the variable display of the decorative symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing Ta8 is restarted to start the pseudo continuous effect, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed again to start the first update display. Then, the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00", the dialogue notice is started at the timing Ta9 when the second update display is finished, and the second timer image Z11 is displayed again at the timing Ta10. 2 Start the update display.

Next, at the timing Ta11 when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00" and the first update display is finished, the display mode of the decorative pattern is developed into a reach mode and then a super reach effect is developed, and then the second The numerical value of the timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00", and the dialogue notice is started at the timing Ta12 when the second update display is finished.

In this way, in the update display of two different numerical values displayed in one display area, that is, the first update display and the second update display are performed so that at least a part of the update display periods overlap. In the first update display, a numerical value larger than the numerical value to be updated in the second update display is updated and displayed at a speed faster than the second update display, and the process ends first. The relationship between the numerical values changes, which makes it difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestion effect and increases the unexpectedness, which improves the interest.

Specifically, in the first timing T1 shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11 (for example, “16:00”) is displayed in the second timer image Z12 rather than the numerical value (for example, “16:00”). (For example, "10:00") is smaller, but at the second timing T2 after the first timing, the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 (for example, "0:00"). Since the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 (for example, "5:00") is larger than that, the unexpectedness is increased.

Further, in the first timer image Z11, a large numerical value is updated and displayed at a high speed, whereas in the second timer image Z12, a numerical value smaller than that of the first timer image Z11 is updated and displayed at a low speed. The difference between the update display modes of both the first update display and the second update display can be shown more clearly, and the second update display is started at the timing T1 before the timing T2 at which the first update display ends. As a result, the player can expect the execution of a new suggestion effect, and the second update display ends after the timing T2 at which the first update display ends, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. ..

(Modification example 4)
Next, a modification 4 of the timer notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29. The timer notice of the above-described embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the timer notice is performed according to the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable display based on the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timer notice is not limited to this. For example, it may be executed based on the establishment of normal reach or super reach.

In the following, an operation example of the timer advance notice effect shown in the modification 3 executed by the effect control CPU 120 when the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29. do.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the super reach fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 8-29 (A)), it is predetermined from the timing Ta0 when the variable display is started. At the timing Ta1 in which the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the reach display mode after a lapse of time, the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed in the lower left corner of the display area of the image display device 5, and the first timer image Z11 is displayed. The effect image Z15 is displayed around the image, and the first update display of the first timer image Z11 is started (see FIGS. 8-29 (B) and (C)).

Next, as a special effect suggesting that the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is started after the first update display is started and before the timing Ta2 for displaying the second timer image Z12. After displaying the second timer image Z12A, which has a higher transmittance than usual and is enlarged and displayed, near the center of the display area, the transmittance decreases while moving toward the display position above the first timer image Z11. And it is reduced (see FIG. 8-28 (D)).

Next, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta2, and the effect image Z16 is displayed around the second timer image Z12. Then, the second timer image Z12 is reduced and displayed, and the second update display is started (see FIG. 8-28 (E)).

After that, the first update display and the second update display are performed together (see FIG. 8-28 (F)), and the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00" at the timing Ta3. After stopping the update display and enlarging the first timer image Z11 and displaying the effect image Z15 around it (see FIG. 8-28 (G)), the character image Z19 is displayed to develop into super reach. A development effect suggesting that this is done is performed (see FIG. 8-28 (H)).

Next, after the second update display is completed at the timing Ta3, the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed at the timing Ta4 in which the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 is changed to "1:00", and an effect is produced around it. In addition to displaying the image Z16, a cut-in notice is given in a mode in which a plurality of characters move the display area from the right side to the left side all at once and cross the display area (see FIG. 8-28 (I)). After that, at the end of the super reach effect, all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-28 (J)), and the jackpot (or missed) symbols are stopped and displayed. Notifies that it is a big hit (or missed).

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the timer advance notice effect described above, at least a part of the execution period of the other advance notice effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit is the first update display period or the second. If it is possible to execute it so that it overlaps at least a part of the update display period, the timing of ending the first update display and starting the pseudo-continuous production or ending the second update display and giving a dialogue notice It is preferable to execute it so as not to overlap with the timing of starting. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the suggestion effect because another notice effect is executed according to the end timing of the first update display and the second update display.

(Second invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the second invention shown below. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a plurality of timer notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-99548. ) Is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) that updates and displays in parallel, and a cut-in notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the numerical value of each timer notice image becomes "0". There were some that could carry out suggestive effects. In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, although the effect time of each timer advance notice (numerical value displayed on the timer advance notice image) is different, the suggestion effect is performed when the numerical value of each timer advance notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and it was not possible to improve the interest. Therefore, with the aim of providing a gaming machine that can enhance unexpectedness and enhance the interest of the game,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A predetermined effect (for example, timer notice) for updating and displaying a predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)) can be executed, and the advantageous state is described. It is provided with an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, pseudo-continuous effect, dialogue notice / super reach effect, cut-in notice, etc.) that suggests the possibility of being controlled.
The effect executing means is
As the predetermined display, a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display can be displayed.
As the predetermined effect, the first update display for reducing the numerical value displayed as the first predetermined display (for example, "15:00") and the numerical value different from the first predetermined display are different. The second update display, which reduces the numerical value displayed as the second predetermined display (for example, "10:00"), can be executed so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. (See Fig. 8-20 (D)),
The suggestion effect can be executed when the first predetermined display becomes a numerical value indicating 0 in the first update display (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 finishes the second update display at the timing Ta3). At the timing Ta4 in which the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 is changed to "0:00", the first timer image Z11 is enlarged and displayed, and the effect image Z15 is displayed around it. After the decorative symbols of 5C and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R is restarted at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has passed from the timing Ta4. The part where the pseudo-continuous production is started. See FIGS. 8-24 and 8-25),
The suggestion effect can be executed when the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 in the second update display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 to ". A portion where the second update display is stopped at the timing Ta3 changed to "1:00", the second timer image Z12 is enlarged and displayed, and the effect image Z16 is displayed around the second timer image Z12, and then the dialogue notice is started. 8-24, see Figure 8-25)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display have different numerical values when the suggestion effect is executed, which enhances the unexpectedness and thus enhances the interest.
Specifically, in the first update display, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes a numerical value indicating 0 (for example, "0:00"), the suggestion effect (for example, pseudo continuous effect) is started. On the other hand, in the second update display, the suggestion effect (for example, a dialogue notice) is started when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, "1:00"). In other words, the difference in the numerical value indicating the timing at which the suggestion effect is started between the first update display and the second update display not only enhances the unexpectedness, but also visually informs the difference in the start timing of the suggestion effect in an easy-to-understand manner. It becomes possible to do.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect executing means can display a numerical value smaller than the numerical value of the first predetermined display as a numerical value of the second predetermined display at a higher ratio than a numerical value larger than the numerical value of the first predetermined display (for example). In the timer notice, "15:00" is displayed on the first timer image Z11, whereas "10:00" is displayed on the second timer image Z12 in the patterns TY-2, TY-3, and TY-5. Part. See Fig. 8-21 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the period until the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value is shortened, so that the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
As the suggestion effect, the effect executing means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the pseudo-continuous production (twice) and the part that determines the pattern SY-3 and SY-4 of the dialogue notice at a higher rate than when it is off),
The rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed is higher when the second predetermined display has a specific numerical value different from 0 than when the first predetermined display has a numerical value indicating 0. (For example, when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes a numerical value indicating "0"("1:00"), the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 does not become a specific numerical value and only the first timer image Z11 The part where the execution of the dialogue notice of the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4 is determined at a higher rate than when is a numerical value indicating "0"("0:00"))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to whether or not the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect in a mode in which the second update display is terminated before the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value different from 0 (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the effect). , The part where the timer notice based on the pattern TY-2 that ends the second update display when the numerical value is "5:00" can be executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the predetermined effect.
More specifically, since there is a pattern in which the second update display ends before the second predetermined display reaches a specific numerical value, the player can pay attention to the fact that the second predetermined display becomes a specific numerical value.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to display the second predetermined display and start the second update display while executing the first update display as the predetermined effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first update). A portion where the second update display is started at the timing T1 before the timing T3 when the first update display ends after the display is started. See FIG. 8-20 (D)).
A special effect suggesting that the second predetermined display is displayed and the second update display is started even when the first update display is being executed and before the second predetermined display is displayed. It is feasible (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 starts the first update display, the second timer image Z12 is displayed and the second update display is displayed before the timing Ta2 for displaying the second timer image Z12. Part where a special effect is performed to suggest that is started. See Fig. 8-24 (D))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the expectation that the second update display will be executed.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The effect executing means can execute an interlocking effect linked to the update display of the second predetermined display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to a decrease in the numerical value due to the first update display. A part that outputs a sound such as "5 ... 4 ..." or blinks the game effect lamp 9)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect of updating the numerical value.

(Third invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes the following third invention. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a plurality of timer notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-99548. ) Is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) that updates and displays in parallel, and a cut-in notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the numerical value of each timer notice image becomes "0". There were some that could carry out suggestive effects. In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, although the effect time of each timer advance notice (numerical value displayed on the timer advance notice image) is different, the suggestion effect is performed when the numerical value of each timer advance notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and it was not possible to improve the interest. Therefore, with the aim of providing a gaming machine that can enhance unexpectedness and enhance the interest of the game,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect (for example, timer notice) for updating and displaying a predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)), and the predetermined display. (For example, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes "0:00" or when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes "1:00"). An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect, a dialogue notice / super reach effect, a cut-in notice, etc.) suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. Prepare,
The effect executing means is
As the predetermined display, a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display can be displayed.
As the predetermined effect, the first update display for performing the update display of the first predetermined display (for example, the update display for reducing the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11) and the update display for the second predetermined display (for example, for example). It is possible to execute the second update display (update display that reduces the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12) so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps (FIG. 8-20 (D)). reference),
It is possible to make the speed of the update display in the first update display different from the speed of the update display in the second update display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12. , The part where the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 is updated and displayed at the second speed faster than the first speed, etc. See FIG. 8-20 (C).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the speed of the update display differs between the first update display and the second update display, which increases the unexpectedness and thus improves the interest.
Specifically, since the speed of the update display differs between the first update display and the second update display, the relationship between the two numerical values changes with the passage of time of the timer notice, which causes the start timing of each suggestion effect. Because it becomes difficult to predict, the unexpectedness increases.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect executing means can perform the second update display at a speed faster than the first update display so that the second predetermined display becomes a specific mode before the first predetermined display (. For example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 updates and displays the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12 at a second speed faster than the first speed for updating the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11. 20 (C))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the period until the second predetermined display becomes a specific mode is shortened, so that the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
The effect executing means is
The first predetermined display includes a first pattern in which the first predetermined display has a specific mode before the second predetermined display, and the second predetermined display includes a second pattern in which the second predetermined display has a specific mode before the first predetermined display. The predetermined effect can be executed based on any one of a plurality of types of patterns (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 as a numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12. The first pattern (for example, the pattern of FIG. 8-26 (D)) which becomes a specific numerical value before, and the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 are higher than the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11. A second pattern (see FIG. 8-26 (A)) that has a specific numerical value before, and a part in which timer advancement can be executed based on any one of a plurality of types including the pattern (see FIG. 8-26 (A)),
As the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the variable display result. When it becomes a big hit, the part that determines the pseudo-continuous production (twice) and the dialogue notice patterns SY-3 and SY-4 at a higher rate than when it is off),
The rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed is higher when the predetermined effect is executed based on the second pattern than when the predetermined effect is executed based on the first pattern (for example,). The rate at which the dialogue notice based on the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4 is executed is that the timer notice is executed based on the first pattern when the timer notice is executed based on the second pattern. It may be higher than the time.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to whether or not a predetermined effect is performed based on the second pattern.

(Fourth Invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes the fourth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a plurality of timer notice images (predetermined display) displayed on the display means, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-99548. ) Is possible to execute a timer notice (predetermined effect) that updates and displays in parallel, and a cut-in notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit when the numerical value of each timer notice image becomes "0". There were some that could carry out suggestive effects. In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, although the effect time of each timer advance notice (numerical value displayed on the timer advance notice image) is different, the suggestion effect is performed when the numerical value of each timer advance notice image becomes "0". However, there was a problem that it was not surprising and it was not possible to improve the interest. Therefore, with the aim of providing a gaming machine that can enhance unexpectedness and enhance the interest of the game,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect (for example, timer notice) for updating and displaying a predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11 (first timer) and the second timer image Z12 (second timer)), and the predetermined display. (For example, when the numerical value of the first timer image Z11 becomes "0:00" or when the numerical value of the second timer image Z12 becomes "1:00"). An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect, a dialogue notice / super reach effect, a cut-in notice, etc.) suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. Prepare,
The effect executing means is
As the predetermined display, a first predetermined display (for example, the first timer image Z11) and a second predetermined display (for example, the second timer image Z12) different from the first predetermined display can be displayed.
As the predetermined effect, a first update display for performing an update display of a numerical value displayed as the first predetermined display (for example, an update display for reducing the numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11) and a display as the second predetermined display. It is possible to execute the second update display for displaying the updated numerical value (for example, the update display for reducing the numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12) so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. (See Fig. 8-20 (D)),
In the first predetermined display, a numerical value larger than that of the second predetermined display is displayed.
In the first update display, the update display may be performed faster than the second update display, and the first predetermined display may be set to the specific mode before the second predetermined display is set to the specific mode. It is possible (for example, a numerical value (for example, "20:00") larger than the numerical value (for example, "10:00") displayed on the first timer image Z11 by the effect control CPU 120 on the second timer image Z12). The portion where the first update display is started at the first speed faster than the second speed of the second update display and then ends before the second update display. , 8-28 and 8-29, modified example 4)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the numerical value and the update display speed are different between the first update display and the second update display, the unexpectedness is increased, so that the interest is improved.
Specifically, in the first update display, a numerical value larger than the numerical value to be updated and displayed in the second update display is updated and displayed at a speed faster than the second update display, and the process ends first. As a result, the relationship between the two numerical values changes, which makes it difficult to predict the start timing of each suggestion effect and increases the unexpectedness, which improves the interest.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect executing means is
The first predetermined display includes a first pattern in which the first predetermined display has a specific mode before the second predetermined display, and the second predetermined display includes a second pattern in which the second predetermined display has a specific mode before the first predetermined display. The predetermined effect can be executed based on any one of a plurality of types of patterns (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a numerical value displayed on the first timer image Z11 as a numerical value displayed on the second timer image Z12. The first pattern (for example, the pattern of FIG. 8-26 (D)) which becomes a specific numerical value before, and the numerical value displayed in the second timer image Z12 are higher than the numerical value displayed in the first timer image Z11. A second pattern (see FIG. 8-26 (A)) that has a specific numerical value before, and a part in which timer advancement can be executed based on any one of a plurality of types including the pattern (see FIG. 8-26 (A)),
As the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the variable display result. When it becomes a big hit, the part that determines the pseudo-continuous production (twice) and the dialogue notice patterns SY-3 and SY-4 at a higher rate than when it is off),
The rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed is higher when the predetermined effect is executed based on the second pattern than when the predetermined effect is executed based on the first pattern (for example,). The rate at which the dialogue notice based on the highly reliable patterns SY-3 and SY-4 is executed is that the timer notice is executed based on the first pattern when the timer notice is executed based on the second pattern. It may be higher than the time.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to whether or not a predetermined effect is performed based on the second pattern.

(Explanation of deformation and application)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state is applied is illustrated as an example of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prize ball is paid out more than in the normal state. A high base state (time saving state) that makes it easier for the conditions to be met, a high probability gaming state (high probability state) that has a high probability of becoming a big hit game state, a high probability low base state (latent probability change state), and a special reach state (for example). , Super reach, etc.), including a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the update display of the predetermined display, a mode in which the update display of the time (numerical value) displayed on the timer such as the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 is applied has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value to be updated and displayed is, for example, an arbitrary numerical value indicating time, period, probability, level, ratio, distance, dimension, quantity, order, or the like. Applicable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which "0:00" indicating time is applied as a numerical value indicating "0" has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this and indicates "0". The numerical value may include, for example, a decimal number of "0" or more and less than "1", a decimal number exceeding "-1" and less than "0", and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a numerical value of "1" larger than "0" is applied as a specific numerical value different from "0" is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The specific number may be greater than "1" (eg, "2", "3", etc.) or less than "0" (eg, "-1"), etc. It may be an integer.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the dialogue notice (suggestion effect) is executed when the numerical value displayed in the second update display (second countdown) becomes "1" has been illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. In the second update display, when "1" is displayed and then "GO!" Is displayed, such as "... 3, 2, 1, GO!", The suggestion effect is executed. You may try to do it. That is, the suggestion effect may be executed not only when "1", which is a specific numerical value different from "0", is displayed, but also when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying "1". In this case, when a predetermined time elapses after displaying "1", a specific display such as a character "GO!" Or an image in which something explodes may be performed. Therefore, although the update is not displayed until "0" in appearance, the start timing of the suggestion effect may be the same as or before or after the timing of the update display up to "0".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the numerical value is displayed in the frame of the timer image is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an image showing a display or the like capable of displaying the numerical value such as a timer image is shown. It may be the one that simply displays only the numerical value in a predetermined display area without displaying in. Further, the predetermined display is not limited to the one displayed on the image display device 5, but may be displayed on, for example, a 7-segment display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a predetermined effect of performing the update display of the predetermined display, an embodiment in which a timer notice capable of updating the time is applied is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time is not limited to this. It is also possible to apply a countdown notice, etc., which counts so that the values other than the above decrease.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the update display of the predetermined display, an example in which the update display for reducing the numerical value (time) displayed on the predetermined display (timer image) is applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be an updated display that increases the displayed numerical value instead of the one. In this case, for example, a level-up notice for increasing the numerical value indicating the level, probability, etc. to a predetermined specified value (for example, 100, etc.) and displaying the update, or increasing the numerical value indicating the degree of expectation stepwise and displaying the update. A step-up notice or the like can be applied as a predetermined effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the update display of the predetermined display, an example in which the update display of the numerical value (time) displayed on the predetermined display (timer image) is applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Not only the update display of the numerical value, but also, for example, the display mode changes so that the decrease or increase of the numerical value can be specified, and the effect image displayed in the mode in which the numerical value becomes "0" can be specified. The updated display of the predetermined display may be applied. Specifically, the level gauge (predetermined display) capable of displaying the level in stages includes a level gauge (predetermined display) that updates and displays by increasing or decreasing in the range from "0" to "MAX".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled in an advantageous state, a pseudo continuous effect, a dialogue notice, a super reach effect, a cut-in notice, etc. are applied. Various effects other than the above (for example, pre-reading hold notice, stop symbol notice, etc.) may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect (pseudo-continuous effect) executed when the first predetermined display becomes a numerical value indicating "0" in the first update display and the second predetermined display in the second update display. The present invention exemplifies a form in which the suggestion effect (speech notice) executed when is a specific numerical value different from "0" is a different type of effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Both suggestion effects may be the same type of suggestion effects, and the jackpot reliability and display mode may differ between the first update display and the second update display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment is exemplified in which two predetermined displays (first timer image Z11 and second timer image Z12) are executed as predetermined displays so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps. The present invention is not limited to this, and three or more predetermined effects may be made feasible. In this case, at least two predetermined effects out of three or more may be executed so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the predetermined display, two predetermined displays (first timer image Z11 and second timer image Z12) capable of displaying the time (numerical value) are updated and displayed. The type of numerical value that can be displayed may be different between the first predetermined display and the second predetermined display. For example, a timer notice for updating the time and a level up for updating the level are displayed. Notice and may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the update display speed is different between the first update display of the first timer image Z11 and the second update display of the second timer image Z12 has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. The update display speed may be the same for the first update display and the second update display. In addition, the update display speed was constant during the update display period from the start to the end of the update display, but it changes by increasing or decreasing the update display speed during the update display period. You may let me.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the timer advance notice types are the pattern TY-1 in which only the first timer image Z11 is displayed, and the patterns TY-2 to in which the first timer image Z11 and the second timer image Z12 are displayed. Although the embodiment having the TY-5 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and may have a pattern in which only the second timer image Z12 is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer advance notice effect exemplifies a mode in which the timer advance notice effect is executed within the execution period of one variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of timer advance notice effects are provided. It may be executed over the execution period of the variable display, or may be executed during the period during which the variable display is not executed, such as during the execution period of the jackpot effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit is executed by executing the timer advance notice effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the timer advance notice effect is executed. It may be possible to execute the setting suggestion suggesting which of 1 to 6 the set value is set by executing. Further, the numerical value displayed in the timer notice, the update display period, the update speed, and the start timing and end timing of the update display may be different depending on the set value. For example, if a special numerical value (for example, 77) is displayed as the numerical value displayed in the timer notice, there is a high possibility of a big hit and a high setting (for example, a set value of 5 or 6). It may be suggested that it is high.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the effect during variable display can be executed a plurality of times in one variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of reach notices and setting suggestions are given. It may be executable over a variable display.

Specifically, the CPU 103 holds and stores information about the variable display whose execution is suspended when a start winning prize occurs (for example, a display result (including a jackpot type) or a random number value for determining a fluctuation pattern). The display result and the fluctuation pattern are pre-read and determined based on the extracted random number value, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command at the time of starting winning, so that the effect control CPU 120 can perform the effect control CPU 120. When the pre-reading notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended) can be executed, the variable display (target fluctuation) based on the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice is displayed. A reach notice or a setting suggestion as a look-ahead notice for a target change may be executed over a plurality of variable displays until the start.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of images Z1 indicating the paraglider displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the variable display effect in a variable display of the 103SG277 at a predetermined timing. An example of a mode in which a process of executing a process of destroying and changing the number of images Z1 corresponding to the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 determined in the medium effect determination process into images Z2 indicating that the images Z1 are dropped has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and when the operation of the push button 31B (or the stick controller 31A may be used) by the player is detected by the push sensor 35B, the image Z2 is changed at the timing corresponding to the operation. You may let it.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 changes to the image Z2 at the timing corresponding to the operation by the player as described above in the variable display effect, the player operates the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. As the operation promotion effect for prompting, an operation promotion image (for example, a character image or a button image of "continuous hitting!") May be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation promotion image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B when the push sensor 35B detects a specific operation of operating the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. Regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is operated, the effect of changing the image Z1 to the image Z2 (destroying the paraglider and dropping it) can be executed according to the operation of the push button 31B, and the operation of the push button 31B is not detected. In that case, the paraglider may be faded out without being destroyed, that is, the effect during variable display may be terminated without giving a reach notice or setting suggestion.

By doing so, the player who knows the specific motion can execute the effect of changing the image Z1 to the image Z2 at a desired timing by performing the specific motion, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

As an operation promoting effect for encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B, an operation promoting image for encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the variable display effect is executed without displaying the operation promotion image in the display area of the image display device 5 on which the variable display effect is executed. Even if the operation promotion effect is executed by emitting light from a light emitting unit built in or around the push button 31B provided at a position different from the display area of the image display device 5 that the player pays attention to. good. By doing so, only the player who knows the specific movement or the player who notices the light emission can see the reach notice and the setting suggestion, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a predetermined effect in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result, a form in which a reach notice suggesting the possibility of reaching is applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The predetermined effect, which is the result of suggesting an advantageous state, is a stop symbol notice that suggests at which symbol the symbol being variably displayed stops, a character notice in which a character appears, and a step in which the notice image changes stepwise. Various notice effects can be applied as long as they are suggestive effects that suggest the possibility of a big hit, such as a close-up notice or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variable display effect has a common effect period for the reach notice and the setting suggestion, but the effect mode is different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion (corresponding to the common effect period). It may be a separate production (specifically, the reach notice is a suggestion using a character, the setting suggestion is a suggestion by a paraglider, etc.). Then, even when the reach notice and the setting suggestion having different production modes are executed together in the same period (same timing), the reach notice may be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

For example, the first effect image corresponding to the reach notice and the second effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion unlike the first effect image are displayed together in the display area of the image display device 5 for the same period (same timing). In this case, for example, the visibility of the first effect image is made larger than the display area of the second effect image, or the display mode such as emission color, brightness, and contrast is different. Is made higher than the visibility of the second effect image, so that the reach notice can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

When the effect control CPU 120 can draw an image on a plurality of drawing layers, for example, the first effect image corresponding to the reach notice is drawn on the first drawing layer among the plurality of drawing layers and is set. When drawing the second effect image corresponding to the suggestion in the second drawing layer lower than the first drawing layer, the image display device 5 draws the image drawn in the first drawing layer and the second drawing layer. When the images are combined and displayed in duplicate, the visibility of the first effect image becomes higher than the visibility of the second effect image because the first effect image is duplicated in the second effect image. Therefore, it is possible to execute the reach notice in preference to the setting suggestion. Further, when the second effect image is drawn on the upper first drawing layer and the first effect image is drawn on the lower second drawing layer, the opacity of the second effect image is higher than the opacity of the first effect image. By lowering the transmittance (making the transmittance of the second effect image higher than the transmittance of the first effect image), it is possible to execute the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion.

Further, by making the sound effects such as the volume and sound quality of the sound effects output from the speakers 8L and 8R different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion, the audibility of the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice corresponds to the setting suggestion. It may be higher than the audibility of, that is, the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice may be easier to hear than the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. As a method of increasing the audibility of the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice, for example, not only the volume of the sound effect is increased, but also the volume of other sounds such as BGM is decreased to increase the audibility. May be good. It should be noted that the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice is output, but the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion is not output.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of reproduction channels (for example, reproduction channels 0 to 31) and can execute control to output the effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R using any of the reproduction channels. In, for example, the first effect sound corresponding to the reach notice can be reproduced on the first reproduction channel, and the second effect sound corresponding to the setting suggestion can be reproduced on the second reproduction channel different from the first reproduction channel. At the same time, when the first effect sound and the second effect sound are reproduced from different reproduction channels (first reproduction channel and second reproduction channel) at the same timing, the first effect sound reproduced in the first reproduction channel By making the volume and sound quality different (improving) from the volume and sound quality of the second production sound reproduced on the second playback channel, the audibility of the first production sound is made higher than the audibility of the second production sound. It is also possible to prioritize the reach notice over the setting suggestion.

Further, by making the light emitting mode such as the light emitting color, the lighting mode, and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion, the visibility of the light emitting mode corresponding to the reach notice is the visual recognition of the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. It may be higher than the sex, that is, the light emitting mode corresponding to the reach notice may be easier to see than the light emitting mode corresponding to the setting suggestion. It should be noted that the light is turned on in response to the reach notice, but the light is turned off without being turned on in response to the setting suggestion.

That is, to execute the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion means that the effect result is either the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result as described in Examples 1 to 4 and Modifications 1 and 2. In some cases, not only the execution rate of the reach notice is increased, but also when the effect result is both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result, the effect mode such as the reach notice display, sound, and light is more than the setting suggestion effect mode. Including prioritization. Furthermore, executing the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion means that the execution ratio, display, and sound are such that the effect of the reach notice given to the player is higher than the effect of the setting suggestion given to the player. It also includes performing different production modes such as light, light, and movement of a movable body.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the setting suggestion, as a suggestion regarding the setting in the CPU 103, a mode suggesting which of 1 to 6 is set as the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, as a suggestion regarding the setting in the CPU 103, for example, the possibility that the set value has been changed or the possibility that the set value has not been changed (deferred) may be suggested.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming machine having a predetermined number of balls is used. The number of rented balls that are circulated inside and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored and stored. In these enclosed gaming machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) has been applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine is applied as an example of the game machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

Further, in the slot machine, the advantageous state for the player is a state in which a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus that increases the winning probability of a small winning combination, or a state in which an operation mode advantageous for the player is notified (for example, an AT (assist time) state). ), A state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, and a state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is increased (for example, an ART (assist replay time) state) and the like are included.

Further, when the predetermined effect of the present invention can be executed on the slot machine, a special role such as a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus is internally won, but it is carried over to a special role because the combination of symbols is not aligned. Suggestion effects suggesting the possibility that the combination of corresponding symbols may be derived and displayed, and setting suggestions suggesting the setting values set in the slot machine can be executed over multiple games (variable display multiple times), or in the AT state. It is possible to execute the game over a plurality of games (multiple variable displays) until the AT state or the ART state is won and the AT state or the ART state is started.

1 Pachinko game machine 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect for updating the predetermined display and performing a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state.
The effect executing means is
Wherein as the predetermined display, a display suggesting the start timing of the suggested effect is capable of displaying a first predetermined display a first predetermined display and Naru different second predetermined display,
Examples given effect, the a first update indication for updating the display of the first reducing a number, expressed as a predetermined display, numerical value display as said second predetermined display a first predetermined display numbers and different numerical It is possible to execute a second update display that performs an update display that reduces the number of updates so that at least a part of each update display period overlaps.
The suggestion effect can be started when the first predetermined display becomes a numerical value indicating 0 in the first update display.
When said second predetermined display in the second update indication is zero and different specific numerical value, it in the display area of the second predetermined display became the particular value can begin the suggestion effect A gaming machine featuring.

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