JP6934897B2 - 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.

As a conventional gaming machine, it is possible to set one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and an effect (specific effect) suggesting which setting value is set is provided. Some were feasible (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, there are some that have a customization function that allows the player to change the execution frequency of the production, such as making the execution frequency of the premier production higher than usual (see, for example, Patent Document 2). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 JP-A-2017-93814

In a gaming machine capable of performing an effect (specific effect) that can suggest a set value like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the execution frequency of the effect can be changed like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2. There is a problem that the execution frequency of the production (specific production) is not considered when the customization function is provided.

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 suitably performing a specific effect.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Advantage setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages (for example, jackpot probability) for the player when the power is turned on. If the lock switch 258SG051 and the release sensor 258SG09 are ON, the set value is changed in the game control main process, and the value (set value) displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 258SG052. By updating and displaying and turning off the lock switch 258SG051 while any value from 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 258SG029, the value displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 can be used as a new setting value. The part to set) and
An effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect including the first specific effect and the second specific effect having the same effect mode as the first specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a title advance notice effect belonging to the effect group GP-D. The part that can be executed by pattern TY-3, dialogue notice effect by pattern SY-3, cut-in notice effect by pattern CY-3),
Configurable rendering setup means any of a plurality of rendering setup comprising a first rendering setup and the first rendering setup and Naru different second rendering setup (e.g., the effect control CPU 120, Figure 8-17 ( In the effect mode setting process of step S162 in A), either the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be set and memorized) and
With
The effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the variable display (see FIG. 8-30).
Wherein the first specific effect, in particular the timing of the plurality of timing, the are in can run different execution frequency according to the set value set by the advantage of setting means (for example, effect control for CPU 120, A portion in which the effect pattern TY-3 belonging to the effect group GP-D can be executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value at the timing of switching from the normal reach effect execution period to the super reach effect execution period. FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E), see FIGS. 8-27 and 8-30),
The second specific effect is set to the first effect setting when any of the set values is set by the advantage setting means at a timing different from the specific timing among the plurality of timings. when a is possible run in different execution frequencies between when set to the second rendering setup (e.g., effect control CPU120 is, a plurality of timing in the period until the end of the variable display is started Among them, the pattern SY-3 of the dialogue notice effect belonging to the effect group GP-D is set to the first effect mode at an arbitrary timing in the period from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the normal reach. It can be executed at different ratios when it is set to the second effect mode and when it is set to the second effect mode. A portion in which the CY-3 of the cut-in notice effect belonging to the above can be executed at different ratios when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set. FIG. 8-25 (A). ) (B), FIGS. 8-26 (A) (B), FIGS. 8-27, 8-30),
The first specific effect, the in a particular timing, is set to one when the setting value is set to the first rendering setup if it is set by the advantage of setting means and the second rendering setup executable der a common execution frequency in the case that Ri (e.g., effect control CPU120 is, at the timing of switching from the normal reach demonstration execution period super reach demonstration run period, effect belongs to the effect group GP-D pattern A portion in which the TY-3 can be executed at a common ratio according to the set value regardless of whether the TY-3 is set to the first effect mode or the second effect mode. FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E). , Fig. 8-27, Fig. 8-30) ,
During the variable display of 1, the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be executed, respectively.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to preferably suggest a setting by a specific effect.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect setting means can be set to either the first effect setting or the second effect setting based on the operation of the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an image display device in the effect mode setting process. Either the first selection button image 258SGZ03 or the second selection button image 258SGZ04 displayed in 5 can be selected according to the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the effect corresponding to the button selected based on the operation of the push button 31B. The part that performs the process of storing the mode in the RAM 122. See FIG. 8-17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production setting can be changed according to the player's preference, so that the game enjoyment is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect different from the specific effect (for example, an effect belonging to each of the effect groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C).
When the first effect setting is set, the specific effect can be executed so as to be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can be used. Except for the rainbow color, the percentage of big hits (big hit expectation) increases in the order of blue, red, and special pattern (big hit expectation; blue <red <special pattern). -3, the part where the dialogue notice effect is executed in patterns SY-1 to SY-3, and the cut-in notice effect is executed in patterns CY-1 to CY-3)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment is improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
When the second set value is set, the effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a higher rate than when the first set value is set, when the advantageous state is not controlled. (For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment in the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the higher the setting value is, the higher the ratio of the title notice effect being executed in the pattern TY-3 is set (the pattern TY at the time of outlier). Execution rate of -3: Set values 1 to 3 <Set value 4 <Set value 5 <Set value 6) Part. See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect is executed but the advantageous state is not obtained, it can be expected that the specific effect is set to the second set value, so that the deterioration of the game interest can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
In the case of being controlled to the advantageous state, when the second effect setting is set, the specific effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the first effect setting is set.
When the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific effect can be executed at a common ratio when the first effect setting is set and when the second effect setting is set (for example, dialogue). The execution rate of the notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect CY-3 increases when the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode and the variable display result becomes a big hit. In the case where the variable display result is out of alignment, the execution ratio is the same. See FIGS. 8-25 (A) (B), 8-26 (A) (B), and 8-27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The effect executing means is
An effect that suggests that the control is controlled to the advantageous state, and is a first suggestive effect (for example, a normal reach effect execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display) that is executed. (Normal reach effect) and the second effect period (for example, the super reach effect execution period from the super reach to the end of the variable display) after the first effect period and the first effect period. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) including a suggestion effect (for example, super reach effect).
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed at the timing when the first effect period is switched to the second effect period as the specific timing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a normal reach effect). The part where the title notice production pattern TY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed at the timing of switching from the execution period to the super reach production execution period. See FIG. 8-30).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that it is a specific effect.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect).
When it is set to the first set value and is not controlled to the advantageous state, the specific effect cannot be executed (for example, when the set value is any of the set values 1 to 3, the fluctuation of the super reach loss The part where the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the pattern is 0%. See FIG. 8-21 (B)).
When the second set value is set and the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific effect can be executed (for example, the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the fluctuation pattern out of super reach is the set value. In the case of 4, it is 11%, in the case of the set value 5, it is 17%, and in the case of the set value 6, it is 23%. See FIGS. 8-21 (C) to (E)).
When the suggestion effect is executed, a special pattern (a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect) is notified that the suggestion effect is controlled after it is once suggested that the advantage state is not controlled. (PB1-5))
The rate at which the specific effect is executed when the special pattern is controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the rate at which the specific effect is executed in a pattern other than the special pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern is restored). In the case of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the effect, the fluctuation pattern executes the revival effect at the rate at which the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 that can suggest the set value is executed. The part where the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is executed is lower than the ratio when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is not performed. See FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when it is suggested that the specific effect is executed and the advantageous state is not controlled, the advantageous state is set in the special pattern even though the player recognizes that the second set value is set. By notifying that the game is controlled by the player, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest in the game due to an error in the recognition.

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 display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for detachment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the random value value determination processing at the time of a prize. (A) is a flowchart showing a title advance notice effect determination process, and (B) and (C) are explanatory views showing a method of setting an effect mode. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the title notice effect decision process. It is a flowchart which shows the title notice effect decision process. (A) to (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the execution decision ratio of the title advance notice production and the determination ratio of the production pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the production pattern of the title notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio in the pattern TY-3 of a title notice effect. (A) is a flowchart showing a dialogue advance notice effect determination process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a cut-in advance notice effect determination process. (A) and (B) are the execution decision ratios of the dialogue notice effect, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of the effect pattern of the dialogue advance notice effect. (A) and (B) are the execution decision ratios of the cut-in notice effect, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of the effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of a production group. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing the production image of the title notice production. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing the effect image of the dialogue notice effect, and (E) to (H) are diagrams showing the effect image of the cut-in notice effect. (A) is non-reach off, (B) is normal reach, (C) is super reach (without revival effect), and (D) is a diagram showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of super reach γ (with revival effect). be. (A) to (H) are diagrams showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ. (A) to (F) are diagrams showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ. (A) is the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 in the first effect mode, (B) is the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 when the setting value 1 to 3 is changed to the second effect mode, (C). Is an explanatory diagram showing the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 when the second effect mode is changed with any of the set values 4 to 6. (A) is the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 in the first effect mode, (B) is the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 when changing to the second effect mode in the high accuracy and high base state, and (C) is the low accuracy. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 when changing to the 2nd effect mode in a low base state.

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

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

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

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), 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 below the 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 display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the 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 becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

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

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

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-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, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (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 pattern 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 variable display result 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 having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (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 signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

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

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

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether 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, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power failure has been performed or the recovery from the power failure is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information 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 number 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, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a 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 upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

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

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be 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 has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. 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 game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of the 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 section 258SG)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, and shows 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 258SG001a 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) 258SG003 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 258SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 258SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 258SG003 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 258SG003a, and when the glass door frame 258SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 258SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the amusement park into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 258SG003 and the glass. The door frame 258SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 258SG002L is a game area in which the (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 258SG002R is the left game area 258SG002L 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 258SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are arranged in the left game area 258SG002L, and in the right game area 258SG002R, from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 258SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, A general winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 258SG002L 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 258SG002R 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 258SGK1 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 258SG002L cannot win (or is difficult to win) in the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 258SG002R wins the first starting prize. It is impossible (or difficult to win) in the mouth.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main substrate 11 in the feature portion 258SG of the present embodiment is housed in the substrate case 258SG201 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 258SG051 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 258SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value, and an open sensor 258SG09 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 258SG003 are provided. The set value change state in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment is also 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 portion provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 258SG051 and the setting changeover switch 258SG052, is housed in the board case 258SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 258SG051 and the setting changeover switch 258SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 258SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 258SG201.

Since the board case 258SG201 having the lock switch 258SG051 and the setting changeover switch 258SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game can be played in a state of being fixed to a gaming island (not shown) installed in a game hall or the like. The operation is extremely difficult when the machine frame 258SG003 is closed, and the operation is possible by opening the gaming machine frame 258SG003 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the lock switch 258SG051 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 258SG051. The lock switch 258SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by using a setting key. In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these may be shared by one key.

Further, in the board case 258SG201, a display monitor 258SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged. The display monitor 258SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 258SG201. That is, the display monitor 258SG029 is arranged in front of the board case 258SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 258SG003 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 258SG003 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 258SG, if the lock switch 258SG051 and the release sensor 258SG09 are turned on when the power is turned on, the CPU 103 is set as a set value change state in the game control main process. The set value is displayed on the display monitor 258SG029. At this time, by operating the setting changeover switch 258SG052, the numerical value (set value) displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 can be updated and displayed.

Then, by turning off the lock switch 258SG051 while any numerical value from 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 258SG029, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 is set as a new set value. NS. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the CPU 103 sends a setting value designation command, which will be described later, to the effect control board 12 regardless of whether or not a new setting value is set (set). By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the set value designation command.

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 portion 258SG of the present embodiment. 1 First special symbol display device 258SG004A capable of variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 258SG004B capable of variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st hold display capable of displaying 1st hold storage number Instrument 258SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 258SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 258SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, normal symbol hold indicator 258SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 258SG131 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 258SG002R. A game information display unit 258SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 258SG132 that lights up, a probability change lamp 258SG133 that lights up in the probability change state, and a time reduction lamp 258SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 258SG004A and the second special symbol display device 258SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 258SG004A and the second special symbol display device 258SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is off 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 258SG004A 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 258SG004B is variablely displayed by two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. The results can be derived and displayed.

In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 258SG004A and the second special symbol display device 258SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 258SG004A 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 258SG004B may overlap.

In the first hold indicator 258SG025A and the second hold indicator 258SG025B, LEDs of four segments are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold indicator 258SG025A and second hold indicator 258SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In part 258SG, the lights are turned off toward the left).

In the feature unit 258SG 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 258SG025A is lit and the second hold is held. (When the two LEDs on the left of the display 258SG025B 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 258SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature portion 258SG 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 258SG131 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.

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 258SG 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 the first variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 258SG004A. .. 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 258SG004B. 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 to be used 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”) that specifies 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 during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data are 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 258SG004A 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 258SG004B has been 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 C4XXXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko 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 258SG 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 reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach in which a super reach effect such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach δ is executed. There is a fluctuation pattern. 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, even in the super reach fluctuation pattern, 5 or more super reach fluctuation patterns may be provided.

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 258SG of the present embodiment, the super reach fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are shown. , Super reach γ, and super reach δ are set shorter. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach production of the super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach δ in the feature portion 258SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach The special figure fluctuation pattern is set so that it becomes shorter in the order of δ, super reach γ, super reach β, and super reach α.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is "big hit" is set so that the super reach δ is the highest, and the super reach γ, the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach are lowered in this order. Therefore, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

However, in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, as the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ, the variable display result is notified that the variable display result is a big hit after once notifying that the variable display result is out of order as the reach effect of the super reach γ. A variation pattern (PB1-5 shown in FIG. 8-6) for executing the revival effect is provided. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ that executes the revival effect is set to have a longer special figure fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ and a shorter special figure fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ. However, it is an exceptionally high fluctuation pattern (100%) with the highest expectation of big hits.

In the feature unit 258SG 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 258SG 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 8-14, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a 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 FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, and the second special figure display result determination shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. Table, jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and jackpot fluctuation pattern determination A table, a small hit variation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 258SG 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 to 8-10 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 258SG 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 thereto. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In FIG. 8-7 (A), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-7 (B) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-7 (C), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1253 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-7 (D) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1383 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-7 (E), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1272 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-7 (F) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1429 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-8 (A), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-8 (B) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1487 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33049 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-8 (C), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-8 (D) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1556 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-8 (E), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-8 (F) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1674 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-9 (A), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

FIG. 8-9 (B) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-9 (C), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1253 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-9 (D) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1383 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-9 (E), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1272 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

FIG. 8-9 (F) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1429 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-10 (A), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

FIG. 8-10 (B) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1487 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-10 (C), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-10 (D) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1556 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-10 (E), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-10 (F) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1674 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time saving state are the special figures of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. As a result, in the probabilistic state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs probabilistic change control, the probability that it is determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (the present embodiment). In the feature unit 258SG, when the set value is 1, 1/300, when the set value is 2, 1/280, when the set value is 3, 1/260, and when the set value is 4, 1/240, Compared to 1/220 when the set value is 5 and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher (this). In the feature unit 258SG of the embodiment, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, when the set value is 3, 1/160, and when the set value is 4, 1 / 140, 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, the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal state or the time saving state. , The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, 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 according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the probability variation of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability variation with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times. The jackpot probability multiplier in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the jackpot probability multiplier 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 to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is constant (for example, 5 times). ) May be set.

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 FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, 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 small hit game 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 FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, 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 small hit game state is set to 1/100.

It should be noted that the feature unit 258SG 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 258SG 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 probability 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 258SG 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 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 258SG 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 "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 258SG 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 258SG 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 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.

In the feature unit 258SG 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 composed 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 (common numerical range) is based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value. ) Is used as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value to judge the variable display result.

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 to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit" (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 FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 258SG004A or the second special symbol display device 258SG004B 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 at the first special symbol display device 258SG004A or the second special symbol display device 258SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 set values of 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-11 (A) and 8-11 (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. 8-11 (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. 8-11 (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. It is a table referenced to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature portion 258SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-12. In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot types, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the game shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) for shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

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

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 258SG 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 258SG 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. 8-11 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. That is, in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , The jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the feature unit 258SG 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, 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 super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), and the revival effect are executed. For each fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-4), super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-5), and super reach δ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-6) Therefore, a predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, 1 to 50 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are normal reach jackpot fluctuation patterns (PB1). -1) is assigned, 51 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 201 to 400 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). It is assigned, and 401 to 650 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot (PB1-4) that does not execute the resurrection effect, and 651 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect. It is assigned to (PB1-5), and 701 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-6) of the super reach δ jackpot.

Further, in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the fluctuation pattern for big hits is determined by using the fluctuation pattern determination table of 1, that is, the pachinko. Although the embodiment in which the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern is the same when the variable display result is a big hit regardless of the set value set in the gaming machine 1, the present invention is not limited to this. , The determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern may be different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the variation pattern of small hits from 0 to 997 in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the small hit is 2 or more. Fluctuation pattern of may be provided.

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 deviation pattern determination table A, the non-reach deviation variation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super Random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is taken for the fluctuation pattern of reach β off (PA2-3), the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ off (PA2-4), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach δ off (PA2-5). A predetermined random number value within the possible range is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), in the deviation pattern determination table A (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 1 or less), 1 to 450 out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2) out of super reach γ. -4) is assigned, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach δ.

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 super Reach α out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) Super reach γ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-4), super reach δ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), in the deviation pattern determination table B (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total reserved storage numbers), 1 to 1 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of, 851 to 930 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β out of order (PA2-3), and 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ out of order (PA2-3). It is assigned to PA2-4), and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach δ.

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 super Fluctuation pattern of reach α off (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super reach β off (PA2-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach γ off (PA2-4), fluctuation pattern of super reach δ off (PS2-5) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), in the deviation pattern determination table C (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 5 or more), 1 to 550 out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2) out of super reach γ. -4) is assigned, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach δ.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortening non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control are performed. (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super reach β out of alignment (PA2-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach γ out of alignment (PA2-4), fluctuation pattern of super reach δ out of alignment (PA2-5) A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the range that the MR3 can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), in the deviation pattern determination table D (for high base and medium), 1 to 550 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are non-reach deviation variations. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2). 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β out of order (PA2-3), and 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach γ out of order (PA2-4). The numbers 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of the super reach δ.

As described above, when the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the ratio for determining the super reach variation pattern. When the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, 701 to 850 of the determination values are the fluctuation patterns of the super reach α deviation, and 851 to 930 are the deviation patterns of the super reach β, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table. Fluctuation patterns, 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation patterns of the super reach γ out of line, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation patterns of the out of super reach δ. Since the fluctuation pattern is determined by a common determination ratio, it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered due to the variable display according to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach not being executed.

In the feature portion 258SG of the present embodiment, as the deviation pattern, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β deviation, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ deviation Although each determination ratio exemplifies a form in which the determination values are completely the same between the set values, the present invention is not limited to this, and these fluctuation patterns of the super reach α deviation and the fluctuation of the super reach β deviation are illustrated. The determination ratios of the pattern, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ deviation may be different for each set value.

In the feature unit 258SG 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 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination ratios of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and the fluctuation of either non-reach and normal reach may be the same. Only the pattern determination rate may be the same.

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 shorter than the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2). 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, in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (A) to 8-14 (C), variations are made using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages. Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first is the first. The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation depending on the number of reserved storages of the special symbol and the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed).

Further, the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode 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.

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

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not yet been started. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 258SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 258SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 258SG020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

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

Further, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

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

In addition, the data constituting the start winning command receive command buffer is stored in the predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. A storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special figure during variable display is provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage is stored. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command) or the hold memory number notification command ( Commands such as the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the 1st special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning associate these commands, and the 1st special figure hold storage and the 2nd special figure hold storage. Figure A storage area (entry) for storing separately from the hold storage is secured.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. It is shifted up one by one so that it does.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, each command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. I will go.

Next, the process executed by the CPU 103 in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (258SGS501a). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (258SGS501a; Y), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (25SGS501a; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (258SGS502). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is not the upper limit value (258SGS502; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "1" (258SGS503).

When the first start port switch 22A is off at 258SGS501a (258SGS501a; N) or when the first special figure hold storage number reaches the upper limit value at 258SGS502 (258SGS502; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (258SGS501b). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (258SGS501b; Y), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the second special figure, is the predetermined upper limit value (25SGS501b; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (258SGS505). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in 258SGS505 (258SGS505; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (258SGS506).

If the second start port switch is not on (258SGS501b; N) or the second special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value (258SGS505; Y), the start winning determination process ends.

After executing any of the processes of 258SGS503 and 258SGS506, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (258SGS507). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first hold memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (258SGS508). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the processing of 258SGS508, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted (258SGS509). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (258SGS510). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the first 2 Numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit", and further, the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of big hit when it is called "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of 258SGS509, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random value values used for determining the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display mode including the variable display time.

Following the processing of the 258SGS510, the transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed (258SGS511). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first start opening prize designation command to 12 is made. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is subjected to. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the processing of 258SGS511, the random number value determination processing at the time of winning is executed (258SGS512). After that, for example, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (258SGS513). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of 258SGS513, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (258SGS514). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (258SGS514; Y), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0", and then the process proceeds to (258SGS515) and 258SGS501b. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (258SGS514; N), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (258SGS516), and then the start winning determination process is performed. To finish. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8-16 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the 258 SGS 512 of FIG. 8-15 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 258SG, the game state, the special symbol for executing the variable display, and the display according to the set value are displayed in the special symbol normal processing (step S22 in FIG. 5). Select the result judgment table (see FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10), and use the selected display result judgment table to set the special figure display result (variable display result of the special symbol) as a "big hit" and make a big hit game state. It is determined whether or not to control the game and whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" in the small hit game state.

On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination processing of the 258SGS512 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined display mode accompanied by super reach. conduct. As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, at the start of the variable display. Before Then, as will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes a look-ahead advance notice effect such as a hold display advance notice effect.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 258SG152, for pachinko gaming. The current gaming state of the machine 1 is specified (258SGS521). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probability change state (high probability high base state) when the probability change flag is on, and is in the time saving state (low probability high base state) when the probability change flag is off and the time reduction flag is on. When both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are off, it is sufficient to specify that the normal state (low probability low base state).

Following the processing of the 258SGS521, the CPU 103 specifies a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (258SGS522). Next, the display result determination table according to the current game state, the start opening buffer value, and the set value is selected and set (258SGS524).

Specifically, when the start port buffer value is "1", the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) is used. When the display result judgment table is set and the set value is 1 and the game state is the probability change state, the display result judgment table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) is set and the set value is 2. When the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is set, the set value is 2, and the game state is in the probable change state. If there is, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (D) is set, and if the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, FIG. 8-7 (E). ) Is set, and when the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result judgment table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (F) is set. To set.

When the start port buffer value is "1", the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the first special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is determined. When the table is set and the set value is 4 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is set, and the set value is 5 and When the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (C) is set, and when the set value is 5 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state. When the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (D) is set and the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 8-8 (E). The display result determination table for the first special figure is set, and when the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (F) is set. ..

When the start port buffer value is "2", the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) is determined. When the table is set and the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (B) is set, and the set value is 2 and When the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (C) is set, and when the set value is 2 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state. When the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (D) is set and the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 8-9 (E). The display result judgment table for the second special figure is set, and when the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result judgment table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (F) is set. ..

Further, when the start port buffer value is "2", the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (A) is determined. When the table is set and the set value is 4 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (B) is set, and the set value is 5 and When the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (C) is set, and when the set value is 5 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state. When the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (D) is set and the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 8-10 (E). The display result judgment table for the second special figure is set, and when the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result judgment table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (F) is set. ..

After setting the display result determination table, the variable display result determination module (258SGS525) performs a process of determining whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". In the variable display result judgment module, the numerical range of the big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value in the set variable display result judgment table is compared with the value of the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, and the disorder is described. If the value of the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, the variable display result is judged as a big hit, and if the value of the random value MR1 is within the numerical range of the small hit judgment value, the variable display result is judged as a small hit. Then, if the value of the random number value MR1 is out of the numerical range of the big hit determination value and out of the numerical range of the small hit determination value, the variable display result may be determined to be out of range.

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the 258SGS525 determines that the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS526). When it is determined that the hit is not a big hit (258SGS526; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a small hit in the 258SGS525 (258SGS527). When it is determined that the small hit does not occur, that is, when it is determined that the variable display is out of alignment (258SGS527; N), the first symbol designation is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being "out of alignment". The command transmission setting is executed (258SGS527a), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (258SGS528).

When the time saving flag is not set (258SGS528; N), the deviation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 8-14 is selected and set, and the process proceeds to 258SGS536 (258SGS529). When the time saving flag is set. (258SGS528; Y) selects and sets the deviation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), and proceeds to 258SGS536 (258SGS530).

When it is determined by the 258SGS526 that the variable display is a big hit (258SGS526; Y), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type and the big hit type determination table (258SGS533). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data that composes the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

Further, a symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, a second symbol designation command in the case of jackpot A, a third symbol designation command in the case of jackpot B, and a fourth symbol designation command in the case of jackpot C. The transmission setting of the symbol designation command is executed (258SGS534), and then the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (A) is selected and set as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (258SGS535). ), Proceed to 258SGS536.

Further, when the 258SGS527 determines that a small hit is obtained in the variable display (258SGS527; Y), the transmission setting of the sixth symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being a "small hit". (258SGS531), select and set the variation pattern determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) (258SGS532), and proceed to 258SGS536.

In the feature unit 258SG, in the deviation pattern determination table A to the deviation variation pattern determination table D, determination values of 1 to 700 are commonly assigned to the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern of super reach is assigned to 701 to 997.

Therefore, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the variation pattern is determined using the deviation pattern determination table A or the deviation pattern determination table D, so that the determination of non-reach and super reach is the determination. Even if the number of reserved memories changes later, it will always be a non-reach or super reach fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the determination at the time of starting winning, the deviation pattern determination table A or the deviation pattern determination table D is used to determine the variation pattern. Is to be judged.

After executing any of the processes of 258SGS529, 258SGS530, 258SGS532,258SGS535, the variation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination are used to perform disturbance. The variation category according to the range of determination values including the numerical value MR3 is determined (258SGS536). In this feature unit 258SG, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), when at least the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode is "non-reach" in common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Variable category, variable display mode of "super reach", variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach and small hit), and "other" variable category. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variable category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 258SGS536 to the effect control board 12 (258SGS537), the random number value determination processing at the time of winning is terminated.

The symbol designation command and the variable category designation command are transmitted when the CPU 103 executes a command control process.

(Production mode change screen)
Next, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-17 (A) is a flowchart showing a part of the effect control process process (S171) shown in FIG. 7. In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reading advance notice setting process in step S161, and then executes the effect mode setting process described later (step S162).

As shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute a special effect (for example, a demo effect, a big hit effect, a small hit effect, a super reach effect, etc.) in the effect mode setting process. In a special state (for example, when the game is not executed or during variable display of the symbol), the display area other than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is changed to the effect mode by operating the button. The effect mode change image 258SGZ01 consisting of a character image "screen display" and a button image imitating the push button 31B is displayed. Then, when the detection signal from the push sensor 35B is received in response to the operation of the push button 35B by the player during the period of displaying the effect mode change image 258SGZ01, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B). , Display the operation menu image 258SGZ02 for selecting (changing) the effect mode.

If the variable display is being executed, it may be displayed in a display area other than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or may be displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Further, in a non-special state (including, for example, a state in which the game is not executed or a symbol is being variablely displayed), the effect mode change image 258SGZ01 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the push button 35B is operated. Although the mode of displaying the operation menu image 258SGZ02 for selecting (changing) the effect mode is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and by displaying the effect mode change image 258SGZ01 from the setting menu. It may be possible to change (set) the effect mode.

In the operation menu image 258SGZ02, the first selection button image 258SGZ03 that can select the first effect mode described later, the second selection button image 258SGZ04 that can select the second effect mode described later, and "select the selection button by the controller. , And the character image 258SGZ05, which is determined by the button, is displayed.

A detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A in response to an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player in a state in which one of the first selection button image 258SGZ03 and the second selection button image 258SGZ04 is selected in reverse display. (When the selection operation is performed), the reverse display is switched to the other of the first selection button image 258SGZ03 and the second selection button image 258SGZ04. Then, when the detection signal from the push sensor 35B is received (when the determination operation is performed) while the operation menu image 258SGZ02 is displayed, the first selection button image 258SGZ03 and the second selection button image 258SGZ04 are displayed. A process of storing (setting) the effect mode corresponding to the highlighted button in the RAM 122 is performed.

In this way, in the feature unit 258SG, the execution frequency of the first effect mode and the dialogue advance notice effect and the cut-in advance notice effect belonging to the effect group GP-D, which will be described later, is set to the first effect mode by the operation of the player. It is possible to set to either the second effect mode, which is higher than when it is present.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the detection signal from the push sensor 35B while displaying the operation menu image 258SGZ02 (when the determination operation is performed), it depends on whether or not the variable display is in progress. Instead, the process of setting the selected effect mode is performed at the timing when the next variable display is started, but when the detection signal from the push sensor 35B is received when the variable display is not in progress, the push sensor 35B is used. The process of setting to the effect mode selected when the detection signal of is received may be performed, and the set timing and the timing of executing the effect in the set effect mode are arbitrary.

Further, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds or the like) elapses without performing the selection operation or the determination operation of the first selection button image 258SGZ03 and the second selection button image 258SGZ04 after displaying the operation menu image 258SGZ02, or , When the cancel button (not shown) is operated, the operation menu image 258SGZ02 may be deleted, and the effect mode change image 258SGZ01 may be displayed unless the special effect is being executed.

Further, as for the effect mode stored in the RAM 122, the first effect mode is set as the initial effect mode, and the effect control main process executed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is set to the first effect mode. It is set (reset). Further, the first effect mode may be set (reset) when other conditions are satisfied, such as when the demo effect is executed in the normal game state.

Further, in the feature unit 258SG, an embodiment in which either the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be set by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B used by the player during the effect is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and either the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be selected by using an operation means provided separately from the effect operation means used at the time of the effect. It may be configurable.

8-18 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG. 7.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is set (258SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is set (258SGS271; 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. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not set in the 258SGS271 (258SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is set (258SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not set (258SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display 2 start command reception flag is set (258SGS273; Y). ), 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 received command buffer at the time of starting winning are stored for one buffer number. It shifts to the upper side one by one (258SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing the 258SGS272 or 258SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (258SGS275).

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) (258SGS276). 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 258SG of the present embodiment, when the received display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot A, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged in an even number. The combination of (big hit symbols) is determined. Further, when the received display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot B, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd numbers other than "7" and "3" is used. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Then, when the received display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot C, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are aligned with "7" or "3" as stop symbols (big hit). Design) is decided. When the received display result specification command is the fifth variable table result specification command indicating a small hit, for example, three consecutive numbers such as "123" and "246", and three consecutive even numbers (or odd numbers). ) And other decorative symbols (small hit symbols) are determined. Then, when the received display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command indicating the loss, for example, a combination of decorative symbols (missing symbols) different from the above-mentioned big hit symbol and small hit symbol is determined.

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.

After the execution of the 258SGS276, when the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of the super reach (258SG277; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the title notice effect described later during the reach effect and the title. The title advance notice effect determination process (258SGS277) for determining the effect pattern of the advance notice effect is executed. Next, the dialogue advance notice effect determination process (258SGS278) for determining whether or not to execute the dialogue advance notice effect described later and the effect pattern of the dialogue advance notice effect during the reach effect is executed. Next, the cut-in notice effect determination process (258SGS279) for determining whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect described later and the effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect during the reach effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-30, the title notice effect is an effect that is not executed during the variable display in the non-reach or normal reach variation pattern, and can be executed at the timing when the super reach is reached in the super reach variation pattern. It is a production. The dialogue notice effect is an effect that can be executed during variable display in the non-reach variable pattern, and is an effect that can be executed in the period from the start of variable display to the timing of reach in the normal reach and super reach variable patterns. be. The cut-in notice effect is an effect that can be executed during variable display in a non-reach variable pattern, and is an effect that can be executed in a period after normal reach in a normal reach or super reach variable pattern.

After executing the 258SGS279, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command (258SGS280). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (258SGS281).

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, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (258SGS282). 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 feature unit 258SG 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. May select the variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern specification command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (variable display time) specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (258SGS283). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (258SGS284). 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 a variable display of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (258SGS285).

(Title notice production)
The effect control CPU 120 has a title panel image 258SGZ10 in which the characters "SP reach" are displayed at the timing of switching from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, as shown in FIGS. 8-28. By displaying the character image 258SGZ11 having the title panel image 258SGZ10, and the character image 258SGZ11, it is possible to execute the title advance notice effect that notifies the title name indicating the type of the developing super reach effect.

In FIG. 8-28, only the character "SP reach" is displayed on the title panel image 258SGZ10, but the effect control CPU 120 has a different mode of super reach effect depending on the type of super reach variation pattern. By displaying the title name and the like of each super reach effect to be executed, the development of the super reach effect and the type of the developed super reach effect are notified. In other words, the jackpot expectation of each super reach fluctuation pattern is: super reach fluctuation pattern α <super reach fluctuation pattern β <super reach fluctuation pattern γ (without revival) <super reach fluctuation pattern δ <super reach fluctuation pattern γ (with revival) Therefore, the title notice production is a production that suggests the possibility of a big hit by notifying the title name (type) of the developing super reach production.

As shown in FIG. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 can execute any effect pattern from the pattern TY-1, the pattern TY-2, the pattern TY-3, and the pattern TY-4 as the title advance notice effect. Is. Specifically, the pattern TY-1 is an effect pattern for displaying the title panel image 258SGZ10 having a blue character background (see FIG. 8-28 (A)), and the pattern TY-2 is a title having a red character background. It is an effect pattern for displaying the panel image 258SGZ10 (see FIG. 8-28 (B)), and the pattern TY-3 is an effect pattern for displaying the title panel image 258SGZ10 having a special character background (FIG. 8-28). (See (C)), the pattern TY-4 is an effect pattern for displaying the title panel image 258SGZ10 whose character background is rainbow-colored (see FIG. 8-28 (D)).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes each effect pattern TY-1 to TY-4 at the ratio shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) to 8-21 based on the variable display result, and is shown in the title panel image 258SGZ10. The jackpot expectation is suggested by whether the background color of the characters is blue, red, special pattern, or rainbow color. Specifically, each production pattern TY so that the proportion of big hits (big hit expectation) increases in the order of blue, red, special pattern, and rainbow color (big hit expectation; blue <red <special pattern <rainbow color). -1 to TY-4 are executed at the ratios shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (E).

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern other than the jackpot fluctuation pattern PB1-5 of the super reach γ accompanied by the revival effect described later and the variable display result is out of line, it is for effect control. The CPU 120 enables the effect pattern TY-3 to be executed at a different ratio depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, by executing the title advance notice effect based on the effect pattern TY-3 in the fluctuation pattern of the out-of-super reach, it is suggested that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of the set values 1 to 6. It is supposed to be done.

Regarding the title notice effect, regardless of whether the effect mode is set to the first effect mode or the second effect mode, each effect pattern TY-1 to TY-4 is the first effect mode and the first effect mode. Execution is decided at a common ratio in the two production modes.

8-18 to 8-20 are flowcharts showing the title advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-17. In the title advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (258SG301). Whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern may be specified from the variation pattern specification command read out in the 258SG275. When the fluctuation pattern is not the fluctuation pattern of super reach (258SGS301; N), the title advance notice effect determination process ends.

When the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (258SGS301; Y), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5, that is, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ that executes the revival effect (258SGS303). When the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5 (258SGS303; Y), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the jackpot type (258SGS304) and determines whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS305). ..

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS305; Y), whether or not to execute the title notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS306), 258SGS308. Proceed to. In 258SGS306, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the title notice effect is not executed based on the fluctuation pattern being PB1-5 and the variable display result (big hit type) being jackpot A or jackpot B. Is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 55%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 5%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the jackpot type is jackpot C (258SGS305; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the title notice effect and the effect pattern based on the jackpot type being jackpot C (258SGS307). Proceed to 258SGS308. In 258SGS307, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the non-execution of the title notice effect is 10% based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5 and the variable display result (big hit type) is big hit C. Determined by the ratio of. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 54%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 5%. The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 1%.

After executing the 258SGS306 or 258SGS307, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the title advance notice effect is determined (258SGS308). When the execution of the title notice effect is decided (258SGS308; Y), the determined effect pattern is stored and a value corresponding to the period until the start of the title notice effect is set in the title advance notice effect start waiting timer (258SGS309, 258SGS310). ), End the title notice production decision process.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern in the 258SGS303 is a fluctuation pattern (other than PB1-5) of the super reach that does not execute the revival effect (258SGS303; N), the effect control CPU 120 sets the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is specified (258SGS311), and it is determined whether or not the specified set value is any of 1 to 3 (258SGS312). The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified based on the set value designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the execution of the title advance notice effect is determined in the title advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the title advance notice effect start waiting timer by -1 each time the variable display effect process (S172) is executed. When the timer for waiting for the start of the title advance notice effect has timed out, the process table for the title advance notice effect is set according to the determined effect pattern. After that, each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp) is in accordance with the contents of the data (process data) in the title advance effect effect process table. The title notice effect may be executed by controlling 9 etc.).

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3 (258SGS312; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (308SGS313). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit. When the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS313; Y), the big hit type is specified (258SGS314), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (258SGS315).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS3315; Y), the title notice effect is executed based on the setting value being any one of 1 to 3 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. (258SGS3316) and the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS316, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the title notice is based on the fact that the set value is any of 1 to 3 and the variable display result (big hit type) is big hit A or big hit B. The non-execution of the production is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the jackpot type is jackpot C (258SGS315; N), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the fact that the set value is one of 1 to 3 and the jackpot type is jackpot C. Whether or not to execute and the effect pattern are determined (258SGS317), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS317, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the title notice effect is not produced based on the fact that the set value is any of 1 to 3 and the variable display result (big hit type) is big hit C. The execution is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

If the variable display result is out of alignment in 258SGS313 (258SGS313; N), the effect control CPU 120 gives a title notice based on the fact that the set value is one of 1 to 3 and the variable display result is out of alignment. Whether or not to execute the effect and the effect pattern are determined (258SGS318), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), 55% of the non-execution of the title notice effect is based on the fact that the set value is any of 1 to 3 and the variable display result is out of order. Determined by percentage. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 35%, pattern TY-2 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 258SGS312 is any of 4 to 6 (258SGS312; N), the effect control CPU 120 has a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 4. (258SGS221). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 (258SGS321; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS322). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS322; Y), the big hit type is specified (258SGS323), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (258SGS324).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS324; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the title notice effect and the effect pattern based on the setting value being 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. (258SGS325) and the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 is executed. In addition, in 258SGS325, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), based on the setting value of 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B, the non-execution of the title notice effect is performed at a rate of 10%. decide. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (258SGS324; N), the presence / absence of execution of the title notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value of 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot C (the jackpot type is jackpot C). 258SGS326)), the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 is executed. In 258SGS326, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the non-execution of the title notice effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

When the variable display result is out of alignment in 258SGS322 (258SGS322; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state (258SGS327). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the game state is the high accuracy high base state (258SGS327; Y), the title is based on the fact that the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of order, and the game state is the high accuracy high base state. Whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect pattern are determined (258SGS328), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS328, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the title is based on the fact that the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 50%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 is determined at a rate of 10%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the gaming state is the low-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state (258SGS327; N), the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low-accuracy high-based state. The presence / absence of execution of the title advance notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the state or the low probability low base state (258SGS329), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS329, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low probability high base state or the low probability low base state. Based on this, the non-execution of the title notice production is decided at a rate of 59%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 is determined at a rate of 1%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 258SGS321 is not 4 (258SGS321; N), whether or not the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 in the effect control CPU 120. (258SGS330). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 (258SGS330; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS331). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS331; Y), the big hit type is specified (258SGS332), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (258SGS333).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS333; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the title notice effect and the effect pattern based on the setting value being 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. (258SGS334) and the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 is executed. In 258SGS334, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the non-execution of the title notice effect is performed at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. decide. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (258SGS333; N), the presence / absence of execution of the title notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value of 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot C (the jackpot type is the jackpot C). 258SGS335)), the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 is executed. In 258SGS335, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the non-execution of the title notice effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

When the variable display result is out of alignment in the 258SGS331 (258SGS331; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state (258SGS336). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the game state is the high accuracy high base state (258SGS336; Y), the title is based on the fact that the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of order, and the game state is the high accuracy high base state. Whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect pattern are determined (258SGS337), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS337, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the title is based on the fact that the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 45%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 is determined at a rate of 15%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the gaming state is the low accuracy high base state or the low accuracy low base state (258SGS336; N), the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low accuracy high base. The presence / absence of execution of the title advance notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the state or the low probability low base state (258SGS338), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS338, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low accuracy high base state or the low accuracy low base state. Based on this, the non-execution of the title notice production is decided at a rate of 58%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 2%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 258SGS330 is not 5 (258SGS330; N), the effect control CPU 120 is variable, assuming that the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6. It is determined whether or not the display result is a big hit (258SGS339). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS339; Y), the big hit type is specified (258SGS340), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (258SGS341).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (258SGS341; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the title notice effect and the effect pattern based on the setting value being 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. (258SGS342) and the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 is executed. In 258SGS342, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the non-execution of the title notice effect is performed at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. decide. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (258SGS341; N), the presence / absence of execution of the title notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot C (the jackpot type is jackpot C). 258SGS343)), the processing of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 is executed. In 258SGS343, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the non-execution of the title notice effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

When the variable display result is out of alignment in 258SGS339 (258SGS339; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state (258SGS344). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the game state is the high accuracy high base state (258SGS344; Y), the title is based on the fact that the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of order, and the game state is the high accuracy high base state. Whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect pattern are determined (258SGS345), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS345, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the title is based on the fact that the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 40%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 is determined at a rate of 20%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the gaming state is the low-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state (258SGS344; N), the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low-accuracy high-based. The presence / absence of execution of the title advance notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the state or the low probability low base state (258SGS346), and the processes of 258SGS308 to 258SGS310 are executed. In 258SGS346, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low accuracy high base state or the low accuracy low base state. Based on this, the non-execution of the title notice production is decided at a rate of 57%. In addition, as the execution of the title notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern TY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern TY-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern TY-3 at a rate of 3%. , The pattern TY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

As described above, in the feature unit 258SG, as shown in FIG. 8-21, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the ratio in which the variable display result is the largest hit when the title notice effect is not executed (big hit). Expectation) is low, the title notice effect is executed in pattern TY-1, the title notice effect is executed in pattern TY-2, and the title notice effect is executed in pattern TY-3. , The title notice effect is set to increase in the order of execution in the pattern TY-4 (big hit expectation in the title notice effect: non-execution <pattern TY-1 <pattern TY-2 <pattern TY -3 <Pattern TY-4).

In particular, when the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-4, it is confirmed that the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit C regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. do.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-23, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the ratio of the effect control CPU 120 executing the title notice effect in the pattern TY-3 is , It is common to the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and the case where the setting value is any of 1 to 3 and the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach is set to the lowest (0%). Next, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect, and if the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot that does not execute the resurrection effect, the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach when the set value is any of 1 to 3. If there is a setting value of 4 and the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach that does not execute the revival effect, if the setting value is 5 and the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach that does not execute the revival effect, the setting value is 6. It is set so that the ratio of executing the title notice effect in the pattern TY-3 increases in the order in which the variable pattern is out of the super reach in which the revival effect is not executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) to 8-21, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (other than PB1-5) that does not execute the revival effect, it is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the set value is 1 to 3, the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 only in the case of a big hit, so that the variable display result is a big hit (any of big hit A to big hit C). Is confirmed. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 to 6, the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 not only when the variable display result is a big hit but also when it is out of order. There is also. Therefore, in the super reach effect, when the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 and the variable display result is out of order, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. Is confirmed. That is, it is suggested (notified) that the set value is any of the set values 4 to 6.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E). ), The rate at which the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 is set lower (5%) than when the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the revival effect is not executed. Specifically, for example, when the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect is executed, the ratio of the effect control CPU 120 executing the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is While it is 10% (5% for jackpots A and B, 5% for jackpot C), when any of the set values 1 to 6, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot that executes the revival effect is executed. In this case, the ratio of the effect control CPU 120 executing the title advance notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is 20% (10% for jackpots A and B, 10% for jackpot C).

For example, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot that executes the revival effect, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the title notice effect in the super reach with the TY-3, it is variable in the super reach effect. Once notified that the display result is out of order, the player recognizes that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of 4 to 6, but then revives. When the production is executed and it is confirmed that it is a big hit, it becomes uncertain whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and it may be disappointing. be.

Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, the rate at which the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 that can suggest the set value is executed varies. When the pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach that does not execute the revival effect, it is lower than the ratio at which the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is executed, so that the deviation was once notified and the set value was suggested. Since the jackpot is confirmed and notified after the recognition, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged because it is uncertain whether the set value is any of 4 to 6.

In addition, in the feature unit 258SG, in the case of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, the title notice effect is produced more than in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach outlier that does not execute the revival effect. Although the ratio of execution in the pattern TY-3 is set low, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case is a fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect. In addition, the title notice effect may not be executed in the pattern TY-3.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of a super reach jackpot that does not execute the revival effect, any set value is used. Although the ratio of the title notice effect to be executed in the pattern TY-3 is set to be the same, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the higher the set value, the title advance effect is executed in the pattern TY-3. The rate is set high (execution rate of pattern TY-3 at the time of disconnection: set value 1 to 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6).

In this way, the higher the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the setting value that is more advantageous to the player, the more the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3, and the variable display result becomes out of order. Since the ratio is high, the more frequently the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 appears in the case of a loss, the more the player indicates that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. Expectations increase.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6 and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach that does not execute the revival effect, if the variable display result is out of order, When the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state, the title notice effect is set to be executed in the pattern TY-3 at a higher rate than when the gaming state is the low-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state. There is.

Therefore, in the variable display in the high accuracy and high base state, the variable display result is out of alignment after the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3, suggesting that the set value is any of 4 to 6. As a result, even after the gaming state shifts to the low probability low base state, since any of the set values 4 to 6 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to encourage the player to continue the game. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) to 8-21 (E), when the variable display result is out of alignment, the higher the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more the title advance notice effect is executed. The ratio is set high. That is, the rate at which the title notice effect is executed when the variable display result is out of order itself suggests that any of the set values 4 to 6 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the title notice effect is produced. In addition to whether or not is executed in a production pattern with a high expectation of big hits, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the title notice production is executed, and to improve the game interest. Is possible.

Further, the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the title notice effect shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22 is only an example, and the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the title advance notice effect is determined according to the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It may be different from the feature portion 258SG as appropriate. However, when the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the title notice effect is appropriately changed, the tendency of the jackpot expectation of each effect pattern (the jackpot expectation in the title notice effect: non-execution <pattern TY-1 <pattern TY-2). By maintaining the <Pattern TY-3 <Pattern TY-4) itself, the player does not misunderstand the jackpot expectation according to the production pattern of the title advance notice effect when the title advance notice effect is executed. Is desirable.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22, when the variable display is executed in the super reach fluctuation pattern, the title notice is given according to the set value and the variable display result set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Although the embodiment in which the execution ratio of the effect is different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display is executed in the super reach fluctuation pattern, the title notice effect is always performed during the variable display. You may want to do it. In addition, when the title notice effect is always executed during the variable display of the super reach, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, the variable display result is out of order. The ratio assigned to non-execution of the title notice effect is assigned to both pattern TY-1 or pattern TY-1 and pattern TY-2 with low jackpot expectation, or other than patterns TY-1 to TY-2. By providing an effect pattern (for example, a pattern in which the background of characters is white) and assigning it to the effect pattern, the ratio of the title notice effect executed in the pattern TY-3 may be maintained so as not to be different. By doing so, while improving the interest by executing the title notice effect during the variable display of the super reach, the pachinko game machine is excessively executed with the pattern TY-3. It is possible to prevent the player from easily predicting that the set value set to 1 is any of 4 to 6.

(Serif notice production)
The effect control CPU 120 is the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display in the case of a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, and until the normal reach effect is executed in the case of a normal reach or super reach fluctuation pattern. During the period of, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (A) to (D), the character image 258SGZ11 and the dialogue A image 258SGZ12 and the dialogue S image 258SGZ13 showing the dialogue spoken by the character are displayed to make a big hit. It is possible to carry out a dialogue notice production that suggests the possibility of.

As shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), the effect control CPU 120 has one of pattern SY-1, pattern SY-2, pattern SY-3, and pattern SY-4 as a serif notice effect. Is feasible. Specifically, the pattern SY-1 is an effect pattern for displaying the dialogue A image 258SGZ12 with a blue character background together with the characters "chance!" (See FIG. 8-29 (A)), and the pattern SY-2 is a pattern SY-2. It is an effect pattern that displays the dialogue A image 258SGZ12 whose background is red together with the character "chance!" (See FIG. 8-29 (B)), and the pattern SY-3 is a character with the character "chance!" The background is a production pattern that displays the line A image 258SGZ12 with a special pattern (see Fig. 8-29 (C)), and the pattern SY-4 is a line with a rainbow-colored background along with the characters "Gekijou !!" It is an effect pattern for displaying the S image 258SGZ12 (see FIG. 8-29 (D)).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes each effect pattern SY-1 to SY-4 at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-25 (A) or FIG. 8-25 (B) based on the variable display result, thereby performing the dialogue A. The jackpot expectation is suggested by whether the characters and the background color of the characters shown in the image 258SGZ12 and the dialogue S image 258SGZ13 are blue, red, a special pattern, or a rainbow color. Specifically, each production pattern SY has a higher proportion of big hits (big hit expectation) in the order of blue, red, special pattern, and rainbow color (big hit expectation; blue <red <special pattern <rainbow color). -1 to SY-4 are executed at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-25 (A) or FIG. 8-25 (B).

Regarding the dialogue notice effect, the effect mode is either the first effect mode or the second effect mode, regardless of whether the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of the set values 1 to 6. The ratio of execution in the effect pattern SY-3 is set to be different depending on whether the pattern is SY-3. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 executes the dialogue advance notice effect in the effect pattern SY-3 at a higher rate than when the effect mode is the first effect mode when the effect mode is the second effect mode. It is designed to do. That is, when the second effect mode is set, the execution frequency of the dialogue advance notice effect based on the effect pattern SY-3 is higher than when the first effect mode is set.

Next, FIG. 8-24 (A) is a flowchart showing a dialogue advance notice effect determination process executed by 258 SGS278 in FIG. 8-18. In the dialogue advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variable pattern (258SGS360). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a small hit (258SGS361). When the variable display result is a small hit (258SGS361; Y), the dialogue advance notice effect determination process is finished, and when it is not a small hit, that is, when the variable display result is a big hit or a miss (258SGS361; N), the RAM 122 is displayed. It is specified whether the stored effect mode is the first effect mode or the second effect mode (258SGS362).

Next, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS363). When the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS363; Y), the big hit type is specified (258SGS364), and the dialogue notice effect is executed based on the effect mode specified by 258SGS362 and the big hit type specified by 258SGS364. The presence / absence and the effect pattern are determined (258SGS365).

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment (258SGS363; N), the presence / absence of execution of the dialogue notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the effect mode specified by 258SGS362 and the jackpot type specified by 258SGS364. (258SGS366).

Specifically, in the processing of 258SGS365 and 258SGS366, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), when the set effect mode is the first effect mode, the variable display result (big hit type) is a big hit. Based on A or jackpot B, the non-execution of the dialogue notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 15%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, based on the variable display result (big hit type) being the big hit C, the non-execution of the dialogue notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 40%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 15%. The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the non-execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 5%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the non-execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 15%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the variable display result is out of reach and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the non-execution of the dialogue notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 5%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

On the other hand, in the processing of 258SGS365 and 258SGS366, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), when the set effect mode is the second effect mode, the variable display result (big hit type) is the big hit A or the big hit. Based on B, the non-execution of the dialogue notice effect is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 25%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, based on the variable display result (big hit type) being the big hit C, the non-execution of the dialogue notice effect is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 40%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 25%. The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the non-execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 5%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the non-execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 15%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the variable display result is out of reach and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the non-execution of the dialogue notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. In addition, as the execution of the dialogue notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 5%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. , The pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

After executing any of the processes of 258SGS365 and 258SGS366, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the serif notice effect is determined (258SGS367). When it is decided to execute the dialogue advance notice effect (258SGS367; Y), the effect pattern determined by any of the processes of 258SGS365 and 258SGS366 is stored (258SGS368), and the dialogue advance notice effect start waiting timer is set to set the dialogue. The advance notice production determination process is completed (258SGS369). When it is decided not to execute the dialogue advance notice effect (258SGS367; N), the dialogue advance notice effect determination process is terminated without executing the process of 258SGS368 and 258SGS369.

When the execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined in the dialogue advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the dialogue advance notice effect start waiting timer by -1 each time the variable display effect process (S172) is executed. If the timer for waiting for the start of the dialogue advance notice effect is timered out, the process table for the dialogue advance notice effect is set according to the determined effect pattern. After that, each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp) is in accordance with the contents of the data (process data) in the dialogue advance notice effect process table. 9 etc.) may be controlled to execute the dialogue advance notice effect.

As described above, in the feature unit 258SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest when the dialogue notice effect is not executed, and the dialogue notice effect is produced. Is executed in the pattern SY-1, the dialogue advance notice effect is executed in the pattern SY-2, the dialogue advance notice effect is executed in the pattern SY-3, and the dialogue advance notice effect is executed in the pattern SY-4. It is set to increase in the order of execution in (Pattern SY-1 <Pattern SY-2 <Pattern SY-3 <Pattern SY-4).

In particular, when the dialogue notice effect is executed in the pattern SY-4, the variable display result becomes a big hit regardless of the set value and the effect mode set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the big hit type becomes the big hit C. Is confirmed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the ratio at which the effect control CPU 120 executes the serif advance notice effect in the pattern SY-3 is when the set value is any of the set values 1 to 6. However, in the case where the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot, it is higher when the effect mode is the second effect mode than when it is the first effect mode.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is out of reach, the dialogue notice effect is executed in the pattern SY-3 at a common ratio in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Further, the ratio of executing the dialogue advance notice effect in any one of the pattern SY-1, the pattern SY-2, and the pattern SY-4 is the same ratio in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

Further, regarding the pattern SY-1, the pattern SY-2, and the pattern SY-3, when the variable display result is out of order, the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, the normal reach is out of order, and the non-reach is out of reach. The execution rate is set to decrease in the order of cases.

Further, the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the dialogue notice effect shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B) is only an example, and the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the dialogue advance notice effect depends on the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It may be different from this feature unit 258SG as appropriate. However, when the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the dialogue notice effect is appropriately different, the tendency of the jackpot expectation of each effect pattern (the jackpot expectation in the dialogue advance notice: non-execution <pattern SY-1 <pattern SY-2). By maintaining the <Pattern SY-3 <Pattern SY-4) itself, the player does not misunderstand the jackpot expectation according to the production pattern of the dialogue notice production when executing the dialogue notice production. Is desirable.

(Cut-in notice production)
The effect control CPU 120 sets the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display in the case of a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, and during the execution period of the normal reach effect in the case of a normal reach or super reach fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 8-29 (E) to (H), the character image 258SGZ11 and the vertically long effect A image 258SGZ15 and the effect S image 258SGZ16 arranged so as to surround the character from the left and right sides are displayed. Therefore, it is possible to execute a cut-in notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 8-26 (C), the effect control CPU 120 produces one of the pattern CY-1, the pattern CY-2, the pattern CY-3, and the pattern CY-4 as the cut-in notice effect. The pattern can be executed. Specifically, the pattern CY-1 is an effect pattern for displaying the character image 258SGZ11 and the blue effect A image 258SGZ15 (see FIG. 8-29 (E)), and the pattern CY-2 is the character image 258SGZ11 and the red effect. It is an effect pattern for displaying the A image 258SGZ15 (see FIG. 8-29 (F)), and the pattern CY-3 is an effect pattern for displaying the character image 258SGZ11 and the special pattern effect A image 258SGZ15 (FIG. 8-29). (See (G)), the pattern CY-4 is an effect pattern for displaying the character S image 258SGZ21 and the rainbow-colored effect S image 258SGZ16, which are different from the character image 258SGZ11 (see FIG. 8-29 (H)).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes each effect pattern CY-1 to CY-4 at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-26 (A) or FIG. 8-26 (B) based on the variable display result, thereby performing the character and the effect. The jackpot expectation is suggested by whether the effect size or color is blue, red, special pattern, or rainbow color. Specifically, each production pattern CY has a higher proportion of big hits (big hit expectation) in the order of blue, red, special pattern, and rainbow color (big hit expectation; blue <red <special pattern <rainbow color). -1 to CY-4 are performed at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-26 (A) or FIG. 8-26 (B).

Regarding the cut-in notice effect, the effect mode is one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode, regardless of which of the set values 1 to 6 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The ratio of execution in the effect pattern CY-3 is set to be different depending on which one is used. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 produces a cut-in notice effect in the effect pattern SY-3 at a higher rate than when the effect mode is the first effect mode when the effect mode is the second effect mode. It is supposed to run. That is, when the second effect mode is set, the execution frequency of the cut-in notice effect based on the effect pattern SY-3 is higher than when the first effect mode is set.

FIG. 8-24 (B) is a flowchart showing a cut-in notice effect determination process executed by 258 SGS279 in FIG. 8-18. In the cut-in notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variable pattern (258SGS370). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a small hit (258SGS371). When the variable display result is a small hit (258SGS371; Y), the cut-in notice effect determination process is finished, and when it is not a small hit, that is, when the variable display result is a big hit or a miss (258SGS371; N), the RAM 122 It is specified which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is the effect mode stored in (258SGS372).

Next, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS373). When the variable display result is a big hit (258SGS373; Y), the big hit type is specified (258SGS374), and the cut-in notice effect is executed based on the effect mode specified by 258SGS372 and the big hit type specified by 258SGS374. (258SGS375).

If the variable display result is out of alignment (258SGS373; N), the presence or absence of execution of the cut-in notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the effect mode specified by 258SGS372 and the jackpot type specified by 258SGS374. (258SGS376).

Specifically, in the processing of 258SGS375 and 258SGS376, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), when the set effect mode is the first effect mode, the variable display result (big hit type) is a big hit. Based on A or jackpot B, the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 15%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, based on the variable display result (big hit type) being the big hit C, the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 40%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 15%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 5%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 15%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the variable display result is out of reach and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 5%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

On the other hand, in the processing of 258SGS375 and 258SGS376, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the set effect mode is the second effect mode, the variable display result (big hit type) is the big hit A or the big hit. Based on B, the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 25%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, based on the variable display result (big hit type) being the big hit C, the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 40%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 25%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 5%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 15%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the variable display result is out of reach and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the non-execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SY-1 at a rate of 5%, pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. Then, the pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

After executing any of the processes of 258SGS375 and 258SGS376, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined (258SGS377). When it is decided to execute the cut-in notice effect (258SGS367; Y), the effect pattern determined by any of the processes of 258SGS375 and 258SGS376 is stored (258SGS378), and the cut-in notice effect start waiting timer is set. The cut-in notice effect determination process is completed (258SGS379). When it is decided not to execute the cut-in notice effect (258SGS377; N), the cut-in notice effect determination process ends without executing the process of 258SGS378 and 258SGS379.

When the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined in the cut-in notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the cut-in notice effect start waiting timer every time the variable display effect process (S172) is executed. If the timer for waiting for the start of the cut-in notice effect has timed out, the process table for the cut-in notice effect is set according to the determined effect pattern. After that, each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect) is in accordance with the contents of the data (process data) in the cut-in notice effect effect process table. The cut-in notice effect may be executed by controlling the lamp 9 and the like).

As described above, in the feature unit 258SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) and (B), the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest when the cut-in notice effect is not executed, and the cut-in When the notice effect is executed in pattern CY-1, the cut-in notice effect is executed in pattern CY-2, the cut-in notice effect is executed in pattern CY-3, the cut-in notice effect is executed. Is set to increase in the order of execution in pattern CY-4 (big hit expectation in cut-in notice production: non-execution <pattern CY-1 <pattern CY-2 <pattern CY-3 < Pattern CY-4).

In particular, when the cut-in notice effect is executed in the pattern CY-4, the variable display result becomes a big hit regardless of the set value and the effect mode set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the big hit type is the big hit C. It is confirmed that it will be.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the ratio of the effect control CPU 120 executing the cut-in notice effect in the pattern CY-3 is any of the set values 1 to 6. Although it is common at times, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot, it is higher when the effect mode is the second effect mode than when it is the first effect mode.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is out of reach, the cut-in notice effect is executed by the pattern CY-3 at a common ratio in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Further, the ratio of executing the dialogue advance notice effect in any one of the pattern CY-1, the pattern CY-2, and the pattern CY-4 is set to be the same ratio in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

Further, regarding the pattern CY-1, the pattern CY-2, and the pattern CY-3, when the variable display result is out of order, the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, the normal reach is out of order, and the non-reach is out of reach. The execution rate is set to decrease in the order of cases.

Further, the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) and 8-26 (B) is only an example, and the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect is applied to the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. Depending on the situation, it may be appropriately different from the main feature unit 258SG. However, when the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect is appropriately different, the tendency of the jackpot expectation of each effect pattern (the jackpot expectation in the cut-in notice effect: non-execution <pattern CY-1 <pattern CY). By maintaining -2 <pattern CY-3 <pattern CY-4) itself, the player does not misunderstand the jackpot expectation according to the effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect when executing the cut-in notice effect. It is desirable to do so.

(Explanation of production group)
Next, the title notice effect, the dialogue notice effect, and the cut-in notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-27. FIG. 8-27 is an explanatory diagram of the production group.

In the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a plurality of types of advance notice effects including a title advance notice effect, a dialogue advance notice effect, and a cut-in advance notice effect as an effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit. .. These title advance notice effects, dialogue advance notice effects, and cut-in advance notice effects belong to the effect category of advance notice effects, and a plurality of images displayed on the image display device 5 at the time of execution have different display modes. It has the production pattern of.

Specifically, in the title notice effect, the title panel image 258SGZ10, which is a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5, has a blue pattern TY-1 and a red pattern TY-2. It has a special pattern TY-3 and a rainbow-colored pattern TY-4. Further, in the dialogue notice effect, the dialogue A image 258SGZ12, which is a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5, has a blue pattern SY-1 and a red pattern SY-2, and has a special pattern. It has a pattern SY-3 and a rainbow-colored pattern TY-4 in which the dialogue S image 258SGZ13 is displayed. Further, in the cut-in notice effect, the display mode of the effect A image 258SGZ15, which is a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5, is a blue pattern SY-1, a red pattern SY-2, and a special pattern. Pattern SY-3 and the rainbow-colored pattern SY-4 in the display mode of the effect S image 258SGZ16.

As described above, since the title notice effect, the dialogue notice effect, and the cut-in notice effect have an effect pattern in which some of the images displayed on the image display device 5 have a common display mode, FIG. As shown in −27, when classified as an effect group having a common display mode of a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5 and showing the jackpot expectation degree, the display mode is common in blue. The group GP-A includes a title notice effect pattern TY-1, a dialogue notice effect pattern SY-1, and a cut-in notice effect pattern CY-1. Further, the effect group GP-B, which has a common display mode of red, includes a title advance notice effect pattern TY-2, a dialogue advance notice effect pattern SY-2, and a cut-in advance notice effect pattern CY-2. Further, the effect group GP-C having a common display mode of rainbow colors includes a title advance notice effect pattern TY-4, a dialogue advance notice effect pattern SY-4, and a cut-in advance notice effect pattern CY-4. Further, the effect group GP-D having a common display mode with a special pattern includes a title advance notice effect pattern TY-3, a dialogue advance notice effect pattern SY-3, and a cut-in advance notice effect pattern CY-3.

Here, the effects (patterns TY-3, SY-3, CY-3) belonging to the effect group GP-D having a common display mode with a special pattern belong to the effect group GP-A having a common display mode of blue. Expectation of big hits than patterns (TY-1, SY-1, CY-1) and productions (patterns TY-2, SY-2, CY-2) belonging to the production group GP-B, which has a common display mode of red. Is a high production pattern. In other words, when the effect control CPU 120 is set to the first effect mode, the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to a jackpot at a higher rate than when the effect belonging to the effect group GP-A or the effect group GP-B is executed. It is possible to execute a production belonging to the production group GP-D.

Further, the productions belonging to the production group GP-A and the production group GP-B are effects that can be executed even when the fluctuation patterns are the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and the super reach fluctuation pattern. The effect belonging to Group GP-D is an effect that can be executed only when the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern. Therefore, with the exception of the effect belonging to the effect group GP-C, which is executed only when the variable display result is the jackpot C, when the effect is compared with the effect that can be executed even when the variable display result is out of the jackpot. , The production belonging to the production group GP-D has a higher expectation of big hits and a lower frequency of appearance than the productions belonging to the production group GP-A and the production group GP-B. Is said to be a high production.

Therefore, in this feature unit 258SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-27, the super reach variation among the production patterns TY-3, SY-3, and CY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D, which attracts a high degree of attention from the player. The execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3, which is executed only in the case of the pattern, differs depending on the set value when the variable display result is out of alignment, and the effect rate differs depending on the set value in the effect mode as the first effect. It is common when the mode is set and when the second effect mode is set. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E), the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 when the variable display result is out of alignment is any of the set values 1 to 3. 0% when the set value is 4, 11% when the set value is 4 (10% in the high accuracy high base state, 1% in the low accuracy low base state), and 17% when the set value is 5 (high). 15% in the high accuracy base state, 2% in the low accuracy low base state), 23% when the set value is 6 (20% in the high accuracy high base state, 3% in the low accuracy low base state). There is. Therefore, the effect pattern TY-3 is a specific suggestion effect that can suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

That is, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the effect pattern TY-3 at different ratios according to the set value, and even when the effect mode is set to either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Since the effect pattern TY-3 can be executed at a common execution rate according to the set value, the effect pattern TY- belonging to the effect group GP-D, which has a high expectation of a big hit in the super reach effect and a low appearance frequency, If the variable display result is out of alignment even though 3 is executed, the player will be disappointed, but as a relief, it is possible to suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 is set, so that the game can be played. It is possible to sustain a person's willingness to play.

The execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 when the variable display result is a big hit is common regardless of the set value, and the common execution rate regardless of the set value is such that the effect mode is set to the first effect mode. It is common when it is set and when it is set to the second effect mode.

On the other hand, among the production patterns TY-3, SY-3, and CY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D, which attracts the attention of the player, the production pattern SY-3 other than the production pattern TY-3 that can suggest the set value. , The execution ratio of CY-3 is common regardless of the set value, and the common execution ratio regardless of the set value differs depending on whether the effect mode is the first effect mode or the second effect mode. There is.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-26 (A), the execution ratio of the effect patterns SY-3 and CY-3 when the effect mode is the first effect mode is 35. % (15% for jackpot A, 15% for jackpot B, 5% for missed super reach), whereas shown in FIGS. 8-25 (B) and 8-26 (B). As described above, when the production mode is the second production mode, the execution ratios of the production patterns SY-3 and CY-3 are 55% (25% for the jackpot A, 25% for the jackpot B, and the super reach is off. When it is 5%).

That is, the effect control CPU 120 differs depending on whether the set value is set to any of the set values 1 to 6, when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set. The effect patterns SY-3 and CY-3 can be executed at an execution ratio, and in particular, when the second effect mode is set, the effect pattern SY-3 is set at a higher rate than when the first effect mode is set. 3. By being able to execute CY-3, the player can perform an operation of changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode while the operation menu image 258SGZ02 shown in FIG. 8-17 (C) is displayed. By performing this, the execution frequency of the production patterns SY-3 and CY-3 is increased as the production belonging to the production group GP-D, which appears less frequently than the productions belonging to the production group GP-A and the production group GP-B. Can be done.

Here, the patterns TY-3, SY-3, and CY-3, which belong to the production group GP-D, which attracts more attention from the player than the productions belonging to the production group GP-A and the production group GP-B. Among them, when it is possible to suggest the setting by making the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 different according to the set value, if the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 is different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode, It becomes difficult to understand whether the execution rate of pattern TY-3 in the case of out of super reach is changed according to the set value or the effect mode, and it becomes difficult to realize an appropriate setting suggestion. It ends up.

Therefore, in the present feature unit 258SG, the pattern TY-3 among the patterns TY-3, SY-3, and CY-3, which are the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D, is set to either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Even when it is set to, the first effect mode and the second effect mode, which differ according to the set value, can be executed at a common ratio, while the SY-3 and CY-3 other than the pattern TY-3 can be executed. Is common to each setting value that is different when the setting value is set to any of the setting values 1 to 6 and when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set. By making it possible to execute the effects at a ratio, it is possible to suggest appropriate settings while making it possible to change the execution frequency of the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D according to the request of the player.

Further, in the feature unit 258SG, when the rainbow color is removed, the effect control CPU 120 has a higher ratio of big hits (big hit expectation) in the order of blue, red, and special pattern (big hit expectation; blue). <Red <special pattern), title notice production effect pattern TY-1 to TY-3, dialogue notice effect effect pattern SY-1 to SY-3, cut-in notice effect effect pattern CY-1 to CY-3 Run. That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a higher ratio than when executing an effect belonging to the effect group GP-A or the effect group GP-B, regardless of whether the effect control mode is set to the first effect mode or the second effect mode. The effect belonging to the effect group GP-D can be executed so as to be controlled by the jackpot. In other words, the jackpot expectation (reliability) of the production belonging to the production group GP-D is higher than the jackpot expectation (reliability) of the production belonging to the production group GP-A and the production group GP-B.

Further, in the feature unit 258SG, the execution ratio of the effect patterns SY-3 and CY-3 is high when the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode and the variable display result is a big hit. On the other hand, since the execution ratio is the same when the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect patterns SY-3 and CY-3 do not lower the jackpot expectation (reliability) of the effect patterns SY-3 and CY-3. The execution rate of -3 can be increased.

In the feature unit 258SG, when the effect patterns SY-3 and CY-3 belonging to the effect group GP-D are changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the variable display result becomes a big hit. Since only the execution rate of is high and the execution rate is the same when the output is off, the effect group GP-A and the effect group GP-B are set regardless of whether the first effect mode or the second effect mode is set. The jackpot expectation is higher than the production belonging to, but at least the jackpot expectation when set to the first production mode is higher than the jackpot expectation of the production belonging to the production group GP-A or the production group GP-B. I just need to be there.

Further, among the patterns TY-3, SY-3, and CY-3, which are the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D, for the pattern TY-3 of the title advance notice effect that can suggest the setting, the effect control CPU 120 has the title. When displaying the panel image 258SGZ10, in order to make it easy to recognize that the effect is different from the dialogue notice effect and the cut-in notice effect, the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY By outputting a special sound effect that is not output when -3 is executed, it is easy to understand the difference from the dialogue notice effect and cut-in notice effect of the same special pattern, so the setting by the title notice effect pattern TY-3 Suggestions can be preferably made.

Further, in the feature unit 258SG, the patterns TY-3, SY-3, and CY-3, which are the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D, have different types of effects (title advance notice effect, dialogue advance notice effect) having different execution timings. , Cut-in notice effect), and since the execution ratio is determined by each individual determination table (Fig. 8-21, Fig. 8-25, Fig. 8-26), it is set to the first effect mode. Even if the execution ratios of the patterns SY-3 and CY-3 are changed between when the pattern is set to the second effect mode and when the mode is set to the second effect mode, the execution according to each set value in the pattern TY-3 of the title notice effect is executed. Since it is not necessary to change the ratio, it is possible to suggest a suitable setting even when the effect mode is changed.

In this feature unit 258SG, when the title notice effect pattern TY-3 is executed, a special sound effect that is not output when the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3 or the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3 is executed is output. Although the output form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 is different from the dialogue advance notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in advance notice effect pattern CY-3. If the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 can be executed in a manner that allows the player to easily recognize that it is an effect, the sound effect when executing the cut-in advance notice effect can be produced as a dialogue advance notice effect or a cut-in advance notice effect. The sound effect may be different from the sound effect when executing. In addition to the sound effects, the title notice effect pattern TY-3 has a higher display layer than the dialogue notice effect and cut-in notice effect, and is different from the line notice effect and cut-in notice effect. (For example, light emission by the game effect lamp 9 on the side of the gaming machine frame 3 or a movable effect by a movable body for effect) may be different depending on whether the ratio is increased or decreased. It may be recognized.

(Execution timing of each production)
Next, the execution timing of each effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-30 to 8-32. In FIGS. 8-30, (A) is non-reach off, (B) is normal reach, (C) is super reach (without revival effect), and (D) is super reach γ (with revival effect). It is a figure which shows the execution timing. 8-31 is a diagram showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ in (A) to (H). 8-32 are diagrams (A) to (F) showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ.

As shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, the dialogue notice effect and the cut-in notice are given at an arbitrary timing in the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the symbol. It is said that the production is feasible.

As shown in FIG. 8-30 (B), when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the dialogue notice effect can be executed at any timing in the period from the start of variable display of the symbol to the normal reach. It is said that the cut-in notice effect can be executed at any timing during the normal reach effect execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display.

As shown in FIGS. 8-30 (C) and 8-30 (D), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the dialogue notice effect is executed at an arbitrary timing in the period from the start of variable display of the symbol to the normal reach. It is possible, and the cut-in notice effect can be executed at any timing during the normal reach effect execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display, and the super reach from the super reach to the end of the variable display. It is said that the title notice production can be executed at the timing when the super reach is reached during the production execution period. As shown in FIG. 8-30 (D), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach γ and there is a revival effect, the variable display ends after the revival effect is executed after the super reach effect ends.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 is used at an arbitrary timing in the period from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the normal reach, out of a plurality of timings in the period from the start to the end of the variable display. , The pattern SY-3 of the dialogue notice production belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed, and the production group GP-D can be executed at any timing in the normal reach production execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display. The SY-3 of the cut-in notice effect belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed, and the production pattern TY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed at the timing of switching from the normal reach production execution period to the super reach production execution period. Since the title notice production can be executed along with the switching from the production execution period to the super reach production execution period, it is possible to suggest the setting of the title notice production pattern TY-3 among the productions belonging to the production group GP-D. It becomes easier for the player to recognize that it is a good production.

Next, an operation example of each effect during the variable display of the super reach γ will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32.

As shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display of the super reach γ, the dialogue notice effect is executed (see FIG. 8-31 (B)). Next, after the variable display mode becomes the normal reach and the normal reach effect is started (see FIG. 8-31 (C)), the dialogue notice effect is executed (see FIG. 8-31 (D)). Next, after the out-of-order symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the normal reach (see FIG. 8-31 (E)), the timing at which the variable display of the symbol resumes and becomes super reach, that is, the variable display is started. Of the multiple timings in the period from to the end, the title notice effect is executed at the timing when the normal reach effect execution period is switched to the super reach effect execution period, and the title name (type) of the super reach effect is notified (FIG. 8). -31 (F)). After that, the super reach effect in which the ally character and the enemy character confront each other is started (see FIGS. 8-31 (G) (H)).

Next, after the super reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-32 (A), if the variable display result is out of order, an image in which the ally character is defeated is displayed, and the combination of out-of-order symbols is stopped and displayed. By doing so, it is notified that the variable display result is out of order (see FIG. 8-32 (B)). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4 super reach γ and the variable display result is a big hit, the image in which the ally character wins is displayed and the combination of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed, so that the variable display result is displayed. It is notified that a big hit has occurred (see FIG. 8-32 (C)). In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5 super reach γ and the variable display result is a big hit, the image in which the ally character is defeated is displayed, and the combination of the outlier symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the variable display result is displayed. After being notified once that the character has been removed (see FIG. 8-32 (D)), an image in which the ally character is revived is displayed, and a revival effect in which the variable display of the symbol is resumed is started (Fig. 8). -32 (E)), the image in which the ally character finally wins is displayed, and the combination of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, so that the variable display result is notified that the jackpot has been achieved (Fig.). 8-32 (F)).

(Modification example 1 of feature portion 258SG)
Next, a modification 1 of the feature portion 258SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-33. 8-33 shows the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 in the first effect mode, and (B) the pattern TY-3 when the pattern TY-3 is changed to the second effect mode with any of the set values 1 to 3. The execution ratio, (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 when the second effect mode is changed with any of the set values 4 to 6. In the following modification 1 of the feature portion 258SG, the description of the same configuration as that of the above embodiment will be omitted, and only the different configurations will be described.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has a set value of 1 for the effect pattern SY-3 of the dialogue advance notice effect and the pattern CY-3 of the cut-in advance notice effect among the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D. Regardless of which of 6 is set, it is possible to execute at different execution ratios when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set, while the title notice effect is produced. Pattern TY-3 can be executed at different ratios depending on the set value, and it depends on the set value regardless of which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 is specified by a different execution rate depending on the set effect mode and the set value. The effect (for example, the pattern TY-3 of the title notice effect) may be made executable.

Specifically, in the above-described embodiment, the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the variable display result is out of alignment is shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) to 8-21. 0% when the set value is any of the set values 1 to 3, 11% when the set value is 4 (10% in the high accuracy high base state, 1% in the low accuracy low base state), set value Is 5% (15% in the high accuracy high base state, 2% in the low accuracy low base state), and 23% when the set value is 6 (20% in the high accuracy high base state, low accuracy). In the low base state, it was set to 3%), and these were set to be the same execution ratio in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

On the other hand, in the modified example 1 of the feature unit 258SG, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (A), in the case of the first effect mode, for example, the set value is any one of the set values 1 to 3. 5% when the set value is 4, 11% when the set value is 4 (10% in the high accuracy high base state, 1% in the low accuracy low base state), and 17% when the set value is 5 (high accuracy). It is 15% in the high-accuracy low-base state, 2% in the low-accuracy low-base state), and 23% when the set value is 6 (20% in the high-accuracy high-base state, 3% in the low-accuracy low-base state).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (B), when the set value is set to any of 1 to 3 and the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, for example, the set value is set. The execution rate when any of the set values 1 to 3 is set is changed from the first rate (for example, 5%) to the second rate (for example, 7%). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (C), when the set value is set to 4 and the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, for example, the set value is the set value 4. When the execution rate is changed from the first rate (for example, 11%) to the second rate (for example, 16%), and the set value is the set value 5, the execution rate is the first rate (for example, 17%). Is changed to the second ratio (for example, 23%), and the execution ratio when the set value is the set value 6 is changed from the first ratio (for example, 23%) to the second ratio (for example, 30%). ..

As described above, in the modification 1 of the feature unit 258SG, the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3, which can suggest the setting by executing at different ratios according to the set value, is also set to the first effect mode. The execution ratio corresponding to each set value in the case of being set is different from the execution ratio corresponding to each set value in the case of being set to the second effect mode, especially when the second effect mode is set. , The execution rate corresponding to each set value is higher than when the first effect mode is set.

Therefore, by changing the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 by setting the effect mode, the execution rate of the specific effect according to the set value also changes, so that the game entertainment is improved. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, only the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 among the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D is set to the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Since it is not necessary to make the execution ratio corresponding to each set value common between when and when it is present, the design of the execution ratio becomes easy.

Further, the set value of the above embodiment can be set in 6 stages of set values 1 to 6, but for example, the set value is more advantageous to the player than the first set value and the first set value. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, which has only two stages of the second set value, that is, the stage of the set value is small, it is easy to suggest the setting because the execution ratio to be set according to the set value is small. Even if the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 can be executed at different ratios depending on the effect mode and the set value as in the first modification of the above, it is possible to suggest a suitable setting.

Further, in the modification 1 of the feature unit 258SG, when the set value is set to any of the set values 1 to 3 (first set value) as shown in FIG. 8-33 (B), the first effect is produced. The first change amount of the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the mode is changed to the second effect mode is 2% (second rate (for example, 7%) -1st rate (for example, 5%)). ), However, when the set value is set to the set value 4 (second set value) as shown in FIG. 8-33 (C), the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode. The second change amount of the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 is 5% (second rate (for example, 16%) -1st rate (for example, 11%)), and the set value is the set value 5. When the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode when the (second set value) is set, the third change amount of the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 is 6% (second rate). (For example, 23%) -1st ratio (for example, 17%)), and when the set value is set to the set value 5 (second set value), the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode. The fourth change amount of the execution ratio of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 is 7% (second ratio (for example, 30%) -1st ratio (for example, 23%)).

That is, when the set value is set to any of the set values 1 to 3 (first set value) and the mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 is executed. Title notice effect when changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode when the set value is set to the set value 4 to 6 (second set value) rather than the first change amount (L1) of the ratio. The second to fourth change amount (L2) of the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 is larger. Therefore, when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, the higher the set value, the higher the rate of increase in the appearance frequency of the title notice effect pattern TY-3, so that the set value is the second set value (advantageous). It becomes easier to appeal to the player that it is a set value).

Further, in the modification 1 of the feature unit 258SG, the change amount of the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode is the first change amount and the second change amount. Although the embodiment in which the amount increases in the order of the amount, the third change amount, and the fourth change amount (first change amount <second change amount <third change amount <fourth change amount) is illustrated, the present invention is limited to this. As for the title notice effect pattern TY-3, if the execution ratio corresponding to each set value is different between when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set, The amount of change in the execution rate according to each set value may be the same (first change amount = second change amount = third change amount = fourth change amount), or the first change amount and the second change amount. At least two of the amount, the third change amount, and the fourth change amount may be the same.

Further, in the modification 1 of the feature unit 258SG, the amount of change in the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode is the first change amount and the second change amount. An example is shown in which the amount increases in the order of quantity, third change amount, and fourth change amount (first change amount <second change amount <third change amount <fourth change amount), but the present invention is limited thereto. The amount of change in the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode is the first change amount, the second change amount, the third change amount, and the third. 4 The amount of change may be decreased in the order of the amount of change (first amount of change> second amount of change> third amount of change> fourth amount of change).

By doing so, when the set value is set to the first set value (set values 1 to 3, etc.) and the second effect mode is changed, the second set value (set values 4 to 4 to) is used. When the setting value is set to 6 etc.), the change amount of the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 is higher than when the second effect mode is changed, so that the title notice effect is a pattern even if the set value is low. Since the chances of being executed in TY-3 increase, the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

Further, in the modification 1 of the feature unit 258SG, the set value is the first set value (the amount of change in the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode. Although different forms have been illustrated between the case where the set values are set to 1 to 3 and the like and the second set value (the set values to 4 to 6 and the like) are set, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it differs between the set values 1 to 6 and at least 2 or more of the set values (for example, when the set values 1 and 2 are set, when the set values 3 and 4 are set, and when the set values are 5 and 6). It may be different).

(Modification 2 of the feature portion 258SG)
Next, a modification 2 of the feature portion 258SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-34. In FIGS. 8-34, (A) is the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 in the first effect mode, and (B) is the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 when the second effect mode is changed in the high accuracy and high base state. (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the execution ratio of the pattern TY-3 when the second effect mode is changed in the low accuracy and low base state. In the second modification of the feature portion 258SG shown below, the description of the same configuration as that of the above embodiment will be omitted, and only the different configurations will be described.

In the first modification of the feature unit 258SG, each setting of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3, which can be suggested by executing at different ratios according to the set value, when the first effect mode is set. The execution ratio corresponding to the value and the execution ratio corresponding to each set value when the second effect mode is set are different. In particular, the set value is one of the set values 1 to 3 (first). The set value is set more than the first change amount (L1) of the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode when it is set to (set value). When the value is set to 4 to 6 (second set value) and the mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the second to fourth change amounts of the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 ( Although L2) exemplifies a larger form, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), the first game state is a high-accuracy high-base state. As shown in FIGS. 8-34 (B) and (C), the game is more than the first change amount (L1) of the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the effect mode is changed to the second effect mode. The second to fourth change amounts (L2) of the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 when the state is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode when the state is the low accuracy low base state are larger. It may be.

By doing so, when the gaming state is the low accuracy low base state, changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode has a higher advantage than the low accuracy low base state. In the low-accuracy low-base state, where the advantage is low, the amount of change in the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 is higher than when changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode in the high-base state. When the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, the chance that the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 increases, so that the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

Further, in the second modification of the feature unit 258SG, it is more advantageous to change from the first effect mode to the second effect mode when the game state is the low accuracy low base state than the low accuracy low base state. An example is shown in which the amount of change in the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 is higher than when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode in the high accuracy and high base state. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state, changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode is when the game state is the low accuracy and low base state. In addition, the amount of change in the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 may be higher than that of changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.

Further, in the modification 2 of the feature unit 258SG, the title when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode depending on whether the game state is the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state. Although the mode in which the amount of change in the execution rate of the pattern TY-3 of the advance notice effect is different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state includes the low accuracy low base state, the high accuracy high base state, and the like. May include a low-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, a big hit game state, a small hit game state, and the like. That is, the amount of change in the execution rate of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode is, for example, a low accuracy low base state, a high accuracy high base state, and a low accuracy high base. It differs between the state, the high-accuracy low-base state, the big-hit gaming state, and the small-hit gaming state of at least two or more gaming states (for example, the low-accuracy low-base state, the high-accuracy high-base state, and the low). It may be different depending on whether it is in the high-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy low-base state).

(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, among a plurality of set values that have different advantages for the player, such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. There are some that can set any of the set values and can execute an effect (specific suggestion effect) that suggests which set value is set. Further, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-93814, the player is provided with a customization function capable of changing the execution frequency of the production, such as making the execution frequency of the premier production higher than usual. There was something like that. In a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that can suggest a set value (specific suggestion effect) like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the execution frequency of the effect is changed like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2. When the possible customization function is provided, there is a problem that the execution frequency of the effect (specific suggestion effect) is not considered. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a specific suggestion effect,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first 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.
Advantage setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages (for example, jackpot probability) for the player when the power is turned on. If the lock switch 258SG051 and the release sensor 258SG09 are ON, the set value is changed in the game control main process, and the value (set value) displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 258SG052. By updating and displaying and turning off the lock switch 258SG051 while any value from 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 258SG029, the value displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 can be used as a new setting value. The part to set) and
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect belonging to any one of a plurality of types of effect groups including a specific group (for example, an effect group GP-D) is an effect group GP-A. , GP-B, GP-C, GP-D title notice production, dialogue notice production, cut-in notice production (parts that can be executed),
An effect setting means (for example, an effect) that can be set to any one of a plurality of effect settings including the first effect setting and the second effect setting in which the execution frequency of the effect belonging to the specific group is different between the first effect setting and the first effect setting. The control CPU 120 can set and store either the first effect mode or the second effect mode in the effect mode setting process of step S162 in FIG. 8-17 (A)).
With
The effect executing means is
As one of the plurality of types of effects belonging to the specific group, the specific suggestion effect (effect pattern TY-3) can be executed at different execution frequencies according to the set value set by the advantage setting means. (For example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 can execute the title advance notice effect in the pattern TY-3 at different rates according to the set value. See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E) and FIGS. 8-27). ,
Among a plurality of types of effects belonging to the specific group at different execution frequencies when the first effect setting is set and when the second effect setting is set, an effect other than the specific suggestion effect (for example, It is possible to execute the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3, the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3) (for example, even when the effect control CPU 120 is set to any of the set values 1 to 6). , The dialogue notice effect can be executed by the pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect can be executed by the pattern CY-3 at different execution ratios when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set. (See FIGS. 8-25 (A) (B), 8-26 (A) (B), 8-27),
Regardless of which of the first effect setting and the second effect setting is set, the specific suggestion effect can be executed with a common execution frequency according to the set value set by the advantage setting means. (For example, even when the effect control CPU 120 is set to either the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the title notice effect is pattern TY at a common execution ratio according to the set value. The part that can be executed in -3. See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E) and 8-27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the execution frequency of the effect belonging to the specific group is changed in the effect setting, the execution frequency of the specific suggestion effect does not change, so that the setting suggestion by the specific suggestion effect can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect setting means can be set to either the first effect setting or the second effect setting based on the operation of the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an image display device in the effect mode setting process. Either the first selection button image 258SGZ03 or the second selection button image 258SGZ04 displayed in 5 can be selected according to the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the effect corresponding to the button selected based on the operation of the push button 31B. The part that performs the process of storing the mode in the RAM 122. See FIG. 8-17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production setting can be changed according to the player's preference, so that the game enjoyment is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The plurality of types of production groups include predetermined groups (for example, production groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C) different from the specific group.
When the effect executing means is set to the first effect setting, the effect belonging to the specific group is executed so as to be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the effect belonging to the predetermined group is executed. It is possible (for example, the proportion of the CPU 120 for effect control that becomes a big hit in the order of blue, red, and special pattern (big hit expectation) increases in the order of blue, red, and special pattern (big hit expectation; blue <red <special). Pattern) The part where the title notice effect is executed by the pattern TY-1 to TY-3, the dialogue notice effect is executed by the pattern SY-1 to SY-3, and the cut-in notice effect is executed by the pattern CY-1 to CY-3)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution ratio of the effect belonging to the specific group with high expectation can be changed according to the preference of the player, so that the game interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
When the second set value is set, the effect executing means can execute the specific suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the first set value is set, when the advantageous state is not controlled. (For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment in the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the higher the setting value is, the higher the ratio of the title notice effect being executed in the pattern TY-3 is set (the pattern at the time of outlier). Execution rate of TY-3: Set values 1 to 3 <Set value 4 <Set value 5 <Set value 6). See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific suggestion effect is executed but the advantageous state is not obtained, it can be expected that the specific suggestion effect is set to the second set value, so that it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
In the case of being controlled to the advantageous state, when the second effect setting is set, the effect belonging to the specific group can be executed at a higher rate than when the first effect setting is set.
In the case where the advantageous state is not controlled, the effects belonging to the specific group can be executed at a common ratio when the first effect setting is set and when the second effect setting is set (the effect belongs to the specific group). For example, the pattern SY-3 of the dialogue notice effect and the CY-3 of the cut-in notice effect have different execution ratios when the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode and the variable display result becomes a big hit. The part where the execution rate is common when the variable display result is out of alignment while the value is high. See FIGS. 8-25 (A) (B), 8-26 (A) (B), and 8-27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution ratio of the effect belonging to the specific group can be increased without lowering the reliability, so that it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game 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 effect executing means can execute the specific suggestion effect in a manner that makes it easy to recognize that the effect is different from the effects other than the specific suggestion effect belonging to the specific group (for example, the pattern TY of the title notice effect). Regarding No. 3, when displaying the title panel image 258SGZ10, the effect control CPU 120 makes it easy to recognize that the effect is different from the line advance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect. The part that outputs a special sound effect that is not output when executing the pattern SY-3 of the above and the pattern CY-3 of the cut-in notice effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes easy to understand the difference between the specific suggestion effect belonging to the specific group and the effect other than the specific suggestion effect, so that the setting suggestion by the specific suggestion effect can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an effect belonging to the specific group at a specific timing among a plurality of timings and a timing other than the specific timing.
The specific suggestion effect can be executed at the specific timing (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the symbol among a plurality of timings in the period from the start to the end of the variable display. The pattern SY-3 of the dialogue notice production belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed at any timing in the period until the normal reach is reached, and the normal reach production execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display. At any time in, the cut-in notice production pattern CY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed, and at the timing when the normal reach production execution period is switched to the super reach production execution period, the production group GP-D The part where the pattern TY-3 of the title notice effect belonging to TY-3 can be executed. See Fig. 8-30).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to a specific timing, so that the game entertainment is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 7.
The effect executing means is
An effect that suggests that the control is controlled to the advantageous state, and is a first suggestive effect (for example, a normal reach effect execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display) that is executed. (Normal reach effect) and the second effect period (for example, the super reach effect execution period from the super reach to the end of the variable display) after the first effect period and the first effect period. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) including a suggestion effect (for example, super reach effect).
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the specific suggestion effect can be executed at the timing when the first effect period is switched to the second effect period as the specific timing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a normal reach). The part where the title notice production pattern TY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed at the timing of switching from the production execution period to the super reach production execution period. See FIG. 8-30).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the specific suggestion effect is executed with the switching of the suggestion effect, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that the specific suggestion effect is used.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the super reach effect).
When the first set value is set and the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific suggestion effect cannot be executed (for example, when the set value is any of the set values 1 to 3, the super reach is out of order. The part where the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the fluctuation pattern is 0%. See FIG. 8-21 (B)),
When the second set value is set and the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific suggestion effect can be executed (for example, the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the fluctuation pattern out of super reach is set. A value of 4 is 11%, a set value of 5 is 17%, and a set value of 6 is 23%. See FIGS. 8-21 (C) to 8-21).
When the suggestion effect is executed, a special pattern (a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect) is notified that the suggestion effect is controlled after it is once suggested that the advantage state is not controlled. (PB1-5))
The rate at which the specific suggestion effect is executed when the special pattern is controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the rate at which the specific suggestion effect is executed in a pattern other than the special pattern (for example, a variation pattern). Is the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, and the rate at which the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 that can suggest the set value is executed is that the variation pattern is the revival effect. The part where the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is executed is lower than the ratio when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is not executed. See FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when it is suggested that the specific suggestion effect is executed and the advantageous state is not controlled, the special pattern is advantageous even though the player recognizes that the second set value is set. By notifying that the state is controlled, it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the game interest due to an error in the recognition.

(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, among a plurality of set values that have different advantages for the player, such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. There are some that can set any of the set values and can execute an effect (specific effect) that suggests which set value is set. Further, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-93814, the player is provided with a customization function capable of changing the execution frequency of the production, such as making the execution frequency of the premier production higher than usual. There was something like that. In a gaming machine capable of performing an effect (specific effect) that can suggest a set value like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the execution frequency of the effect can be changed like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2. There is a problem that the execution frequency of the production (specific production) is not considered when the customization function is provided. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a specific effect,
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.
Advantage setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages (for example, jackpot probability) for the player when the power is turned on. If the lock switch 258SG051 and the release sensor 258SG09 are ON, the set value is changed in the game control main process, and the value (set value) displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 258SG052. By updating and displaying and turning off the lock switch 258SG051 while any value from 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 258SG029, the value displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 can be used as a new setting value. The part to set) and
An effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a title advance notice effect belonging to the effect group GP-D as a pattern TY-3, a dialogue advance notice effect as a pattern SY-3, and a cut-in advance notice effect as a pattern CY. (Parts that can be executed in -3) and
The effect setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can be set to any one of a plurality of effect settings including the first effect setting and the second effect setting in which the execution frequency of the specific effect is different from the first effect setting. However, in the effect mode setting process of step S162 in FIG. 8-17 (A), either the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be set and stored) and
With
The effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings (see FIG. 8-30).
The specific effect can be executed at a specific timing among the plurality of timings at different execution frequencies according to the set value set by the advantage setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts from the normal reach effect execution period. A portion in which the effect pattern TY-3 belonging to the effect group GP-D can be executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value at the timing of switching to the super reach effect execution period. FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E), FIGS. 8-27, see Figure 8-30),
The specific effect can be executed at a timing other than the specific timing among the plurality of timings at different execution frequencies when the first effect setting is set and when the second effect setting is set. Yes (for example, at any timing in the period from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the normal reach, among a plurality of timings in the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect control CPU 120. , The dialogue notice production pattern SY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed at different ratios when the first production mode is set and when the second production mode is set, and the normal reach is achieved. When the CY-3 of the cut-in notice effect belonging to the effect group GP-D is set to the first effect mode at an arbitrary timing in the normal reach effect execution period from the time when the variable display ends to the end of the variable display. A part that can be executed at a different ratio than when the second effect mode is set. FIGS. 8-25 (A) (B), 8-26 (A) (B), 8-27, 8 -30),
Regardless of which of the first effect setting and the second effect setting is set, the specific effect is performed at the specific timing at a common execution frequency according to the set value set by the advantage setting means. (For example, at the timing when the effect control CPU 120 switches from the normal reach effect execution period to the super reach effect execution period, the effect pattern TY-3 belonging to the effect group GP-D is set to the first effect mode and the first effect mode. A portion that can be executed at a common ratio according to the set value regardless of which of the two effect modes is set. See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E), FIGS. 8-27, and 8-30. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the execution frequency of the specific effect is changed in the effect setting, the execution frequency of the specific effect does not change at the specific timing, so that the setting suggestion by the specific effect can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect setting means can be set to either the first effect setting or the second effect setting based on the operation of the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an image display device in the effect mode setting process. Either the first selection button image 258SGZ03 or the second selection button image 258SGZ04 displayed in 5 can be selected according to the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the effect corresponding to the button selected based on the operation of the push button 31B. The part that performs the process of storing the mode in the RAM 122. See FIG. 8-17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production setting can be changed according to the player's preference, so that the game enjoyment is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect different from the specific effect (for example, an effect belonging to each of the effect groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C).
When the first effect setting is set, the specific effect can be executed so as to be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can be used. Except for the rainbow color, the percentage of big hits (big hit expectation) increases in the order of blue, red, and special pattern (big hit expectation; blue <red <special pattern). -3, the part where the dialogue notice effect is executed in patterns SY-1 to SY-3, and the cut-in notice effect is executed in patterns CY-1 to CY-3)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution ratio of the specific effect, which is highly expected, can be changed according to the preference of the player, so that the game interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
When the second set value is set, the effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a higher rate than when the first set value is set, when the advantageous state is not controlled. (For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment in the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the higher the setting value is, the higher the ratio of the title notice effect being executed in the pattern TY-3 is set (the pattern TY at the time of outlier). Execution rate of -3: Set values 1 to 3 <Set value 4 <Set value 5 <Set value 6) Part. See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect is executed but the advantageous state is not obtained, it can be expected that the specific effect is set to the second set value, so that the deterioration of the game interest can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
In the case of being controlled to the advantageous state, when the second effect setting is set, the specific effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the first effect setting is set.
When the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific effect can be executed at a common ratio when the first effect setting is set and when the second effect setting is set (for example, dialogue). The execution rate of the notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect CY-3 increases when the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode and the variable display result becomes a big hit. In the case where the variable display result is out of alignment, the execution ratio is the same. See FIGS. 8-25 (A) (B), 8-26 (A) (B), and 8-27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the execution rate of the specific effect can be increased without lowering the reliability, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

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 is
An effect that suggests that the control is controlled to the advantageous state, and is a first suggestive effect (for example, a normal reach effect execution period from the normal reach to the end of the variable display) that is executed. (Normal reach effect) and the second effect period (for example, the super reach effect execution period from the super reach to the end of the variable display) after the first effect period and the first effect period. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) including a suggestion effect (for example, super reach effect).
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed at the timing when the first effect period is switched to the second effect period as the specific timing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a normal reach effect). The part where the title notice production pattern TY-3 belonging to the production group GP-D can be executed at the timing of switching from the execution period to the super reach production execution period. See FIG. 8-30).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the specific effect is executed according to the switching of the suggestion effect, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that the specific effect is.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect).
When it is set to the first set value and is not controlled to the advantageous state, the specific effect cannot be executed (for example, when the set value is any of the set values 1 to 3, the fluctuation of the super reach loss The part where the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the pattern is 0%. See FIG. 8-21 (B)).
When the second set value is set and the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific effect can be executed (for example, the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the fluctuation pattern out of super reach is the set value. In the case of 4, it is 11%, in the case of the set value 5, it is 17%, and in the case of the set value 6, it is 23%. See FIGS. 8-21 (C) to (E)).
When the suggestion effect is executed, a special pattern (a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect) is notified that the suggestion effect is controlled after it is once suggested that the advantage state is not controlled. (PB1-5))
The rate at which the specific effect is executed when the special pattern is controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the rate at which the specific effect is executed in a pattern other than the special pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern is restored). In the case of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the effect, the fluctuation pattern executes the revival effect at the rate at which the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 that can suggest the set value is executed. The part where the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is executed is lower than the ratio when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is not performed. See FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when it is suggested that the specific effect is executed and the advantageous state is not controlled, the advantageous state is set in the special pattern even though the player recognizes that the second set value is set. By notifying that the game is controlled by the player, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest in the game due to an error in the recognition.

(Third invention)
As described above, 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, among a plurality of set values that have different advantages for the player, such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. There are some that can set any of the set values and can execute an effect (specific effect) that suggests which set value is set. Further, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-93814, the player is provided with a customization function capable of changing the execution frequency of the production, such as making the execution frequency of the premier production higher than usual. There was something like that. In a gaming machine capable of performing an effect (specific effect) that can suggest a set value like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the execution frequency of the effect can be changed like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2. There is a problem that the execution frequency of the production (specific production) is not considered when the customization function is provided. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a specific effect,
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.
Advantage setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages (for example, jackpot probability) for the player when the power is turned on. If the lock switch 258SG051 and the release sensor 258SG09 are ON, the set value is changed in the game control main process, and the value (set value) displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 258SG052. By updating and displaying and turning off the lock switch 258SG051 while any value from 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 258SG029, the value displayed on the display monitor 258SG029 can be used as a new setting value. The part to set) and
An effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a title advance notice effect belonging to the effect group GP-D as a pattern TY-3, a dialogue advance notice effect as a pattern SY-3, and a cut-in advance notice effect as a pattern CY. (Parts that can be executed in -3) and
The effect setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can be set to any one of a plurality of effect settings including the first effect setting and the second effect setting in which the execution frequency of the specific effect is different from the first effect setting. However, in the effect mode setting process of step S162 in FIG. 8-17 (A), either the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be set and stored) and
With
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect at different execution frequencies depending on the effect setting set by the effect setting means and the set value set by the advantage setting means (for example, to the set value). Regarding the title notice effect pattern TY-3, which can be set and suggested by executing at different rates depending on the situation, the execution rate corresponding to each set value when the first effect mode is set and the second effect mode are set. The portion where the execution ratio corresponding to each set value in the case of being set is different. Modification example 1 of the feature portion 258SG shown in FIG. 8-33, modification example 2 of the feature portion 258SG shown in FIG. 8-34)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by changing the execution frequency of the specific effect in the effect setting, the execution frequency of the specific effect also changes according to the set value, so that the game entertainment is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect setting means can be set to either the first effect setting or the second effect setting based on the operation of the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an image display device in the effect mode setting process. Either the first selection button image 258SGZ03 or the second selection button image 258SGZ04 displayed in 5 can be selected according to the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the effect corresponding to the button selected based on the operation of the push button 31B. The part that performs the process of storing the mode in the RAM 122. See FIG. 8-17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production setting can be changed according to the player's preference, so that the game enjoyment is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect different from the specific effect (for example, an effect belonging to each of the effect groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C).
When the first effect setting is set, the specific effect can be executed so as to be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can be used. Except for the rainbow color, the percentage of big hits (big hit expectation) increases in the order of blue, red, and special pattern (big hit expectation; blue <red <special pattern). -3, the part where the dialogue notice effect is executed in patterns SY-1 to SY-3, and the cut-in notice effect is executed in patterns CY-1 to CY-3)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution ratio of the specific effect, which is highly expected, can be changed according to the preference of the player, so that the game interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
When the second set value is set, the effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a higher rate than when the first set value is set, when the advantageous state is not controlled. (For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment in the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the higher the setting value is, the higher the ratio of the title notice effect being executed in the pattern TY-3 is set (the pattern TY at the time of outlier). Execution rate of -3: Set values 1 to 3 <Set value 4 <Set value 5 <Set value 6) Part. See FIGS. 8-21 (B) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect is executed but the advantageous state is not obtained, it can be expected that the specific effect is set to the second set value, so that the deterioration of the game interest can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
When the amount of change in the execution rate of the specific effect when the first effect setting is changed to the second effect setting when the first set value is set, and when the second set value is set. The amount of change in the execution rate of the specific effect when the first effect setting is changed to the second effect setting is different (for example, the set value is set to any one of the set values 1 to 3 (first set value)). The set value is 4 to 6 than the first change amount (L1) of the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode when the setting is set. The second to fourth change amount (L2) of the execution rate of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode when (second set value) is set. (See Modification 1 of the feature portion 258SG shown in FIGS. 8-33)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the setting can be estimated by the amount of change in the execution ratio of the specific effect when the second effect setting is set, so that the game interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
After the state control means capable of controlling the first state and the second state having a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first state (for example, after the CPU 103 controls to the low accuracy high base state after the end of the jackpot A). , A part that can be controlled to a low-probability low-base state and a part that can be controlled to a high-probability high-base state after the end of jackpot B or jackpot C)
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a higher execution rate when controlled in the second state than when controlled in the first state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the effect control CPU 120. When the pattern TY-3 of the title notice effect is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state by any of 4 to 6, the set value is executed when the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation is executed. The part that is executed at a higher rate than when executing the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach outlier when is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state by any of 4 to 6),
The amount of change in the execution rate of the specific effect when the first effect setting is changed to the second effect setting when controlled to the first state, and the change amount when controlled to the second state. The amount of change in the execution rate of the specific effect when the first effect setting is changed to the second effect setting is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), the game state is in a highly accurate and high base state. 8-34 (B) (C) than the first change amount (L1) of the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 when the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode. As shown in, the amount of change in the execution ratio of the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 when the game state is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode when the game state is the low probability low base state (the amount of change in the second to fourth effects ( The portion where L2) is larger. See the modified example 2 of the feature portion 258SG shown in FIGS. 8-34).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the amount of change in the execution rate of the specific effect can be made different according to the state when the second effect setting is set, it is preferably specified so as not to be excessively advantageous depending on the state. The production can be executed.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
The advantage setting means includes a first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) and a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value. Can be set to any of
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect).
When it is set to the first set value and is not controlled to the advantageous state, the specific effect cannot be executed (for example, when the set value is any of the set values 1 to 3, the fluctuation of the super reach loss The part where the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the pattern is 0%. See FIG. 8-21 (B)).
When the second set value is set and the advantageous state is not controlled, the specific effect can be executed (for example, the execution rate of the effect pattern TY-3 in the fluctuation pattern out of super reach is the set value. In the case of 4, it is 11%, in the case of the set value 5, it is 17%, and in the case of the set value 6, it is 23%. See FIGS. 8-21 (C) to (E)).
When the suggestion effect is executed, a special pattern (a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect) is notified that the suggestion effect is controlled after it is once suggested that the advantage state is not controlled. (PB1-5))
The rate at which the specific effect is executed when the special pattern is controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the rate at which the specific effect is executed in a pattern other than the special pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern is restored). In the case of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the effect, the fluctuation pattern executes the revival effect at the rate at which the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 that can suggest the set value is executed. The part where the title notice effect based on the pattern TY-3 is executed is lower than the ratio when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is not performed. See FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (E).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when it is suggested that the specific effect is executed and the advantageous state is not controlled, the advantageous state is set in the special pattern even though the player recognizes that the second set value is set. By notifying that the game is controlled by the player, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest in the game due to an error in the recognition.

(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 a 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 present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the jackpot gaming state. Hit game state, probability fluctuation state, time saving state (high base state), advantageous state other than big hit, reach state where variable display mode is reach mode, state where super reach effect is executed, reach mode is from normal reach to super It may be an advantageous event that appears when the effect control CPU 120 executes, such as changing to reach or the like and executing a notice effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first set value (disadvantageous setting value) is set to 1 to 3, the second set value (advantageous setting value) is set to 4 to 6, and the pachinko machine is set. An example is shown in which the execution ratio of the title notice effect pattern TY-3 is different depending on whether the set value set in the gaming machine 1 is these disadvantageous set value or the advantageous set value. The invention is not limited to this, and if the disadvantage setting value includes 1 and the advantage setting value includes 6, they may be set in any range in which the values do not overlap with each other. Specifically, the disadvantage setting value may be 1 to 5 and the advantage setting value may be only 6, or the disadvantage setting value may be only 1 and the advantage setting value may be 2 to 6. Further, although a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player are illustrated in a form in which 6 steps of 1 to 6 are set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set values are set in 2 to 5 steps. Any of these, or 7 or more stages may be used.

Further, the advantage for the player is not limited to the jackpot probability, but is an advantageous state for the player such as a small hit probability, a probability of being controlled in a probability fluctuation state, and a probability of being controlled in a time saving state. (For example, in the case of a slot machine, it may be a big bonus, a regular bonus, an assist time (AT), a replay time (RT), a cis and a replay time (ART), etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a plurality of types of effect groups, the effect group GP-A having a common display mode of blue and the effect group GP-B having a common display mode of red have a common display mode of rainbow colors. Although the embodiment including the effect group GP-C to be produced and the effect group GP-D which is a specific group having a common display mode with a special pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and colors other than the above are used. Other production groups and the like common to the above may be included.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an effect group (effect category), the color or pattern of a part of the images that can be displayed on the image display device 5 in a plurality of types of advance notice effects and that indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit is displayed. Although the forms classified by the common production groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C, and GP-D have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production group is a plurality of types of production. If it is a collection of productions having the same production mode (for example, color or pattern) or property of at least a part of the production elements (effect elements that can be executed by each of a plurality of types of productions) constituting the above. In addition to the colors and patterns described above, the production modes of the production elements include, for example, shape, size (large, medium, small), type, strength (strong, medium, weak), and quality (high, medium, low). ), Speed (high, medium, low), quantity (high, medium, low), timing (early, middle, late), execution rate (high, medium, low) and the like. In other words, one production group may belong to a plurality of productions associated with each other according to a certain rule.

Specifically, for example, when a sound effect (effect element) that can be output in a plurality of types of effects can be output at any one of a plurality of types of volumes (effect modes), the sound effect is a "low" volume. The production group A to which the production output in is belonged, the production group B to which the production to which the sound effect is output at the "medium" volume belongs, and the production group C to which the production to which the sound effect is output at the "loud" volume belong. It can be classified.

Further, when a character image (effect element) that can be displayed in a plurality of types of effects can be displayed in any one of a plurality of types (effect modes), the effect group A to which the effect in which the character A image is displayed belongs. It can be classified into an effect group B to which an effect displayed by a character B image different from the character A image belongs and an effect group C to which an effect displayed by a character C image different from the characters A and B images belongs. ..

In addition, when a character image (effect element) that can be displayed in a plurality of types of effects can be displayed so as to cross the screen at any one of a plurality of types of speeds (effect modes), the character image is "low speed". It can be classified into an effect group A to which the displayed effect belongs, an effect group B to which the effect in which the character image is displayed at "medium speed" belongs, and an effect group C to which the effect in which the character image is displayed in "high speed" belongs. Is.

In addition, when an effect image (effect element) that can be displayed in a plurality of types of effects can be displayed in any one of a plurality of types of shapes (effect modes), the effect image is displayed in a "weak" shape. Can be classified into an effect group A to which the effect image belongs, an effect group B to which an effect in which the effect image is displayed in a “medium” shape belongs, and an effect group C to which an effect in which the effect image is displayed in a “strong” shape belongs.

In addition, when a character image (effect element) that can be displayed in a plurality of types of effects can be displayed at any one of a plurality of types of execution timings (property), the character image is displayed in the "previous period" of the effect period. Production group A to which the production belongs, production group B to which the production in which the character image is displayed in the "middle period" of the production period belongs, and production group C to which the production in which the character image is displayed in the "late stage" of the production period belongs. It can be classified into.

In addition, as a production having the same properties of at least a part of the production elements constituting each of the plurality of types of productions, there is a common effect of being a composite production with a movable production by a movable body for production. , A common effect of performing a definite notification of a big hit, a common effect of being unique to the pachinko game machine 1, and a common effect of being associated with the contents of the pachinko game machine 1. Etc. may be included.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, each of the production groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C, and GP-D has one of the advance notice effects (for example, title notice effect, dialogue notice effect, cut-in notice effect). Although the form to which the effect pattern belongs is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and if at least two or more effects belong to each effect group, the title advance notice effect, the dialogue advance notice effect, and the cut-in Notice effects other than the notice effects (for example, pseudo-continuous notice, stop symbol notice, etc.) may belong.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effects belonging to each effect group GP-A, GP-B, GP-C, GP-D are executed during variable display such as title advance notice effect, dialogue advance notice effect, and cut-in notice effect. Although the form of the advance notice effect is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes, for example, an effect that is executed regardless of the variable display such as a look-ahead advance notice effect, a promotion effect, and a jackpot medium effect. You may.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the pattern TY-3 of the title notice effect capable of suggesting the setting can be executed at the establishment timing (specific timing) of the super reach in the variable display time has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and the timing of suggesting the setting is not limited to the timing of establishment of the super reach, and may be any timing during the super reach production, for example, a dialogue notice production or a cut-in notice production. The timing may be the same as the above, and can be changed in various ways. Further, not only one timing in the variable display but also a plurality of timings may be used. Further, the timing may be outside the period during which the variable display is executed, such as during the execution of the jackpot effect (for example, the execution timing of the ending effect).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, among the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D, other than the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 capable of suggesting the setting, the effect is set to the first effect mode and the second effect. Regarding the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3, whose execution ratios differ from those when the effect mode is set, the predetermined timing other than when the super reach is established (specific timing) in the variable display period. Although the embodiment that can be executed at the timing is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and all the other effects that are executed at the timing other than the time when the super reach is established (specific timing) are set in the first effect mode. It is not necessary to make the execution ratio different between when is set to and when the second effect mode is set. For example, the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3. One of them, that is, only the execution ratio of the effect executed at a predetermined timing other than the specific timing among the plurality of timings is set to the first effect mode and the second effect mode. It should be different from time to time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot expectation is suggested depending on whether the display color of the title panel image 258SGZ10, the dialogue A image 258SGZ12, the effect A image 258SGZ15, or the like is blue, red, a special pattern, or a rainbow color. However, the jackpot expectation may be suggested by more production patterns including colors and patterns other than the above. The color and pattern can be changed arbitrarily, and white, yellow, green, purple, gold, and other patterns may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the production groups GP-A, GP-B, and GP-C, the color of a part of the images that can be displayed on the image display device 5 and indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit is A common effect belongs, and the effect group GP-D exemplifies a form in which an effect having a common pattern of a part of an image that can be displayed on the image display device 5 and showing a jackpot expectation belongs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect group GP-D may also have an effect in which the color of the portion indicating the jackpot expectation (for example, gold) is common. Further, the special pattern may be a special pattern peculiar to the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or a special pattern related to a character, decoration, etc. peculiar to the model (title) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be a production mode).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode that can be set to either the first effect mode or the second effect mode is illustrated as the effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to set any of the production modes of.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the effect mode can be set to either the first effect mode or the second effect mode by the operation of the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect mode does not have to be selectable by the player, and may be set only by a third party other than the player, such as a game machine maker or a clerk at a game hall. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be able to change the effect mode to any one of a plurality based on a predetermined pattern based on the game state. Specifically, for example, the game state changes, such as shifting from a low-accuracy low-base state to a high-accuracy high-base state, the number of variable displays from the previous jackpot reaches a predetermined number, and the number of consecutive villas of a jackpot is predetermined. The effect mode may be changed to any one of a plurality of times by reaching the number of times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by changing from the first production mode to the second production mode, among the production groups GP-A, GP-B, GP-C, and GP-D, the production groups GP-A and GP. An example is illustrated in which the execution ratio of the dialogue preview effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in advance notice effect pattern CY-3 belonging to the effect group GP-D, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than −B, is high. It is not limited to, and the target effect for which the execution ratio is changed according to the change of the effect mode can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, among the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D, the lines excluding the title advance notice effect pattern TY-3 that can suggest the setting. Although the embodiment of the notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3 is high, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect groups GP-A and GP-B are not limited to this. , At least a part of the effects belonging to GP-C may be executed at a high rate. For example, by changing from the first production mode to the second production mode, the jackpot C is confirmed by being executed, and the appearance rate is extremely low. The execution ratio of the effect pattern SY-4 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-4 may be increased.

Alternatively, the player can select one of a plurality of characters that can be executed for various effects, and by changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the character selected by the player can appear. It may be possible to increase or decrease the execution rate of the effect related to the selected character. By doing so, it is possible to increase the execution rate of the effect related to the character that the player likes, while lowering the execution rate of the effect related to the character that the player does not like. Since it becomes possible, the game entertainment will be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, among the effects belonging to the effect group GP-D, the lines excluding the title notice effect pattern TY-3 that can suggest the setting. Although the embodiment of the notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3 is high, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effect mode to the second effect mode are used. By changing to, the execution ratio of the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3 may be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the execution ratio of the dialogue advance notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3 is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the big hit of the dialogue advance notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in advance notice effect pattern CY-3. The degree of expectation (reliability) may be increased, or the execution rate of the dialogue notice effect pattern SY-3 and the cut-in notice effect pattern CY-3 may be reduced when the variable display result is out of alignment. Therefore, it may be possible to avoid the execution of the Gase effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an effect capable of suggesting a setting, a title belonging to an effect group GP-D having a higher expectation of a big hit than an effect belonging to the effect group GP-A or an effect belonging to GP-B. Although the form for the pattern TY-3 of the advance notice effect is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to suggest setting an effect belonging to the effect group GP-A or an effect belonging to GP-B. It may be the target of production. As an effect that can suggest the setting, a plurality of patterns other than the pattern TY-3 of the ittle notice effect may be the target of the effect that can suggest the setting.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the set value is suggested by making the ratio of executing the title notice effect in the pattern TY-3 different according to the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the ratio of executing the title notice effect in the pattern TY-3 may be executed at a different ratio depending on whether or not the set value has been changed. Further, in this case, the title notice effect may be executed in the pattern TY-3 at a different ratio depending on which of 1 to 6 the set value is and whether or not the set value is changed.

Further, in the feature unit 258SG of the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the suggestive effect in the present invention is described as a reach effect such as a super reach effect or a normal reach effect is illustrated, but the invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The suggestion effect may be an effect other than the reach effect, such as a pseudo continuous effect in which the temporary stop of the decorative symbol and the revariable display are repeatedly executed, as long as the effect can be executed during the variable display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern (PB1-5) in which the resurrection effect is executed, the ratio is lower than that in the case where the variable display is executed in the variable pattern in which the resurrection effect is not executed. Although the mode in which the title notice effect can be executed by the pattern TY-3 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is executed by the variable pattern (PB1-5) that executes the revival effect. If this is the case, the title notice effect may not be executed by the pattern TY-3 (execution rate: 0%). By doing so, when the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 and it is notified that the variable display result is out of order, any of 4 to 6 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Even though the player recognizes that it is set, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the execution of the revival effect and the notification that the variable display result is a big hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect, the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot that does not execute the resurrection effect. Also exemplifies a mode in which the ratio of executing the title notice effect in the pattern TY-3 is set low, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect. When the variable display is executed with, even if the ratio of executing the title notice effect with the pattern TY-3 is set higher than when the variable display is executed with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot that does not execute the revival effect. good. By doing so, for example, the player places more importance on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit than whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. In the case of, after the title notice effect is executed in the pattern TY-3 and it is notified that the variable display result is out of order, the revival effect is further executed and the variable display result is a big hit. Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it is notified, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be any of 1 to 6, the variation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect is variable. When the display is executed, a mode in which the title notice effect can be executed by the pattern TY-3 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. When is any of the advantageous setting values (4 to 6), the title notice effect is displayed in the pattern TY-3 when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect. On the other hand, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of the disadvantageous set values (1 to 3), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot (PB1) that executes the revival effect When the variable display is executed in -5), the title notice effect may be disabled in the pattern TY-3. By doing so, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern (PB1-5) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, the variable display result becomes a jackpot and the pachinko game machine 1 is set. Since it is determined that the set value is an advantageous setting value, the revival effect is executed and variable after it is once notified that the variable display result will be out of order during the reach effect of the super reach γ during the variable display. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it is notified that the display result will be a big hit, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be circulated inside the gaming machine. The number of rented balls that are sealed and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given according to the winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed gaming machines. 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, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming 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. The first to third inventions can be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated.

When the first to third inventions are applied to the slot machine, the advantageous state for the player is notified of a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus that increases the probability of winning a small winning combination, and an operation mode that is advantageous for the player. (For example, 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, ART (assist replay time) state) and the like are included.

The game machine capable of playing a game may be at least a machine that plays a game, and may be a general game machine as well as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An advantage setting means capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and an advantage setting means.
An effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect including a first specific effect and a second specific effect having the same effect mode as the first specific effect,
A presentation setting means settable to one of a plurality of rendering setup comprising a first rendering setup and the first rendering setup and Naru different second rendering setup,
With
The effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the variable display.
Wherein the first specific effect, in particular the timing of the plurality of timings, are in can run different execution frequency according to the set value set by the advantageous degree setting means,
The second specific effect is set to the first effect setting when any of the set values is set by the advantage setting means at a timing different from the specific timing among the plurality of timings. a possible run in different execution frequencies between when set to the second rendering setup and time,
The first specific effect, the in a particular timing, is set to one when the setting value is set to the first rendering setup if it is set by the advantage of setting means and the second rendering setup and Ri executable der a common execution frequency at the time that,
During the variable display of 1, the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be executed, respectively.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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