JP6948307B2 - 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.

Conventionally, one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set based on the setting change operation, and the setting is suggested by the character displayed during the variable display. There was a pachinko gaming machine that executes the effect of performing the above (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a pachinko gaming machine that performs a notification effect such as a hold continuous notification that notifies that a big hit will occur after that during the big hit round (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-29784

However, when a gaming machine having a setting function as in Patent Document 1 is used to perform a notification effect as in Patent Document 2, there is a risk that the notification effect cannot be suitably performed.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that preferably performs a notification effect in a gaming machine having a setting function.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player (for example, different jackpot probabilities).
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 102, RAM 122, hold storage buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as hold information, and
Determining means for determining whether or not to control in the advantageous state (for example, CPU 103, effect control CPU 120), and
Prior to the determination of the determination means, a determination means (for example, CPU 103, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled, and
A notification effect for notifying that the hold information controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means when the hold information is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a notification effect as shown in FIG. 8-12). (For example, a CPU 120 for effect control) , which is capable of executing the above.
The notification effect includes a specific notification effect for notifying that a plurality of hold information controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means when the state is controlled in the advantageous state.
The setting means can set a first set value and a second set value that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value.
The notification effect unit, when holding information controlled in the preferred state is stored in plural numbers, said than when it is set to the first setting value, when set to the second set value it is, Ru executable der the specific notification effect a high percentage.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriately performing the notification effect in the game machine having the setting function.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The setting means has a first set value (for example, setting 1) and a second set value (for example, setting 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value (for example, has a high jackpot probability). And can be set,
When the hold information controlled in the advantageous state is stored, the notification effect means is set to the second set value rather than set to the first set value. However, the notification effect can be executed at a high rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), the setting 6 is determined to have the notification effect executed at a higher rate than the setting 1).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the second set value is obtained by executing the notification effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The setting means has a first set value (for example, setting 1) and a second set value (for example, setting 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value (for example, has a high jackpot probability). And can be set,
When a plurality of hold information controlled in the advantageous state is stored, the notification effect means is set to the second set value rather than set to the first set value. It is possible to execute the notification effect indicating that a plurality of hold information controlled to the advantageous state is stored at a higher rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), from setting 1). In setting 6, the execution rate of the notification effect indicating that a plurality of hits are stored is higher).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the second set value is obtained by executing the notification effect indicating that a plurality of hold information controlled to the advantageous state is stored. The interest is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect by the suggestion image 152F001 as shown in FIG. 8-12 (a)) suggesting that the notification effect is executed. )
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at a common ratio regardless of the set value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (D) and (E), the suggestion effect is set. It is a common execution rate in 1 to 6).

According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect is executed at a common ratio regardless of the set value, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation for the notification effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The second setting is when the notification effect means does not execute the notification effect after being controlled to the advantageous state a specific number of times and is controlled to the advantageous state a specific number of times. The notification effect can be executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the notification effect is executed in the value (for example, when the notification effect is not executed when the jackpot is controlled 10 times as shown in the modified example). Is executed at a rate higher than 60%, which is the execution rate of setting 6).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game due to the notification effect not being executed a specific number of times, and it is possible to improve the interest of the notification effect.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The setting means has a first set value (for example, setting 1) and a second set value (for example, setting 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value (for example, has a high jackpot probability). And can be set,
The advantageous state is provided with a first advantageous state (for example, a 4R jackpot) and a second advantageous state (for example, a 15R jackpot) that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state.
The notification effect means
When the hold information controlled in the first advantageous state is stored, the ratio is higher when the second set value is set than when the hold information is set to the first set value. (For example, as shown in the modified example, when there is a hold memory of the 4R jackpot, the notification effect can be executed at a higher rate in the setting 6 than in the setting 1). ,
When the hold information controlled in the second advantageous state is stored, the ratio is common between when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set. The notification effect can be executed (for example, as shown in the modified example, when there is a hold memory of the 15R jackpot, the notification effect is executed at a common ratio between the setting 1 and the setting 6).

According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the second set value is obtained by executing the notification effect even in the first advantageous state where the advantage is low, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The gaming machine can play a game by firing a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball).
Launch promotion effect means that can execute a launch promotion effect (for example, right-handed effect and left-handed effect in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6) that promotes the launch of the game medium to a specific route among the movement paths of the game medium. (For example, CPU 120 for effect control, S176, S170 to S173) is further provided.
The launch promoting effect means has a mode corresponding to the suggestion related to the setting means (for example, setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) (for example, golden right-handed effect, black right-handed effect, FIG. 9- selected in FIGS. 9-8). The firing promotion effect can be executed by the blue right (left) striking effect, the green right (left) striking effect, and the red right (left) striking effect selected in 9 and FIG. 9-10 (for example, FIG. 9-). 5 (C1) setting change suggestion right-handed effect, FIG. 9-5 (C2) first set value suggested right-handed effect, FIG. 9-6 (D1) second set value suggested right-handed effect, FIG. 9-6. (E1) Right-handed effect suggesting the third set value, right-handed effect, left-handed effect suggesting the set value of FIG. 9-6 (H1), etc.).

According to such a configuration, since the launch promotion effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, the suggestion regarding the setting means can excite the interest in the game.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
The gaming machine can play a game using an operating member (for example, a hitting ball operating handle 30, a lever, and a stop button).
Operation promotion effects that promote predetermined operations in response to changes in the gaming state (for example, right-handed effects, left-handed effects, start switch operation notifications, stop button operation notifications in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6) Further provided with feasible operation promotion effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120, S176, S170 to S173).
The operation promotion effect means has an aspect corresponding to the suggestion (for example, setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) related to the setting means (for example, a golden right-handed effect, a black right-handed effect, FIG. 9- selected in FIGS. 9-8). By the blue right (left) striking effect, green right (left) striking effect, red right (left) striking effect, navigation display in the navigation effect, bonus confirmation display in the bonus confirmation effect) selected in 9 and FIG. 9-10. The operation promotion effect can be executed (for example, the setting change suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1), the first set value suggested right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), and FIG. 9-6 (D1). ) 2nd set value suggested right-handed effect, 3rd set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-6 (E1), left-handed effect suggested in FIG. 9-6 (H1) left-handed effect, navigation effect Setting value suggestion effect in, setting value suggestion effect in bonus confirmation effect).

According to such a configuration, the operation promotion effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, so that the suggestion regarding the setting means can excite the interest in the game.

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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 152F. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table and the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example of the notification effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification effect execution presence / absence determination table, the notification effect content determination table, the V mode determination table, the hit time suggestion effect execution decision table, and the hit non-time suggestion effect execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect processing. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 102F, 103F. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command in a feature part 102F. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing in a feature part 102F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-side game stop processing in a feature part 102F. It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 which shows the effect example which can execute the setting suggestion effect in the firing promotion effect at the time of a big hit. In the launch promotion effect executed in each of the high accuracy high base state after the end of the jackpot game state of the probability variation jackpot and the low accuracy high base state after the end of the normal jackpot game state, the setting suggestion effect can be executed. It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 which shows an example. It is a figure which shows the data table used for deciding whether or not the setting change effect and the execution of various setting value suggestion effects. It is a figure which shows the setting change suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and deciding the type of a setting change suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the setting value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and deciding the type of the set value suggestion effect for each game state. It is a figure which shows the setting value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and deciding the type of the set value suggestion effect for each game 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 device), an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

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

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

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

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

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

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

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

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening 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 hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (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, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / 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 "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). If the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

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

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

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

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

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

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

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It includes an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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 the winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications 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 an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a 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 VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, 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 a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed 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 a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

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

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

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

(Explanation of feature section 152F)
Next, the feature portion 152F of the present embodiment will be described. Regarding the feature unit 152F, a technique for a pachinko gaming machine in which setting values having different advantages for the player, such as a jackpot winning probability, can be set by a setting means will be described as follows. The game control microcomputer 100 (CPU103) also has a function as a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player as the setting value of the jackpot winning probability. ..

First, the set value will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in this example, the winning probability of a big hit changes according to the set value by a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or other operating means by a person on the game hall side (a game hall clerk, etc.). It is composed.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU103), a setting change process is executed so that the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process that enables the jackpot winning probability to be changed is executed by using the display result determination table according to the set value. The set value is composed of, for example, 6 stages (plural stages) of 1 to 6, and the winning probability of a big hit increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is in the order of set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. It becomes higher gradually. The set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, and is not limited to the six stages. Since the ball ejection rate (the number of balls ejected per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the jackpot in this way, changing the set value changes the ball ejection rate. It can be said that it is to do.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six-step setting values, for example, the setting values 4 to 6 may be called a high setting having a high jackpot winning probability, and the setting values 1 to 3 may be called a low setting having a low jackpot winning probability.

Further, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the setting values 1 to 6 as well as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the fluctuation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit.

Regarding the feature unit 125F, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of set values, when the pachinko game machine is controlled to the big hit game state, it hits the RAM 122 as a hold storage buffer (big hit or small). A hold sequence in which hold information determined to be controlled by (hit) is stored may be executed. Specifically, the hold ream is the hold information that exists when the big hit occurs, and there is the hold information that will be a hit in the future, and the hold information that existed at the time of the big hit after the end of the big hit game state. The next hit occurs continuously within the range of the pending information. In addition, in the case of a small hit, since the big hit is made via the small hit based on the occurrence of the V prize, the hold information of the small hit can be said to be the hold storage information of the hit that will be the big hit in the future. When such a hold ream is executed, a notification effect for notifying that the hold ream is executed may be executed.

FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 152F. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 152F, reference numerals and description will be omitted for the same configuration as the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and different parts will be described.

In the game area where the driven game ball can flow down, the first path of the flow-down path through which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. Of the flow paths through which the sphere flows, a second path different from the first path is mainly provided in the region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area, and therefore may be called a right-handed route.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area in response to the operation of the ball striking handle 30 is guided to the left game area, for example, is guided along the arrangement of the game nails. Therefore, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

A winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided as a structure through which a game ball hit into the left gaming area of the gaming area can enter. The winning ball device 6A is arranged below the image display device 5. The winning ball device 6A is provided with a first starting port switch 22A for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening.

A passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure through which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area can enter. The variable winning ball device 6B has a second starting winning opening in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 21 is inside the passing gate 41, and a second start port switch 22B is inside the second start winning opening. A V winning switch 87a, a V determination winning switch 15a, and a V determination discharging switch 15b are provided inside the above.

In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening and the passing gate 41 of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

The passage gate 41 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening and the passing gate 41 of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

The V-determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V-winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a large hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width at which a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a guide path through which the game ball is guided is formed along the passage. At the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, over a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x 10 times opening period + 1 second closing period (interval period) x 9 times + end period 1 second) By repeating opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening in which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win a prize within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball alternately on both sides of the wall portion, so that when hitting to the right. , A structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed in which the game ball slowly flows in the passage above the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87.

In the small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 is used for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses. Open control is executed. In the V-judgment winning device 87, the portion of the taxiway where the operating port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22, and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a taxiway, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guideway and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the V-judgment winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating port), the V-winning area 870 as a specific area is the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V-judgment winning device 87 as a winning area in which the game ball entering from the operating port can win. Further, a ramp is provided in the portion, and a ramp is provided to guide all the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning area 870 by a slanted path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which the game ball can enter, and the gaming ball entered from the V winning opening can be guided downward.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-shaped opening / closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 to either an open state or a closed state is provided. There is. The opening / closing member is driven by the solenoid 24, and can move forward and backward to open / close the V winning opening. When the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, when the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes over the opening / closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 870. It is provided in a state where it can fall into a winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state, and one game ball is in a small hit game state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins a prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a provided in the V winning area 870. When one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a in the small hit game state, the opening / closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball subsequently guided onto the V winning area 870 is within the winning ball area. Will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15a provided in the winning ball area. As a result, as for the game balls that have entered the V-determination winning device 87, one game ball is detected by the V-decision winning switch 87a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V-determining winning switch 15a.

When the total number of balls detected by the V-judgment winning switch 87a and the V-judgment winning switch 15a reaches 10, the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state is closed and the game ball enters. It is considered impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to merge downward, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined game board 2 inside. It is discharged to the discharge channel. A V-determination discharge switch 15b capable of detecting the discharged game balls is provided in the discharge passage, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state. Such a winning of a game ball in the V winning area 870 is called a V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, during the period when a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened, a total of about 10 gaming balls in total are not required without any special operation. The structural design and control design are designed so that the player can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and when the gaming ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, the gaming ball is always (100%) in the V-judgment winning area. The structure is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V determination winning device 87. NS.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87, unless the player does not fire the game ball or the player hits the left side, hit the right side. For example, the (100%) game ball always enters the V winning area 870 and a big hit occurs.

In this embodiment, an example in which the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port capable of dropping the game ball is provided in a part of the taxiway of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and during the period of the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either of the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the game area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door, and when a big hit occurs, the solenoid tilts the door forward with the bottom as an axis, and the large winning opening appears ( Open). Inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a winning route by a game nail or other structure so that the game ball can be won in the large winning opening only when the game ball is driven into the right game area. It is restricted. It should be noted that regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition that the V winning is given. In the V-determination winning device 87, the gaming state in which the operating port is open is referred to as a "small hit gaming state". Then, in the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, the jackpot game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as "big hit by special symbol".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined value addition, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (the large winning opening is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is displayed. It is started based on the establishment of a state in which the game is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

In addition, the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is still started within the predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information related to the variable display for which the conditions are not satisfied is called hold storage. The term "holding memory" is also used to indicate (specify) the information held on hold. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first hold memory as the hold memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second hold memory as the hold memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening. When a jackpot occurs in the state where such a first hold memory or a second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the jackpot is maintained as it is, and is displayed in a variable manner after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Used for.

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is preferentially executed. NS. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there is a second hold consisting of four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening, that is, the number of second hold storages. A display device 25B is provided. The second hold indicator 25B increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Above the second hold indicator 25B, a first hold indicator 25A composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening, that is, the number of first hold storages is provided. .. The first hold indicator 25A increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player changes by firing a game ball so as to use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area properly according to the game situation. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first strikes the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball wins the first starting winning opening. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the special variable winning ball device 7 to be released. .. After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is performed on the screen of the image display device 5.

During the jackpot game state, a game is performed in which the opened special variable winning ball device 7 is aimed by right-handed striking. During the jackpot game state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if the time is shortened, which will be described later, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the time saving state is reached, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the time saving state. If the time is not shortened after the jackpot game state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening by switching from right-handed to left-handed. Play the game as if. If the time is not shortened, a left-handed promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handed notification) is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to return to left-handedness and play the game. You may.

During the time saving state after the big hit game is completed, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B having the second starting winning opening by right-handed. If a game ball wins a prize at the second start winning opening and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins the second start winning opening and the display result is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit game state, so that the V determination is made while hitting right. The game is performed aiming at the winning device 87. At the start of the small hit game state, the small hit start notification for notifying that the small hit game state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, when the small hit game state is controlled, a specific timing (depending on the game situation, the start timing of the small hit display executed before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit). , Or, at a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed.), Right-handed promotion notification is also performed.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-judgment winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit, the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in the big hit game state, so that the player plays the game aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while hitting right.

Further, when the game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area other than the V winning area 870, the big hit Does not occur. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state in this way, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B while hitting right. When the time saving state ends, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening. At the end of the time-saving state, a time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving has ended on the screen of the image display device 5 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed play and play the game are performed.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, the jackpot generation condition, the control state after the jackpot (game state), the number of open times in the jackpot (number of rounds), and the open time of each round in the jackpot are shown for each hit type. In this embodiment, as the big hit types, the symbol 15R time-saving big hit, the symbol 4R time-saving big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R time-saving big hit, the small hit via 9 (8) R time-saving big hit, and the small hit via 5 (4) ) R time saving jackpot is provided. The number of times the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened is shown in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening provided in the variable winning ball device 6B, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the special symbol a small hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, a small hit game state is established, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit. In the small hit, the prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87 during the small hit game state. It is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated during the small hit game state, and about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning balls.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open, a game ball is won in the operating port, and the game ball enters the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning), a big hit occurs. do. A big hit via such a small hit is called a big hit via a small hit. The big hit via small hit includes 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time short big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time short big hit via small hit. Is done. The small hit linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time saving big hit is called the first small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 9 (8) R time saving big hit is called a second small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 5 (4) R time saving big hit is called a third small hit.

On the other hand, a big hit that is directly generated by a variable display of a special symbol without going through a small hit is called a symbol big hit. The symbol jackpot includes a symbol 15R time-saving jackpot that is directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot.

In this way, as a big hit, a symbol big hit that is directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and a small hit that is generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol are generated by V winning. Includes big hits via small hits. Each of the big hits via the symbol big hit and the big hit via the small hit is a big hit that is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state, and is named as a time saving big hit. An advantageous state advantageous for the player in the present embodiment includes opening the special variable winning ball device 7.

The symbol 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened four times (4R). For 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 16 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 15 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same way as the big hit with the design 15R time reduction. I feel it is a type. 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit is a big hit in which the big winning opening is opened 8 times (8R) on condition of V winning after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times). Is. For 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 4 times (4R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 5 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 4 times, and the player has the same big hit as the symbol 4R time saving big hit regarding the opening of the big winning opening. I feel it is a type.

The time saving state after the symbol 4R time saving big hit is the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1 time, and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one considers that the game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 enters the V-winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. Is set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one may generate a big hit via a small hit at a rate of about 1/7 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. There is a certain number of times.

The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one is set for the following reasons. In the case of the symbol 4R time saving jackpot, basically, the time saving state (including the electric support state) is continued until the variation display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to display the variation of the second special symbol, It is necessary to hit the right side to allow the game ball to enter the passing gate 41 to open the variable winning ball device 6B, and in that state, make the game ball win the variable winning ball device 6B, and such a variable winning ball device It takes time for the game ball to be won in 6B, and the first special symbol that has been held and stored may be displayed in a variable manner first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 1 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can store up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. This is a condition for ensuring that the variable display of the times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After a big hit other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of 7 times, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is set in consideration of the fact that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times may generate a jackpot via a small hit as compared with the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation about the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be raised.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 7 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can store up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. This is to ensure that the variable display of the number of fluctuations is feasible. By doing so, the variation display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first starting winning opening is provided so that the winning can be won from the first path. Therefore, it is the second that the game ball flows down the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prize than the game ball flowing down the route. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a special variable winning ball device 7 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a big hit than the game ball flowing down. Further, in a specific state such as a small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down.

Not limited to such comparison of advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning) is the first route. And the second route, and in the low base state as a normal state, the first route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second route, and the high base state, the big hit game state, and the small In other states such as the winning game state, from another viewpoint that the second route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first route, in the normal state, the game medium uses the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which the flow down is advantageous for the player, and in other gaming states, the flow down of the game medium on the second path is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 8-3, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit and whether or not to make a small hit. Random 1 is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1: Type of big hit (type, symbol 15R time saving big hit, symbol 4R time saving big hit, via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit, via small hit 9 (8) R time saving big hit, and via small hit 5 (4) Determine the R time-saving jackpot type) and the jackpot symbol (for determining the jackpot type, for determining the jackpot symbol). (3) Random 2: The type (type) of the fluctuation pattern is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3: Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5).

In this embodiment, as the big hits in the specific game state, the symbol 15R time saving big hit, the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R time saving big hit, the small hit via 9 (8) R time saving big hit, and the small hit It includes multiple types of via 5 (4) R time saving jackpot. Therefore, when a big hit is decided or a small hit is decided based on the value of the hit judgment random number (random R), it is based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Therefore, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the determined big hit is invalid unless a V prize is generated. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol. Further, when the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in ROM 101.

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining a jackpot for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with a random R is set. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit.

The jackpot probability of the first special symbol differs depending on the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the jackpot probability is high in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

FIG. 8-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit judgment table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value to be compared with a random R and a small hit judgment value are set. It is a table that is. The upper part in FIG. 8-4 (B) is the big hit determination table part, and the lower part in FIG. 8-4 (B) is the small hit determination table part. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 8-4 (B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 8-4 (B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. ..

The jackpot probability of the second special symbol differs depending on the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the jackpot probability is high in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. On the other hand, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1 / 7.35 regardless of the set value. A small hit may be provided on the first special symbol. In such a case, it is desirable that the first special symbol has a lower probability of winning a small hit than the second special symbol. For example, the small hit probability by the first special symbol may be set to 1/100.

When the CPU 103 detects a start prize (first start prize) to the first start prize opening or a start prize (second start prize) to the second start prize opening, the random number circuit 124 at a predetermined timing. The count value (random R) of is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the first special symbol is hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the second special symbol is hit. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is with any of the small hit judgment values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (it is described as a tentative decision because it is not controlled by a big hit unless a V prize occurs during the small hit). ..

It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

8-4 (C), (D), and (E) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. 8-4 (C) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 8-4 (D) is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure big hit type judgment table of FIG. 8-4 (C), the numerical values to be compared with the random 2 values for the big hit type judgment are "symbol 15R time saving big hit" and "symbol 4R time saving big hit". The jackpot judgment value corresponding to each of the above is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-4 (D), a jackpot determination value corresponding to "symbol 15R time saving jackpot" is set, which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-4 (D), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Be done. For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R time saving jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol. The judgment value corresponding to "15R time saving big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot type, and the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. Determine the jackpot design you made. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 8-4 (E), the numerical values to be compared with the random 2 value for determining the large hit type are "via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit" and " A big hit determination value corresponding to each of "9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit" and "5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit" is set. However, the big hit types determined in the big hit type determination table via small hits are the first small hit (which is 16 (15) R time saving big hit) and the second small hit (which is 9 (8) R time saving big hit). , It is a provisional big hit type associated with each of the third small hits (5 (4) R time saving big hits), and is invalid unless a V prize is generated in the small hit game state.

8-5 and 8-6 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. 8-5 and 8-6 show the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern that is variablely displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX (H), it controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are display result designation commands that indicate the off display result, the big hit type, the big hit display result for each small hit type, and the display result including the small hit display result.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A005 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A305 (H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold storage number after the subtraction when subtracting the hold storage number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, a hold storage number subtraction specification command that specifies that the reserved storage number is subtracted by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) display the contents of the winning judgment results such as the big hit judgment, the big hit type judgment, and the variable pattern type judgment at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. This is an effect control command to be shown. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the winning result is a big hit, whether or not the small hit is made, and the judgment result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning. Is.

Command C401 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C402 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C403 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. Command C501 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C503 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V-winning designation command for designating that there was a V-winning. The command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command for designating that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) to the V determination winning device 87 has been detected.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the RAM 102 is provided with a first hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage information of the first special symbol. In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 2), and , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern (random number 3) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 102 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 2), and , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern (random number 3) is stored.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening, the CPU 103 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 124 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Execute the process to (store). Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening. Further, based on the winning of the second start winning opening, the CPU 103 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 124 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer. Executes the process of saving (storing) in. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening.

The fact that the information about the start winning prize is stored in the hold storage buffer in this way may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning prize and stored in advance in the hold storage buffer, but at the start of variation of the special symbol. It may be extracted.

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing a start port switch passing process executed as a part of the process of S101. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 124 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning of the first special symbol is subsequently executed (S1215).

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as hold storage information, and then the start condition of the variable display is set. When it is established, at the timing of starting the variable display, the variable display result is obtained for the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that starts the variable display based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal processing (S110). Is determined as a jackpot display result, and the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above and the jackpot type determination value. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S111) is set to the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Do based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a decision, the timing before the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is started, specifically, the game ball is the first starting winning opening. Alternatively, at the timing when the start winning is won in the second start winning opening (the timing when the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the start winning is pre-read, and based on the pre-read hold storage information. Therefore, the jackpot is determined in advance whether or not it will be a jackpot, whether or not it will be a small hit, the type of jackpot, and the type of fluctuation pattern are determined in advance according to the various random numbers described above. The prize-winning effect processing for pre-reading determination is executed based on the determination value, the jackpot type determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 predicts the variation display result in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that announces that a big hit will occur (possibility of a big hit).

Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1216), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1216). S1217). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1218), sets the value of the first hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the first hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 (S1219).

By executing the processes of S126 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the first Every time a start prize is given to the start prize opening, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1216 to S1219 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, a first start prize designation command, and the first start prize designation command are generated. A set of four commands of the first hold storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (S1221). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 124 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect processing similar to the winning effect processing as described in S1215 for the detected start winning of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1227). ). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1228), sets the value of the second hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the second hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 (S1229).

By executing the processes of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the second Every time a start prize is given to the start prize opening, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1226 to S1229 is executed and a start prize is generated in the second start prize opening, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a second start prize designation command, and the second start prize designation command are generated. A set of four commands of the second hold storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no hold storage data in the hold storage buffer in S51, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S51, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) The data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. And the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Be told. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is done.

Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 4B based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A based on the data of the first hold storage.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102, and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and sets each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second hold storage buffer are erased.

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

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. Further, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like.

Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction (S59). ). In this case, when the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "first", the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first hold storage number designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second hold storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. Or the data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is executed for the second start winning opening, that is, the data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is executed for the second special symbol. , Set to a special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make it common between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 103 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passage process and S1224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or small hit determination value with a random number for jackpot determination, and if they match, executes a process of determining a jackpot or a small hit. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, if the first special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the second special symbol is any of the jackpots shown in FIG. 8-4 (B). If it matches the judgment value, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but it also means deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. ..

If it is decided to make a big hit in S61 (Y in S61), a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is "first", the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8-4 (C) is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer does not indicate "first" (when "second" is indicated), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (D) is selected (S74). , Proceed to S75.

In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is set as the jackpot type. The decision is made (S75), and the process proceeds to S81.

If the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit judgment values in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second". By confirming whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating "second" (the first special symbol is a variable display), the process proceeds to S82, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is the data indicating "second" (variable display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol in FIG. 8-4 (B) is hit. The small hit determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the large hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values using the determination table (S77). That is, when the value of the random number for jackpot determination (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) (Y in S77), it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. do. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78).

After setting the small hit flag, select the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 8-4 (E) (S79), and the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the large hit type stored in the random number buffer area. The jackpot type corresponding to the value corresponding to is determined as the jackpot type via the small hit (S80). Then, it shifts to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82, which will be described later.

In S81, the data indicating the jackpot type determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is "symbol 15R time saving jackpot", "01" is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "symbol 4R time saving jackpot", the data indicating the jackpot type is set. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is "16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit", "03" is set in the provisional big hit type buffer different from the big hit type buffer as the data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 9 (8) R time saving jackpot, "04" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 5 (4) R time reduction jackpot, "05" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. Of these, the data indicating 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit are V prizes in the small hit gaming state. If there is no big hit, there is data that becomes invalid and is temporarily set.

In S82, a stop symbol of a special symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, any one of "1", "5", and "9", which is the small hit symbol selected and determined in S80 according to the small hit type, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. do. When the jackpot flag is set, either "3" or "7", which is the jackpot symbol selected and determined in S75 according to the jackpot type, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S111) (S79).

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118). In the small hit opening preprocessing, the CPU 103 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the open state based on the small hit opening mode, and starts the opening operation of the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 ( S411). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control CPU 120 (S412). Next, the CPU 103 sets a V-determined winning number counter as a counting means in order to use the number of winnings in the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small hit as the end condition of the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V-winning number is set. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S119) (S414).

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (S119) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening processing, the CPU 103 updates the small hit opening control timer by -1 subtraction (S430). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter that counts the number of V winnings in S435, which will be described later, is "0" (S431). The V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10" according to S413 in FIG. 8-9, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the counting value becomes "0". When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0" in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the count value of the V determination winning number counter is not "0" in S430, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit opening control timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S432).

When the small hit release control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the small hit release control timer has not timed out in S432, the movable portion 872 is opened by controlling the solenoid 22 according to the time value of the small hit release control timer based on the small hit release mode. The operation is performed to open and close the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 (S433).

Next, in order to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering from the V winning opening into the V winning area 870 which is open inside the V judgment winning device 87 is detected, the V winning is won. It is determined whether or not the switch 87a is in the ON state (S434). When it is in the ON state in S434, it is when the V winning is detected, and the V winning flag set when the V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the V winning ball has been detected, and can recognize the number of V winning balls. Next, the opening / closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning opening of the V winning region 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 wins a V, the V winning opening in the V-winning area 870 is closed, and then the game that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87. All the balls are guided to the winning ball region and detected by the V determination winning switch 15a.

On the other hand, when it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15a is in the ON state (S438). When it is in the ON state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and when it is not in the ON state in S438, the process ends.

In S439, the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter set to "10" by S413 in FIG. 8-9 is down-counted to "-1" (S439), and the V-judgment winning ball detection designation command is transmitted. (S440). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 is detected after the V winning ball is detected, and the game that has entered the determination winning device 87. It becomes possible to recognize the number of spheres.

When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0" in S431, it means that the opening end condition of the small hit is satisfied because the number of V winnings per small hit reaches the upper limit value. When the small hit release control timer times out in S432, it means that the small hit release end condition is satisfied because the small hit release control is completed. At these times, the CPU 103 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", even if the V-judgment winning device 87 is being opened according to the opening mode of the small hit, the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter is increased. The V-judgment winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit release control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit release control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period, which is the V-winning valid period after the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed, is set in the V-winning valid period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (small hit end processing). The value corresponding to S120) is updated (S443), and the process ends. As a result, the time counting of the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize after the V determination prize device 87 is closed, is started. Since the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize, is set in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V prize area later than the time when the game ball normally passes in some time signature, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally tries to win a prize in the V winning area, only that period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S120) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit post-processing, the CPU 103 updates the V winning validity period timer by -1 subtraction (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning validity period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

When the V winning validity period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 or S445 is set when the V winning is already detected (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. Determines whether or not is in the ON state (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is turned on in S444, it means that the V prize is detected during the V prize valid period, and the V prize flag indicating that the V prize is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V prize designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the V winning has occurred.

When the V winning validity period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the small hit has been completed. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 22, control is performed to open the opening / closing member to return the V winning region 870 (V winning opening) to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, and the jackpot flag is set (S449).

As described above, in the small hit game state, if the player hits the right according to the right-handed promotion notification described later, the game ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%, and the V-judgment winning is won. A game ball that has entered the device 87 always wins a V in the V winning area 870, and the V winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 in FIG. 8-10). The jackpot flag is set and the jackpot game state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 103 converts the data indicating the jackpot type via the jackpot stored in the jackpot temporary type buffer in S81 into the jackpot type buffer according to the fact that it is determined that the data will be a regular jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize. Formally memorize (S450). Then, the time saving flag set at that time is reset once (S451).

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the jackpot game state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot by, for example, the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot control timer (S453).

Further, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 101, the opening count (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval are set according to the jackpot type. Opening pattern data indicating an opening mode such as time (large winning opening closing time between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 102 (S454). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (S114) (S455), and the processing is terminated. As a result, when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit game state does not occur. Therefore, in S81, the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer is deleted (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S110) (S457), and the processing ends. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

FIG. 8-12 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect of the notification effect. As shown in FIG. 8-12 (a), the notification effect for notifying that the hold information regarding the hit (big hit or small hit) in the hold storage buffer is stored during the ending period during the big hit game is executed. As a suggestion effect suggesting, the suggestion image 152F001 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The suggestion image 152F001 displayed as the suggestion effect is a V-shaped effect image suggesting that the notification effect of the hold sequence by displaying "V" is subsequently executed.

The notification effect executed after the suggestion effect includes a notification effect according to the first aspect and a notification effect according to the second aspect. The notification effect according to the first aspect is an effect in which a small white "V" is displayed. Further, the notification effect according to the second aspect is an effect in which a large red "V" is displayed. In addition, the number of hits in the hold storage buffer is indicated by the number after "V". For example, "Vx1" indicates that there is one or more hits in the hold storage buffer, "Vx2" indicates that there are two or more hits in the hold storage buffer, and "Vx3" indicates that there are two or more hits. It indicates that there are three or more hits in the hold storage buffer, and "V × 4" indicates that there are four hits in the hold storage buffer. The number after the "V" may indicate that there are more hits in the hold storage buffer than are displayed. For example, in "Vx1", it may be displayed even when the number of hits is 2 to 3 instead of 1.

If the notification effect is not executed from the state of FIG. 8-12 (a), the ending image is played as shown in FIG. 8-12 (b). On the other hand, FIG. 8-12 (c) shows a case where the notification effect according to the first aspect is executed from the state of FIG. 8-12 (a). As shown in FIG. 8-12 (c), as the notification effect according to the first aspect, the first aspect image 152F002 with a small white “V” is displayed. In FIG. 8-12 (c), since it is “V × 1”, it is shown that there is one or more hits in the hold storage buffer.

FIG. 8-12 (d) shows a case where the notification effect according to the second aspect is executed from the state of FIG. 8-12 (a). As shown in FIG. 8-12 (d), the second aspect image 152F003 with a large red “V” is displayed as the notification effect according to the second aspect. In FIG. 8-12 (d), since it is “V × 3”, it is shown that there are three or more hits in the hold storage buffer.

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram showing a notification effect execution presence / absence determination table, a notification effect content determination table, a V mode determination table, a hit-time suggestion effect execution decision table, and a hit-time suggestion effect execution decision table. FIG. 8-13 (A) is a notification effect execution presence / absence determination table for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect. As shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), whether or not the notification effect is executed is determined at different rates depending on the set value. Specifically, in setting 1, it is determined that the notification effect is executed at 35% and the notification effect is not executed at 65%, and in setting 2, the notification effect is executed at 40% and the notification effect is not executed at 60%. In 3, it is determined that the notification effect is executed at 45%, the notification effect is not executed at 55%, in the setting 4, the notification effect is executed at 50%, the notification effect is not executed at 50%, and in the setting 5, the notification effect is executed. Is determined to be 55%, no notification effect execution is determined to 45%, and in setting 6, 60% is determined to have notification effect execution, and 40% is determined to have no notification effect execution. That is, in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6, the ratio of execution is determined to be high.

FIG. 8-13 (B) is a diagram showing a notification effect content determination table. The pattern of the notification effect content to be executed differs depending on the number of hits in the hold storage buffer. Then, the determination ratio of the pattern of the notification effect content differs depending on the set value. First, when the number of hits in the hold storage buffer is 1, it is determined to be "V × 1" as a common notification effect content in settings 1 to 6. When the number of hits is 1, a common effect is executed regardless of the set value. Further, when the number of hits in the hold storage buffer is 2, the notification effect by "Vx2" or "Vx1" is executed. In the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6, it is easy to determine the notification effect content of "Vx2".

When the number of hits in the hold storage buffer is 3, one of "Vx3", "Vx2", and "Vx1" is executed. It is easy to determine the notification effect contents of "Vx2" and "Vx3" in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. Further, in each set value, "Vx3" is easier to determine than "Vx2". When the number of hits in the hold storage buffer is 4, one of "Vx4", "Vx3", "Vx2", and "Vx1" is executed. .. It is easy to determine the notification effect contents of "Vx3" and "Vx4" in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. Further, when the set value is low, the ratio of being determined to be "V × 1" or “V × 2” is high, and when the set value is high, it is determined to be “V × 3” or “V × 4”. The percentage is high.

FIG. 8-13 (C) is a diagram showing a V-mode determination table. The V aspect is provided with a first aspect indicated by a white small V display and a second aspect indicated by a red large V display. In any of the set values, it is easier to determine the first aspect than the second aspect. Further, the ratio of the second mode determined in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6 is high.

FIG. 8-13 (D) is a hit-time suggestion effect execution decision table. When there is a hit in the hold storage buffer, it is determined that the suggestion effect is always executed regardless of the set value. FIG. 8-13 (E) is a hit-time suggestion effect execution decision table. When there is no hit in the hold storage buffer, regardless of the set value, it is determined at a rate of 30% that the suggestion effect is executed and 70% that the suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing the notification effect processing. The notification effect processing is included in the processing executed in the pre-reading advance notice setting processing (S161 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is at the start of a big hit (152FS001). Whether or not the notification effect is executed and the content of the notification effect are determined at the timing when the big hit starts. If it is not the start of the jackpot (152FS001; N), the process ends. If it is the start of a big hit (152FS001; Y), the inside of the hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 is confirmed (152FS002). This makes it possible to check whether information about various flags and commands is in the hold storage buffer.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notification effect completed flag, which is set when the notification effect is executed, is set (152FS003). If the notification effected flag is set (152FS003; Y), the process ends. If the notification effected flag is not set (152FS003; N), it is determined whether or not there is a hold memory for a big hit or a small hit (152FS004). When there is a hold memory of a big hit or a small hit (152FS004; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect according to the set value is determined by the notification effect execution presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (A). 152FS005).

After 152FS005, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined whether or not the notification effect is executed (152FS006). If it is determined that the notification effect is not executed (152FS006; N), the process proceeds to 152FS010. If it is determined that the notification effect is to be executed (152FS006; Y), the notification effect completed flag is set (152FS007). Next, the content of the notification effect according to the number of hits and the set value is determined by the notification effect content determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) (152FS008). Next, the V mode is determined by the V mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (C) (152FS009). Next, the presence or absence of execution of the suggestion effect is determined by the hit-time suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) (152FS010). In 152FS010, it is determined that the suggestion effect is always executed. After that, the process proceeds to 152FS011.

When it is determined in 152FS004 that there is no pending memory of a big hit or a small hit (152FS004; N), the presence or absence of execution of the suggestion effect is determined by the hit timeless suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (E). Determine (152FS012). After that, the process proceeds to 152FS011. In the processing of 1523FS011, various determined effects are set to be executed during the ending of the jackpot (152FS011). Then, the process ends.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature parts 152F and 153F]
[1] When the hold continuous notification is performed by a gaming machine having a setting function, the execution ratio of the hold continuous notification depends on the set value because the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, and there is a possibility that the notification effect cannot be appropriately performed. be. In the feature unit 152F, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect to notify that the player is on hold, which is controlled to hit (big hit or small hit) during the ending period of the big hit game state. Then, in the feature unit 152F, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), when there is a hold memory of a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is executed at different ratios according to the set values 1 to 6. NS. As a result, the notification effect can be executed according to the situation by changing the execution rate of the notification effect according to the set value. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriately performing the notification effect on the game machine having the setting function.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), the setting 6 is determined to have the notification effect executed at a higher rate than the setting 1. Specifically, it is easy to determine that the notification effect is executed in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. As a result, it is possible to expect that the setting is high by executing the notification effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), the execution rate of the notification effect indicating that a plurality of hits are stored in the setting 6 is higher than that in the setting 1. Specifically, when a plurality of hits are stored in the hold storage buffer, the notification effect regarding the same number as the number of hits is executed in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. It is easy to be done. As a result, a notification effect indicating that a plurality of hold information of the hit (big hit or small hit) determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state (including the big hit via the small hit) is stored is executed. Expectations can be placed on the high setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

[4] The effect control CPU 120 can execute the suggestion effect by the suggestion image 152F001 shown in FIG. 8-12 (a). Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (D) and 8-13 (E), the suggestion effect has a common execution ratio in the settings 1 to 6. As a result, since the suggestion effect is executed at a common ratio regardless of the set value, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation for the notification effect, and the interest of the game is improved.
[5] When the hold continuous notification is performed by a gaming machine having a setting function, the execution ratio of the hold continuous notification depends on the set value because the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, and there is a possibility that the notification effect cannot be appropriately performed. be. In the feature unit 153F, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect to notify that the player is on hold, which is controlled to hit (big hit or small hit) during the ending period of the big hit game state. Then, in the feature unit 153F, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), when there is a hold memory of a big hit or a small hit, the notification effect in any V mode is performed at a different ratio according to the set values 1 to 6. Determined to be executed. As a result, by changing the mode of the notification effect according to the set value, it is possible to estimate the set value according to the mode of the notification effect. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriately performing the notification effect on the game machine having the setting function.

[6] As shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), it is determined that the setting 6 executes the notification effect in the red-sized V mode at a higher rate than the setting 1. Specifically, it is easy to determine the V aspect of the second aspect of red size in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. As a result, it is possible to expect that the setting is high by executing the notification effect according to the second aspect, and the interest of the game is improved.

[Other modifications of the feature portions 1522F and 153F]
[1] If the notification effect is not executed while the player is controlled to the specified number of jackpot game states and is controlled to the specified number of jackpot game states, the setting is high (for example, setting 6). In, the notification effect may be executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the notification effect is determined to be executed. Specifically, when the notification effect is not executed even though the hold information of the hit is stored when the control is performed 10 times, it is determined in setting 6 that the notification effect is executed. The notification effect may be executed at a rate higher than 60%. If the notification effect is not executed for too long, the interest of the game may be lowered. However, in this way, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being executed 10 times, for example, as a specific number of times, and the notification effect can be prevented. It is possible to improve the interest of. The specific number of times is not limited to 10 times, and may be any number of times, and only the number of big hits when there is a hit in the hold storage buffer but the notification effect is not executed is counted, and there is no hit. The number of big hits may not be counted. Further, as the number of big hits in which the notification effect is not executed increases regardless of the presence or absence of a hit, the ratio of determining that the notification effect is executed may increase.

[2] A plurality of jackpots having different advantages may be provided in the jackpot game state. For example, a 4R jackpot with a different number of rounds and a 15R jackpot may be provided. Then, in the jackpot game state, when there is a hold memory of the 4R jackpot, the notification effect can be executed at a higher rate in the setting 6 than in the setting 1, and when there is a hold memory of the 15R jackpot, the notification effect can be executed. The notification effect may be executed at a common ratio between the setting 1 and the setting 6. That is, when the jackpot unfavorable to the advantager is in the hold storage buffer, the higher the setting, the easier it is to execute the notification effect, and when the jackpot favorably to the advantager is in the hold storage buffer, the setting is made. The notification effect may be executed at a common ratio regardless of the value. In this way, even if a jackpot with a low advantage is executed after that, it can be expected that the advantage is low but the setting is high, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[3] When a plurality of hits are stored in the hold storage buffer, the notification effect by the large red V mode may be executed at a higher rate than the small V mode of white. In this way, when the notification effect in the red-sized V mode is executed, it can be expected that a plurality of hold information determined to be controlled in the jackpot game state are stored. The interest of the game is improved.

[4] Regarding the above-described embodiment, a variable winning means (V winning device) that allows the gaming medium to enter in a predetermined state (small hit) and a specific area provided in the variable winning means that the gaming medium can enter. (V winning opening), a first state control means (per type) that controls to an advantageous state based on the display result, and a specific area in the variable winning means that controls to a predetermined state (small hit) based on the display result. A game machine provided with a second state control means (per two types) for making the game medium enterable and controlling the game medium to an advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into a specific area in the predetermined state has been described. In summary, the above-described embodiment is a big hit based on the fact that the game ball wins (V winning) in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the V winning device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area. The gaming machine that shifts to the gaming state (so-called second-class gaming machine) has been described, but the gaming machine that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol (so-called first-class gaming machine). May be applied to. Even in such a case, the execution rate of the notification effect may increase as the set value increases. Further, as the set value becomes higher, the notification effect according to the second aspect may be more easily executed. In this way, if it is one type + two types of gaming machines, it is possible to appeal that it is a high setting by a notification effect, and if it is a type of gaming machine, it is notified without being based on the jackpot probability due to the setting difference. It is possible to easily adjust the execution ratio of the effect.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification effect is executed during the ending effect period of the jackpot has been described. However, the notification effect may be executed in a period other than that. For example, it may be executed in the round immediately after the start of the big hit or in the round during the big hit game. Further, the notification effect may be executed at a plurality of timings during the big hit game. For example, the notification effect may be executed during the period during the round and the ending period. Further, the ratio of which timing of the plurality of timings the notification effect is executed may be different depending on the set value.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the total number of balls acquired during the round may be displayed when the jackpot ends. Then, when the jackpot ends during the execution of the display, the effect of reviving may be executed. Further, the notification effect may be executed when the revived effect is executed.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the hold storage buffer is checked at the start of the big hit, and when the hold information of the hit is stored, the determination of whether or not to execute the notification effect is executed by one lottery. The case was explained. However, when there are a plurality of hits, a lottery for whether or not to execute the notification effect may be executed for each hit. Further, the ratio of whether or not the notification effect is executed may be different depending on the number of hits. For example, when there are a plurality of hits in the hold storage buffer, the execution rate of the notification effect may be higher than when there is one hit. This makes it easier to guess the set value in a state of low probability of occurrence that there are multiple hits in the hold storage buffer, and it is possible to execute a notification advantageous to the player in such a state. can. Further, the execution ratio of the notification effect may be different depending on the timing at which the hold information in which the hit is stored is executed. Specifically, the execution rate of the notification effect when the variable display executed next after the big hit is a hit is higher than the execution rate of the notification effect when the variable display four ahead after the big hit is a hit. It may be.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the execution rate of the notification effect is higher as the setting is higher has been described. However, the lower the setting is, the higher the execution rate of the notification effect may be. In this way, even if the setting is low, it is possible to improve the interest of the production during the big hit by the notification production. Moreover, even if the setting is low, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation for the high setting. Further, the execution rate of the notification effect may be adjusted to be the same for the high setting and the low setting. In this way, the notification effect is executed at the same rate regardless of whether the setting is high with a high jackpot probability or low with a low jackpot probability, so that it is difficult to guess the current set value.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, as the V aspect, the first aspect of small white and the second aspect of large red have been described. However, there may be a plurality of types of V modes, and only colors and shapes may be different. In addition, there may be a mode in which only a specific set value is displayed. Specifically, there may be a rainbow-colored V mode as a third mode that is displayed only when the setting is 4 or higher (setting 6 may be confirmed, etc.). Further, at the high setting, the second aspect may be displayed at a higher ratio than the first aspect.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of modes may be provided in the suggestion image. Then, depending on the mode of the suggested image to be executed, it is suggested whether or not the image of V which is the notification effect can be acquired (whether or not it is displayed) and the number of V that can be acquired which is the content of the notification effect. May be good. Specifically, as a suggestion image, white, blue, and red modes are provided so that the expected degree of V acquisition and the expected degree of the number of Vs when acquired are increased in the order of white <blue <red. good.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, the high setting confirmation pattern may be provided in the V aspect, and the high setting confirmation pattern may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the predetermined condition that there are four hits in the hold storage buffer is satisfied at the time of the settings 5 and 6, the notification effect may be executed with a probability of 100%.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern may be provided in which a specific set value is denied. Specifically, if the notification effect is not executed even though there are four hits in the hold storage buffer, the setting 1 may be denied. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the pending hit is digested.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, the expectation of a high setting may be higher when the notification is the same as the actual number of hits than when the notification is different from the actual number of hits. Specifically, the case of notifying "Vx3" when the number of hits is 3, is expected to be higher than the case of notifying "Vx3" when the number of hits is 4. The degree may be increased.

[14] In the above-described embodiment, a case where the display of the V mode displayed on the screen is different as a change in the mode of the notification effect has been described. However, as the change in the mode of the notification effect, changes such as output sound, light emission by the game effect lamp, vibration, and air ejection may be executed. Specifically, in the notification effect consisting of the first aspect and the second aspect, the same display is performed on the screen, but when the notification effect of the second aspect is performed, only the player during the game can experience it. Vibration may be applied. In this way, only the player who is playing can know the suggestion of the high setting, so that it is possible to prevent another player who sees the display on the screen from aiming at the game table and playing. can. On the contrary, the high setting may be appealed by notifying the high setting by a sound or a lamp. In this way, it is possible to give an uplifting feeling to the player who plays the game on the platform of the high setting suggestion.

[Structure of game areas of feature units 102F and 103F]
FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portions 102F and 103F, and shows the layout of the main members. Regarding the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, a part different from the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 1 will be mainly described.

The movement paths of the game balls in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 are the first movement path through which the game balls can flow down in the left game area of the image display device 5 and the image display device 5. Includes a second movement path through which the game ball can flow down in the right game area. The launch operation (launch operation) of the player who hits the game ball into the first movement path is called a left-handed operation (left-handed operation). The launch operation (launch operation) of the player who hits the game ball into the second movement path is called a right-handed operation (right-handed operation). The first movement route is also called a left-handed route. The first movement route is also called a right-handed route.

The first movement path is a path in which the game ball can flow down in response to the fact that the game ball is launched with a relatively weak firing force by operating the ball striking handle 30. The second movement path is a path in which the game ball can flow down in response to the fact that the game ball is launched with a relatively strong firing force by operating the ball striking handle 30.

Unlike FIG. 1, the passing gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is not provided in the left game area which is the first movement path, but is provided in the right game area which is the second movement path. The passing gate 41 is also called a right passing gate. The gate switch used for the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area is also called a right gate switch. Similar to FIG. 1, the winning ball device 6A is provided in the central portion in the left-right direction of the game area below the image display device 5. The position where the winning ball device 6A is provided is included in the first movement path.

Unlike FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 6B is not provided in the first moving path under the winning ball device 6A, but is provided below the passing gate 41 in the right game area which is the second moving path. A blocking member is provided above the variable winning ball device 6B to prevent the game ball from entering the variable winning ball device 6B when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. As a result, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, and the movable wing is in the vertical position when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. The tip of one piece is close to the blocking member, and the game ball is closed so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening.

Unlike FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is not provided in the first moving path under the winning ball device 6A, but is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B in the right game area which is the second moving path. ing.

A plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. By disposing such an obstacle nail, the game ball launched by the left-handed operation and flowing down the first movement path can enter the winning ball device 6A, but is provided in the second movement path. It is impossible to enter the passing gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. On the other hand, due to the arrangement of such obstacle nails, the game ball that is launched by the right-handed operation and flows down the second movement path has a passing gate 41 provided in the second movement path and a variable winning ball device 6B. , And, although it is possible to enter the special variable winning ball device 7, it is not possible to win the winning ball device 6A.

In the feature units 102F and 103F, in the low probability and low base state, the person who hits left to aim for the starting prize to the winning ball device 6A aims to hit the right to start winning the variable winning ball device 6B. Starting prizes are more likely to occur than those who are. Therefore, in the low accuracy and low base state, the player basically strikes to the left. Further, in the case of a big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 provided in the second movement path is opened, so that the player hits right. Then, in the high accuracy high base state after the probability variation big hit and the low accuracy high base state after the normal big hit, it is better to hit right and aim for the start winning to the variable winning ball device 6B by hitting left and the winning ball device. Starting prizes are more likely to occur than those aiming for a starting prize in 6A. Therefore, in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, the player basically strikes to the left.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature portions 102F and 103F, it is necessary for the player to properly use left-handed and right-handed for the hitting ball firing operation. In particular, right-handed hitting needs to be executed in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot gaming state, a high-accuracy high-base state after a probability variation jackpot, and a low-accuracy high-base state after a normal jackpot. Therefore, in the gaming state in which it is necessary to strike right, the right-handed lamp 102F001 that emits light to give an effect of notifying the right-handed operation promotion (hereinafter referred to as an operation promotion effect) is on the right side of the image display device 5. It is provided in the square. The right-handed lamp 102F001 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machines 1 of the feature units 102F and 103F, in each of the big hit game state, the high accuracy high base state after the probability variation big hit, and the low accuracy high base state after the normal big hit, the image display device 5 is on the right. Images such as various right-pointing arrow images (hereinafter referred to as right-handed images) are displayed in order to promote the striking operation. As described above, the operation promotion effect using the right-handed image and the right-handed lamp 102F001 is called a right-handed effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature portions 102F and 103F, at the end of each of the high accuracy high base state and the low accuracy high base state after the normal big hit, the image display device 5 produces a left-handed operation promotion effect. Images such as various left-pointing arrow images (hereinafter referred to as left-handed images) are displayed in order to perform the above. As described above, the operation promotion effect using the left-handed image is called the left-handed effect.

[Command configuration of feature units 102F and 103F]
FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature units 102F and 103F. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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. 9-2 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. 8-2, the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in 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) of a symbol or the like. 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 fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated and the like.

The command 8CXXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), the determination result (pre-determination result) of whether the variation display result is "miss", "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".

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 shown in FIG. 9-1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1. 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 shown in FIG. 9-1. 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 variation display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

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

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

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery from power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that the operation for changing the set value has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value changed state). .. The command E104H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the set value change operation has been completed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1. The command E105H is a set value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the setting value confirmation operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value confirmation state). .. The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the operation for confirming the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 has been completed.

The command is F1XXH and the command is F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning.

The command F1XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning.

The command F301H is a right-handed lamp lighting designation command for designating the right-handed lamp 102F001 to be turned on. The command F302H is a right-handed lamp extinguishing command that specifies that the right-handed lamp 102F002 is turned off.

[Processing based on the fluctuation pattern specification command]
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to display the variation of the displayed decorative pattern. Further, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constantly small symbol in a reduced form of the decorative symbol in response to the variable display of the special symbol. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to constantly display the variation of the small symbol to be displayed.

[Production control main processing]
Next, the effect control main processing executed in the feature units 102F and 103F will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing in the feature units 102F and 103F. In FIG. 9-3, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and has a CTC (counter / counter /) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the timer circuit).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the command reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception waiting timer is decremented by -1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether or not the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception waiting timer times out (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed, and the command reception waiting timer waits until the timer goes out.

Then, when the command reception waiting timer goes out (207SGS405; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406). When the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is restored to power failure, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (player information input described later). After receiving the input of the player information in the process, the information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122) is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When the hot start notification command is not received (207SGS406; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold notification command is received (207SGS408). When the cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of fluctuations stored in the RAM 122 since the last start of the pachinko game machine 1). (Information including the number of super reach times) is cleared (207SGS409), and the information stored in the RAM 102 is cleared, and the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 are notified. The RAM clear notification process for executing (RAM clear notification is executed) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started after displaying an image on the image display device 5, emitting light from the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). It suffices if it is possible to notify the clerk of the game hall or the like that the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. Then, after executing the RAM clear notification process, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

Further, when the cold start notification command is not received (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). When the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is started in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. , Executes the setting value related notification processing for executing the notification that the setting value is being changed (notification during setting value change) and the notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification during setting value confirmation). (207SGS412). In the set value-related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting variable value is being changed and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

After executing the set value-related notification process in the 207SGS412, the sub-side game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, when the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 stops the game. The process is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4.

After the sub-side game stop process is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). If the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and if the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y). ) Proceed to 207SGS427.

When the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command are not received in the 207SGS411 (207SGS411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the error designation command is received (207SGS425). When the error specification command is received (207SGS425; Y), the error notification process (207SGS426) for performing the error notification indicated by the error specification command is executed, and when the error specification command is not received (207SGS425; N), the error notification process is executed. , 207 SGS 403.

When the process proceeds to 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 identifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command has been received, and the image display device 5 displays the image. The display of the initial symbol corresponding to the received command is started. For example, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1. , The display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started from the left by the combination of "1", "2", and "3" as the initial symbol. Further, when the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, the image display device 5 is initially set. Display of decorative symbols is started with a combination of "4", "5", and "6" from the left as symbols.

If there is a possibility that a new set value has been set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, and if a set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "3") is set, the game is played. The decorative symbol may be displayed as a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as the initial symbol at a higher rate than when the set value disadvantageous to the person (for example, "1") is set. By doing so, it can be suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a set value that is advantageous for the player, and the gaming interest can be improved.

Further, when there is a possibility that a new set value has been set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, a set value advantageous to the player (for example, "3") is set, and when the game is played. The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different from the case where a set value (for example, “1”) that is disadvantageous to the person is set. Further, depending on whether a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, "3") is set or a setting value unfavorable to the player (for example, "1") is set, the speakers 8L and 8R The volume of the output sound, the amount of light of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be different.

Next, in order to regulate the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the first four fluctuations, "4" is set in the pre-reading regulation counter (207SGS428). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processing.

First, the effect control CPU 120 executes a start notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 has started (207SGS431). In the activation notification process, for example, it is determined whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If it is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko game machine 1, specify which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command has been received, and then specify which of the above. The start notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and the start notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. Then, after starting the start notification process timer, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table by executing the start notification process in the next and subsequent interrupts. All you have to do is execute the notification.

In the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment, the commands received at the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 are a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value confirmation end notification. The mode of notification of activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs depending on which of the commands is used. For example, when the hot start notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, that is, a new setting value is set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1. If is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound A for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

Further, when the cold start notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1, that is, a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the data in the RAM 102 is stored. If it is cleared, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound B for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

The specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is started in a hot start or setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the gaming effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L, 8R. When the output sound A is output for 30 seconds from the pachinko machine 1 and the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Includes both performing the output of the output sound B of.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is activated and the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command is received, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speaker 8L. , 8R outputs the output sound C for 20 seconds, and displays a message image (for example, a message image indicating that the change of the set value is completed) for 40 seconds on the image display device 5. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

In particular, when the set value change end notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, the hot start notification command and the cold start notification command are received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

In addition, although the embodiment in which the activation notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is activated is executed by using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the image display device 5, the present invention illustrates this. The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management computer of the game hall or a management device such as a counter for each machine, and a start notification when the pachinko game machine 1 is started. As a result, a signal that can identify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

Further, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is started in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state, some devices that execute the start notification are common (in any case). Also exemplifies the form (which executes the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started and cold-started. , The device that executes the start notification differs depending on whether it is started in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the cold start, the message image is displayed on the image display device 5). Is displayed, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, a signal may be output from the external output terminal described above to the management device, etc.).

Further, even if the notification mode of each device that executes the start notification is different depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started in the hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state. good. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, all the gaming effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are made to emit light, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the setting changed. In this case, only a part of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made to emit light.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is started with the setting changed, since the gaming machine frame is open, sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (pachinko). If the gaming machine 1 is provided with three or more speakers, sound is output only from some of the speakers), and if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, the gaming machine frame is closed. In many cases, the sound is output from all the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as "setting is being changed", while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, the image display device 5 may display a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or the RAM 122 has been cleared, such as "RAM has been cleared".

Further, when a plurality of external output terminals are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the setting value change is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value specification command is received) as a notification during the setting value change. A signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over a period of time), and after the change of the set value is completed, a signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear as a RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear as the RAM clear notification.

When the external output terminal is used in common for each notification, the timing of outputting the signal to the management device may be different according to each notification.

As described above, the activation notification process exemplifies a mode in which the activation notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs depending on the received command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these pachinko gaming machines 1 are not limited thereto. The activation notification of is executed in the notification mode of 1 regardless of the received command. Further, the start notification of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is executed regardless of which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command is received. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is received among these hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value confirmation end notification command, and setting value change end notification command. A command that does not execute the activation notification of the pachinko game machine 1 may be provided.

Further, as an initialization effect, a different mode of activation notification is executed according to a command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 9-1 is started, or a command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is used. Different combinations of decorative symbols may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of activation notification as the initialization effect and the combination of decorative symbols depend on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. All may be different, or only some may be the same.

Further, the start notification is executed regardless of whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is started by a hot start, is started by a cold start, is started in a setting change state, or is started in a setting confirmation state. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or is started in a setting confirmation state, these start notifications are not executed. May be good.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power failure detection process (207SGS432). In the power supply cutoff detection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less. If there is no power off signal input, the process ends, and if there is a power off signal input, backup data including set value information and player information stored in the RAM 122 is specified and specified. The backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, after creating check data to be used when recovering the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 9-2) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (207SGS434). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

Next, a random number update process for production (207SGS435) that updates the count value of the counter for generating a random number for production such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a player information input process (207SGS436) that accepts input of player information, and a game. The player information output process (207SGS437) that outputs the person information and the effect information aggregation process (207SGS438) that aggregates the effect information are executed. After that, it shifts to S52.

In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 uses a password (a password generated by an external server in which the player's game information is stored in advance) by operating the player's stick controller 31A or push button 31B. The player can access the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and receive the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. as the player information stored every time the variation display, the jackpot game, and the super reach are executed.

In the player information output process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the player's stick controller 31A and push button 31B, and the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, after the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and transmits the player information aggregated in this game to an external server. The cumulative player information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 1 can be stored in the server.

In the effect information aggregation process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as the effect information each time the variation display, the jackpot game, and the super reach are executed. do.

[Sub-side game stop processing]
FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing a sub-side game stop process executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. When it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. When it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. If it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 controls to display the variation of the decorative symbol or constantly display the variation of the small symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented from executing. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening is received. If it is determined that the designated command has not been received while the large winning opening is open, the process proceeds to 40FS014. If it is determined that the designated command is received while the large winning opening is open, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the jackpot game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command for opening the big winning opening while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the image display device 5 from executing the winning hold change effect by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. .. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation type specification command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. When it is determined that the variation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command directly transmitted to the effect control board 12 from a device that sends a command for confirming the state of the screen or the state of the accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of shipment from the factory. .. When transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted with a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command connected to the effect control board 12.

If it is determined in 40FS018 that the test command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS019. When it is determined that the test command has been received, the control according to the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is determined by operating the image display device 5 based on receiving a test command for checking the liquid crystal display of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. In this way, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS019, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, the commands shown in FIG. 9-2. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. When it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). By discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing the effect. After that, the process ends.

[Effects obtained by sub-side game stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled to the setting change state. Do not perform receive-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform receive-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if it receives the special winning opening opening designation command, it discards the large winning opening opening designated command. The control based on the reception of the specified command while the big winning opening is open is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the special winning opening opening designation command, it discards the large winning opening opening designated command. The control based on the reception of the specified command while the big winning opening is open is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first start winning entry is won. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first start winning entry is won. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting change state, and is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Do not perform control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received while the setting is being changed, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as a winning lamp or an image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled in the setting confirmation state, and is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Do not perform control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command such as 40FS021. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in Fig. 9-3, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting to display the image notifying that the setting is in the setting change state is set, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Based on, set to display an image notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state. In this way, it can be shown that the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like It is possible to prevent the predetermined production means of the above from malfunctioning.

As shown in 40FS020 of FIG. 9-4, the control according to the test command is executed even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In this way, even when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed, the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

[Example of launch promotion effect where setting suggestion can be executed]
Next, for the feature units 102F and 103F, an example of an effect capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) in the launch promotion effect will be described.

FIG. 9-5 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of an effect capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) in the firing promotion effect when a big hit occurs. In FIG. 9-5, the state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is also shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), variable display of decorative symbols is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". At that time, since it is necessary to hit left, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned off. When it is determined by the CPU 103 to control the started variable display as a big hit, then, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command elapses, the image display device 5 displays "left", "middle", and "". The decorative symbol on the right is stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed.

After the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the characters "big hit!" Are displayed on the image display device 5 as a fanfare effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (B). At that time, the right-handed lamp lighting designation command is transmitted, and the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the big hit game state.

After that, the first basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C), the setting change suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1), and the first set value suggested right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2). Depending on one of the effect modes, the right-handed effect as a launch promotion effect for notifying the right-handed person is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote the right-handed launch of the player in the jackpot game state.

The first basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C) is a setting change suggestion effect and a right-handed effect without the first set value suggestion effect. The setting change suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1) is a right-handed effect accompanied by a setting change suggestion effect. The first set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2) is a right-handed effect accompanied by the set value suggestion effect.

In the first basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C), the basic right-handed image 102F002 at the start of the jackpot, in which the characters "right-handed" are shown in one large right-pointing arrow, is displayed in the center of the screen. NS. The color of the arrow of the first basic right-handed image 102F002 at the start of the big hit is the basic color white.

In the setting change suggestion of FIG. 9-5 (C1), the setting change suggestion that the color of the first basic right-handed image 102F002 shown in the first basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C) is gold or black. The right-handed image 102F003 is displayed. In the setting change suggestion right-handed effect, the color of the setting change suggestion right-handed image 102F003 suggests that the setting may have been changed.

In the first set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), the color of the first basic right-handed image 102F002 shown in the first basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C) is blue, green, or red. The first set value suggestion right-handed image 102F004 is displayed. In the first set value suggested right-handed effect, the color of the first set value suggested right-handed image 102F004 suggests which set value the set value is set to.

When a predetermined time elapses after the right-handed effect according to any one of FIGS. 9-5 (C) to (C2) is executed, such a right-handed effect ends. Then, a predetermined production image corresponding to the round game of each round in the big hit game state is displayed. At that time, as a right-handed effect, a relatively small right-handed image is displayed at a position such as the upper right corner of the screen that does not interfere with the round game.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), at the end of the big hit game state, the characters "big hit end" are displayed on the image display device 5. At that time, since it is necessary to continue right-handed by controlling to the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state after the end of the big hit game state, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is lit. The right-handed lamp 102F001 may be turned off at the end of the jackpot game state and then turned on at the start of execution of control to the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state.

FIG. 9-6 suggests the setting in the launch promotion effect executed in each of the high accuracy high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot and the low accuracy high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot. It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 which shows the effect example which can execute the effect (set value suggestion effect). In FIG. 9-6, the state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is also shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), after the effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 9-5 (D) is executed, the probability variation jackpot is variable 100 times after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the display, the time saving control of the variable display in the high accuracy and high base state is executed. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the normal big hit, the time saving control of the variable display in the low accuracy and high base state is executed in the variable display 100 times.

At the start of control in the time saving state (high accuracy and high base state) in the probability variation state, the characters "probability fluctuation rush 100 times" are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). As a result, it is notified that the time saving variation is executed 100 times in the probabilistic state. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is lit. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the high accuracy and high base state. On the other hand, at the start of control in the time saving state (low probability high base state) in the non-probability change state, the characters "chance time rush 100 times" are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C). Will be done. As a result, it is notified that the time saving variation is executed 100 times in the non-probability change state. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is lit. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the low accuracy and high base state.

After that, the right-handed fire is notified by one of the second basic right-handed effect shown in FIG. 9-6 (D) and the second set value suggested right-handed effect shown in FIG. 9-6 (D1). Right-handed production as a promotion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote the right-handed launch in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state for the player.

The second basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D) is a setting change suggestion effect and a right-handed effect without a set value suggestion effect. The second set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1) is a right-handed effect accompanied by the set value suggestion effect.

In the second basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D), at the start of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, a plurality (three) medium-sized right-pointing arrows (triple arrows) and above them. The second basic right-handed image 102F005 composed of the characters “right-handed” shown in the above is displayed in the center of the screen. The color of the arrow of the second basic right-handed image 102F005 at the start of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is the basic color white.

In the second set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1), the color of the second basic right-handed image 102F005 shown in the second basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D) is blue, green, or red. The second set value suggestion right-handed image 102F006 is displayed. In the second set value suggestion right-handed effect, the color of the second set value suggestion right-handed image 102F006 suggests which set value the set value is set to.

When a predetermined time elapses after the right-handed effect of any one of FIGS. 9-6 (D) or (D1) is executed, such a right-handed effect ends. Then, when the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is started, the third basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (E) and the third set value suggestion right-handed of FIG. 9-6 (E1) are performed. Depending on one of the effects, the right-handed effect is executed as a launch promotion effect that notifies the right-handed person. As a result, it is possible to promote the right-handed launch in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state for the player.

The third basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (E) is a setting change suggestion effect and a right-handed effect without a set value suggestion effect. The third set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (E1) is a right-handed effect accompanied by the set value suggestion effect.

In the third basic right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (E), one small right-pointing arrow and the character "right-handed" shown on the left side are used in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state. The third basic right-handed image 102F007 is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. The color of the arrow of the third basic right-handed image 102F007 in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is the basic color white.

In the right-handed effect suggesting the third set value in FIG. 9-6 (E1), the color of the third basic right-handed image 102F007 shown in the third basic right-handed effect in FIG. 9-6 (E) is blue, green, or red. The third set value suggestion right-handed image 102F008 is displayed. In the third set value suggested right-handed effect, the color of the third set value suggested right-handed image 102F008 suggests which set value the set value is set to.

At the end of control in the time saving state (high accuracy and high base state) in the probability change state, the characters "probability fluctuation end" are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (F). As a result, it is notified that the execution of the time saving variation of 100 times in the probabilistic state has been completed. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is lit. On the other hand, at the end of control in the time saving state (low accuracy high base state) in the non-probability change state, the characters "chance time end" are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (G). .. As a result, it is notified that the execution of the time saving variation of 100 times in the non-probability change state is completed. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is lit.

After that, as a firing promotion effect for notifying the left-handed by one of the basic left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H) and the set value suggestion left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1). Left-handed production is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote the player to launch a left-handed shot in a low-accuracy, low-base state.

The basic left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H) is a setting change suggestion effect and a right-handed effect without a set value suggestion effect. The set value suggestion left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1) is a left-handed effect accompanied by the set value suggestion effect.

In the basic left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H), at the end of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, that is, at the start of the low-accuracy low-base state, " The basic left-handed image 102F009 at the start of the big hit with the characters "left-handed" is displayed in the center of the screen. The color of the arrow of the basic left-handed image 102F009 at the start of the big hit is the basic color white.

In the setting value suggestion left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1), the setting value suggestion left-handed effect in which the color of the basic right-handed image 102F009 shown in the basic left-handed effect of FIG. Image 102F010 is displayed. In the set value suggestion left-handed effect, the color of the set value suggestion left-handed image 102F010 suggests which set value the set value is set to. The right-handed lamp 102F002 is turned off by transmitting the right-handed lamp extinguishing designation command that specifies that the right-handed lamp 102F002 is turned off.

[Example of a data table that enables setting suggestions to be executed in the launch promotion effect]
Next, in order to execute the setting change suggestion effect and the set value suggestion effect, how to enable the setting change suggestion effect and the set value suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6. This will be described using the data table used in.

The setting change suggestion effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1) is performed when the CPU 120 for effect control selects and determines whether or not to execute such an effect using a data table, and then decides to execute the effect. It can be executed by selecting and determining the type of effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effect using a data table.

Further, the first set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2), the second set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (D1), and the third set value suggested right-handed in FIG. 9-5 (E1). The striking effect and the setting value suggestion left-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (H1) are the effects for which the decision to execute is made after selecting and deciding whether or not to execute each effect using the data table. Therefore, it can be executed by selecting and determining the type of effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effect using a data table.

[Example of data table for determining whether to execute setting change suggestion effect and set value suggestion effect]
FIG. 9-7 is a diagram showing a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the setting change effect and various setting value suggestion effects.

The setting change suggestion effect is set so that the ratio of execution is different between the right-handed effect of the first big hit after the setting change and the right-handed effect of the big hit after the first big hit.

FIG. 9-7 (A1) shows a first setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table used for selectively deciding whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect at the time of the right-handed effect at the first big hit after the setting change. It is a figure. FIG. 9-7 (A2) shows the presence / absence of the second setting change suggestion effect used to selectively determine whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect at the time of the right-handed effect in the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. It is a figure which shows the table.

In each of FIGS. 9-7 (A1) and (A2), among the random numbers for the effect updated by the effect control CPU 120, the extracted values of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 799) for determining whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed are used. , "With setting change suggestion effect execution" and "Without setting change suggestion effect" are shown. In each of FIGS. 9-7 (A1) and (A2), how many of the 800 numerical data from 0 to 799 are allocated to the presence or absence of the SR2 setting change suggestion effect execution? It is shown.

In the first setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 9-7 (A1), "setting change suggestion effect execution present" is selected as compared with the second setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 9-7 (A2). The data is set so that the ratio of the data is high. In the second setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table, the setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table is different from the first setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table so that the setting change suggestion effect can be executed by the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. The data may be set so that "setting change suggestion effect execution available" can be selected.

FIG. 9-7 (B1) shows the first setting used for selecting and deciding whether or not to execute the first setting value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2), which can be executed at the time of the right-handed effect of the big hit. It is a figure which shows the value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table. FIG. 9-7 (B2) executes the second set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (D1), which can be executed at the start of the time reduction control in the probabilistic state and at the start of the time reduction control in the non-probability change state. It is a figure which shows the 2nd set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table used for selection decision whether or not to perform.

FIG. 9-7 (B3) shows whether or not to execute the third set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (E1) that can be executed during the time reduction control in the probabilistic state and the time reduction control in the non-probability change state. It is a figure which shows the 3rd setting value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table used for selection determination. FIG. 9-7 (B4) shows whether or not to execute the setting value suggestion left-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (H1) that can be executed at the end of the time reduction control in the probabilistic state and at the end of the time reduction control in the non-probability change state. It is a figure which shows the 4th set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table used for selection determination.

In each of FIGS. 9-7 (B1) to (B4), the extraction value of the random number SR2 for determining whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the “setting value suggestion effect execution present” and “set value suggestion effect execution not executed” are shown. The selection relationship with each is shown.

In the first set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table to the fourth set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table in FIGS. 9-7 (B1) to (B4), the ratio of selecting "set value suggestion effect execution present" is different. The data is set. As a result, the first set value suggestion effect, the second set value suggestion effect, the third set value suggestion effect, and the fourth set value suggestion effect are executed at different rates. Therefore, the rate at which the set value suggestion effect is executed differs depending on the game state.

[Example of data table for selecting setting change suggestion effect type]
FIG. 9-8 is a diagram showing a setting change suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of the setting change suggestion effect.

In FIG. 9-8, the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120 are divided into a case where the setting is changed (“changed”) and a case where the setting is not changed (“no change”). Among them, the extracted value of the random number SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the type of setting suggestion effect (including setting change suggestion effect and set value suggestion), and "golden right-handed effect" and "black right-handed effect". The selection relationship with the setting change suggestion effect type is shown. FIG. 9-8 shows how many of the 100 numerical data from 0 to 99 are allocated to the SR3 setting change suggestion effect type.

The “golden right-handed effect” of FIG. 9-8 is an effect of displaying the setting change-suggested right-handed image 102F003 in gold in the setting change-suggested right-handed effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1). The “black right-handed effect” of FIG. 9-8 is an effect of displaying the setting change-suggested right-handed image 102F003 in black in the setting change-suggested right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1).

In the setting change suggestion effect type selection table of FIG. 9-8, the ratio of selecting "golden right-handed effect" is higher in the case of "changed" than in the case of "no change", and in the case of "no change". The data is set so that the ratio of selecting "black right-handed effect" is higher than that in the case of "changed". As a result, when the setting change suggestion effect is executed, when the "golden right-handed effect" is executed, the ratio of the setting change is high due to the selection of the color type of the setting change suggestion right-handed image 102F003. Can be suggested to the player.

[Example of data table for selecting setting value suggestion effect type]
Each of FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10 is a diagram showing a set value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of the set value suggestion effect for each game state. FIG. 9-9 (A) shows a setting value suggestion effect type selection table at the time of a big hit. FIG. 9-9 (B) shows a setting value suggestion effect type selection table at the start of probability variation and the like. FIG. 9-10 (C) shows a setting value suggestion effect type selection table during execution such as probability change. FIG. 9-10 (D) shows a setting value suggestion effect type selection table at the end of probability variation and the like.

In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, a random number for determining the setting suggestion effect type is divided into a setting value of 1, a setting value of 2, and a setting value of 3. Extracted values of SR3 (numerical range from 0 to 99), "blue right-handed effect" or "blue left-handed effect", "green right-handed effect" or "green left-handed effect", and "red right-handed effect" Alternatively, the selection relationship with the set value suggestion effect type such as "red left-handed effect" is shown. In FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, it is shown how many of the 100 numerical data from 0 to 99 are allocated to the SR3 setting value change suggestion effect type. There is.

The "blue right-handed effect" in each table shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and 9-10 (C) is shown in FIGS. 9-5 (C2), 9-6 (D1), and 9. In the set value suggested right-handed effect in each gaming state as in −6 (E1), the set value suggested right-handed image 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 is displayed in blue. The "green right-handed effect" in each table shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and 9-10 (C) is a set value suggestion right-handed effect in each gaming state described for the "blue right-handed effect". In the production, the setting value suggestion right-handed image 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 is displayed in green. The "red right-handed effect" in each table shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and 9-10 (C) is a set value suggestion right-handed effect in each gaming state described for the "blue right-handed effect". In the production, the setting value suggestion right-handed image 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 is displayed in red.

In the "blue left-handed effect" in the table shown in FIG. 9-10 (D), in the set value-suggested left-handed effect in the gaming state as shown in FIG. 9-6 (H1), the set value-suggested left-handed image 102F010 is displayed in blue. It is a production to display. The "green left-handed effect" in FIG. 9-9 (D) is an effect of displaying the set value-suggested left-handed image 102F010 in green in the set value-suggested left-handed effect in the gaming state described for the "blue left-handed effect". be. The "red left-handed effect" in FIG. 9-9 (D) is an effect of displaying the set value-suggested left-handed image 102F010 in red in the set value-suggested left-handed effect in the gaming state described for the "blue left-handed effect". be.

In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, in the firing promotion effects such as the right-handed effect and the left-handed effect, the ratio of blue being selected when the set value is 1 is the highest, and the set value. When the value is 2, the ratio of green selected is the highest, and when the set value is 3, the ratio of red selected is the highest. As a result, for the set value suggestion right-handed image 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 and the set value suggestion left-handed image 102F004, an effect of suggesting the current set value by the image color is executed.

[Processing example to execute setting suggestion effect]
[Setting change suggestion effect]
The setting suggestion effect including the setting change suggestion effect and the set value suggestion effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120. For example, the setting change suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C1) is performed at the time of activation before the right-handed effect at the start of the big hit is executed in the big hit middle effect process (S176) in the effect control process of FIG. In addition to confirming whether or not the setting change end notification command (see FIG. 9-2) has been received, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot game state executed this time is the first jackpot after the setting change (for example). By providing a counter that counts the number of executions of the jackpot game state and checking the number of jackpots after activation by the count value), it is possible to perform a right-handed effect at the first jackpot after changing the setting. It is determined whether there is a right-handed effect in the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. Then, based on the determination result, the setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 9-7 (A1) or (A2) is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the setting is made based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether to execute the change suggestion effect.

Whether or not the setting change end notification command is received at the time of startup is determined by setting the setting change end notification command reception flag when the command is received in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. Judgment may be made by confirming whether or not it is set.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, confirms whether or not the setting has been changed, and based on the extracted value of SR3, displays the setting change suggestion effect type selection table in FIG. 9-8. Use to select and determine the type (color) of the setting change suggestion effect. In that case, whether or not the setting has been changed is confirmed by confirming whether or not the setting change completion notification command has been received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1 is started. .. In this way, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the setting change suggestion effect and determines the type (color) of the setting change suggestion effect to be executed, the big hit medium effect process (S176) determines the type (color) of the setting change suggestion effect. When executing the right-handed effect at the start, the setting-changing right-handed effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1) is executed with the determined type (color) of the effect.

[Set value suggestion effect]
For example, the first set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-5 (C2) is performed in the jackpot middle effect process (S176) in the effect control process of FIG. 7 before the right-handed effect at the start of the jackpot is executed. Select the first set value suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-7 (B1), extract the SR2 value, and execute the set value suggestion effect at the start of the jackpot based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether or not.

When it is decided to execute the setting value suggestion effect at the start of the big hit, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, confirms the current set value, and based on the extracted value of the SR3, the figure. Using the jackpot setting value suggestion effect type selection table of 9-9 (A), the type (color) of the set value suggestion effect is selected and determined. In that case, the current set value may be confirmed as follows. Check whether or not a setting value specification command (see Fig. 9-2) that can specify the changed setting value (setting value 2 or setting value 3) that is output when the setting value is changed at startup is received. If it is being received, check the changed setting value specified by the received command. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value specification command, it recognizes the changed setting value specified by the command as the current setting value, and when it does not receive the setting value specification command, it defaults the setting value. The set value 1 which is a value is recognized as the current set value.

Whether or not the set value specification command is received at the time of startup is determined by setting the set value specification command reception flag and setting the flag when the command is received in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. It may be judged by confirming whether or not it is. When the set value designation command is received, in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6, the change set value data indicating the set value specified by the received set value designation command is stored in the RAM 122. You just have to memorize it in the department. By executing such a measure, the effect control CPU 120 can easily recognize the current set value.

In this way, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value arousing effect at the time of a big hit and determines the type (color) of the set value arousing effect to be executed, the effect during the big hit process (S176). In, when the right-handed effect at the start of the big hit is executed, the first set value suggestion right-handed effect as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

Further, for example, the second set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1) is performed at the start of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or in the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. At the start of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, the second set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 9-7 (B2) is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value is set based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether or not to execute the suggestion effect.

When it is determined to execute the set value suggestion effect at the start of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or at the start of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3 and presents it. Check the set value of, and select the type (color) of the set value suggested effect using the set value suggested effect type selection table at the start of probability variation, etc. in FIG. 9-9 (B) based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggestion effect at the start of the jackpot described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducing effect at the start of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or at the start of the non-probability changing state and the time saving state, and executes the set value inducing effect. When the type (color) is determined, in the jackpot medium effect processing (S176), when executing the right-handed effect at the start of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or at the start of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, The second set value suggestion right-handed effect as shown in FIG. 9-6 (D1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

Further, for example, the third set value suggestion right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (E1) is being executed or not in the probabilistic state and the time saving state in the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. During the execution of the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the third set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 9-7 (B3) is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value is set based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether or not to execute the suggestion effect.

When it is determined to execute the set value suggestion effect during the execution of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or during the execution of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3 and presents it. Confirm the set value of, and select the type (color) of the set value suggested effect using the setting value suggestion effect type selection table during execution such as probability change in FIG. 9-10 (C) based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggestion effect at the start of the jackpot described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducing effect during the execution of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or during the execution of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, and executes the set value inducing effect. When the type (color) is determined, the probability changes in the special symbol normal processing (S110), the variable display start setting processing (S171), the variable display during effect processing (S172), and the special symbol hit waiting processing (S173). When executing a right-handed effect during execution of the state and time saving state, or during execution of the non-probability change state and time saving state, the effect of the determined type (color) is as shown in FIG. 9-6 (E1). 3 Set value suggestion Right-handed effect is executed.

Further, for example, the set value suggestion left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1) is performed immediately after the end of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or the non-probability change state in the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. Immediately after the end of the time saving state, the fourth set value suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-7 (B4) is selected, the SR2 value is extracted, and the set value suggestion effect is based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether to execute.

When it is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect immediately after the end of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the SR3 value and presents it. Confirm the set value of, and select the type (color) of the set value suggested effect using the set value suggested effect type selection table at the end of probability variation etc. in FIG. 9-10 (D) based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggestion effect at the start of the jackpot described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducing effect immediately after the end of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, and executes the set value inducing effect. When the type (color) is determined, in the special symbol normal processing (S110), when the left-handed effect is executed immediately after the end of the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability change state and the time saving state. With the effect of the determined type (color), the set value suggestion left-handed effect as shown in FIG. 9-6 (H1) is executed.

[Other operation promotion notifications]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 9-1, a game ball is launched into a left-handed path in a low-accuracy low-base state, and a game ball is launched into a right-handed path according to the high-accuracy high-base and low-accuracy high-base gaming states. The game of firing is performed. In the case of distributing and firing such a game ball, even if the game ball is launched to the right-handed path in the low-accuracy low-base state, there is no particular benefit to the player, and the game control is also in the low-accuracy low-base state. The game control corresponding to the act of launching the game ball to the right-handed path is not particularly executed. Therefore, in the configuration in which the passing gate 41 is provided on the right-handed path side as shown in FIG. 9-1, when it is not necessary to hit right as in the low-accuracy low-base state, the right-handed passing gate 41 is provided. When the gate switch detects the passage of the gaming machine to the passing gate 41, a configuration may be adopted in which a left-handed effect is executed as an operation promotion display effect.

When such a configuration is adopted, the setting suggestion effect is not executed for the operation promotion display effect to be executed when the right gate switch provided in the passage gate 41 detects the passage of the gaming machine to the passage gate 41. It may be controlled as follows.

[Applicable range of feature unit 103F]
The feature unit 103F is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player, including a launch promotion effect, and is predetermined in response to a change in the gaming state. An example has been described in which the operation promotion effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means when the operation promotion effect for promoting the operation is feasible. As an operation promotion effect, a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are rotated according to the operation of the stop button by the player. When the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the is stopped, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART) , CZ (hereinafter, a slot machine equipped with one or more of bonuses, etc.)) may be applied to an operation promotion effect.

For example, in the image display section of the slot machine, on the bonus confirmation screen indicating that the bonus, which is an advantageous state for the player such as the big bonus and the regular bonus, has been confirmed, the push symbol is notified to display the bonus type. Depending on the display mode of the image showing the stop button which is the operation member at the time of display, the setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) may be performed.

In addition, it is an operation member when displaying the push order navigation effect (effect of navigating the operation order) of the stop button during AT and ART, which is an advantageous state for the player, in the image display unit of the slot machine. Depending on the display mode of the image showing the stop button, a setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) may be performed.

Further, in the image display unit of the slot machine, in the internal winning state which is an advantageous state for the player, a continuous effect (for example, a battle effect or the like is repeated and a button operation is performed a plurality of times to lead to such an advantageous state). A setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) may be performed depending on the display mode of the button image indicating the operation member such as the button image to be displayed in the effect.

Further, when displaying an image corresponding to the operation lever in the image display unit of the slot machine when performing an effect of promoting the operation of the operation lever which is an operation member of the slot machine, the setting is made according to the display mode of the image. Suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) may be performed.

In this way, the various operation members provided in the slot machine are also set-suggested (setting change-suggested, set-value-suggested) using the image corresponding to the ball striking operation handle 30 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above. The above-mentioned effect may be feasible. Also, regarding the pachinko gaming machine 1, various operating members (push buttons, etc.), jog tires, and other operating members such as various lever members provided as operating members other than the ball striking operation handle 30 are also provided with corresponding images. It may be displayed and the setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect) as described above may be performed.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 102F and 103F]
[1] Setting change suggestion right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C1), first set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2), second set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-6 (D1). Settings as shown in the effect, the right-handed effect that suggests the third set value in FIG. 9-6 (E1), the left-handed effect that suggests the set value in FIG. 9-6 (H1), and the left-handed effect that suggests the left-handed effect. The launch promotion effect can be performed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the means. As a result, it is possible to excite the interest in the game by suggesting the setting means.

[2] Setting change suggestion right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C1), first set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2), second set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-6 (D1). Settings as shown in the effect, the right-handed effect that suggests the third set value in FIG. 9-6 (E1), the left-handed effect that suggests the set value in FIG. 9-6 (H1), and the left-handed effect that suggests the left-handed effect. The launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) can be performed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the means. As a result, it is possible to excite the interest in the game by suggesting the setting means.

[3] In Fig. 9-7, the execution ratio of the set value suggestion effect differs between the right-handed effect of (A1), (A2), (B1), and (B2) and the left-handed effect of (B3). The ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means differs between the launch promotion effect of and the right-handed launch promotion effect. As a result, it is possible to diversify the types and frequencies of the effects that give suggestions regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[4] As shown in FIG. 9-6 (H1), when the advantageous state such as the probability change state and the time saving state ends, it is possible to give a suggestion regarding the setting means in the predetermined firing promotion effect (operation promotion effect). Is. As a result, it is possible to diversify the execution time of the effect of giving suggestions regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6, in the right-handed effect by the right-handed display images 102F002 to 102F010, the setting change effect or the set value suggestion effect can be executed, but the right-handed lamp 102F001 is lit. Does not execute the setting change effect or the setting value suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to diversify the types and frequencies of the effects that give suggestions regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[6] As shown in FIGS. 9-7 and the like, the setting means is related because the ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means differs depending on the type of the gaming state. It is possible to diversify the types and frequencies of the effects that make suggestions, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[7] As shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A1), (A2), etc., when the set value is changed, it is first controlled to the jackpot gaming state and then controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) according to the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means differs from time to time. As a result, when the set value is changed, it is possible to diversify the relationship between the time when the advantageous state is controlled and the frequency of the effect of giving suggestions regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game. can.

[8] As shown by the triple arrows in FIG. 9-8 (D1), when the advantageous state shifts from the first advantageous state (big hit game state) to the second advantageous state (probability change state, time saving state, etc.). , The launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means can be executed in a special mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the types of effects that give suggestions regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

[9] As described in [Other operation promotion notification], in a gaming machine or the like that does not require the gaming ball to pass through the gate in the normal state (low accuracy and low base state), the gaming medium is launched in the right-handed path. In a game state where there is no need, when a game medium is detected on a specific route, a predetermined launch effect such as a left-handed effect can be executed, and when the predetermined launch effect is performed in the game state, a set value suggestion effect is produced. Do not execute. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying an unintended game as an intended game.

[10] The game machine can play a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball), and a launch promotion effect (for example,) for promoting the launch of the game medium to a specific path among the movement paths of the game medium. , FIG. 9-5 and FIG. 9-6 are further provided with firing promotion effect means (for example, effect control CPUs 120, S176, S170 to S173) capable of executing the right-handed effect and left-handed effect. Corresponds to the suggestion regarding the setting means (for example, setting change suggestion, setting suggestion) (for example, golden right-handed effect, black right-handed effect, FIG. 9-9 and FIG. 9- selected in FIG. 9-8. The firing promotion effect can be executed by the blue right (left) striking effect, the green right (left) striking effect, and the red right (left) striking effect selected in 10 (for example, in FIG. 9-5 (C1)). Setting change suggestion right-handed effect, 1st set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2), 2nd set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-6 (D1), No. 9-6 (E1) 3 Right-handed effect suggesting a set value, right-handed effect suggesting a set value, left-handed effect suggesting a set value in FIG. 9-6 (H1), etc.). According to such a configuration, since the launch promotion effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, the suggestion regarding the setting means can excite the interest in the game.

[11] The gaming machine can play a game using an operating member (for example, a hitting ball operating handle 30, a lever, and a stop button), and an operation promoting effect that promotes a predetermined operation in response to a change in the gaming state. (For example, right-handed effect, left-handed effect, start switch operation notification, stop button operation notification in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6) can be executed (for example, effect control CPU 120, S176, S170). ~ S173), and the operation promotion effect means has a mode (for example, a golden right-handed effect, black color selected in FIG. 9-8) corresponding to a suggestion related to the setting means (for example, a setting change suggestion, a setting suggestion). Right-handed effect, blue right (left) typed effect selected in Fig. 9-9 and Fig. 9-10, green right (left) typed effect, red right (left) typed effect, navigation display with navigation effect, bonus confirmation effect The operation promotion effect can be executed (for example, the setting change suggestion right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C1) and the first set value suggested right-handed effect in FIG. 9-5 (C2)). , The second set value suggested right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (D1), the third set value suggested right-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (E1), and the set value suggested left-handed effect of FIG. 9-6 (H1). Left-handed production, setting value suggestion production in navigation production, setting value suggestion production in bonus confirmation production). According to such a configuration, the operation promotion effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means, so that the suggestion regarding the setting means can excite the interest in the game.

[Other Modifications of Feature Units 102F and 103F]
[1] The advantageous states that are advantageous to the player include, in addition to the jackpot game state described above, other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state. Further, the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player may include a state in which small hits can be frequently generated and a ball can be obtained by the small hits, such as a so-called small hit rush state.

[2] As the setting value in the above-described embodiment, an example in which there are three types of setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 3 is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are more setting stage of setting value than 3 types of setting value 1 to setting value 3, such as 6 types of setting stage of setting value 1 to setting value 6. May be good.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on a plurality of types of game states such as the start of a big hit, the start of a probable change state and a time saving state, and the execution of a probable change state and a time saving state. Regarding such a game state, there are a plurality of game states such as a big hit game state, a small hit game state, a probability change state, and a so-called small hit rush state, and the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the game state. You may do so.

[4] Regarding the above-described embodiment, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect for a gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a variable display result of a special symbol or an effect symbol. However, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize (V prize) in the specific winning slot (V winning slot) in the variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area, the pachinko machine is in the big hit game state. It may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect on the shifting gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) or the combination of the first-class and second-class gaming machines. In such a gaming machine, in a gaming state in which it is necessary to make a game ball win in a specific winning opening (V winning opening), a firing promotion effect for winning a prize in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) is executed, and the firing promotion effect is executed. In the production, the setting suggestion production as described above may be feasible.

[5] In a gaming machine that combines the above-mentioned first and second types, a launch promotion effect that promotes the launch of the gaming machine to a specific area may be executed in order to store the hold memory due to the start winning. However, in the production, the setting suggestion production as described above may be feasible.

[6] As an example in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed, as a probability variation jackpot, a specific region (V region) provided in the grand prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 after the variable display result is derived and displayed. In a gaming machine in which the probability change state control of the probability change determination device type (so-called V probability change type), which is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed, is executed, a specific area (V area) ) May be executed, and the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executed in the effect.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the setting change suggestion effect can be executed only for a part of the gaming states among the setting suggestion effects. However, not limited to this, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed for all the game states in which the set value suggestion effect is executed, and one of all the game states in which the set value suggestion effect is executed. It may be possible to execute the game state of the club.

[8] At the start of the big hit game state, the firing promotion effect is executed by controlling the light emitting body such as an LED provided corresponding to the special variable winning ball device (big winning opening) to be opened. In the gaming machine, the setting suggestion effect may be executed depending on the light emitting mode (lighting, blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the light emitting body.

[9] As described above. An example is shown in which the right-handed lamp 102F001 does not enable the setting suggestion effect. Similarly, in a gaming machine capable of displaying a special symbol variable display state and a right-handed state by emitting light from a plurality of segment LEDs controlled by the CPU 103 on the game control side, the segment LED emits light to add to the right-handed state. You may execute the control that does not produce the setting suggestion effect. This makes it difficult for the player to misidentify the light emitting state of the segment LED.

[10] The effect control for executing the setting suggestion effect in the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) described above is executed in combination with the setting suggestion effect executed by displaying a specific image on the image display device 5 during the variable display. Further, it may be executed in combination with the setting suggestion effect executed by displaying a special image on the image display device 5 during the jackpot game state after the variable display is stopped. Further, a setting suggestion effect combined with both of these effects may be executed.
(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold information,
A deciding means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state, and
Before determining the determination means, a determination means capable of determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled, and a determination means.
Wherein when it is controlled to an advantageous state, and a notification effect means capable of performing the notification effect for notifying that hold information controlled in the preferred state to the hold memory means is stored,
The notification effect includes a specific notification effect for notifying that a plurality of hold information controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means when the state is controlled in the advantageous state.
The setting means can set a first set value and a second set value that is more advantageous to the player than the first set value.
The notification effect unit, when holding information controlled in the preferred state is stored in plural numbers, said than when it is set to the first setting value, when set to the second set value A gaming machine capable of executing the specific notification effect at a higher rate.

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